verb
-
to meet a person and ask him/her a lot of questions in order to find out whether they are suitable for a job, or other information
stake
- kůl, kolík
BrE
/'steɪk/
AmE
/'steɪk/
noun
-
a pointed wooden or metal pole or stick which is driven into the ground with a hammer and is used to hold a tent in place etc.
stare
- zírat, civět, upřeně se dívat
BrE
/'steə/
AmE
/'ster/
verb
-
to look directly at something for a long time; to look at a person directly for a long time, which is unplesant for the person and impolite
guarantee
- záruka
BrE
/ˌgerən'ti:/
AmE
/ˌgerən'ti:/
noun
-
a promise that something will be done or will happen, a written promise that a product will be repaired or replaced if something is wrong with it
testament
- závěť
BrE
/'testəmənt/
AmE
/'testəmənt/
noun
-
a legal paper that says what should happen to a person's money and things after they die
watershed
- zlomový bod, přelom, zásadní mezník
BrE
/'wɔ:təʃed/
AmE
/'wɑ:t̬ərʃed/
noun
-
an important turning point or event marking a major change in history, a situation, or someone’s life
insole
- vložka do bot
BrE
/'ɪnsəʊl/
AmE
/'ɪnsoʊl/
noun
-
a removable or built-in layer inside a shoe that provides cushioning and support for the foot
nymph
- nymfa, víla, rusalka
BrE
/'nɪmf/
AmE
/'nɪmf/
noun
-
a mythological spirit or minor deity typically associated with nature, often depicted as a beautiful young woman
antifreeze
- nemrznoucí směs, nemrznoucí kapalina
BrE
/'æntifri:z/
AmE
/'ænt̬ifri:z/
noun
-
a substance added to a liquid, especially in engines, to prevent it from freezing in cold temperatures
co-author
- spoluautor, spoluautorka
BrE
/ˌkəʊ'ɔ:θə/
AmE
/ˌkoʊ'ɔ:θə/
noun
-
a person who collaborates with one or more others in writing a book, article, or other work
post-traumatic
- poúrazový, posttraumatický
BrE
/ˌpəʊsttrɔ:'mætɪk/
AmE
/ˌpoʊsttrɑ:'mæt̬ɪk/
adjective
-
occurring as a result of or following a traumatic event, often referring to psychological or physical effects
maggot
- larva, červ
BrE
/'mægət/
AmE
/'mægət/
noun
-
a small, worm-like creature that is the immature stage of a fly, feeding on organic matter
brink
- pokraj (stavu apod.)
BrE
/'brɪŋk/
AmE
/'brɪŋk/
noun
-
a crucial or critical point, especially of a situation or state beyond which success or catastrophe occurs
selfie
- selfíčko, selfie
BrE
/'selfi/
AmE
/'selfi/
noun, informal
-
a photograph one takes of oneself, typically using a smartphone or webcam, often shared on social media
inexpensively
- levně, nijak draze
BrE
/ˌɪnɪks'pensɪvli/
AmE
/ˌɪnɪks'pensɪvli/
adverb
-
in a manner that is affordable or at a low cost compared to others of its kind