Angličtina na iDNES.czHere are some more examples:
Criticism
Many people think that the word criticize means that you say something negative or "bad." This is not true.
While people can certainly say negative or bad things, and they can express these in criticisms, to give a criticism of something simply means to state your opinion.
Whether this opinion is good or bad, this simply qualifies or clarifies what type of criticism you are making. The word itself, is neutral.
"Can" Goods
In the United States, it is common to see signs that are written in small grocery stores (often by hand) which will say "Can goods," which of course refers to food which is stored in a can such as vegetables or fruits.
Unfortunately, in proper English there is no such thing as "can goods," -- instead, the term is canned goods, because "the goods" (in this case the food) have been canned via a process known as canning.
Moral vs. Morale
When you look at such things as people’s beliefs and values, what they "stand for" and what they do not, these are called morals. Example:
"She has very high morals. She won’t cheat on any test."
By contrast, the word morale refers to the state of one’s spirit, overall well being, confidence, or how they feel in general. Example:
"Morale was high among the workers, even though there was much work yet to do."
Jokes of the Day: Bumper StickersPeople love bumper stickers on cars. Here are some famous ones in English: 1. Eat well. Stay Fit. Die anyway. 2. We have enough youth, how about a ‘Fountain of Smart’? 3. Don’t laugh, you’re daughter’s in this car. 4. Cat: the OTHER white meat. 5. If you lived in your car, you’d be home by now. 6. 97% of all statistics are made up right on the spot. 7. Rehabilitation is for quitters! 8. Keep honking, I’m reloading! 9. Unless you are a tattoo, get off my butt. |
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