mothball - zakonzervovat, přestat používat (dočasně)
BrE
/'mɒθbɔ:l/
AmE
/'mɑ:θbɔ:l/

verb - to stop using something, especially a plan, project, or piece of equipment, but keep it in good condition so that it can be used again in the future

 
gift token - dárková poukázka
BrE
/'gɪft ˌtəʊkən/
AmE
/'gɪft ˌtoʊkən/

noun, British English - a piece of paper that is usually given to someone as a present and that can be exchanged for a service or for some goods in a shop

 
gift certificate - dárková poukázka
BrE
/ˌgɪft sə'tɪfɪkət/
AmE
/ˌgɪft sər'tɪfɪkət/

noun, American English - a piece of paper that is usually given to someone as a present and that can be exchanged for a service or for some goods in a shop


spare part
spare part - náhradní díl, náhradní součástka
BrE
/ˌspeə'pɑ:t/
AmE
/ˌsper'pɑ:rt/

noun - an extra or replacement component that can be used to repair or replace a part of a machine, vehicle, or other equipment when it fails or becomes worn out

quay
quay - nábřeží, přístaviště
BrE
/'ki:/
AmE
/'ki:/

noun - a long platform along the bank of a river etc. (usually built of stone) that boats can be tied to and passengers or goods can get on and off

guideline
guideline - směrnice, instrukce, rádce, vodítko
BrE
/'gaɪdlaɪn/
AmE
/'gaɪdlaɪn/

noun - a rule or principle that provides direction or advice on how something should be done (usually plural)

 
wasteful - nehospodárný, plný plýtvání, rozhazovačný
BrE
/'weɪstfl/
AmE
/'weɪstfl/

adjective - using something carelessly and ineffficiently so that some of it may not be saved or used later

 
idealist - idealista
BrE
/aɪ'di:əlɪst/
AmE
/aɪ'di:əlɪst/

noun - a person who believes that good things can be achieved, even when it is not very likely

 
bottle bank - kontejner na sklo
BrE
/'bɒtl bæŋk/
AmE
/'bɑ:tl bæŋk/

noun, British English - a large container into which people can put empty bottles so that the glass can be recycled

dehydrator
dehydrator - sušička potravin
BrE
/ˌdi:haɪ'dreɪtə/
AmE
/ˌdi:'haɪdreɪt̬r/

noun - a device that removes moisture from food (usually fruit) so it can be stored longer or preserved

 
pulse - pulz, tep, puls
BrE
/'pʌls/
AmE
/'pʌls/

noun - the regular beat of the heart, can be felt at the wrist or side of the neck

nut
nut - matice (šroubu), matka (šroubu)
BrE
/'nʌt/
AmE
/'nʌt/

noun - a piece of metal with a hole in the middle which can be screwed on a bolt

vault
vault - trezor
BrE
/'vɔ:lt/
AmE
/'vɔ:lt/

noun - a steel box in the wall or a small steel room where valuables can be safely stored

harbour
harbour - přístav, přístaviště
BrE
/'hɑ:bə/
AmE
/'hɑ:rbər/

noun - the place where ships can be tied up and/or protected from the sea and wind etc.