key - tónina
BrE
/'ki:/
AmE
/'ki:/

noun - the scale or group of pitches that forms the basis of a composition, typically centered around a particular tonic note

automatic transmission
automatic transmission - automatická převodovka, automatické řazení
BrE
/ˌɔ:təmætɪk trænz'mɪʃn/
AmE
/ˌɔ:t̬əmætɪk trænz'mɪʃn/

noun - a type of gearbox in a car that changes gears automatically without the need for the driver to shift manually

 
windshield washer fluid - tekutina do ostřikovačů, směs do ostřikovačů
BrE
/'wɪndʃi:ldˌwɒʃəˌflu:ɪd/
AmE
/'wɪndʃi:ldˌwɑ:ʃərˌflu:ɪd/

noun, American English - a liquid solution used to clean the windscreen of a vehicle, typically mixed with water and sprayed onto the windscreen

screen wash
screen wash - tekutina do ostřikovačů, směs do ostřikovačů
BrE
/'skri:nwɒʃ/
AmE
/'skri:nwɑ:ʃ/

noun, British English - a liquid solution used to clean the windscreen of a vehicle, typically mixed with water and sprayed onto the windscreen

 
foresight - prozíravost, předvídavost, schopnost předvídat
BrE
/'fɔ:saɪt/
AmE
/'fɔ:rsaɪt/

noun - the ability to imagine or plan what will or might happen in the future and to prepare for it wisely

 
boob tube - dámský top bez ramínek
BrE
/'bu:b tju:b/
AmE
/'bu:b tu:b/

noun, British English - a piece of women's clothing that only covers the chest and back, but does not cover the shoulders or stomach

 
tube top - dámský top bez ramínek
BrE
/'tju:b tɒp/
AmE
/'tu:b tɑ:p/

noun, American English - a piece of women's clothing that only covers the chest and back, but does not cover the shoulders or stomach

 
carbon footprint - uhlíková stopa
BrE
/ˌkɑ:bən'fʊtprɪnt/
AmE
/ˌkɑ:rbən'fʊtprɪnt/

noun - the total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, released into the atmosphere by a person, organization, event, or product

 
bone marrow - kostní dřeň, morek kostí
BrE
/'bəʊnˌmærəʊ/
AmE
/'boʊnˌmæroʊ/

noun - the soft and spongy tissue found inside bones, responsible for producing blood cells, storing fats, and supporting the bone structure

 
marrow - dřeň (kostní), morek
BrE
/'mærəʊ/
AmE
/'mæroʊ/

noun - the soft and spongy tissue found inside bones, responsible for producing blood cells, storing fats, and supporting the bone structure

 
gangway - nástupní můstek (u lodě), lodní lávka
BrE
/'gæŋweɪ/
AmE
/'gæŋweɪ/

noun - a board or a small bridge between the side of a ship and the shore for people to walk on

 
oddness - podivnost, zvláštnost, výstřednost, neobvyklost, odlišnost
BrE
/'ɒdnəs/
AmE
/'ɑ:dnəs/

noun - the quality of being strange or unusual; the state of being odd or different from what is expected or normal

law enforcement
law enforcement - bezpečnostní složky, policie
BrE
/'lɔ: ɪnˌfɔ:smənt/
AmE
/'lɑ: ɪnˌfɔ:rsmənt/

noun - the police and other people whose job is to make sure that laws are followed and to protect the public

guardrail
guardrail - svodidlo, svodidla
BrE
/'gɑ:dreɪl/
AmE
/'gɑ:rdreɪl/

noun, American English - a strong metal or concrete barrier along the side of a road that prevents vehicles from going off the road

breakdown lane
breakdown lane - odstavný pruh
BrE
/'breɪkdaʊn leɪn/
AmE
/'breɪkdaʊn leɪn/

noun, American English - the lane at the side of a motorway or highway where vehicles can stop in case of breakdown or emergency