Russian roulette - ruská ruleta, riskantní činnost, hazardní hra
BrE
/ˌrʌʃn ru:'let/
AmE
/ˌrʌʃn ru:'let/

noun - a dangerous activity in which you take a very serious risk, similar to the deadly game where a revolver with one loaded chamber is fired at someone’s own head

gastropub
gastropub - pivní restaurace, hospoda s kvalitním jídlem
BrE
/'gæstrəʊpʌb/
AmE
/'gæstroʊpʌb/

noun, British English - a pub that serves high-quality food alongside a good selection of drinks, blending the casual atmosphere of a traditional pub with a more refined, restaurant-like dining experience

acupuncture
acupuncture - akupunktura
BrE
/'ækjuˌpʌŋktʃə/
AmE
/'ækjuˌpʌŋktʃər/

noun, technical - a medical practice originating in ancient China that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain, treat various health conditions, or promote overall wellness

 
litter - stelivo pro zvířata, podestýlka, kočkolit
BrE
/'lɪtə/
AmE
/'lɪt̬ər/

noun - a substance that is put on the floor for animals to sleep on, or a substance that is put in places which animals, especially cats, use as a toilet

sweater
sweater - svetr
BrE
/'swetə/
AmE
/'swet̬ər/

noun - a piece of clothing with long sleeves, it is usually warm and made of wool or cotton, people wear it on their T-shirt or shirt, under the coat

quay
quay - nábřeží, přístaviště
BrE
/'ki:/
AmE
/'ki:/

noun - a long platform along the bank of a river etc. (usually built of stone) that boats can be tied to and passengers or goods can get on and off

plaster
plaster - omítka
BrE
/'plɑ:stə/
AmE
/'plæstər/

noun - a substance (made by mixing a special white powder with water) that becomes hard when it dries, it is put on walls and ceilings to make the surface even

 
sitcom - situační komedie
BrE
/'sɪtkɒm/
AmE
/'sɪtkɑ:m/

noun - a funny television series about a family or a group of people, each episode usually has its own story and you can usually hear people laughing in the background

sea lion
sea lion - lachtan
BrE
/'siˌlaɪən/
AmE
/'siˌlaɪən/

noun - a large animal similar to a seal which lives in and near the sea and eats fish, it hasn't got legs, only two short flat arms and a tail

 
magnesium - hořčík
BrE
/mæg'ni:ziəm/
AmE
/mæg'ni:ziəm/

noun - (the chemical element of atomic number 12) a light gray metal that produces intense, bright white light when it burns, which is why it is often used in pyrotechnics

 
officialdom - byrokracie
BrE
/ə'fɪʃldəm/
AmE
/ə'fɪʃldəm/

noun - used to refer to people who have a position of authority, especially in the government or in on other organizations, usually when you think that their rules are not effective

glockenspiel
glockenspiel - zvonkohra
BrE
/'glɒknʃpi:l/
AmE
/'glɑ:knʃpi:l/

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal bars arranged like a keyboard, it is played by striking the bars with mallets, producing a bright, bell-like sound

baptism
baptism - křest
BrE
/'bæptɪzəm/
AmE
/'bæptɪzəm/

noun - a ceremony in which they pour water on a person's head or in which a person is submerged in water to show that they have become members of the church

nail
nail - hřebík, hřeb
BrE
/'neɪl/
AmE
/'neɪl/

noun - a thin pointed piece of metal with a flat head at one end, it is used to fasten things to the wall, to join two pieces of wood together etc.

gully
gully - strž, rokle, výmol, úžlabina, strouha

noun - a narrow channel or small valley formed by running water, especially after heavy rain; a channel or passage for carrying water away, especially at the side of a road or roof