noun
-
the state of being better or higher in rank, quality, or importance than others
depraved
- zkažený, zvrhlý, pokleslý (mravně)
BrE
/dɪ'preɪvd/
AmE
/dɪ'preɪvd/
adjective, formal
-
morally bad or evil; corrupted
deprave
- zkazit, kazit (mravně)
BrE
/dɪ'preɪv/
AmE
/dɪ'preɪv/
verb, formal
-
to make someone morally bad or corrupt
griffin
- gryf (mytické zvíře)
BrE
/'grɪfɪn/
AmE
/'grɪfɪn/
noun
-
a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, often depicted as a guardian of treasures and symbols of strength and wisdom
allusion
- narážka, zmínka, nepřímý odkaz
BrE
/ə'lu:ʒn/
AmE
/ə'lu:ʒn/
noun
-
an indirect reference to something, typically a work of literature, a person, or an event
adjective
-
distorted in a way that is abnormal or unnatural, often referring to thoughts or perceptions
warp
- deformace, zkřivení
BrE
/'wɔ:p/
AmE
/'wɔ:rp/
noun
-
a distortion or bend in an object, often a physical surface
warp
- zkřivit, zdeformovat, zkroutit
BrE
/'wɔ:p/
AmE
/'wɔ:rp/
verb
-
to twist or bend out of shape, especially due to heat or moisture
flop
- propadák, neúspěch, fiasko
BrE
/'flɒp/
AmE
/'flɑ:p/
noun, informal
-
a complete failure, especially in performance or entertainment
heartbreaking
- srdceryvný, srdcervoucí
BrE
/'hɑ:tˌbreɪkɪŋ/
AmE
/'hɑ:rtˌbreɪkɪŋ/
adjective
-
causing intense emotional pain or sadness
beefcake
- svalovec, svalovci, vazba, vazby, maso
BrE
/'bi:fkeɪk/
AmE
/'bi:fkeɪk/
noun, informal
-
an attractive man with large muscles; attractive men with large muscles
gravelled
- štěrkový, posypaný štěrkem
BrE
/'grævld/
AmE
/'grævld/
adjective
-
covered with gravel
storm drain
- dešťová kanalizace, dešťová stoka
BrE
/'stɔ:m dreɪn/
AmE
/'stɔ:rm dreɪn/
noun
-
a system of pipes or channels designed to carry rainwater from streets, sidewalks, and other surfaces into a drainage system or natural water bodies
tomb raider
- vykradač hrobek
BrE
/'tu:mˌreɪdə/
AmE
/'tu:mˌreɪdər/
noun
-
someone who explores and often loots ancient tombs for treasures or artefacts