tarnished - zašlý, matný, bez lesku (kov apod.)

adjective - (usually of metals) dull or discoloured, especially due to oxidation or exposure

 

tarnish - pošpinit, poskvrnit (reputaci apod.)

verb - to damage or spoil someone's reputation

soiled - zašpiněný, zamazaný, poskvrněný

adjective, formal - covered or stained with dirt, marks, or waste; dirty

soil - zamazat, umazat, znečistit, ušpinit, zašpinit

verb, formal - to make something dirty

gesture - gesto, projev, výraz

noun - an act that shows feelings, support, thanks or respect

lag behind - zaostávat, zaostávat za někým, loudat se, pozdit se

verb - to be slower than is expected, to be slower than the rest

tartlet - dortík, košíček, tartletka, tartaletka

noun, British English - a small pastry shell filled with fruit, custard, or other sweet or sometimes savoury ingredients, typically served as an individual portion

 

goldsmith - zlatník

noun - a person who makes or repairs things out of gold, such as jewelry or ornaments

 

wince - zašklebit se (např. bolestí), cuknout, ucuknout

verb - to make a slight involuntary grimace or flinch in response to pain or discomfort

 

fertility - plodnost, úrodnost

noun - the ability to produce offspring or the capacity to support plant growth

 

benchmark - měřítko, srovnávací ukazatel, standard, srovnávací kritérium, poměřovací ukazatel

noun - a standard or point of reference used for comparison in evaluating performance or quality

 

convene - svolat, sejít se, shromáždit se

verb - to come together or assemble, often for a meeting or formal gathering

 

concealment - utajení, ukrývání, skrývání, schovávání, maskování

noun, formal - the act of hiding or keeping something out of sight

 

security check - bezpečnostní kontrola, bezpečnostní prohlídka

noun - a procedure for verifying the safety of persons or items, typically involving inspections at airports, buildings, or events

battlements - cimbuří, hradby, hradní ochoz

noun - a parapet with alternating high and low sections on a fortification, allowing for defense and observation