cadence - kadence, rytmus, intonace, spád

noun - the rhythm and flow of sounds or words, especially in speech or music

 

defamatory - pomlouvačný, hanlivý, urážlivý, nactiutrhačný

adjective, formal - intended to harm someone’s reputation by saying or writing false or negative things about them

cleaning agent - čisticí prostředek, čisticí přípravek, šistidlo

noun - a substance used to remove dirt, stains, or germs, especially from surfaces

 

houseboat - hausbót, obytná loď

noun - a boat that is designed or modified to be used as a home

shredder - skartovačka, drtič, řezačka (na papír, odpad, potravu apod.)

noun - a machine that cuts something into small pieces, especially paper, food, or waste material

stash - ukrýt, uschovat, ulít, ulít si

verb - to hide something in a secret or safe place

mains - rozvodná síť, vedení, přívod, potrubí, rozvod, síť (vody, elektřin, plynu)

noun - the system of pipes or wires that carry water, gas, or electricity into a building

 

rechargeable - dobíjecí (baterie apod.)

adjective - able to be filled with electricity again after being used

furlough - poslat na nucenou dovolenou, dočasně propustit z práce

verb - to tell or allow someone, especially an employee, to stop working temporarily

furlough - dovolená z vojenské služby, opušťák

noun - a temporary leave of absence from military duty

furlough - nucená dovolená (často neplacená)

noun, American English - a period when an employee is told not to work, usually temporarily and without pay, especially during a financial crisis

 

proof - kontrolní výtisk, korekturní výtisk, předběžná verze tisku

noun, technical - a copy of a printed work, such as a book or magazine, used for testing and correcting before final publication

 

weed out - protřídit, probrat, vyřadit, vytřídit, zbavit se (něčeho nežádoucího)

verb - to remove or eliminate something or someone that is unwanted or less desirable from a group, often to improve the overall quality or effectiveness

 

academia - akademická obec, vědecká obec, akademické prostředí

noun - the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship, typically in universities or other academic institutions

camaraderie - kamarádství, soudržnost, přátelství

noun - mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together