buffer
buffer - tlumič, nárazník, tlumič nárazů, tlumicí prvek, ochrana před nárazem
BrE
/'bʌfə/
AmE
/'bʌfər/

noun - something that reduces shock or protects something from harm or impact

 
refute - vyvrátit, popřít, dokázat nepravdivost
BrE
/rɪ'fju:t/
AmE
/rɪ'fju:t/

verb, formal - to prove that a statement, theory, or belief is wrong or false

 
blind - oslepit, oslnit
BrE
/'blaɪnd/
AmE
/'blaɪnd/

verb - to cause someone to be unable to see, either temporarily or permanently

 
insightful - bystrý, vnímavý, pronikavý, zasvěcený, mající vhled
BrE
/'ɪnsaɪtfl/
AmE
/'ɪnsaɪtfl/

adjective - having or showing a deep understanding of something, often involving perceptive or thoughtful observations

gingerly
gingerly - opatrně, obezřetně, zlehka, s citem
BrE
/'dʒɪndʒəli/
AmE
/'dʒɪndʒərli/

adverb - in a careful or cautious manner, often to avoid harm or mistakes

speech impediment
speech impediment - vada řeči, porucha řeči, řečová vada
BrE
/'spi:tʃ ɪmˌpedɪmənt/
AmE
/'spi:tʃ ɪmˌpedɪmənt/

noun - a condition that makes it difficult for someone to speak clearly, fluently, or correctly

 
impediment - překážka, zábrana, bariéra, brzda
BrE
/ɪm'pedɪmənt/
AmE
/ɪm'pedɪmənt/

noun - something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible

pounce
pounce - skočit, vrhnout se, sápat se (po něčem)
BrE
/'paʊns/
AmE
/'paʊns/

verb - to suddenly jump or move toward something, especially to attack or seize it

 
dull - utlumit, pohasnout, ztemnit, ztmavit, potlačit lesk, zakalit
BrE
/'dʌl/
AmE
/'dʌl/

verb - to make something less bright, loud, sharp or clear

 
dull - otupit, ztlumit, zmírnit
BrE
/'dʌl/
AmE
/'dʌl/

verb - to make something or become less sharp or intense

nettle rash
nettle rash - kopřivka (druh vyrážky)
BrE
/'netl ræʃ/
AmE
/'netl ræʃ/

noun - a skin condition characterized by itchy, raised, red bumps or patches that appear suddenly as a result of an allergic reaction or other triggers such as stress, infections, or medication

teakettle
teakettle - konvice (varná), varná konvice
BrE
/'ti:ketl/
AmE
/'ti:ket̬l/

noun - a pot with a lid and handle, used for heating water for a tea or coffee etc.

 
put the kettle on - postavit na čaj, postavit na kávu, postavit vodu na čaj, postavit vodu na kávu
BrE
/pʊt ðə'ketlˌɒn/
AmE
/pʊt ðə'ket̬lˌɑ:n/

verb, British English - to start boiling water in a kettle

 
petrifying - děsivý, strašlivý, hrůzu nahánějící
BrE
/'petrəfaɪɪng/
AmE
/'petrəfaɪɪng/

adjective - making you feel terrified

 
petrify - proměnit v kámen, nechat zkamenět
BrE
/'petrəfaɪ/
AmE
/'petrəfaɪ/

verb - to turn something into stone