defamatory - pomlouvačný, hanlivý, urážlivý, nactiutrhačný
BrE
/dɪ'fæmətri/
AmE
/dɪ'fæmətɔ:ri/

adjective, formal - intended to harm someone’s reputation by saying or writing false or negative things about them

cleaning agent
cleaning agent - čisticí prostředek, čisticí přípravek, šistidlo
BrE
/'kli:nɪŋˌeɪdʒənt/
AmE
/'kli:nɪŋˌeɪdʒənt/

noun - a substance used to remove dirt, stains, or germs, especially from surfaces

 
houseboat - hausbót, obytná loď
BrE
/'haʊsbəʊt/
AmE
/'haʊsboʊt/

noun - a boat that is designed or modified to be used as a home

shredder
shredder - skartovačka, drtič, řezačka (na papír, odpad, potravu apod.)
BrE
/'ʃredə/
AmE
/'ʃredər/

noun - a machine that cuts something into small pieces, especially paper, food, or waste material

stash
stash - ukrýt, uschovat, ulít, ulít si
BrE
/'stæʃ/
AmE
/'stæʃ/

verb - to hide something in a secret or safe place

mains
mains - rozvodná síť, vedení, přívod, potrubí, rozvod, síť (vody, elektřin, plynu)
BrE
/'meɪnz/
AmE
/'meɪnz/

noun - the system of pipes or wires that carry water, gas, or electricity into a building

 
rechargeable - dobíjecí (baterie apod.)
BrE
/'ri:'tʃɑ:dʒəbl/
AmE
/'ri:'tʃɑ:rdʒəbl/

adjective - able to be filled with electricity again after being used

furlough
furlough - poslat na nucenou dovolenou, dočasně propustit z práce
BrE
/'fɜ:ləʊ/
AmE
/'fɜ:rloʊ/

verb - to tell or allow someone, especially an employee, to stop working temporarily

furlough
furlough - dovolená z vojenské služby, opušťák
BrE
/'fɜ:ləʊ/
AmE
/'fɜ:rloʊ/

noun - a temporary leave of absence from military duty

furlough
furlough - nucená dovolená (často neplacená)
BrE
/'fɜ:ləʊ/
AmE
/'fɜ:rloʊ/

noun, American English - a period when an employee is told not to work, usually temporarily and without pay, especially during a financial crisis

 
enlightenment - osvícení, prozření, poznání, pochopení
BrE
/ɪn'laɪtnmənt/
AmE
/ɪn'laɪtnmənt/

noun - the state of having knowledge or understanding, or the process of giving someone this knowledge or understanding

 
pop - pop, popová hudba
BrE
/'pɒp/
AmE
/'pɑ:p/

noun, American English - a style of popular music with a strong rhythm and simple melodies, made to appeal to a wide audience

pundit
pundit - odborník, publicista, znalec, zasvěcenec
BrE
/'pʌndɪt/
AmE
/'pʌndɪt/

noun - a person who publicly expresses expert opinions or commentary on a particular subject, especially in the media

 
common ground - společná řeč, společné východisko, shoda
BrE
/ˌkɒmən 'graʊnd/
AmE
/ˌkɑ:mən 'graʊnd/

noun - a shared basis of understanding or mutual interests; an area of agreement between parties

 
disingenuous - neupřímný, falešný, pokrytecký, úskočný
BrE
/ˌdɪsɪn'dʒenjuəs/
AmE
/ˌdɪsɪn'dʒenjuəs/

adjective, formal - not candid or sincere, often pretending ignorance; giving a false appearance of frankness