verb, formal
-
to reduce or limit something, or to stop something before it is finished
hitch
- zádrhel, potíž, komplikace, háček
BrE
/'hɪtʃ/
AmE
/'hɪtʃ/
noun
-
a temporary difficulty or problem that causes a delay or complication
trailer hitch
- tažné zařízení (u auta)
BrE
/'treɪləˌhɪtʃ/
AmE
/'treɪlərˌhɪtʃ/
noun, technical
-
a device attached to the rear of a vehicle that allows a trailer to be connected and towed
do your head in
- štvát, lézt na nervy
BrE
/ˌdu: jə'hedɪn/
AmE
/ˌdu: jər'hedɪn/
verb, British English, informal
-
to make someone feel extremely annoyed, confused, or frustrated
Breton
- bretonština
BrE
/'bretən/
AmE
/'bretən/
noun
-
a Celtic language spoken by some people in the north-west of France
Cornish
- kornština
BrE
/'kɔ:nɪʃ/
AmE
/'kɔ:nɪʃ/
noun
-
a Celtic language that almost disappeared, now spoken by some people especially in Cornwall, UK
Brythonic
- brythonský, britanský
BrE
/brɪ'θɒnɪk/
AmE
/brɪ'θɑ:nɪk/
adjective
-
connected with one of the branches of Celtic languages that includes Welsh, Cornish and Breton
gem
- skvost, perla, poklad
BrE
/'dʒem/
AmE
/'dʒem/
noun
-
something or someone that is considered outstanding, excellent, or highly prized; a rare and valuable find
gemstone
- drahokam, drahý kámen
BrE
/'dʒemstəʊn/
AmE
/'dʒemstoʊn/
noun
-
a precious stone, esp. when polished and used in making jewelry
brewpub
- hospoda s vlastním pivovarem, pivovarská restaurace
BrE
/'bru:pʌb/
AmE
/'bru:pʌb/
noun, American English
-
an establishment that combines a brewery with a pub or restaurant, where beer is brewed on-site and served to customers alongside a menu of food
gastropub
- pivní restaurace, hospoda s kvalitním jídlem
BrE
/'gæstrəʊpʌb/
AmE
/'gæstroʊpʌb/
noun, British English
-
a pub that serves high-quality food alongside a good selection of drinks, blending the casual atmosphere of a traditional pub with a more refined, restaurant-like dining experience
Snowdonia
- Snowdonia
BrE
/snəʊ'dəʊniə/
AmE
/snoʊ'doʊniə/
noun
-
a mountainous region and national park in Wales, known for its beautiful landscapes and Mount Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales
whirlpool
- vířivka, vířivá vana, vířivá koupel
BrE
/'wɜ:lpu:l/
AmE
/'wɜ:rlpu:l/
noun
-
a heated bath in which the water moves around, producing a pleasant bubbling effect