smart
smart - slušivý, elegantní
BrE
/'smɑ:t/
AmE
/'smɑ:rt/

adjective - (about clothes) good looking, fit for formal ocassions; (about people) of an attractive appearance

revamp
revamp - zmodernizovat, zrenovovat, vylepšit, přestavět
BrE
/ri:'væmp/
AmE
/ri:'væmp/

verb - to give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something; to renovate or redesign

 
cameo - krátké účinkování slavné osobnosti v seriálu apod.
BrE
/'kæmiəʊ/
AmE
/'kæmioʊ/

noun - a brief appearance of a famous person on a TV show, in a play etc.

 
trim - zdobit, ozdobit, lemovat
BrE
/'trɪm/
AmE
/'trɪm/

verb - to add decorative details or finishing touches to enhance the appearance of an object or space

revamp
revamp - přestavba, modernizace, vylepšení
BrE
/ri:'væmp/
AmE
/ri:'væmp/

noun - the act of renovating, redesigning, or improving something; a significant change or improvement in appearance or function

 
deadpan - s vážnou tváří, s kamennou tváří, bez emocí, bez hnutí brvou
BrE
/'dedpæn/
AmE
/'dedpæn/

adjective - deliberately expressionless or emotionless in appearance or delivery, especially when making a joke or saying something amusing

 
tigerfish - tygří ryba
BrE
/'taɪgəˌfɪʃ/
AmE
/'taɪgərˌfɪʃ/

noun - one of different kinds of fish (esp. of the genus Hydrocynus) with large teeth and fierce appearance

plastic surgeon
plastic surgeon - plastický chirurg
BrE
/'plæstɪkˌsɜ:dʒn/
AmE
/'plæstɪkˌsɜ:rdʒn/

noun - a doctor who performs operations to enhance or alter a person's appearance, often involving the face or body

make-up artist
make-up artist - vizážista, vizážistka, maskérka
BrE
/'meɪkʌpˌɑ:tɪst/
AmE
/'meɪkʌpˌɑ:rt̬ɪst/

noun - a person who applies cosmetics to enhance or change someone's appearance, often in the entertainment or fashion industry

gild
gild - zbarvit do zlatova, dodat zlatavý vzhled
BrE
/'gɪld/
AmE
/'gɪld/

verb, literary - to give something a golden appearance or a look of richness and beauty, as if it were covered in gold

turn heads
turn heads - budit pozornost, přitahovat pozornost (svým vzhledem nebo chováním)
BrE
/ˌtɜ:n'hedz/
AmE
/ˌtɜ:rn'hedz/

verb - to attract a lot of attention or make people notice you, usually because of your appearance or something impressive you do

shabby chic
shabby chic - s patinou, moderní vypadající jako starý, ošuntělý ale šik
BrE
/ˌʃæbi'ʃi:k/
AmE
/ˌʃæbi'ʃi:k/

adjective - referring to a style of interior design or fashion characterized by a vintage, worn, or distressed appearance combined with elegant or romantic elements

 
scarlet fever - spála
BrE
/ˌskɑ:lət'fi:və/
AmE
/ˌskɑ:rlət'fi:vər/

noun - an infectious childhood disease caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, characterized by a red rash, high fever, sore throat, and a 'strawberry tongue' appearance

place mat
place mat - prostírání, podložka pod talíř
BrE
/'pleɪsˌmæt/
AmE
/'pleɪsˌmæt/

noun - a flat covering, often made of fabric, plastic, or paper, placed on a table to protect its surface and enhance its appearance during meals

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