manual transmission - manuální převodovka, ruční řazení

noun - a type of gearbox in a car where the driver manually selects gears using a gear stick and clutch pedal

automatic transmission - automatická převodovka, automatické řazení

noun - a type of gearbox in a car that changes gears automatically without the need for the driver to shift manually

 

tonic - tonikum, povzbuzující lék, posilující lék

noun - a medicine in the form of a drink that gives you more energy and makes you feel stronger and healthier

 

hourglass - úzký uprostřed, zúžený uprostřed (ve tvaru přesýpacích hodin)

adjective - having a shape resembling that of an hourglass, characterized by a narrow middle section and wider top and bottom portions

spark plug - zapalovací svíčka (motoru)

noun - a device in an internal combustion engine that produces an electric spark to ignite the mixture of air and fuel

 

cloy - zošklivit se, zprotivit se, omrzet přemírou

verb - to make someone feel sick or tired because something is too sweet, rich, or there is too much of it

garland - girlanda, řetěz z květin, ozdobný věnec

noun - a decorative wreath or chain made of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used for celebration or as an ornament

collage - koláž, kolážování

noun - a picture or piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs, paper, or fabric onto a surface

gild - zbarvit do zlatova, dodat zlatavý vzhled

verb, literary - to give something a golden appearance or a look of richness and beauty, as if it were covered in gold

off white - špinavě bílá, smetanová, mírně našedlá, nažloutlá (barva)

noun - a colour that is close to white but with a hint of another shade, such as cream, beige, or grey

pick at - nimrat se (v jídle), šťourat se (v jídle), dloubat (do jídla), bez chuti uzobávat

verb - to eat only small amounts of food slowly or without interest, often because you are not hungry or feel unwell

driftwood - naplavené dřevo

noun - pieces of wood that have been carried by water and washed onto the shore, especially on a beach or riverbank

coalition - koalice

noun - a temporary alliance of political parties that agree to work together to form a government or achieve a common goal

guardrail - svodidlo, svodidla

noun, American English - a strong metal or concrete barrier along the side of a road that prevents vehicles from going off the road

 

godliness - zbožnost, bohabojnost, bohulibost

noun, dated - the quality of being devoutly religious or morally good; reverence for God and a life lived according to spiritual principles