baptism - křest

noun - a ceremony in which they pour water on a person's head or in which a person is submerged in water to show that they have become members of the church

 

internship - stáž (pracovní)

noun, American English - a period of practical training or work experience, often completed by students or recent graduates to gain skills in a specific field, typically for a limited time and sometimes unpaid

bobsleigh - bob (závodní), závodní boby

noun, British English - a vehicle that moves down an icy track at great speed; a winter sport in which teams race down an ice-covered track in a small, streamlined vehicle with runners

reminiscent - nostalgický, vzpomínající, zahloubaný

adjective, formal - having qualities that suggest or bring to mind a feeling of nostalgia; evoking a sentimental longing for the past

 

parallel - rovnoběžka, paralela

noun, technical - a line or plane that is equally distant from another at all points; a circle of latitude on Earth

 

credentials - osvědčení, doklady, pověřovací listiny, pověření

noun - documents, qualifications, or evidence that prove a person’s identity, authority, expertise, or suitability for a particular role or task

anvil - kovadlina

noun - a heavy block of iron or steel with a flat top, used by blacksmiths to shape metal by hammering

spatula - špachtle, stěrka

noun - a tool with a flat, broad blade used for spreading, mixing, or smoothing materials such as plaster or mortar

nest - hnízdit

verb - to build and occupy a place for laying eggs or raising young, usually in a safe and sheltered spot

chimney stack - komín (na střeše)

noun - the part of a chimney that extends above the roof of a building, typically made of brick or stone

 

embargo - embargo

noun - an official order to stop trade with another country, usually as a punishment or to force a political change

artery - tepna (dopravní), dopravní tepna

noun - an important main road that connects different parts of a city or region and carries a lot of traffic

hard shoulder - krajnice (zpevněná), zpevněná krajnice, nouzový pruh

noun, British English - a strip of road along the side of a motorway or highway, where vehicles can stop in an emergency

tweed - tvíd, tvídová látka

noun - a rough, thick woollen fabric, often woven with a mix of coloured threads, traditionally used for jackets and suits

 

dysfunction - dysfunkce, nefunkčnost, špatné fungování

noun, technical - abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behaviour or interaction within a group; impaired or abnormal functioning (of a body part etc.)