capsule - kabina (kosmická), modul

noun - the part of a spacecraft in which people travel and spend a lot of time, it is separated from the main rocket

 

self-important - domýšlivý, namyšlený

adjective - believing that you are more important than other people

 

retention - zachování, udržení

noun - the action of keeping something, the continued use of something

 

birthday card - přání k narozeninám (písemné)

noun - a card that you give someone on their birthday as a gift

 

prolong - prodloužit

verb - to make something last longer

 

cut off - přerušit telefonní spojení

verb - to get suddenly disconnected when you are on the phone, you cannot speak to the other person

 

probe - zjišťovat informace, zkoumat

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

 

probe - vyšetřovat sondou, sondovat

verb - to examine the inside of someone's body with a long metal tool

 

seller - prodávající, prodejce

noun - a person who sells something

 

heartwarming - dojemný, hřejivý

adjective - making you feel happy

 

dubious - na pochybách, váhavý, nejistý, na vážkách

adjective - doubtful, unsure about something, having doubts

 

doubtful - nepravděpodobný, pochybný

adjective - probably not true, unlikely, uncertain

wimp - slaboch, měkkota, padavka

noun, informal - someone who is not brave or confident, or is afraid to do something difficult

grit - jemný štěrk, hrubý písek

noun - very small pieces of stone, slightly smaller than gravel

 

ultimatum - ultimátum

noun - a warning to a person or a group of people that if they don't do what you tell them, you will do something to punish them