tension - pnutí, napětí, napnutí

noun - (of a muscle, string, wire etc.) the state of being tightened, not relaxed

tense - napnout se, zatnout (sval)

verb - to tighten a muscle

chip - odštípnuté místo, oprýskané místo.

noun - a small mark or hole on an object made of wood, glass, ceramic etc. where a part is missing

 

split shift - dělená směna

noun - a shift that consists of several shorter periods

 

swing shift - odpolední směna, večerní směna

noun, American English - a shift that starts in the afternoon and ends at night

 

graveyard shift - noční směna

noun, American English - a night shift

restaurant car - jídelní vůz, restaurační vůz (ve vlaku)

noun, British English - the part of a train where meals are served at tables

dining car - jídelní vůz, restaurační vůz (ve vlaku)

noun - the part of a train where meals are served at tables

buffet car - jídelní vůz, bistro vůz (ve vlaku)

noun, British English - the part of a train where you can buy something to eat or drink usually at a counter

makeshift - provizorní, prozatímní, nouzový, dočasný

adjective - temporary and low of quality, used for a short time instead of the real thing

 

vagueness - matnost, nejasnost, nekonkrétnost, vágnost

noun - the state of being not clear or not clearly defined

 

vague - duchem nepřítomný, nesoustředěný, roztěkaný

adjective - absent-minded, not paying attention

 

slouch - hrbit se, mít ohnutá záda

verb - to sit, stand or walk with your shoulders rounded and your head bent forward

 

tear - probourat, prorazit, protrhnout

verb - to make a hole in a something with force

 

torn - rozpolcený

adjective - not able to decide between two things