pragmatic
pragmatic - pragmatický, věcný, praktický, realistický
BrE
/præg'mætɪk/
AmE
/præg'mætɪk/

adjective - dealing with problems or situations in a practical and realistic way rather than relying on theories or ideals

pedestal
pedestal - podstavec, sokl, základna (sochy apod.)
BrE
/'pedəstl/
AmE
/'pedəstl/

noun - a base or support on which a statue, column, or object stands

 
thrice - třikrát, trojnásobně
BrE
/'θraɪs/
AmE
/'θraɪs/

adverb, dated - three times

musket
musket - mušketa (zepředu nabíjená palná zbraň)
BrE
/'mʌskɪt/
AmE
/'mʌskɪt/

noun, technical - an old-fashioned long gun used by soldiers before rifles were invented

 
lactose - laktóza, mléčný cukr
BrE
/'læktəʊs/
AmE
/'læktoʊs/

noun - a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products

tote bag
tote bag - taška, nákupní taška (hlavně plátěná)
BrE
/'təʊtˌbæg/
AmE
/'toʊtˌbæg/

noun - a large, strong bag, often with two handles, used for carrying things

tote
tote - taška, nákupní taška (hlavně plátěná)
BrE
/'təʊt/
AmE
/'toʊt/

noun - a large, strong bag, often with two handles, used for carrying things

lofty
lofty - povýšený, nadřazený, domýšlivý, nadutý
BrE
/'lɒfti/
AmE
/'lɑ:fti/

adjective - showing an attitude of being superior to others

lofty
lofty - vznosný, majestátní, velkolepý, impozantní
BrE
/'lɒfti/
AmE
/'lɑ:fti/

adjective, formal - (of buildings, mountains, etc.) very tall or high and impressive

 
lofty - vznešený, ušlechtilý, povznesený
BrE
/'lɒfti/
AmE
/'lɑ:fti/

adjective, formal - (of ideas, goals, attitudes) showing high standards, noble, or admirable

 
camp - teatrální, přehnaný, afektovaný, extravagantní
BrE
/'kæmp/
AmE
/'kæmp/

adjective, informal - behaving or made in an exaggerated, theatrical, or deliberately artificial style, often humorous or intended to attract attention

 
bolster - podpořit, posílit, povzbudit, pozvednout
BrE
/'bəʊlstə/
AmE
/'bəʊlstər/

verb - to support, strengthen, or improve something, often by providing encouragement or help

ferment
ferment - kvasit, zkvasit, fermentovat, podrobit kvašení
BrE
/fə'ment/
AmE
/fər'ment/

verb - to cause a chemical change in food or drink by the action of bacteria or yeast

aperitif
aperitif - aperitiv
BrE
/əˌperɪ'tɪf/
AmE
/əˌperɪ'tɪf/

noun - an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite

 
consolidation - sloučení, sjednocení, integrace
BrE
/kənˌsɒlɪ'deɪʃn/
AmE
/kənˌsɑ:lɪ'deɪʃn/

noun - the process of combining several things into a single more effective or organized whole