usage - použití jazyka
BrE
/'ju:sɪdʒ/
AmE
/'ju:sɪdʒ/

noun - the way language (words, phrases, structures) is used

 
telenovela - telenovala (z Latinské Ameriky)
BrE
/telənə'velə/
AmE
/telənə'velə/

noun - a soap opera that is aired in or from many Latin American countries

 
voicebox - hrtan
BrE
/'vɔɪsbɒks/
AmE
/'vɔɪsbɑ:ks/

noun - the organ in your throat that contains the vocal cords

 
larynx - hrtan
BrE
/'lærɪnks/
AmE
/'lærɪnks/

noun - the organ in your throat that contains the vocal cords

 
vocal folds - hlasivky
BrE
/'vəʊklˌfəʊldz/
AmE
/'voʊklˌfoʊldz/

noun, technical - membranes in the larynx that humans use to produce sounds (speak etc.)

vocal
vocal - hlasový, vokální
BrE
/'vəʊkl/
AmE
/'voʊkl/

adjective - connected with voice

 
vocal cords - hlasivky
BrE
/'vəʊklˌkɔ:dz/
AmE
/'voʊklˌkɔ:rdz/

noun - membranes in the larynx that humans use to produce sounds (speak etc.)

 
toy - pohrávat si
BrE
/'tɔɪ/
AmE
/'tɔɪ/

verb - to think about an idea, but not too seriously

 
pleat - záhyb, sámek
BrE
/'pli:t/
AmE
/'pli:t/

noun - a permanent narrow fold, usually in a skirt or dress

give the sack
give the sack - dát padáka, vyhodit z práce
BrE
/ˌgɪv ðə'sæk/
AmE
/ˌgɪv ðə'sæk/

verb, informal - fire someone from their job

 
sleeve - pouzdro, obal
BrE
/'sli:v/
AmE
/'sli:v/

noun - a piece of material that fits over something to protect it

 
wrapping - obal, balení, balící papír
BrE
/'ræpɪŋ/
AmE
/'ræpɪŋ/

noun - a piece of paper or plastic used to cover something in order to protect it etc.

wrapper
wrapper - obal (např. od bonbonu), papírek (obal)
BrE
/'ræpə/
AmE
/'ræpər/

noun - a piece of paper or plastic that covers a piece of candy, chewing gum, chocolate etc.

gift
gift - talent, nadání, zvláštní dar
BrE
/'gɪft/
AmE
/'gɪft/

noun - a special talent, a special ability

 
encyclopedic - komplexní, vyčerpávající
BrE
/ɪnˌsaɪklə'pi:dɪk/
AmE
/ɪnˌsaɪklə'pi:dɪk/

adjective - having a lot of information, containing details