noun
-
a youth movement of the 1960 in the USA based mainly on based on drugs, sex, and rock and roll.
airship
- vzducholoď
BrE
/'eəʃɪp/
AmE
/'erʃɪp/
noun
-
a kind of aircraft that is lighter than air (similar to a balloon) and can be controlled (speed and direction)
claimant
- stěžovatel, žalobce, navrhovatel
BrE
/'kleɪmənt/
AmE
/'kleɪmənt/
noun
-
a person who believes he has a right to something and claims this right at a court of law etc.
perched
- usazený, posazený, sedící
BrE
/'pɜ:tʃt/
AmE
/'pɜ:rtʃt/
adjective
-
positioned on a high place or on the edge of something, often in a way that seems temporary or slightly unstable
fine dining
- vysoká gastronomie, vybrané stolování
BrE
/ˌfaɪn 'daɪnɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌfaɪn 'daɪnɪŋ/
noun
-
a style of high-end dining characterized by a formal atmosphere, exceptional service, and gourmet cuisine, often in upscale, elegant restaurants
upland
- vysočina, vrchovina
BrE
/'ʌplənd/
AmE
/'ʌplənd/
noun
-
an area of high or elevated land, usually located away from the coast, often characterized by hills, mountains, or rough terrain
investor
- investor
BrE
/ɪn'vestə/
AmE
/ɪn'vestər/
noun
-
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or a business with the expectation of achieving a profit
hardcover
- kniha v pevné vazbě
BrE
/'hɑ:dkʌvə/
AmE
/'hɑ:rdkʌvər/
noun, American English
-
a book with a rigid and durable cover made of thick material, often cardboard, that provides protection to the pages within
hardback
- kniha v pevné vazbě
BrE
/'hɑ:dbæk/
AmE
/'hɑ:rdbæk/
noun, British English
-
a book with a rigid and durable cover made of thick material, often cardboard, that provides protection to the pages within
urinary tract
- močové cesty
BrE
/'jʊərɪnəriˌtrækt/
AmE
/'jʊrɪneriˌtrækt/
noun
-
the system of organs in the body responsible for producing, storing, and expelling urine, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
eardrum
- ušní bubínek
BrE
/'ɪədrʌm/
AmE
/'ɪrdrʌm/
noun
-
a thin piece of tissue in the ear that vibrates when sound waves hit it, transmitting sound to the inner ear
digestive system
- trávicí soustava
BrE
/daɪ'dʒestɪv ˌsɪstəm/
AmE
/daɪ'dʒestɪv ˌsɪstəm/
noun
-
the body's collection of organs and processes responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products from the body
tract
- trakt, cesta
BrE
/'trækt/
AmE
/'trækt/
noun
-
a defined area or passage within the body, often referring to a system of organs or tissues with a common function
glue stick
- lepicí tyčinka, lepidlo
BrE
/'glu:stɪk/
AmE
/'glu:stɪk/
noun
-
a tube-shaped tool that helps spread a substance that is used to stick two pieces of something together (e.g. paper)
narcissist
- narcista, narcis (člověk)
BrE
/'nɑ:sɪsɪst/
AmE
/'nɑ:rsɪsɪst/
noun
-
a person who is convinced of his or her importance and always wants people to pay attention to him or her