patrol - hlídka (např. policejní)

noun - a group (esp. of policemen) that goes somewhere regularly in order to prevent crime in the area

buff up - namakat se, udělat si svaly

verb, informal - (usually of men) to exercise in order to make your muscles bigger and to look more attractive

 

cow - zastrašit, odstrašit, vyděsit

verb - to make someone afraid of you in order to make them listen to you or obey you

massage - masírovat

verb - to rub and press someone's body in order to reduce pain or to relax his muscles etc.

clear your throat - odkašlat si

verb - to make a coughing sound in order to attract attention or to be able to speak more easily

 

contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

Saran Wrap - potravinová fólie

noun, American English - (trademark) a very thin plastic sheet used to wrap food in order to keep it fresh

wring out - ždímat, vyždímat

verb - to twist a wet piece of cloth or clothing in order to remove water from it

 

wrapping - obal, balení, balící papír

noun - a piece of paper or plastic used to cover something in order to protect it etc.

 

probe - zjišťovat informace, zkoumat

verb - to ask questions carefully and not directly in order to find out secret or some information

 

screen - kontrolovat, filtrovat

verb - to examine or test something in order to find out if it fits given criteria etc.

wring - ždímat, vyždímat

verb - to twist a wet piece of cloth or clothing in order to remove water from it

 

reach out - natáhnout se, natáhnout ruku

verb - to extend your arm in order to touch something which is not very near or low

shopping list - nákupní seznam, seznam na nákup

noun - a list of items you write in order not to forget what you have to buy

 

research - zkoumat, provádět výzkum

verb - to learn or study about something in order to discover new information or develop new things