anchor - opora, jistota, pevný bod

noun - a person or thing that provides stability, confidence, or support in difficult situations

 

mess up - poznamenat (někoho), rozhodit (psychicky), zanechat následky (na někom)

verb, informal - to make someone feel very bad inside for a long time, because something sad or scary happened

 

stay in touch - zůstat ve spojení, zůstat v kontaktu

verb - to talk to someone or write to them regularly, so you don’t lose contact

 

pedal boat - šlapadlo, šlapací loď

noun - a small recreational boat that is powered by pedals operated with the feet

sleuth - detektiv, vyšetřovatel, čmuchal, slídil

noun, dated - someone who investigates crimes and gathers information; a detective

 

meantime - zatím, mezitím

adverb, informal - during the time something else is happening

tickbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko

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 - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko

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

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

 

whet - povzbudit, nabudit, podnítit, probudit (chuť, zvědavost)

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

filler - výplň, tmel, plnidlo

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 - ohebný, pružný, elastický, vláčný, tvárný, poddajný (materiál, hmota)

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

supple - ohebný, pružný (tělo)

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

 

vitriol - jízlivost, kousavost, ostrá kritika, jedovatost, zloba, jedovaté výroky, nevybíravé poznámky

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

 

vitriolic - jízlivý, kousavý, jedovatý, sžíravý (kritika, poznámka), velmi ostrý (kritika a pod.)

adjective, formal - filled with harsh criticism, bitterness, or malice; extremely sharp or hostile in tone