herbal - herbář

noun - a book about medicinal plants

 

downright - vyložený, úplný, naprostý

adjective - complete, thorough, absolute, used esp. to emphasize the obviousness of something

 

downright - vyloženě, úplně, naprosto, zcela

adverb - completely, thoroughly, absolutely, used esp. to emphasize the obviousness of something

polytunnel - fóliovník (tunelový)

noun - a semi-circular frame covered with polythene that is used to protect plants in bad weather

polyhouse - fóliovník

noun - a frame covered with polythene that is used to protect plants in bad weather

burbs - předměstí, okraj města, periferie

noun, American English, informal - suburbs

 

betcha - to si piš, na to vem jed

phrase, informal - informal contraction of "bet you," meaning to express confidence or certainty about something happening or being true

 

shun - vyhýbat se, stranit se

verb - to avoid something or somebody; to stay away from something or somebody

 

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)

 

memorial - pamětní

adjective - created as a memory of a historical person

 

commemorative - vzpomínkový, pamětní

adjective - designed or serving to honor or remember a person, event, or significant occurrence

commemoration - památka, vzpomínka, vzpomínková slavnost, připomínka

noun - the act of honoring the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, memorial, or tribute