quell - potlačit, udusit, zastavit, uklidnit, zkrotit

verb, formal - to put an end to something, typically by the use of force

 

relay - tlumočit, vyřídit, předat (zprávu, informaci apod.)

verb - to pass on information or a message to another person or group

 

tit for tat - oko za oko, zub za zub, odveta, oplátka, jak ty mně, tak já tobě

noun, informal - doing something to someone because they did the same thing to you

 

shadow - napodobovat, učit se napodobováním, odkoukat (něco od někoho)

verb - to learn how to do something by observing and following somebody else

 

go belly up - zkrachovat, přijít na buben, položit se

verb, informal - to fail or collapse, often used in reference to businesses or plans

 

shrink-proof - odolný proti srážení, nesrážlivý, nesrážející se

adjective - designed or treated to prevent shrinking when subjecting to washing or heat

 

soundproof - odhlučnit, udělat zvukotěsným

verb - to make something resistant to sound, so that noise cannot pass through

 

recondition - repasovat, opravit, obnovit

verb - to restore something to a good or usable condition, typically by repairing

 

fertility - plodnost, úrodnost

noun - the ability to produce offspring or the capacity to support plant growth

 

elective - volitelný předmět

noun, American English, formal - a subject students can choose to take but do not have to

run down - vybít se, vybíjet se (baterie, hodiny, stroj apod.)

verb - to lose power or stop functioning due to a lack of energy

 

recreate - obnovit, znovu vytvořit, obrodit

verb - to make something again or bring it back to its original state

stethoscope - stetoskop, fonendoskop

noun - a medical instrument that is used to listen to internal body sounds

file - pilovat, opilovat, upilovat

verb - to use a tool, especially a file, to make a surface smooth

 

wring your hands - lomit rukama

verb - to clasp and twist your hands to show worry, distress, or helplessness