umbilical cord - pupeční šňůra
BrE
/ʌmˌbɪlɪkl 'kɔ:d/
AmE
/ʌmˌbɪlɪkl 'kɔ:rd/

noun - a flexible tube that connects a developing fetus to the placenta in the womb of a pregnant woman

pallet
pallet - paleta (přepravní)
BrE
/'pælət/
AmE
/'pælət/

noun - a sturdy base made of wood or metal that is used for carrying, moving or storing heavy things

 
nail file - pilníček na nehty
BrE
/'neɪl faɪl/
AmE
/'neɪl faɪl/

noun - a strip of metal with a rough surface that you use to give your nails a better shape

shoehorn
shoehorn - lžíce na boty
BrE
/'ʃu:hɔ:n/
AmE
/'ʃu:hɔ:rn/

noun - a tool (usually made of plastic, metal or wood) that you use to make putting on shoes easier

 
installation - montáž, instalace
BrE
/ˌɪnstə'leɪʃn/
AmE
/ˌɪnstə'leɪʃn/

noun - the act of putting furniture, equipment, or a computer program into position so that it can be used

ampoule
ampoule - ampule, ampulka
BrE
/'æmpju:l/
AmE
/'æmpju:l/

noun - a small container, usually made of glass, that has a drug or medicine for an injection in it

 
desensitize - přestávat si uvědomovat
BrE
/di:'sensətaɪz/
AmE
/di:'sensətaɪz/

verb - to start becoming less aware of a particular problem or situation because you are getting used to it

 
desensitise - přestávat si uvědomovat
BrE
/di:'sensətaɪz/
AmE
/di:'sensətaɪz/

verb, British English - to start becoming less aware of a particular problem or situation because you are getting used to it

happy ending
happy ending - šťastný konec
BrE
/ˌhæpi'endɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌhæpi'endɪŋ/

noun - the last part of a story, book or film when everything turns out well end everyone is happy

 
seek out - vyhledávat, najít si
BrE
/si:k 'aʊt/
AmE
/si:k 'aʊt/

verb - to look for and find someone or something, especially when it takes a lot of time and effort

 
well-off - mající dostatek, mající se dobře
BrE
/ˌwel'ɒf/
AmE
/ˌwel'ɑ:f/

adjective - having a lot of something, or as much as you need; being in a good situation or position

 
prequel - předehra, dílo dějově umístění před děj jiného díla (např. filmového)
BrE
/'pri:kwəl/
AmE
/'pri:kwəl/

noun - a book, a movie etc. whose story is placed before the events of the previous book, movie, etc.

suspenders
suspenders - šle, kšandy
BrE
/sə'spendəz/
AmE
/sə'spendərz/

noun, American English - two strips of elastic fabric that are worn over the shoulders to keep the trousers from falling down

brace
brace - rovnátko (zubní)
BrE
/'breɪs/
AmE
/'breɪs/

noun - a system of wires that are put in the mouth to make the teeth grow straight (usually plural)

braces
braces - šle, kšandy
BrE
/'breɪsɪz/
AmE
/'breɪsɪz/

noun, British English - two strips of elastic fabric that are worn over the shoulders to keep the trousers from falling down