crank - nastartovat (klikou)

verb, technical - to make a machine work by turning a special L-shaped handle

speed bump - retardér, zpomalovací práh

noun, American English - a raised area across a road designed to make vehicles slow down

speed hump - retardér, zpomalovací práh

noun - a raised area across a road designed to make vehicles slow down

driver's license - řidičák, řidičský průkaz

noun, American English - a document that allows you to drive a car, motorcycle, truck etc.

poised - vyrovnaný, klidný, sebevědomý

adjective - having a composed and self-assured manner, especially in a difficult situation

doorknob - klika, kulová klika, koule (otočná, u dveří)

noun - a rounded handle or knob used to open or close a door

scour - vydrhnout, drhnout, vyčistit

verb - to clean a surface by rubbing it hard with a rough material

shopping spree - nákupní šílenství, nákupní horečka

noun - a period of time in which you buy a lot of things

 

torch - podpálit, zapálit (úmyslně)

verb - to set fire to something, especially a building or a vehicle, deliberately

 

coachman - kočí

noun, dated - a person whose job was to drive a vehicle pulled by horses

 

year - ročník, třída (kolikátá)

noun, British English - a level of schooling that a student stays in for 365 days

 

station wagon - kombi (auto), kombík

noun, American English - a car which has a lot of space behind the back seats

 

estate car - kombi (auto), kombík

noun, British English - a car which has a lot of space behind the back seats

 

fancy-schmancy - nóbl, parádní (myšleno kriticky nebo jako žert)

adjective, informal - expensive and fashionable, used in a critical way or as a joke

tributary - přítok (řeky)

noun - a stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake