adjective, formal
-
converted into a liquid form, especially by heating or applying pressure
liquefy
- zkapalnět, zkapalnit
BrE
/'lɪkwɪfaɪ/
AmE
/'lɪkwɪfaɪ/
verb, formal
-
to become liquid or make something become liquid
tune up
- naladit, vyladit (hudební nástroj apod.)
BrE
/ˌtju:n'ʌp/
AmE
/ˌtu:n'ʌp/
verb
-
to prepare or adjust something, especially a musical instrument, for optimal performance
tune up
- seřídit, vyladit, vylepšit (stroj apod.)
BrE
/ˌtju:n'ʌp/
AmE
/ˌtu:n'ʌp/
verb
-
to make small adjustments to an engine or other mechanical device to ensure it is working properly and efficiently
ratchet
- ráčnový mechanismus, ráčna, rohatka
BrE
/'rætʃɪt/
AmE
/'rætʃɪt/
noun, technical
-
a device or a part of a machine consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth, allowing motion in one direction only, used in tools or mechanisms
tongue twister
- jazykolam
BrE
/'tʌŋ'twɪstə/
AmE
/'tʌŋ'twɪstər/
noun
-
a phrase or sentence that is designed to be difficult to articulate properly
aid
- pomůcka, pomocné vybavení
BrE
/'eɪd/
AmE
/'eɪd/
noun
-
something that helps in performing a task or activity
ophthalmologist
- oftalmolog, oční lékař
BrE
/ˌɒfðæl'mɒlədʒɪst/
AmE
/ˌɑ:fðæl'mɑ:lədʒɪst/
noun, technical
-
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders and diseases
alpaca
- alpaka (druh lamy)
BrE
/æl'pækə/
AmE
/æl'pækə/
noun
-
a domesticated mammal native to South America, related to the llama
tinny
- plechovka piva
BrE
/'tɪni/
AmE
/'tɪni/
noun, informal
-
a can of beer (Australian, informal)
kindie
- školka
BrE
/'kɪndi/
AmE
/'kɪndi/
noun, informal
-
a kindergarten (Australian, informal)
barbie
- grilování, opékání (venku)
BrE
/'bɑ:bi/
AmE
/'bɑ:rbi/
noun, British English, informal
-
a barbecue (Australian and British, informal)
bickie
- sušenka
BrE
/'bɪki/
AmE
/'bɪki/
noun, informal
-
a biscuit (Australian informal)
operation
- operace (např. vojenská)
BrE
/ˌɒpə'reɪʃn/
AmE
/ˌɑ:pə'reɪʃn/
noun
-
a planned activity or mission, especially by the military