ensure - zajistit
BrE
/ɪn'ʃʊə/
AmE
/ɪn'ʃʊər/

verb - to make sure that something happens

electrocute
electrocute - zabít elektrickým proudem, zranit elektrickým proudem
BrE
/ɪ'lektrəkju:t/
AmE
/ɪ'lektrəkju:t/

verb - to kill or hurt with electricity

 
exhaust - vyčerpat
BrE
/ɪg'zɔ:st/
AmE
/ɪg'zɔ:st/

verb - to consume all strength and energy

 
slander - pomlouvat, očernit, očerňovat, hanobit, osočit, osočovat
BrE
/'slɑ:ndə/
AmE
/'slændər/

verb - to make a false and damaging statement about someone, with the intent to harm their reputation

 
pinpoint - identifikovat, přesně určit, označit, zjistit (přesně)
BrE
/'pɪnpɔɪnt/
AmE
/'pɪnpɔɪnt/

verb - to locate or identify something with precision; to find the exact position or details of something

 
idiot-proof - velmi jednoduchý, snadný k pochopení, blbuvzdorný
BrE
/'ɪdɪətˌpru:f/
AmE
/'ɪdɪətˌpru:f/

adjective, informal - designed to be so simple or easy to use that it cannot be misused or misunderstood

 
trim - zdobit, ozdobit, lemovat
BrE
/'trɪm/
AmE
/'trɪm/

verb - to add decorative details or finishing touches to enhance the appearance of an object or space

wring out
wring out - ždímat, vyždímat
BrE
/ˌrɪŋ'aʊt/
AmE
/ˌrɪŋ'aʊt/

verb - to twist a wet piece of cloth or clothing in order to remove water from it

 
flatterer - lichotník
BrE
/'flætərə/
AmE
/'flætərər/

noun - someone who says nice things to make others feel good or to get something they want

 
contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se
BrE
/kən'tend/
AmE
/kən'tend/

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

care for
care for - chtít, dát si, přát si
BrE
/'keə fɔ:/
AmE
/'ker fɔ:r/

verb, formal - to politely offer or ask whether someone would like to have something, especially food or drink

 
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

 
plant - podstrčit, nastrčit, narafičit
BrE
/'plɑ:nt/
AmE
/'plænt/

verb - to secretly put something where it will be found later, often to make someone look guilty

anaesthetize
anaesthetize - podat anestezii, podat narkózu, uspat (před operací)
BrE
/ə'ni:sθətaɪz/
AmE
/ə'nesθətaɪz/

verb - to make someone unable to feel pain, usually by giving them drugs before a medical operation

 
ticklish - choulostivý, ožehavý, delikátní, svízelný (problém, téma apod.)
BrE
/'tɪklɪʃ/
AmE
/'tɪklɪʃ/

adjective, informal - difficult to handle or address due to its complexity, or potential for causing discomfort or problems