adjective
-
unusual, strange or unpredictable, usually in an amusing or annoying way
wean off
- odvykat (postupně), odnaučit
BrE
/ˌwi:n'ɒf/
AmE
/ˌwi:n'ɑ:f/
verb
-
to gradually reduce someone's dependence on something, such as a drug or habit, until they no longer need it
wean
- přestat kojit, odstavit (od kojení), odvykat (se kojit)
BrE
/'wi:n/
AmE
/'wi:n/
verb
-
to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food
quiz
- zkoušet (písemně či ústně), testovat (ve škole), dát písemku
BrE
/'kwɪz/
AmE
/'kwɪz/
verb, American English
-
to test students in formally
quiz
- vyslýchat
BrE
/'kwɪz/
AmE
/'kwɪz/
verb
-
to question somebody
capacity
- kapacita, objem, obsah
BrE
/kə'pæsəti/
AmE
/kə'pæsət̬i/
noun
-
the maximum amount that something can contain
capacity
- kapacita, výkonnost, výkon
BrE
/kə'pæsəti/
AmE
/kə'pæsət̬i/
noun
-
the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something
crustacean
- korýš
BrE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/
AmE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/
noun, technical
-
a type of aquatic animal that has a hard exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs, common examples include crabs, lobsters or shrimp
abdominal
- břišní
BrE
/æb'dɒmɪnl/
AmE
/æb'dɑ:mɪnl/
adjective, formal
-
connected with the abdomen
Prince Charming
- princ na bílém koni, pohádkový princ
BrE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:mɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:rmɪŋ/
noun
-
a character from fairy tales, typically portrayed as a handsome and heroic prince who rescues the damsel in distress, often by breaking a curse or saving her from danger. He symbolizes the idealized, perfect romantic partner.
nymph
- nymfa, víla, rusalka
BrE
/'nɪmf/
AmE
/'nɪmf/
noun
-
a mythological spirit or minor deity typically associated with nature, often depicted as a beautiful young woman
sprite
- skřítek, víla
BrE
/'spraɪt/
AmE
/'spraɪt/
noun
-
a small, supernatural being or spirit, often associated with nature, typically depicted as a nimble and playful creature