shepherd's pie
shepherd's pie - pastýřský koláč, mleté maso zapečené s bramborovou kaší
BrE
/ˌʃepədz 'paɪ/
AmE
/ˌʃepərdz 'paɪ/

noun - a dish of small pieces of meat covered with a layer of mashed potato

 
epitome - ztělesnění, typický příklad, dokonalý příklad
BrE
/ɪ'pɪtəmi/
AmE
/ɪ'pɪtəmi/

noun - a perfect or typical example of something, often representing its highest standard or ideal form

nosily
nosily - vlezle, zvědavě, dotěrně
BrE
/'nəʊzɪli/
AmE
/'noʊzɪli/

adverb - in a way that is too curious about other people’s private matters or secrets

 
infantile - dětský, kojenecký, novorozenecký
BrE
/'ɪnfəntaɪl/
AmE
/'ɪnfəntaɪl/

adjective, technical - relating to or characteristic of an infant or infancy

 
hack - trik, vychytávka, zlepšovák
BrE
/'hæk/
AmE
/'hæk/

noun - a clever or improvised solution or technique for solving a problem more effectively, often in computing or everyday life

holster
holster - pouzdro (na pistoli apod.)
BrE
/'həʊlstə/
AmE
/'hoʊlstər/

noun - a holder or carrying case for a handgun or a similar object, typically worn on a belt or under the arm

spectrum
spectrum - spektrum, škála, paleta, rozsah
BrE
/'spektrəm/
AmE
/'spektrəm/

noun - a continuous range or sequence of something, such as wavelengths of light, or the range of different opinions, activities, or qualities

haft
haft - rukojeť, násada, topůrko (u nože, sekery apod.)
BrE
/'hɑ:ft/
AmE
/'hæft/

noun, technical - a haft is the handle of a weapon or tool, especially of a knife or axe

bisque
bisque - hustá polévka z mořských plodů
BrE
/'bɪsk/
AmE
/'bɪsk/

noun - a thick, creamy soup made from shellfish

chowder
chowder - hustá rybí polévka (z ryb nebo mořských plodů)
BrE
/'tʃaʊdə/
AmE
/'tʃaʊdər/

noun - a thick soup or stew usually made fish or seafood and vegetables

toilet bag
toilet bag - toaletní taštička
BrE
/'tɔɪlət ˌbæg/
AmE
/'tɔɪlət ˌbæg/

noun, British English - a small bag that you use to carry a toothbrush, toothpaste, a razor, shampoo etc.

 
anchor - opora, jistota, pevný bod
BrE
/'æŋkə/
AmE
/'æŋkər/

noun - a person or thing that provides stability, confidence, or support in difficult situations

 
mess up - poznamenat (někoho), rozhodit (psychicky), zanechat následky (na někom)
BrE
/ˌmes'ʌp/
AmE
/ˌmes'ʌp/

verb, informal - to make someone feel very bad inside for a long time, because something sad or scary happened

 
stay in touch - zůstat ve spojení, zůstat v kontaktu
BrE
/ˌsteɪ ɪn'tʌtʃ/
AmE
/ˌsteɪ ɪn'tʌtʃ/

verb - to talk to someone or write to them regularly, so you don’t lose contact

 
clemency - shovívavost, milosrdnost, zmírnění tresu, milost, slitování
BrE
/'klemənsi/
AmE
/'klemənsi/

noun, formal - kindness or mercy shown to someone, especially when punishing them