mothball - zakonzervovat, přestat používat (dočasně)

verb - to stop using something, especially a plan, project, or piece of equipment, but keep it in good condition so that it can be used again in the future

 

mothball - naftalínová kulička, kulička proti molům

noun - a small ball of naphthalene or a similar chemical used to prevent moths from damaging clothes or fabrics when stored

 

nebulous - nejasný, mlhavý (přeneseně)

adjective, formal - indistinct, vague, or unclear; lacking definite form or limits

 

monolithic - nepružný, zkostnatělý (např. systém)

adjective - large, uniform, often implying rigidity and resistance to change

 

monolithic - monolitický, jednolitý, masivní

adjective - large, powerful, solid, impressive

monolith - monolit

noun - a large single upright block of stone, often used as a monument or a geological feature

 

latent - latentní, skrytý, utajený

adjective - existing, but not yet developed, active, or visible

 

throng - nahrnout se, hrnout se, valit se (dav)

verb, literary - to go somewhere in large numbers, to be somewhere in large numbers

 

elongated - prodloužený, podlouhlý, protáhlý

adjective - longer than normal

 

elongate - prodloužit, prodloužit se

verb - to make something longer; to become longer

 

dupe - duplikát, kopie

noun, informal - short for duplicate, often connected with a cheap copy of something expensive

take aback - překvapit, šokovat, udivit (často negativně)

verb - (usually passive) to surprise somebody in a negative way or to shock somebody

Scotch egg - skotské vejce, pštrosí vejce (pokrm)

noun - a hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg that is encased in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried or baked, usually eaten cold

bubble gum - žvýkačka (která dělá velké bubliny)

noun - a type of chewing gum designed specifically for blowing large bubbles

bargain hunter - lovec slev

noun - a person who looks for and buys things at a reduced price, or someone who searches for the best deals