pontificate - poučovat, kázat, mentorovat
BrE
/pɒn'tɪfɪkeɪt/
AmE
/pɑ:n'tɪfɪkeɪt/

verb - to speak or express opinions in a way that shows you think you are always right or know everything, especially in a pompous or dogmatic way

 
plight - nesnáz, tíživá situace, obtížná situace, kritická situace, nouze
BrE
/'plaɪt/
AmE
/'plaɪt/

noun - a difficult or dangerous situation, especially one that is serious or unfortunate

 
vanguard - předvoj, čelo, avantgarda, první linie
BrE
/'vængɑ:d/
AmE
/'vængɑ:rd/

noun - the group of people or ideas that are at the forefront of new developments or movements

 
sacrilege - svatokrádež, znesvěcení, rouhání, neúcta
BrE
/'sækrɪlɪdʒ/
AmE
/'sækrɪlɪdʒ/

noun - the act of treating a holy place or object in a way that does not show proper respect; a violation or misuse of something regarded as sacred

aura
aura - aura, vyzařování, fluidum, energie
BrE
/'ɔ:rə/
AmE
/'ɔ:rə/

noun - a distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person, place, or thing

doily
doily - ubrousek, podložka, ozdobný ubrousek, krajkový ubrousek (pod šálek, zákusek, apod.)
BrE
/'dɔɪli/
AmE
/'dɔɪli/

noun - a small decorative mat, usually made of lace or paper, placed under objects such as plates or vases to protect surfaces or for ornament

 
Maas - Maas
BrE
/'mɑ:s/
AmE
/'mɑ:s/

noun - the last name of a popular American fantasy writer (Sarah J.)

 
crux - jádro, podstata, hlavní bod (problému apod.)
BrE
/'krʌks/
AmE
/'krʌks/

noun - the most important or difficult part of a problem, issue, or argument

 
amalgamate - sloučit, spojit, sjednotit, spojovat, zintegrovat
BrE
/ə'mælgəmeɪt/
AmE
/ə'mælgəmeɪt/

verb, formal - to combine or unite to form one structure, organization, or substance

 
vernacular - nářečí, dialekt, lidový jazyk, hovorový jazyk, místní mluva
BrE
/və'nækjələ/
AmE
/vər'nækjələr/

noun, technical - the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region

 
vernacular - lidový, hovorový, obecný, místní, nářeční
BrE
/və'nækjələ/
AmE
/vər'nækjələr/

adjective, technical - spoken or written in the native language of a particular region or group; characteristic of everyday, informal, or local speech or style

milling machine
milling machine - frézka, frézovací stroj, obráběcí stroj na kov
BrE
/'mɪlɪŋ mæˌʃi:n/
AmE
/'mɪlɪŋ mæˌʃi:n/

noun, technical - a machine tool used for shaping solid materials, especially metal, by cutting away parts with a rotating tool

 
defender - obránce, zastánce, ochránce
BrE
/dɪ'fendə/
AmE
/dɪ'fendər/

noun - a person who supports and protects someone or something from attack or criticism

 
defender - obránce, defenzivní hráč
BrE
/dɪ'fendə/
AmE
/dɪ'fendər/

noun - a player whose role is to stop the opposing team from scoring, especially in football (soccer) or similar sports

 
postulate - předpokládat, postulovat, tvrdit, brát za dané
BrE
/'pɒstjəleɪt/
AmE
/'pɑ:stʃəleɪt/

verb, formal - to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or discussion, especially as a principle to be accepted without proof