assume - převzít (odpovědnost, moc ap.)

verb, formal - to take or begin to have responsibility, control or power

 

chronic - věčný, chronický (problém, onemocnění ap.)

adjective - (of a disease or something bad) lasting for a very long time, difficult to cure or solve

 

guise - zástěrka, převlek

noun - a way in which someone or something appears, often in a way that is temporary or different from their real nature

 

ballot box - volební urna, hlasovací urna

noun - a box where you put the piece of paper with your vote

ballot paper - volební lístek, hlasovací lístek

noun, British English - a piece of paper that you use to vote in an election

ballot - volební lístek, hlasovací lístek

noun - a piece of paper that you use to vote in an election

 

ballot - tajná volba, volba

noun - the system of voting for someone in secret, so others do not know who you voted for

 

round off - zaokrouhlit (nahoru nebo dolů)

verb - to change an exact number to the nearest whole number

 

round down - zaokrouhlit dolů

verb - to reduce an exact number to the nearest whole number

 

round up - zaokrouhlit nahoru

verb - to increase an exact number to the nearest whole number

 

propulsion - pohon

noun - a farce that pushes a vehicle forward

tarragon - estragon

noun - a herb with narrow aromatic leaves that has a strong taste and is used in cooking

 

omen - znamení, předzvěst, náznak

noun - a sign that something is going to happen

 

hold at bay - držet na uzdě, držet pod kontrolou, držet si od těla

verb - keep something or someone at a safe distance from somebody, under control, keep something or someone from causing trouble or harm

 

keep at bay - držet na uzdě, mít pod kontrolou, držet si od těla

verb - keep something or someone at a safe distance from somebody, under control, keep something or someone from causing trouble or harm