self-pollinating - samosprašný (např. rostlina)

adjective - (of plants) capable of fertilizing itself with its own pollen

 

pollinator - opylovač

noun - an organism, such as an insect or bird, that transfers pollen.

 

pollination - opylení, opylování (rostlin)

noun - the act of transferring pollen from one plant to another and fertilizing it

baking paper - pečicí papír

noun - non-stick paper used for baking and cooking

parchment paper - pečicí papír

noun - non-stick paper used for baking and cooking

white-collar worker - úředník

noun - a person who has a job in an office or a bank, rather than in a factory

 

off by heart - zpaměti, nazpaměť

adverb, British English - from memory, using only your memory

 

icon - ikona, idol

noun - someone famous who is admired by many people and is seen as a symbol

author - být autorem, stát se autorem, vytvořit (dílo), napsat

verb, formal - to create something (e.g. write a book)

 

sobering - vážný, alarmující, nutící k zamyšlení

adjective - causing serious thought or reflection

 

sobriety - střídmost, rozvážnost, věcnost

noun, formal - the state of being serious and calm

 

sober - decentní, nenápadný, střízlivý

adjective - (of clothes or style) not brightly coloured, plain

 

sober - rozvážný, věcný, realistický

adjective - (of people or behaviour) serious, sensible and calm

turnpike - dálnice, placená dálnice

noun, American English - a toll road, typically a major highway or expressway, where drivers must pay a fee at toll booths

 

expressway - dálnice, rychlostní silnice, víceproudá silnice

noun, American English - a high-speed road designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access points and separate lanes for opposing directions