flick through - prolistovat (např. časopis), pročíst si (rychle), zběžně přečíst

verb - to quickly look through the pages of a book, magazine, etc., without reading everything carefully

serendipity - štěstí, náhoda, šťastná náhoda, nečekané štěstí

noun, formal - the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

 

teaser - oříšek, těžká otázka

noun, informal - a very difficult question or problem

 

discredit - zdiskreditovat, znevěrohodnit, zpochybnit, shodit

verb - to cause people to stop respecting or believing someone or something

 

tollbooth - mýtná brána

noun - a small structure on a road where drivers pay a fee (toll) to use a bridge, tunnel, or highway

cask - sud, soudek

noun - a strong, round container made of wood, used for storing and aging liquids like wine, beer, or spirits

spool - špulka, cívka

noun - a round object with a hole in the middle that you wrap thread, wire, or tape around

anklet - řetízek na kotník, náramek na kotník, nákotník (šperk)

noun - a piece of jewellery worn around the ankle

bleachers - tribuny, tribuna, lavičky pro diváky, nekrytá tribuna

noun, American English - rows of raised seats, typically without a roof, used by spectators at sports events or other public gatherings

 

superintendent - policejní náčelník

noun, American English - the head of a police department in some cities, similar to a police chief

 

superintendent - komisař (policejní), policejní komisař

noun, British English - a senior officer in the police, ranking above inspector and below chief superintendent

superintendent - inspektor, dozorce, vedoucí, ředitel

noun - a person who is in charge of a particular department, organization, or building

home improvement store - obchod pro kutily, hobbymarket

noun, American English - a large shop where you can buy things to improve your home

knee sock - podkolenka, podkolenní ponožka

noun - a sock that covers the foot and extends up to the knee

masher - šťouchadlo, mačkadlo, drtič (na brambory apod.)

noun - a kitchen tool used to crush soft food like potatoes