preparatory school - soukromá škola, přípravná škola (studenti 8-13 let)

noun, British English - a private primary school in the United Kingdom for children typically aged 8-13 that prepares them for entry exams to elite secondary schools

preppy - student soukromé školy, student z vyšší společenské třídy

noun - a person, especially a student or young adult, who dresses in or is associated with the traditional, conservative style linked to private preparatory schools and elite universities

preppy - snobský, uhlazený, z vyšší společnosti, konzervativně elegantní, z privilegovaného prostředí (o studentech)

adjective - relating to, or typical of the conservative, upper-middle-class style traditionally associated with students of private preparatory schools and elite universities, especially in clothing, manners, and tastes

 

lose your temper - ztratit nervy, vybouchnout, neovládnout se

verb, informal - to become upset, to become angry or unable to control one's temper

 

minus - mínus, negativum, záporná stránka, nevýhoda

noun - a negative, a disadvantage

 

baneful - zhoubný, ničivý, záhubný, neblahý

adjective, literary - causing harm, destruction, or serious damage; deadly or ruinous

 

bane - prokletí, zkáza, pohroma, zhouba, zatracení

noun - something that causes great distress, trouble, or annoyance; a source of harm or ruin

scuba - potápění (s dýchacím přístrojem)

noun - the activity of going under water with special equipment including an air bottle

 

prominence - významnost, důležitost, proslulost, výtečnost

noun - the state of being important, well-known, or easily noticed

gouge - rýha, zářez, žlábek, díra

noun - a deep cut or hole made in a surface

gouge - vydlabat, vyhloubit, prorazit, vykutat, udělat prohlubeň, udělat rýhu

verb - to make a deep cut or hole in something, usually with a sharp object or by force

 

brawn - vepřová huspenina, tlačenka

noun, British English - a jellied meat made from a pig’s head

garland - girlanda, řetěz z květin, ozdobný věnec

noun - a decorative wreath or chain made of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used for celebration or as an ornament

 

watershed - povolený večerní čas pro vysílání pořadů s obsahem pro dospělé

noun, British English - the time after which television programmes with adult content may be broadcast (9 p.m. in Britain)

 

watershed - zlomový bod, přelom, zásadní mezník

noun - an important turning point or event marking a major change in history, a situation, or someone’s life