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

 

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

 

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

 

gangway - nástupní můstek (u lodě), lodní lávka

noun - a board or a small bridge between the side of a ship and the shore for people to walk on

retrofit - dovybavit, vylepšit vybavení, moderněji vybavit

verb - to improve a building, a machine or a piece of equipment by putting better or more modern parts in it

 

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

 

sheathe - obalit, pokrýt, potáhnout, zakrýt (ochrannou vrstvou apod.)

verb - (usually in passive) to cover something, especially to protect it (e.g. with a layer of material like metal, plastic, etc.)

 

interchangeably - zaměnitelně, vyměnitelně

adverb - in a way that allows two or more things to be used instead of each other without any significant difference

 

bulbil - pacibulka, hlízka

noun - a small bulb-like structure that forms on certain plants, containing embryonic tissue capable of developing into a new plant

lampshade - stínidlo lampičky

noun - a cover for a lamp, typically made of fabric, paper, or other materials, used to soften or direct the light

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

collage - koláž, kolážování

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