dummy run - zkouška nanečisto, nácvik
BrE
/ˌdʌmi'rʌn/
AmE
/ˌdʌmi'rʌn/

noun, informal - a complete and detailed practice of something that is done to make sure the real thing will work or run smoothly

spectrum
spectrum - spektrum, škála, paleta, rozsah
BrE
/'spektrəm/
AmE
/'spektrəm/

noun - a continuous range or sequence of something, such as wavelengths of light, or the range of different opinions, activities, or qualities

 
Snowdonia - Snowdonia
BrE
/snəʊ'dəʊniə/
AmE
/snoʊ'doʊniə/

noun - a mountainous region and national park in Wales, known for its beautiful landscapes and Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales

digital camera
digital camera - digitální fotoaparát, digitální kamera
BrE
/ˌdɪdʒɪtl'kæmrə/
AmE
/ˌdɪdʒɪtl'kæmrə/

noun - a camera that captures photographs or videos in digital format, storing the images as electronic data rather than on traditional film

 
turf - půda, území, svět, rajón
BrE
/'tɜ:f/
AmE
/'tɜ:rf/

noun - the place where somebody lives or works, especially when they consider it their own, or a subject somebody is good at

poinsettia
poinsettia - vánoční hvězda, poinsetia, pryšec nádherní
BrE
/pɔɪn'setiə/
AmE
/pɔɪn'setiə/

noun - a plant with red or white leaves at the top that look like large flowers, it is often associated with Christmas

 
subcontract - zadat subdodavateli, nechat si vyrobit
BrE
/ˌsʌbkən'trækt/
AmE
/ˌsʌb'kɑ:ntrækt/

verb - to pay a person or company to do some of the work that you have agreed to do for someone else

mat
mat - podložka, žíněnka, karimatka
BrE
/'mæt/
AmE
/'mæt/

noun - a piece of soft material that you put on the floor to lie on or to protect yourself in some sports

 
Shrieking Shack - Chroptící chýše
BrE
/'ʃri:kɪŋʃæk/
AmE
/'ʃri:kɪŋʃæk/

noun - (Harry Potter) the haunted house in Hogsmeade that everyone tries to avoid, it is connected to Hogwarts by a secret passage

shoe rack
shoe rack - botník
BrE
/'ʃu:ræk/
AmE
/'ʃu:ræk/

noun - a wooden box with shelves where you put your shoes when you are at home, it is usually in the hall

sink
sink - dřez
BrE
/'sɪŋk/
AmE
/'sɪŋk/

noun - a large container in your kitchen, it has got water taps and is used for washing things in, e.g. the dishes

 
Indonesia - Indonésie
BrE
/ˌɪndəʊ'ni:ʒə/
AmE
/ˌɪndoʊ'ni:ʒə/

noun - a country in the Indian Ocean lying on more than 13,000 islands (such as Java, Sumatra etc.), its capital is Jakarta

hydrofoil
hydrofoil - okřídlený člun
BrE
/'haɪdrəʊˌfɔɪl/
AmE
/'haɪdroʊˌfɔɪl/

noun - a kind of boat that has special wings on the bottom that lift it up as it travels at high speed

 
Diagon Alley - Příčná ulice
BrE
/'daɪəgən æli/
AmE
/'daɪəgən æli/

noun - (Harry Potter) the magical street in London where you can buy lots of things that a wizard or witch can need

enamel
enamel - smalt, glazura
BrE
/ɪ'næml/
AmE
/ɪ'næml/

noun - a hard substance that is used to protect the surface of some metal or clay things, such as pots, pans etc.