cardinal point - světová strana

noun - one of the main points on the compass (north, south, east or west)

 

sophomore slump - polevení v druhém ročníku, krize v druhém ročníku

noun - a situation in which a students feel a bit down or struggle more in their second year of school, like college or high school, after having a good start in their first year

 

sophomore - druhý

adjective, American English - second

tag - označit, označit štítkem, označit cedulkou, označit nálepkou

verb - to attach a tag on something

dog tag - psí známka (identifikace vojáka)

noun, American English - a small metal identification tag worn by military personnel, typically on a chain around the neck or attached to clothing or equipment

 

party pooper - kdo kazí zábavu, kazič dobré zábavy

noun, informal - a person who ruins the fun (by being too negative or unenthusiastic)

 

go belly up - zkrachovat, přijít na buben, položit se

verb, informal - to fail or collapse, often used in reference to businesses or plans

mag - časopis, časák

noun, informal - a magazine

 

ADHD - hyperkinetická porucha (porucha pozornosti)

noun - short for "attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder"

tarpaulin - plachta (nepromokavá), nepromokavá plachta, celta

noun, British English - a large waterproof sheet used for example to protect something from the rain

 

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