smugly
smugly - samolibě, namyšleně, nafoukaně
BrE
/'smʌgli/
AmE
/'smʌgli/

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

orientate
orientate - zorientovat, seznámit, uvést do problematiky, nasměrovat
BrE
/'ɔ:riənteɪt/
AmE
/'ɔ:riənteɪt/

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
orientation - orientace, zaškolení, zorientování se, úvodní seznámení, nasměrování
BrE
/ˌɔ:riən'teɪʃn/
AmE
/ˌɔ:riən'teɪʃn/

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

clanger
clanger - bota, přešlap, trapas, faux pas
BrE
/'klæŋə/
AmE
/'klæŋər/

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

vole
vole - hraboš, hryzec
BrE
/'vəʊl/
AmE
/'voʊl/

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)
BrE
/'fend/
AmE
/'fend/

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

terrarium
terrarium - terárium
BrE
/tə'reəiəm/
AmE
/tə'reriəm/

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
BrE
/'klæmp/
AmE
/'klæmp/

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

 
behemoth - kolos, obr, gigant, moloch, monstrum
BrE
/bə'hi:mɒθ/
AmE
/bə'hi:mɑ:θ/

noun, formal - something extremely large, powerful, or overwhelming, especially an organization or machine

 
bland - nudný, fádní, mdlý, nezajímavý, nevýrazný, neslaný nemastný
BrE
/'blænd/
AmE
/'blænd/

adjective - lacking interest, excitement, or distinctive qualities

flywheel
flywheel - setrvačník
BrE
/'flaɪwi:l/
AmE
/'flaɪwi:l/

noun, technical - a heavy rotating wheel that stores energy and helps keep a machine running smoothly and steadily

dredge
dredge - posypat, poprášit (moukou, cukrem apod.)
BrE
/'dredʒ/
AmE
/'dredʒ/

verb - to cover food lightly with flour, sugar, or another dry ingredient

dredge
dredge - bagrovat, prohlubovat (dno pod vodou), hledat, prohrabávat (dno pod vodou)
BrE
/'dredʒ/
AmE
/'dredʒ/

verb - to remove mud, sand, or debris from the bottom of a river, lake, or harbour; or to search for something by doing this

 
disclaim - odmítnout, popřít
BrE
/dɪs'kleɪm/
AmE
/dɪs'kleɪm/

verb, formal - to deny responsibility for something, to state that you do not own or accept something, or to refuse to acknowledge something as true

 
disclaimer - vyloučení odpovědnosti, zřeknutí se odpovědnosti
BrE
/dɪs'kleɪmə/
AmE
/dɪs'kleɪmər/

noun, formal - a statement that limits responsibility, denies liability, or clarifies what is not guaranteed