anaesthesia
anaesthesia - anestezie, umrtvení, narkóza
BrE
/ˌænəs'θi:ziə/
AmE
/ˌænəs'θi:ʒə/

noun - a state in which someone cannot feel pain, usually because of drugs given before a medical operation or procedure

nobility
nobility - ušlechtilost, vznešenost (charakteru), šlechetnost
BrE
/nəʊ'bɪlɪti/
AmE
/noʊ'bɪlɪt̬i/

noun - the quality of being noble in character, mind, or spirit; moral goodness

nobility
nobility - šlechta, urození lidé, aristokracie
BrE
/nəʊ'bɪlɪti/
AmE
/noʊ'bɪlɪt̬i/

noun - people of high social rank who have titles such as duke, earl, or baron; the aristocracy

 
tiptoe around - opatrně našlapovat, vyhýbat se tématu, snažit se vyhnout problému
BrE
/ˌtɪptəʊ ə'raʊnd/
AmE
/ˌtɪptoʊ ə'raʊnd/

verb - to avoid dealing with a difficult or sensitive issue directly, usually to prevent conflict or upset

lazy Susan
lazy Susan - otočný tác, otočný podnos
BrE
/ˌleɪzi'su:zn/
AmE
/ˌleɪzi'su:zn/

noun - a rotating tray, usually placed in the center of a table, that makes it easy for people to reach food or other items

 
double Dutch - naprostý nesmysl, totální blábol (něco, co nedává žádný smysl)
BrE
/ˌdʌbl'dʌtʃ/
AmE
/ˌdʌbl'dʌtʃ/

noun - speech or writing that is impossible to understand; complete nonsense

capsule
capsule - kapsle, obal
BrE
/'kæpsju:l/
AmE
/'kæpsl/

noun - a sealed plastic or metal container that holds something, often for scientific or technical use

tickbox
tickbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko
BrE
/'tɪkbɒks/
AmE
/'tɪkbɑ:ks/

noun, British English - a small box on a form, screen, or document that can be ticked (checked) or left empty to indicate a choice, selection, or preference

checkbox
checkbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko
BrE
/'tʃekbɒks/
AmE
/'tʃekbɑ:ks/

noun, American English - a small box on a form, screen, or document that can be ticked (checked) or left empty to indicate a choice, selection, or preference

 
banal - banální, otřepaný, všední, obyčejný, nudný, bezvýrazný
BrE
/bə'nɑ:l/
AmE
/bə'nɑ:l/

adjective - lacking originality, freshness, or significance; overused and uninteresting

 
whet - povzbudit, nabudit, podnítit, probudit (chuť, zvědavost)
BrE
/'wet/
AmE
/'wet/

verb - to stimulate or increase interest, appetite, or desire

filler
filler - výplň, tmel, plnidlo
BrE
/'fɪlə/
AmE
/'fɪlər/

noun, technical - a substance used to fill gaps, spaces, or irregularities in a surface, material, or structure, often to create a smooth or even finish

supple
supple - ohebný, pružný, elastický, vláčný, tvárný, poddajný (materiál, hmota)
BrE
/'sʌpl/
AmE
/'sʌpl/

adjective - easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking; soft and pliable in texture

supple
supple - ohebný, pružný (tělo)
BrE
/'sʌpl/
AmE
/'sʌpl/

adjective - (of a body) able to bend or move easily; physically flexible

 
vitriol - jízlivost, kousavost, ostrá kritika, jedovatost, zloba, jedovaté výroky, nevybíravé poznámky
BrE
/'vɪtriəl/
AmE
/'vɪtriəl/

noun - cruel, bitter, harsh, and highly critical language or remarks