kook - podivín, blázen, pošuk, cvok, exot

noun, American English, informal - a person who behaves in a strange, eccentric, or slightly crazy manner; an odd or unusual individual

detainee - zadržená osoba, zadržený, vězeň (zadržený), zatčený (ve vazbě)

noun, formal - a person who is officially held in custody, typically due to suspicion of illegal activity, or for political or security reasons

slyly - mazaně, lstivě, vychytrale, potutelně , šibalsky , lišácky

adverb - in a secretive, clever, or cunning way intended to deceive or trick someone

checklist - kontrolní seznam, seznam úkolů (k odškrtávání)

noun - a list of tasks or items that you check off once you've completed or verified them

 

tit for tat - oko za oko, zub za zub, odveta, oplátka, jak ty mně, tak já tobě

noun, informal - doing something to someone because they did the same thing to you

storage - úložiště, úložný prostor, sklad, skladiště, skladovací prostor

noun - space or a place used for keeping or storing items safely until they are needed

 

postal service - poštovní služby, poštovní služba

noun - a government-operated or authorized system responsible for collecting, transporting, and delivering mail and parcels

Morse code - Morseova abeceda, morseovka

noun - a system of communication developed by Samuel Morse that uses sequences of short and long signals, known as dots and dashes, to represent letters, numbers, and punctuation

printing press - tiskařský lis, tiskařský stroj

noun - a machine or device used to print text or images onto paper or other materials by pressing inked type or plates against them

 

commendantion - pochvala (formální), uznání, vyznamenání, ocenění

noun, formal - a formal statement of praise, approval, or recognition, often given officially for notable achievements or actions

 

old hat - přežitek, obehraná písnička

noun - something that is familiar, old-fashioned, or no longer interesting or relevant due to overuse or outdatedness

 

capitalize - zpeněžit, proměnit v hotovost, převést na peníze

verb - to convert an asset into cash or realize its financial value

 

capitalize - využít (něčeho), těžit (z něčeho), profitovat (z něčeho)

verb - to take advantage of something; to benefit from an opportunity

 

capitalize - financovat, poskytnout kapitál

verb - to provide or acquire money, resources, or capital for a business or enterprise

 

capitalize - psát velkým písmem, psát s velkým počátečním písmem

verb - to write or print a letter in uppercase (capital letters)