agony aunt - žena odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů

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

 

theatrical - teatrální, afektovaný, strojený

adjective - characterized by exaggerated or dramatic behaviour or style

 

theatrical - divadelní, dramatický

adjective - relating to the theatre or dramatic performances

 

sill - parapet, pražec, práh

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 - nízká zídka (ochranná), ochranná zídka (na střeše, na mostě), ohrazení

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

 

weed out - protřídit, probrat, vyřadit, vytřídit, zbavit se (něčeho nežádoucího)

verb - to remove or eliminate something or someone that is unwanted or less desirable from a group, often to improve the overall quality or effectiveness

 

academia - akademická obec, vědecká obec, akademické prostředí

noun - the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship, typically in universities or other academic institutions

insole - vložka do bot

noun - a removable or built-in layer inside a shoe that provides cushioning and support for the foot

proof - zkontrolovat (text), kontrolovat (text), udělat korekturu (textu)

verb - to check a piece of text for mistakes

 

idiot-proof - velmi jednoduchý, snadný k pochopení, blbuvzdorný

adjective, informal - designed to be so simple or easy to use that it cannot be misused or misunderstood

leakproof - těsný, dobře utěsněný, nepropustný

adjective - designed to prevent liquid or gas from escaping

scratchproof - nepoškrabatelný, odolný proti poškrábání

adjective - designed to resist damage or marks caused by scratching

 

flameproof - ohnivzdorný, nehořlavý, odolný proti plamenům

adjective - made or treated to resist damage from fire or flames

 

anti-theft - zabezpečený proti krádeži, bezpečnostní, zabezpečovací (proti krádeži)

adjective - (usually of systems or devices) designed to prevent theft

 

burglar-proof - zabezpečený proti vloupání

adjective - designed to prevent burglary or unauthorized entry