beechnut - bukvice (plod buku)

noun - the small, triangular nut that grows on a beech tree

 

scuff - odřít, poškrábat, ošoupat

verb - to make a mark or scratch on the surface of something by rubbing it againsit something rough

scuffed - odřený, poškrábaný, ošoupaný, opotřebovaný

adjective - having marks or scratches on the surface because it has been rubbed against something

collage - koláž, kolážování

noun - a picture or piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs, paper, or fabric onto a surface

wither away - chřadnout, vadnout, uvadat, zvadnout, usychat, uschnout

verb - (of plants) to become drier and start dying

 

vouch - potvrdit, zaručit, dosvědčit, potvrdit, prohlásit, dát záruku

verb, formal - to say that you firmly believe something is true or that someone is honest or has a particular quality

counter - pracovní plocha (např. na kuchyňské lince)

noun, American English - the surface of a kitchen cupboard etc. that you work on

 

vital - životní, nezbytný pro život, životně důležitý

adjective - very important for staying alive, connected with staying alive

orientate - zorientovat, seznámit, uvést do problematiky, nasměrovat

verb - to make someone familiar with a new place, situation, or system, or to find your position or direction in relation to your surroundings

orientation - orientace, zaškolení, zorientování se, úvodní seznámení, nasměrování

noun, formal - the process of familiarizing someone with a new place, situation, or system, or the ability to understand your position or direction

clanger - bota, přešlap, trapas, faux pas

noun, British English, informal - an embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public

vole - hraboš, hryzec

noun - a small mouse-like rodent with a rounded body, short tail, and short legs that lives mainly in fields or woodland

 

fend - ubránit se, vypořádat se, bránit se, ubránit se, čelit, postarat se (o sebe)

verb - to protect yourself or deal with a problem, attack, or unwanted situation successfully

terrarium - terárium

noun - a glass container in which plants or small animals are kept and grown in controlled conditions

 

clamp - sevřít, upnout, přiskřípnout, upevnit svorkou, stáhnout, pevně držet

verb - to fasten, hold, or press something tightly in place, often using force or a device