jetty
jetty - molo, přístavní molo
BrE
/'dʒeti/
AmE
/'dʒet̬i/

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

 
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
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
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

Dutch oven
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

abseiling
abseiling - slaňování, slanění
BrE
/'æbseɪlɪŋ/
AmE
/'æbseɪlɪŋ/

noun, British English - the activity of dropping down a steep cliff or rock face using a doubled rope wrapped around the body or a special device attached to a harness

 
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

Zimmer frame
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

baster
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

walrus
walrus - mrož
BrE
/'wɔ:lrəs/
AmE
/'wɔ:lrəs/

noun - a large Arctic animal that lives in or near the sea, it looks like a seal, but has two long teeth that come out of its mouth

bumper
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

X-ray
X-ray - rentgen, rentgenové záření, rentgenový snímek
BrE
/'eksˌreɪ/
AmE
/'eksˌreɪ/

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

interview
interview - dělat rozhovor, dělat pohovor
BrE
/'ɪntəvju:/
AmE
/'ɪnt̬əvju:/

verb - to meet a person and ask him/her a lot of questions in order to find out whether they are suitable for a job, or other information