desensitise - přestávat si uvědomovat

verb, British English - to start becoming less aware of a particular problem or situation because you are getting used to it

protractor - úhloměr

noun - a trasparent plastic instrument (like a ruler) that is used to measure angles of 0 to 180 degrees

paint - barva

noun - a coloured liquid that is put on walls (to give it a colour) or used to make pictures

 

thingummy - cosi, něco

noun, informal - used to refer to something or someone when you do not know the name or do not want to mention it

showcase - vitrína (v muzeu, v obchodě apod.)

noun - a glass case used for displaying items

cutlery - nože, nožířské zboží

noun, American English, formal - knives that are used for preparing food

 

womenswear - dámské oděvy

noun, formal - clothing for women (used mainly in shops)

 

menswear - pánské oděvy

noun, formal - clothing for men (used mainly in shops)

abrasive - brusný materiál

noun - a rough material used for polishing something

diskette - disketa

noun - a flat disk used for storing data

lovage - libeček lékařský

noun - a tall perennial plant used in cooking

 

deciduous - dočasný (chrup)

adjective - used with primary teeth that children have

 

f-word - sprosté slovo

noun - used instead of the swear word 'fuck'

 

wrap - obal (plastový)

noun - thin clear plastic used for covering food