commemoration - památka, vzpomínka, vzpomínková slavnost, připomínka

noun - the act of honoring the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, memorial, or tribute

 

substrate - podloží, podložní vrstva, živná půda, substrát

noun - a substance or surface that provides support for something to grow or function

 

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

 

honoree - laureát, držitel ocenění, oceněná osoba

noun - a person who receives an award or honour

 

every now and again - občas, čas od času, sem tam

adverb - sometimes, occasionally

 

tastefully - vkusně, s vkusem, decentně

adverb - done with subtle elegance or refinement

 

pumice - pemza (hornina)

noun - a light, porous volcanic rock formed from solidified frothy lava