carny - kolotočář, pracovník pouti

noun, American English, informal - a person who works at a travelling funfair or carnival, especially operating rides, games, or attractions

 

dole - podpora (v nezaměstnanosti)

noun, British English, informal - money that the government gives to people who are unemployed

tied up - zaneprázdněný, vytížený, zavalený prací, mající plné ruce práce

adjective - unable to do something because you are very busy or because you are dealing with another task or situation

headshrinker - cvokař (psychiatr), psychiatr

noun, informal - a psychiatrist

 

succulent - šťavnatý

adjective - juicy and tender, especially referring to food that is pleasantly moist and rich in flavour

silo - silo, skladovací věž

noun - a tall structure used for storing grain, animal feed, or other bulk materials

 

cantilever - konzola, konzolový nosník (upevněný na jednom konci)

noun, technical - a long beam or structure that is fixed at one end and free at the other

berate - kárat, peskovat, hubovat, tepat, vynadat, vyčinit

verb, formal - to criticize someone angrily

smugly - samolibě, namyšleně, nafoukaně

adverb - in a way that shows self-satisfaction or pride, often in an annoying or superior manner

crossing guard - strážce přechodu, hlídač u přechodu, hlídka u přechodu

noun, American English - a person who helps children and other pedestrians cross the street safely, usually near schools

pavement - povrch vozovky, povrch silnice, vozovka

noun, American English - the hard surface of a road that vehicles drive on

rumble strip - čára s akustickým a vibračním efektem, varovný pruh, akustický pruh, zvukový pás

noun - a series of small bumps or grooves on the road that make noise and vibration when driven over, used to warn drivers

breakdown truck - odtahový vůz, odtahové vozidlo

noun - a large vehicle with special equipment that can pull other cars behind it

roadkill - přejeté zvíře, sražené zvíře (u silnice)

noun - an animal that has been killed by a vehicle on the road

lay-by - odpočívadlo, odstavné místo u silnice, parkoviště při krajnici

noun, British English - a short, widened area at the side of a road where vehicles can stop for a short time, but which is not a service station