rainproof - nepromokavý, dešti odolný

adjective - able to keep rain out

waterproof - učinit vodotěsným, učinit nepromokavým

verb - to make something resistant to water

 

throw a wobbly - začít vyvádět, začít jančit, rozzuřit se, vytočit se, vypěnit

verb, British English, informal - to suddenly become very angry or upset

 

shaky - nestabilní, nejistý, vratký, chatrný, roztřesený

adjective - unsteady or unstable, prone to trembling or wobbling; lacking firmness or stability.

twig - pochopit, docvaknout, dojít

verb, British English, informal - to finally understand or suddenly realize something

polytunnel - fóliovník (tunelový)

noun - a semi-circular frame covered with polythene that is used to protect plants in bad weather

polyhouse - fóliovník

noun - a frame covered with polythene that is used to protect plants in bad weather

burbs - předměstí, okraj města, periferie

noun, American English, informal - suburbs

 

betcha - to si piš, na to vem jed

phrase, informal - informal contraction of "bet you," meaning to express confidence or certainty about something happening or being true

 

shun - vyhýbat se, stranit se

verb - to avoid something or somebody; to stay away from something or somebody

 

substrate - podloží, podložní vrstva, živná půda, substrát

noun - a substance or surface that provides support for something to grow or function

 

off by heart - zpaměti, nazpaměť

adverb, British English - from memory, using only your memory

 

icon - ikona, idol

noun - someone famous who is admired by many people and is seen as a symbol

author - být autorem, stát se autorem, vytvořit (dílo), napsat

verb, formal - to create something (e.g. write a book)

chore - nepříjemná práce, nudná povinnost, otravná práce, otrava

noun - something that you have to do that is boring and unpleasant