pledge - nováček (vstupující do spolku)

noun, American English, informal - a person who wants to join a fraternity or a sorority but has yet to be officially accepted (often after passing some tests, trials etc.)

 

flying doctor - létající doktor

noun - a doctor who has to fly to his patients because they live in a very distant parts of the country, esp. in the Australian outback

hang - pověsit, viset, zavěsit

verb - to put something up in a way that the upper part is fixed and the lower part is loose, to be in such a position

 

gap year - rok volna, roční pauza (ve studiu)

noun - a year when a student doesn't go to school but decides to travel or do something else instead, usually before starting at a new school

 

stand in the way - překážet, plést se do cesty, stát v cestě

verb - to be in an inconvenient place for somebody because you are blocking his way and it is difficult or impossible for him to do something

 

chaser - střelec

noun - the players of Quidditch whose job is to try to get the Quaffle through one of the hoops on the opponent's side of the pitch

 

pout - ohrnovat, ohrnout, špulit, našpulit (rty)

verb - to push out your lips because you are unhappy or annoyed

 

levy - uvalit, uložit, vymáhat, vybírat (daň, poplatek)

verb - to impose or collect a tax, fee, or fine by authority

 

showcase - vystavovat, vystavit, předvádět, předvést

verb - to display or present something in an attractive or prominent way

childproof - zabezpečený před dítětem, s dětskou pojistkou

adjective - designed to prevent children from accessing, using, opening or damaging something

 

dim-witted - zabedněný, vypatlaný, blbý, hloupý

adjective, informal - not intelligent or quick-thinking; somewhat stupid or slow to understand

breast - zdolat, dojít na vrchol

verb, formal - to reach the top of something, e.g. a hill or slope

coordinator - koordinátor

noun - a person who organizes people or activities to work together effectively

wire cutters - štípačky

noun - a tool with sharp jaws designed to cut wire or cable

bark out - zařvat, vyštěknout (na někoho)

verb - to say something quickly and usually angrily in a loud voice