gearbox - převodovka

noun - a mechanical device in a vehicle that transmits power from the engine to the wheels

dipstick - měřič hladiny oleje, tyčinka na měření hladiny oleje

noun - a tool used to measure the level of fluid in a container, typically oil in an engine

chassis - podvozek

noun - the framework or structure of a vehicle, typically supporting its body and mechanical components

paintwork - lak, nátěr, barva

noun - a layer of paint on a surface, typically to provide color, protection, or decoration, such as on vehicles, buildings, or furniture

 

sobering - vážný, alarmující, nutící k zamyšlení

adjective - causing serious thought or reflection

 

sobriety - střídmost, rozvážnost, věcnost

noun, formal - the state of being serious and calm

 

sober - decentní, nenápadný, střízlivý

adjective - (of clothes or style) not brightly coloured, plain

 

sober - rozvážný, věcný, realistický

adjective - (of people or behaviour) serious, sensible and calm

turnpike - dálnice, placená dálnice

noun, American English - a toll road, typically a major highway or expressway, where drivers must pay a fee at toll booths

 

expressway - dálnice, rychlostní silnice, víceproudá silnice

noun, American English - a high-speed road designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access points and separate lanes for opposing directions

 

honoree - laureát, držitel ocenění, oceněná osoba

noun - a person who receives an award or honour

 

every now and again - občas, čas od času, sem tam

adverb - sometimes, occasionally

 

tenure - držba, právo držby (budovy, pozemku apod.)

noun, technical - the right to hold a property or a piece of land, often for a specific period or with legal security

 

tenure - funkční období, výkon funkce, doba výkonu funkce

noun - the condition or period of holding a position or office

 

bag - ulovit, urvat, získat, shrábnout, vyfouknout (něco dřív, než ostatní)

verb, British English, informal - to secure something desired