mothball - naftalínová kulička, kulička proti molům

noun - a small ball of naphthalene or a similar chemical used to prevent moths from damaging clothes or fabrics when stored

 

chimney cake - trdelník

noun - a sweet pastry of Hungarian origin made from dough wrapped around a tube, coated in sugar, and baked until crispy

 

proof - kontrolní výtisk, korekturní výtisk, předběžná verze tisku

noun, technical - a copy of a printed work, such as a book or magazine, used for testing and correcting before final publication

 

academia - akademická obec, vědecká obec, akademické prostředí

noun - the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship, typically in universities or other academic institutions

 

English Channel - Lamanšský průliv

noun, technical - the narrow body of water that separates southern England from northern France, connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea

ice bucket - kbelík s ledem (na ochlazení nápojů), eiskýbl

noun - a container, usually made of metal, that is filled with ice and used to keep wine or other drinks chilled

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

 

Easter Island - Velikonoční ostrov

noun - a remote volcanic island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, part of Chile, known for its iconic stone statues called moai

proceeds - výtěžek, výnos, výnosy, příjmy, zisk

noun, formal - the total amount of money received from an event, activity, or transaction, particularly from sales, fundraising events, or legal settlements

pepper mill - mlýnek na pepř

noun - a kitchen equipment used for grinding whole peppercorns into ground pepper, often adjustable to control the coarseness of the grind

 

mixed - smíšený, rozporuplný, nejednoznačný, rozpolcený

adjective - having both good and bad qualities or feelings at the same time; showing a combination of different emotions or reactions

 

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

 

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

 

gland - žláza

noun - a specialized organ or group of cells in the body that produces and releases substances like hormones, enzymes, or fluids

 

gall - žluč (zast.)

noun, dated - a digestive fluid produced by the liver, which aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine