torch song - doják, sentimentální píseň

noun - a sad song about love

 

torch - podpálit, zapálit (úmyslně)

verb - to set fire to something, especially a building or a vehicle, deliberately

 

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)

 

sobering - vážný, alarmující, nutící k zamyšlení

adjective - causing serious thought or reflection

 

sobriety - střídmost, rozvážnost, věcnost

noun, formal - the state of being serious and calm

 

sober - decentní, nenápadný, střízlivý

adjective - (of clothes or style) not brightly coloured, plain

 

sober - rozvážný, věcný, realistický

adjective - (of people or behaviour) serious, sensible and calm

turnpike - dálnice, placená dálnice

noun, American English - a toll road, typically a major highway or expressway, where drivers must pay a fee at toll booths

 

expressway - dálnice, rychlostní silnice, víceproudá silnice

noun, American English - a high-speed road designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access points and separate lanes for opposing directions

tag - označit, označit štítkem, označit cedulkou, označit nálepkou

verb - to attach a tag on something

dog tag - psí známka (identifikace vojáka)

noun, American English - a small metal identification tag worn by military personnel, typically on a chain around the neck or attached to clothing or equipment

 

party pooper - kdo kazí zábavu, kazič dobré zábavy

noun, informal - a person who ruins the fun (by being too negative or unenthusiastic)