contend - tvrdit, prohlašovat
BrE
/kən'tend/
AmE
/kən'tend/

verb, formal - to state or argue something strongly, especially in a formal context or in disagreement

 
contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se
BrE
/kən'tend/
AmE
/kən'tend/

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

cinder block
cinder block - tvárnice, škvárobetonová tvárnice
BrE
/'sɪndəˌblɒk/
AmE
/'sɪndərˌblɑ:k/

noun, technical - a large, rectangular building block made from a mixture of concrete and industrial cinders, typically hollow and used in construction for walls and foundations

cinder
cinder - škvára, struska
BrE
/'sɪndə/
AmE
/'sɪndər/

noun, technical - the residue left after the combustion of coal, refuse, or metal ore, consisting mostly of ash, mineral fragments, and unburned material

clutch
clutch - psaníčko, malá kabelka
BrE
/'klʌtʃ/
AmE
/'klʌtʃ/

noun - a small, flat handbag for women

partridge
partridge - koroptev, křepelka
BrE
/'pɑ:trɪdʒ/
AmE
/'pɑ:rtrɪdʒ/

noun - a small, fat bird that lives on the ground and is often hunted for food

 
spread - rozpětí, rozsah, záběr, škála, rozložení, rozptyl
BrE
/'spred/
AmE
/'spred/

noun - the distance, area, or range over which something extends

 
spread - šíření, rozšíření, zavlečení (nákazy apod.)
BrE
/'spred/
AmE
/'spred/

noun - the process by which something becomes widely distributed or transmitted

guideline
guideline - směrnice, instrukce, rádce, vodítko
BrE
/'gaɪdlaɪn/
AmE
/'gaɪdlaɪn/

noun - a rule or principle that provides direction or advice on how something should be done (usually plural)

reprimand
reprimand - pokárání, napomenutí, výtka, důtka
BrE
/'reprɪmɑ:nd/
AmE
/'reprɪmænd/

noun - a severe or formal expression of disapproval

reprimand
reprimand - pokárat, kárat, napomenout, vyhubovat
BrE
/'reprɪmɑ:nd/
AmE
/'reprɪmænd/

verb - to express disapproval of someone, especially by criticizing them for something they have done wrong

 
bequeath - odkázat, zanechat, předat, věnovat (v závěti)
BrE
/bɪ'kwi:ð/
AmE
/bɪ'kwi:ð/

verb, formal - to leave a personal estate or a possession to a person or other beneficiary by a will

 
quell - potlačit, udusit, zastavit, uklidnit, zkrotit
BrE
/'kwel/
AmE
/'kwel/

verb, formal - to put an end to something, typically by the use of force

 
secondary - středoškolský, střední (u školy)
BrE
/'sekəndri/
AmE
/'sekənderi/

adjective - of, relating to, or being a school providing education for students who have completed primary school

 
secondary - druhotný, sekundární, vedlejší, podružný
BrE
/'sekəndri/
AmE
/'sekənderi/

adjective - of second rank, importance, or value; occurring or arising second in order, importance, or time