pedestrian crossing - přechod pro chodce

noun - a place where people can walk across a road, it is usually marked by white stripes on the surface of the road

refurbish - zrenovovat, renovovat, modernizovat

verb - to renovate and improve something, especially a building or piece of equipment, by cleaning, repairing, or updating it to a better condition

 

meltdown - zhroucení se (emocionální), výbuch (emocionální)

noun, informal - a situation when a person is overwhelmed with problems and cracks up completely because they don't know how to deal with them

 

atta boy - hodnej kluk (jako pochvala)

phrase, informal - an informal expression you say to somebody when they have done a good job, it means something like 'that's a good boy'

 

gene - gen

noun - a segment of the DNA that contains genetic information that is passed to an individual person, animal or plant from a parent

receptionist - recepční

noun - a person who works in a hotel, and their job is to check in and check out guests, give them keys etc.

duster - prachovka, hadr na prach

noun - a piece of cloth used for removing dust from sth; a stick with feathers or similar material used in the same way

 

feud - svár, spor

noun - a conflict or an argument between two groups of people (e.g. two families) that has been going on for a long time

 

stupor - otupění, omámení, bezvědomí

noun - the state when you cannot think, hear, speak clearly, esp. as a result of drinking alcohol, using drugs, or experiencing a shock

pole vault - skok o tyči

noun - an event in athletics in which the athlete tries to jump over a high bar with the help of a long pole

dachshund - jezevčík

noun - a kind of dog that has a small long body, short legs and long ears, sometimes called 'sausage dog' or 'wiener dog'

republic - republika

noun - a political system in which the government is formed by politicians elected by people, the head of state is usually a president

errand - pochůzka, zařizování, něco k zařízení (ve městě apod.)

noun - a small task you have to do (usually in a town, city etc.) that involves delivering things, buying things, collecting things, etc.

 

guide - průvodce (knižní apod.)

noun - a book that gives you practical information about a place you don't know very well (where to stay, what to see etc.)

 

Prince Charming - princ na bílém koni, pohádkový princ

noun - a character from fairy tales, typically portrayed as a handsome and heroic prince who rescues the damsel in distress, often by breaking a curse or saving her from danger. He symbolizes the idealized, perfect romantic partner.