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

 

junta - junta, chunta

noun - a small group, usually military officers, that takes control of a country after overthrowing the government

 

scramble - míchat a smažit (vejce), dělat míchaná vejce

verb - to cook (eggs) by beating and stirring them in a pan while heating, resulting in a soft, curd-like texture

scrambled eggs - míchaná vejce, míchaná vajíčka

noun - eggs that are beaten together and then cooked in a pan while being stirred or folded until they form soft, curd-like pieces

 

vignette - viněta, kresba, ornament (např. na začátku kapitoly)

noun, formal - a decorative element or design, often without a clearly defined border, used to enhance the aesthetic of a page, especially in books

 

vignette - výjev, scéna, záběr, obraz

noun, formal - a short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene in a play or movie that focuses on one moment, providing insight into a character, mood, or theme without a complete storyline