recess - pauza (v jednání), přerušení (jednání), parlamentní prázdniny

noun - a period of time when formal activities, such as school or work, are temporarily stopped

smock - pracovní zástěra, pracovní plášť (umělců apod.)

noun - a loose, lightweight garment, often worn as a protective outer layer, especially by workers, artists, or gardeners

smock - šatová zástěra, halenka, volná sukně, košilka

noun - a type of loose-fitting dress or tunic, historically worn by women or children

 

tarnished - pošpiněný, poškozený, poničený, poskvrněný (reputace apod.)

adjective - damaged in terms of reputation, integrity, or quality

tarnished - zašlý, matný, bez lesku (kov apod.)

adjective - (usually of metals) dull or discoloured, especially due to oxidation or exposure

 

tarnish - pošpinit, poskvrnit (reputaci apod.)

verb - to damage or spoil someone's reputation

soiled - zašpiněný, zamazaný, poskvrněný

adjective, formal - covered or stained with dirt, marks, or waste; dirty

soil - zamazat, umazat, znečistit, ušpinit, zašpinit

verb, formal - to make something dirty

gesture - gesto, projev, výraz

noun - an act that shows feelings, support, thanks or respect

 

levy - uvalit, uložit, vymáhat, vybírat (daň, poplatek)

verb - to impose or collect a tax, fee, or fine by authority

levy - odvod, poplatek, daň

noun - a charge or additional payment imposed by authority, such as taxes or duties

carafe - karafa (nádoba)

noun - a wide-mouthed glass or plastic container, typically used for serving water, wine, or other beverages

 

eye-watering - příšerný, šokující, ohromující, astronomický

adjective, British English, informal - extremely surprising, shocking, or excessive, often to the point of being difficult to comprehend

 

wilful - tvrdohlavý, umíněný, neústupný, svéhlavý

adjective - (of a person or their behaviour) obstinate and determined to have one's own way

 

wilful - úmyslný, záměrný, vědomý, svévolný

adjective - (of an action) deliberate, voluntary, or intentional, especially something bad or undesirable