noun
-
a plant with a large yellow flower that produces edible seeds (which are used to make oil and other things)
A.D.
- našeho letopočtu, léta Páně
BrE
/ˌeɪ'di:/
AmE
/ˌeɪ'di:/
phrase
-
an abbreviation that means 'Anno Domini", used to show that the date we are speaking about was after year zero
shackle
- okov
BrE
/'ʃækl/
AmE
/'ʃækl/
noun
-
one of the two metal pieces connected with a chain that are used to tie a prisoner's wrists or ankles
forceps
- kleště (lékařské)
BrE
/'fɔ:seps/
AmE
/'fɔ:rseps/
noun
-
a medical tool made up of two long parts connected in the middle, used to hold and/or pull something
decanter
- karafa, dekantační nádoba
BrE
/dɪ'kæntə/
AmE
/dɪ'kæntər/
noun
-
a decorative glass or crystal bottle, typically with a stopper, used for serving wine, whiskey, or other liquids, often to allow them to breathe or to present them elegantly
throw
- uspořádat (např. oslavu), dát (např. ránu), mít (např. záchvat)
BrE
/'θrəʊ/
AmE
/'θroʊ/
verb
-
a verb used in some collocations that means to organize (such as a party), to give (such as a punch), to have (such as a fit or a tantrum)
change purse
- peněženka, mincovka, peněženka na drobné
BrE
/'tʃeɪnʒˌpɜ:s/
AmE
/'tʃeɪnʒˌpɜ:rs/
noun
-
a small container, often with a clasp, used for carrying coins
wormwood
- pelyněk (rostlina)
BrE
/'wɜ:mwʊd/
AmE
/'wɜ:rmwʊd/
noun
-
a bitter-tasting plant used in making absinthe and some medicines
scraper
- škrabka, škrabadlo
BrE
/'skreɪpə/
AmE
/'skreɪpər/
noun
-
a tool or device used for scraping something from a surface
tissue paper
- jemný papír, hedvábný papír
BrE
/'tɪʃu:ˌpeɪpə/
AmE
/'tɪʃu:ˌpeɪpər/
noun
-
very thin paper that is used for wrapping and packing things
tissue
- jemný papír, hedvábný papír
BrE
/'tɪʃu:/
AmE
/'tɪʃu:/
noun
-
very thin paper that is used for wrapping and packing things
hackney cab
- taxi (v Británii)
BrE
/'hækni kæb/
AmE
/'hækni kæb/
noun, British English, formal
-
a very formal word used for a taxi in the UK
hackney carriage
- taxi (v Británii)
BrE
/'hækni kærɪdʒ/
AmE
/'hækni kærɪdʒ/
noun, British English, formal
-
a very formal word used for a taxi in the UK
fish pond
- chovný rybník
BrE
/'fɪʃ pɒnd/
AmE
/'fɪʃ pɑ:nd/
noun
-
an area of water, usually artificially made, used for fish farming
star anise
- badyán
BrE
/ˌstɑ:r'ænɪs/
AmE
/ˌstɑ:r'ænɪs/
noun
-
a dried star-shaped fruit that is often used in cooking