truncate - zkrátit, osekat, seseknout, seříznout, zestručnit, uříznout konec

verb, formal - to make something shorter by cutting off a part of it

trail - sledovat, stopovat

verb - to follow someone or something, often secretly, in order to watch them

trail - táhnout (za sebou), vláčet, vléct

verb - to pull something behind you, or to be pulled along the ground

trailing - plazivý, převislý, popínavý

adjective - growing along the ground or hanging down instead of standing upright

 

exploratory - průzkumný, výzkumný, zjišťovací

adjective - done in order to discover information or to examine something in more detail

 

categorical - kategorický, jednoznačný, rozhodný

adjective - expressed in a very clear and direct way, leaving no doubt or possibility of change

 

brawn - vepřová huspenina, tlačenka

noun, British English - a jellied meat made from a pig’s head

garland - girlanda, řetěz z květin, ozdobný věnec

noun - a decorative wreath or chain made of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used for celebration or as an ornament

 

watershed - povolený večerní čas pro vysílání pořadů s obsahem pro dospělé

noun, British English - the time after which television programmes with adult content may be broadcast (9 p.m. in Britain)

 

watershed - zlomový bod, přelom, zásadní mezník

noun - an important turning point or event marking a major change in history, a situation, or someone’s life

 

watershed - rozvodí, hranice povodí

noun, technical - an area of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas

 

waive - vzdát se (práva, nároku), zřeknout se, prominout (poplatek, pravidlo apod.), neuplatnit

verb - to choose not to demand or enforce something, such as a right, rule, or fee

 

chaperone - doprovázet, dělat doprovod, dělat garde

verb - to accompany and supervise someone, especially to make sure they behave properly or are safe

 

chaperone - garde, gardedáma, doprovod do společnosti (dohlížející na někoho)

noun - a person in the past, usually an older or responsible one, who accompanies and looks after someone, especially a young woman or group, to ensure proper behaviour

ecru - světle krémová, přírodní béžová

adjective - a light beige or pale brownish colour, similar to unbleached linen or raw silk