noun
-
a kind of wooden or metal structure that sticks out from the land over the sea, it is used by boats for loading and unloading goods
vendetta
- krevní msta, msta, pomsta
BrE
/ven'detə/
AmE
/ven'det̬ə/
noun
-
a long violent and bloody argument between two groups of people, in which one tries to punish the other for something that happened in the past
sequel
- pokračování (knihy či filmu apod.)
BrE
/'si:kwəl/
AmE
/'si:kwəl/
noun
-
a film or a book that continues the story of another film or book, (e.g. Jaws III, Terminator II, The Lost World (Jurassic Park II) etc.)
cabinet
- kabinet (vláda)
BrE
/'kæbɪnət/
AmE
/'kæbɪnət/
noun
-
a group of the most important government ministers, chosen by the leader (e.g. the Prime Minister or President), who make key decisions and help run the country
postulate
- předpokládat, postulovat, tvrdit, brát za dané
BrE
/'pɒstjəleɪt/
AmE
/'pɑ:stʃəleɪt/
verb, formal
-
to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or discussion, especially as a principle to be accepted without proof
Dutch oven
- litinový hrnec, litinový pekáč (s poklicí)
BrE
/ˌdʌtʃ'ʌvn/
AmE
/ˌdʌtʃ'ʌvn/
noun
-
a heavy, thick-walled cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid, typically made of cast iron or enamelled cast iron, used for slow cooking, braising, or baking
Zimmer frame
- chodítko
BrE
/'zɪməˌfreɪm/
AmE
/'zɪmərˌfreɪm/
noun, British English
-
(trademark) a light frame that you push in front of you when you are not able to walk properly, used especially if you are old or ill
prologue
- předmluva (autora), prolog
BrE
/'prəʊlɒg/
AmE
/'proʊlɑ:g/
noun
-
an introductory section or opening part of a literary work or performance (usually written by the author) that provides background information, context, or setting for what follows
plasma
- plazma (krevní)
BrE
/'plæzmə/
AmE
/'plæzmə/
noun
-
the yellowish liquid part of blood in which blood cells are suspended, containing nutrients, hormones, and proteins, and aiding in clotting and transporting substances throughout the body
animated movie
- animovaný film
BrE
/ˌænɪmeɪtɪd'mu:vi/
AmE
/ˌænɪmeɪt̬ɪd'mu:vi/
noun
-
a film for children (but not only) created by displaying a sequence of individual drawings, paintings, or computer-generated images to simulate movement and tell a story
animated film
- animovaný film
BrE
/ˌænɪmeɪtɪd'fɪlm/
AmE
/ˌænɪmeɪt̬ɪd'fɪlm/
noun
-
a movie for children (but not only) created by displaying a sequence of individual drawings, paintings, or computer-generated images to simulate movement and tell a story
baster
- pipeta na podlévání
BrE
/'beɪstə/
AmE
/'beɪstər/
noun
-
a kitchen utensil in the form of a large pipette with a rubber end that is used for spreading liquid fat or juices on food when cooking
noun
-
invisible light that can go through solid things, it is used e.g. in medicine to take pictures of broken bones etc., a picture taken in this way
detention
- po škole (trest)
BrE
/dɪ'tenʃn/
AmE
/dɪ'tenʃn/
noun
-
a kind of school punishment which means you have to stay at school or go to school when there are no lessons and do some work etc.
bumper
- nárazník
BrE
/'bʌmpə/
AmE
/'bʌmpər/
noun
-
a strong metal bar fixed to the front and back of a car that helps to protect the car in case it hits something or is hit