past perfect continuous - předminulý průběhový čas
BrE
/ˌpɑ:st'pɜfɪkt kən'tɪnjʊəs/
AmE
/ˌpæst'pɜ:rfekt kən'tɪnjʊəs/

noun - a grammatical structure that we use for actions that had been happening up to a certain moment in the past, the structure is HAD BEEN + present participle (had been going, had been talking etc.)

 
slander - pomlouvat, očernit, očerňovat, hanobit, osočit, osočovat
BrE
/'slɑ:ndə/
AmE
/'slændər/

verb - to make a false and damaging statement about someone, with the intent to harm their reputation

 
pinpoint - identifikovat, přesně určit, označit, zjistit (přesně)
BrE
/'pɪnpɔɪnt/
AmE
/'pɪnpɔɪnt/

verb - to locate or identify something with precision; to find the exact position or details of something

bereavement
bereavement - úmrtí blízké osoby, ztráta blízkého, úmrtí v rodině
BrE
/bɪ'ri:vmənt/
AmE
/bɪ'ri:vmənt/

noun, formal - the experience of losing a loved one through death, often accompanied by deep sorrow and mourning

 
junta - junta, chunta
BrE
/'dʒʌntə/
AmE
/'hʊntə/

noun - a small group, usually military officers, that takes control of a country after overthrowing the government

 
interdental brush - mezizubní kartáček, interdentální kartáček
BrE
/ɪntəˌdentl'brʌʃ/
AmE
/ɪnt̬ərˌdentl'brʌʃ/

noun, technical - a small brush designed for cleaning the spaces between teeth where a regular toothbrush cannot reach

crank
crank - klika, zalomení hřídele, páka (zalomená)
BrE
/'kræŋk/
AmE
/'kræŋk/

noun, technical - a handle in the shape of an L that you turn in order to move something

 
trim - zdobit, ozdobit, lemovat
BrE
/'trɪm/
AmE
/'trɪm/

verb - to add decorative details or finishing touches to enhance the appearance of an object or space

inlet
inlet - zátoka
BrE
/'ɪnlet/
AmE
/'ɪnlet/

noun - a long, narrow area of water that goes into the land from a sea or lake

 
severance - odstupné, výpověď, ukončení pracovního poměru
BrE
/'sevrəns/
AmE
/'sevrəns/

noun - compensation paid to an employee upon termination of employment; the ending of employment, often with compensation

gauntlet
gauntlet - ochranná rukavice
BrE
/'gɔ:ntlət/
AmE
/'gɔ:ntlət/

noun - a long sturdy glove protecting the hand used for example in a factory or while driving

 
desktop - pracovní plocha (počítače), plocha (počítače)
BrE
/'desktɒp/
AmE
/'desktɑ:p/

noun - the primary screen interface on a computer where icons, shortcuts, and other graphical elements are displayed

 
pressure cooker - tlakový hrnec, papiňák, Papinův hrnec
BrE
/'preʃəˌkʊkə/
AmE
/'preʃərˌkʊkər/

noun - a pot with a sealed lid that cooks food quickly by using the pressure of steam

parallel parking
parallel parking - podélné parkování
BrE
/ˌpærə'lel 'pɑ:kɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌpærə'lel 'pɑ:rkɪŋ/

noun - parking a car in a space that is in line with the road and other cars

undeliverable
undeliverable - nedoručitelný
BrE
/ˌʌndɪ'lɪvərəbl/
AmE
/ˌʌndɪ'lɪvrəbl/

adjective - that cannot be delivered to the receiver, usually because of an incorrect address or other problem