refugee - uprchlík

noun - a person who runs away from his country etc. to look for safety etc. (esp. during war)

 

parchment - pergamen

noun - a kind of paper used in the past, made from the skin of some animals (e.g. sheep)

 

quinine - chinin

noun - a drug extracted from the bark of a South American tree which was used to treat malaria

follow - sledovat (např. na sítích)

verb - to choose to receive updates and new content from a person, brand, or account on social media

 

secession - odtržení, oddělení, odloučení, vystoupení

noun - the action of withdrawing formally from membership in a union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization

sand down - obrousit, osmirkovat

verb - to smooth, polish, or remove imperfections from a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or an abrasive material

 

Narcissus - Narkissos, Narcis (z řecké mytologie)

noun - a very handsome young man from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection in water

 

impeachment - ústavní žaloba, obvinění veřejného činitele, řízení o odvolání z funkce, sesazení z funkce

noun, technical - the formal process of charging a public official with serious misconduct, potentially leading to their removal from office

 

physical therapist - fyzioterapeut, fyzioterapeutka

noun, American English - a healthcare expert who helps people recover from physical injuries and improve their movement and function using exercises

physiotherapist - fyzioterapeut, fyzioterapeutka

noun, British English - a healthcare expert who helps people recover from physical injuries and improve their movement and function using exercises

fuse box - pojistková skříň (elektr.)

noun, technical - a box that contains devices designed to protect a building's electrical system from damage caused by excessive current

 

relish - pikantní omáčka (z ovoce či zeleniny), omáčka (pikantní)

noun, formal - a condiment or sauce made from chopped fruits or vegetables, typically seasoned with spices, vinegar, or other flavorings

flea market - bleší trh

noun - a market where people sell second-hand goods, antiques, collectibles, and other inexpensive items, usually from individual stalls

 

rube - balík, vesničan, buran, prosťáček, venkovan

noun, informal - a person who is inexperienced, unsophisticated, or from the countryside, often seen as naive or lacking social polish

suspenders - šle, kšandy

noun, American English - two strips of elastic fabric that are worn over the shoulders to keep the trousers from falling down