bidding - přihazování (např. v aukci)

noun - the act of proposing a payment (esp. in an auction)

 

it - přípravné 'it' (pomocný podmět v 'cleft' souvětích)

pronoun - a subject we use in the so called 'cleft sentences'

loss - prohra, porážka

noun - the fact of being defeated in a competition or conflict

mechanical pencil - verzatilka, mechanická padací tužka

noun, American English, technical - a pencil in which the lead can be pushed out

propelling pencil - verzatilka, mechanická padací tužka

noun, British English, technical - a pencil in which the lead can be pushed out

 

stigma - stigma, negativní nálepka, poskvrna

noun - a strong feeling of disapproval about something in the society

 

analytically - analyticky

adverb - in a way that involves the use of logical reasoning

 

down payment - záloha, zálohová platba

noun - a part of the price of something paid in advance

 

as regards - ohledně něčeho / někoho

phrase, formal - in connection with the subject that is being talked about

 

matinée - odpolední představení

noun - a performance of a show or play in the afternoon

 

trickery - podvádění, klamání

noun - the use of dishonest methods in order to achieve something

 

milkmaid - dojička, pracovnice na mléčné farmě

noun - a woman who got milk from cows (in the past)

pay rise - zvýšení platu

noun, British English - an increase in the money you get for your work

foul - faul (ve sportu)

noun - an action that is against the rules (especially in sports)

 

asinine - oslí

adjective, formal - resembling a donkey, especially in the sense of being stupid