adjective
-
distorted in a way that is abnormal or unnatural, often referring to thoughts or perceptions
warp
- deformace, zkřivení
BrE
/'wɔ:p/
AmE
/'wɔ:rp/
noun
-
a distortion or bend in an object, often a physical surface
warp
- zkřivit, zdeformovat, zkroutit
BrE
/'wɔ:p/
AmE
/'wɔ:rp/
verb
-
to twist or bend out of shape, especially due to heat or moisture
flop
- propadák, neúspěch, fiasko
BrE
/'flɒp/
AmE
/'flɑ:p/
noun, informal
-
a complete failure, especially in performance or entertainment
heartbreaking
- srdceryvný, srdcervoucí
BrE
/'hɑ:tˌbreɪkɪŋ/
AmE
/'hɑ:rtˌbreɪkɪŋ/
adjective
-
causing intense emotional pain or sadness
shrew
- semetrika, megera, fúrie
BrE
/'ʃru:/
AmE
/'ʃru:/
noun, dated
-
a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman
shrew
- rejsek (zvíře)
BrE
/'ʃru:/
AmE
/'ʃru:/
noun
-
a small insect-eating mammal resembling a mouse with a long pointed snout
mothball
- zakonzervovat, přestat používat (dočasně)
BrE
/'mɒθbɔ:l/
AmE
/'mɑ:θbɔ:l/
verb
-
to stop using something, especially a plan, project, or piece of equipment, but keep it in good condition so that it can be used again in the future
mothball
- naftalínová kulička, kulička proti molům
BrE
/'mɒθbɔ:l/
AmE
/'mɑ:θbɔ:l/
noun
-
a small ball of naphthalene or a similar chemical used to prevent moths from damaging clothes or fabrics when stored
nebulous
- nejasný, mlhavý (přeneseně)
BrE
/'nebjələs/
AmE
/'nebjələs/
adjective, formal
-
indistinct, vague, or unclear; lacking definite form or limits
monolithic
- nepružný, zkostnatělý (např. systém)
BrE
/ˌmɒnə'lɪθɪk/
AmE
/ˌmɑ:nə'lɪθɪk/
adjective
-
large, uniform, often implying rigidity and resistance to change
monolithic
- monolitický, jednolitý, masivní
BrE
/ˌmɒnə'lɪθɪk/
AmE
/ˌmɑ:nə'lɪθɪk/
adjective
-
large, powerful, solid, impressive
monolith
- monolit
BrE
/'mɒnəlɪθ/
AmE
/'mɑ:nəlɪθ/
noun
-
a large single upright block of stone, often used as a monument or a geological feature
latent
- latentní, skrytý, utajený
BrE
/'leɪtnt/
AmE
/'leɪtnt/
adjective
-
existing, but not yet developed, active, or visible
throng
- nahrnout se, hrnout se, valit se (dav)
BrE
/'θrɒŋ/
AmE
/'θrɑ:ŋ/
verb, literary
-
to go somewhere in large numbers, to be somewhere in large numbers