author - být autorem, stát se autorem, vytvořit (dílo), napsat

verb, formal - to create something (e.g. write a book)

 

sobering - vážný, alarmující, nutící k zamyšlení

adjective - causing serious thought or reflection

 

sobriety - střídmost, rozvážnost, věcnost

noun, formal - the state of being serious and calm

 

sober - decentní, nenápadný, střízlivý

adjective - (of clothes or style) not brightly coloured, plain

 

sober - rozvážný, věcný, realistický

adjective - (of people or behaviour) serious, sensible and calm

stick shift - řadící páka

noun, American English - a stick in a car that is used to change gears

gearstick - řadící páka

noun, British English - a stick in a car that is used to change gears

fog light - mlhové světlo, mlhovka

noun - a special car light used in foggy weather to help drivers see better and be seen better

 

windshield washer fluid - tekutina do ostřikovačů, směs do ostřikovačů

noun, American English - a liquid solution used to clean the windscreen of a vehicle, typically mixed with water and sprayed onto the windscreen

screen wash - tekutina do ostřikovačů, směs do ostřikovačů

noun, British English - a liquid solution used to clean the windscreen of a vehicle, typically mixed with water and sprayed onto the windscreen

warning triangle - výstražný trojúhelník

noun - a portable device placed on the road to alert other drivers of a hazard or emergency situation

jumper cable - startovací kabel

noun, American English - one of the two cables used to connect the battery of one vehicle to the dead battery of another vehicle

 

jump lead - startovací kabel

noun, British English - one of the two cables used to connect the battery of one vehicle to the dead battery of another vehicle

hubcap - poklice (kola u auta), kryt kola (u auta)

noun - a decorative cover that fits over the center of a wheel

gearbox - převodovka

noun - a mechanical device in a vehicle that transmits power from the engine to the wheels