noun, formal
-
a situation where people make noise, fight, or cause trouble in public, so that the police may need to stop it
digital camera
- digitální fotoaparát, digitální kamera
BrE
/ˌdɪdʒɪtl'kæmrə/
AmE
/ˌdɪdʒɪtl'kæmrə/
noun
-
a camera that captures photographs or videos in digital format, storing the images as electronic data rather than on traditional film
May Day
- První máj
BrE
/'meɪˌdeɪ/
AmE
/'meɪˌdeɪ/
noun
-
a festival celebrated on May 1st marking the start of spring and in some countries also known as International Workers' Day
elevenses
- dopolední svačina
BrE
/ɪ'levnzɪz/
AmE
/ɪ'levnzɪz/
noun, British English, informal
-
a short break in the late morning, usually around 11 o’clock, when people have a hot drink and a small snack
office
- úřad, funkce
BrE
/'ɒfɪs/
AmE
/'ɑ:fɪs/
noun
-
a position of power or responsibility in the government or a public institution, such as being president, prime minister, mayor, etc.
conservative
- konzervativní (polit.)
BrE
/kən'sɜ:vətɪv/
AmE
/kən'sɜ:rvət̬ɪv/
adjective
-
describing political views or parties that prefer traditional values, gradual change, limited government involvement in the economy, and strong national defense
prep school
- soukromá střední škola, elitní střední škola (studenti 13-18 let)
BrE
/'prep sku:l/
AmE
/'prep sku:l/
noun, American English
-
a private secondary school in the USA that prepares students, usually aged 13-18, for admission to selective colleges and universities
preparatory school
- soukromá střední škola, elitní střední škola (studenti 13-18 let)
BrE
/prɪ'pærətri sku:l/
AmE
/prɪ'pærətɔ:ri sku:l/
noun, American English
-
a private secondary school in the USA that prepares students, usually aged 13-18, for admission to selective colleges and universities
perched
- usazený, posazený, sedící
BrE
/'pɜ:tʃt/
AmE
/'pɜ:rtʃt/
adjective
-
positioned on a high place or on the edge of something, often in a way that seems temporary or slightly unstable