car hire
- pronájem auta, půjčení auta, půjčovna aut, autopůjčovna
BrE
/'kɑ: haɪə/
AmE
/'kɑ:r haɪər/
noun, British English
-
the act of paying to use a car for a short period of time or the company that provides this service
ripple effect
- domino efekt, dominový efekt, řetězová reakce
BrE
/'rɪpl ɪˌfekt/
AmE
/'rɪpl ɪˌfekt/
noun
-
a situation in which one event or action causes a series of other events to happen, like ripples spreading on water
turnstile
- turniket
BrE
/'tɜ:nstaɪl/
AmE
/'tɜ:rnstaɪl/
noun
-
a mechanical gate with revolving arms that allows one person at a time to pass through, typically used to control entry
fine dining
- vysoká gastronomie, vybrané stolování
BrE
/ˌfaɪn 'daɪnɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌfaɪn 'daɪnɪŋ/
noun
-
a style of high-end dining characterized by a formal atmosphere, exceptional service, and gourmet cuisine, often in upscale, elegant restaurants
day camp
- příměstský tábor
BrE
/'deɪˌkæmp/
AmE
/'deɪˌkæmp/
noun
-
a place where kids go for a day during the summer vacation, usually where they do sports and other recreational activities
ramble
- mluvit nesouvisle, mluvit od věci, plácat páté přes deváté
BrE
/'ræmbl/
AmE
/'ræmbl/
verb
-
to talk in a confused or aimless way, going off-topic and being difficult to follow, often for a long time
paintwork
- lak, nátěr, barva
BrE
/'peɪntwɜ:k/
AmE
/'peɪntwɜ:rk/
noun
-
a layer of paint on a surface, typically to provide color, protection, or decoration, such as on vehicles, buildings, or furniture
cruise control
- tempomat
BrE
/'kru:z kənˌtrəʊl/
AmE
/'kru:z kənˌtroʊl/
noun
-
a feature in cars that helps drivers maintain a steady speed without having to keep their foot on the accelerator pedal
accessory
- spoluviník
BrE
/ək'sesəri/
AmE
/ək'sesəri/
noun
-
a person who assists or aids another person in committing a crime, either before or after the crime has been committed
platelet
- krevní destička
BrE
/'pleɪtlət/
AmE
/'pleɪtlət/
noun
-
a small cell fragment in the blood that helps with blood clotting, playing a crucial role in stopping bleeding from wounds
naively
- naivně, bláhově, důvěřivě, bezelstně
BrE
/naɪ'i:vli/
AmE
/naɪ'i:vli/
adverb
-
in a way that shows a lack of experience, wisdom, or understanding of complex situations, often due to innocence or simplicity
sneak peek
- ochutnávka (filmu, videohry apod.)
BrE
/ˌsni:k'pi:k/
AmE
/ˌsni:k'pi:k/
noun, informal
-
an opportunity to see something, e.g. a film or video game or a part of it, before it is officially released
hardcover
- kniha v pevné vazbě
BrE
/'hɑ:dkʌvə/
AmE
/'hɑ:rdkʌvər/
noun, American English
-
a book with a rigid and durable cover made of thick material, often cardboard, that provides protection to the pages within
hardback
- kniha v pevné vazbě
BrE
/'hɑ:dbæk/
AmE
/'hɑ:rdbæk/
noun, British English
-
a book with a rigid and durable cover made of thick material, often cardboard, that provides protection to the pages within
glue stick
- lepicí tyčinka, lepidlo
BrE
/'glu:stɪk/
AmE
/'glu:stɪk/
noun
-
a tube-shaped tool that helps spread a substance that is used to stick two pieces of something together (e.g. paper)