crustacean
crustacean - korýš
BrE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/
AmE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/

noun, technical - a type of aquatic animal that has a hard exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs, common examples include crabs, lobsters or shrimp

 
advice columnist - člověk odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů
BrE
/æd'vaɪsˌkɒləmnɪst/
AmE
/æd'vaɪsˌkɑ:ləmnɪst/

noun, American English - a person who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper

 
agony uncle - muž odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů
BrE
/'ægəniˌʌŋkl/
AmE
/'ægəniˌʌŋkl/

noun, British English - a man who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper

 
agony aunt - žena odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů
BrE
/'ægəniˌɑ:nt/
AmE
/'ægəniˌænt/

noun, British English - a woman who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper

 
theatrical - teatrální, afektovaný, strojený
BrE
/θi'ætrɪkl/
AmE
/θi'ætrɪkl/

adjective - characterized by exaggerated or dramatic behaviour or style

 
theatrical - divadelní, dramatický
BrE
/θi'ætrɪkl/
AmE
/θi'ætrɪkl/

adjective - relating to the theatre or dramatic performances

 
sill - parapet, pražec, práh
BrE
/'sɪl/
AmE
/'sɪl/

noun - a horizontal piece at the bottom of a window or door frame, typically designed to support the frame and prevent water from entering

parapet
parapet - nízká zídka (ochranná), ochranná zídka (na střeše, na mostě), ohrazení
BrE
/'pærəpət/
AmE
/'pærəpət/

noun, technical - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or similar structure to prevent people from falling over the edge

stomp
stomp - dupnout, dupat, zadupat
BrE
/'stɒmp/
AmE
/'stɑ:mp/

verb - to hit the ground with the bottom of your foot or feet

 
stamp - rozčileně kráčet, dupat
BrE
/'stæmp/
AmE
/'stæmp/

verb - to walk angrily and noisily

 
perky - energický, čilý, veselý, živý
BrE
/'pɜ:ki/
AmE
/'pɜr:ki/

adjective, informal - cheerful, lively, and full of energy

 
sixties - šedesátky, šedesátá léta
BrE
/'sɪkstiz/
AmE
/'sɪkstiz/

noun - the numbers from 60 to 69, the years 1960 - 1969

tin whistle
tin whistle - irská flétna
BrE
/'tɪnˌwɪsl/
AmE
/'tɪnˌwɪsl/

noun - a simple wind instrument made of metal, with six finger holes and a mouthpiece

dulcimer
dulcimer - cimbál
BrE
/'dʌlsɪmə/
AmE
/'dʌlsɪmər/

noun - a string instrument with a wooden body and strings stretched across it, typically played by striking or plucking the strings

bass drum
bass drum - kopák (buben)
BrE
/'beɪsˌdrʌm/
AmE
/'beɪsˌdrʌm/

noun - a large percussion instrument with a deep, resonant sound, usually part of a drum set