checkbox
checkbox - zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko
BrE
/'tʃekbɒks/
AmE
/'tʃekbɑ:ks/

noun, American English - a small box on a form, screen, or document that can be ticked (checked) or left empty to indicate a choice, selection, or preference

 
banal - banální, otřepaný, všední, obyčejný, nudný, bezvýrazný
BrE
/bə'nɑ:l/
AmE
/bə'nɑ:l/

adjective - lacking originality, freshness, or significance; overused and uninteresting

 
whet - povzbudit, nabudit, podnítit, probudit (chuť, zvědavost)
BrE
/'wet/
AmE
/'wet/

verb - to stimulate or increase interest, appetite, or desire

filler
filler - výplň, tmel, plnidlo
BrE
/'fɪlə/
AmE
/'fɪlər/

noun, technical - a substance used to fill gaps, spaces, or irregularities in a surface, material, or structure, often to create a smooth or even finish

supple
supple - ohebný, pružný, elastický, vláčný, tvárný, poddajný (materiál, hmota)
BrE
/'sʌpl/
AmE
/'sʌpl/

adjective - easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking; soft and pliable in texture

supple
supple - ohebný, pružný (tělo)
BrE
/'sʌpl/
AmE
/'sʌpl/

adjective - (of a body) able to bend or move easily; physically flexible

 
vitriol - jízlivost, kousavost, ostrá kritika, jedovatost, zloba, jedovaté výroky, nevybíravé poznámky
BrE
/'vɪtriəl/
AmE
/'vɪtriəl/

noun - cruel, bitter, harsh, and highly critical language or remarks

 
vitriolic - jízlivý, kousavý, jedovatý, sžíravý (kritika, poznámka), velmi ostrý (kritika a pod.)
BrE
/ˌvɪtri'ɒlɪk/
AmE
/ˌvɪtri'ɑ:lɪk/

adjective, formal - filled with harsh criticism, bitterness, or malice; extremely sharp or hostile in tone

kooky
kooky - praštěný, cáklý, střelený, potrhlý, bláznivý
BrE
/'ku:ki/
AmE
/'ku:ki/

adjective, American English, informal - strange, eccentric, or slightly crazy, often in an amusing or charming way.

kook
kook - podivín, blázen, pošuk, cvok, exot
BrE
/'ku:k/
AmE
/'ku:k/

noun, American English, informal - a person who behaves in a strange, eccentric, or slightly crazy manner; an odd or unusual individual

detainee
detainee - zadržená osoba, zadržený, vězeň (zadržený), zatčený (ve vazbě)
BrE
/ˌdi:teɪ'ni:/
AmE
/ˌdi:teɪ'ni:/

noun, formal - a person who is officially held in custody, typically due to suspicion of illegal activity, or for political or security reasons

 
embattle - připravit k boji, sešikovat, vyzbrojit
BrE
/ɪm'bætl/
AmE
/ɪm'bætl/

verb - to prepare for battle, to be involved in war or battle

 
embroil - zavléct, zatáhnout (do konfliktu apod.)
BrE
/ɪm'brɔɪl/
AmE
/ɪm'brɔɪl/

verb, formal - to involve someone in a difficult situation or an argument

 
embitter - rozhořčit, roztrpčit, naplnit hořkostí
BrE
/ɪm'bɪtə/
AmE
/ɪm'bɪtər/

verb, formal - to make someone feel angry, resentful, or full of bitterness, often because of unfair treatment or painful experiences

cereal
cereal - cereálie
BrE
/'sɪərɪəl/
AmE
/'sɪriəl/

noun - a kind of grain or food made from the grain