liquefy - zkapalnět, zkapalnit

verb, formal - to become liquid or make something become liquid

tune up - naladit, vyladit (hudební nástroj apod.)

verb - to prepare or adjust something, especially a musical instrument, for optimal performance

tune up - seřídit, vyladit, vylepšit (stroj apod.)

verb - to make small adjustments to an engine or other mechanical device to ensure it is working properly and efficiently

ratchet - ráčnový mechanismus, ráčna, rohatka

noun, technical - a device or a part of a machine consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth, allowing motion in one direction only, used in tools or mechanisms

tug - trhnutí, škubnutí, zatahání

noun - a strong pull or sudden jerk on something

 

mandarin - čínština, mandarínská čínština, mandarínština

noun - a fruit that looks like a kind of small orange with thin skin

 

embrace - vítat, nadšeně přijmout, přijmout (s nadšením)

verb - to accept an idea, belief, or change willingly and with enthusiasm

 

signage - značení, nápisy, značky

noun - signs, symbols, or written words used to give information or directions in public places

pepper shaker - pepřenka (na mletý pepř)

noun, American English - a small container designed to hold ground pepper, typically with small perforations to allow for sprinkling pepper onto food

pepper pot - pepřenka (na mletý pepř)

noun, British English - a container designed to hold ground pepper, typically with small perforations to allow for sprinkling pepper onto food

place mat - prostírání, podložka pod talíř

noun - a flat covering, often made of fabric, plastic, or paper, placed on a table to protect its surface and enhance its appearance during meals

 

curtail - omezit, seškrtat, zredukovat, snížit, zmenšit

verb, formal - to reduce or limit something, or to stop something before it is finished

vagabond - tulák, vagabund, pobuda

noun, dated - a person who travels from place to place without a permanent home or job

 

hitch - zádrhel, potíž, komplikace, háček

noun - a temporary difficulty or problem that causes a delay or complication

 

do your head in - štvát, lézt na nervy

verb, British English, informal - to make someone feel extremely annoyed, confused, or frustrated