careerist - kariérista

noun - someone whose career is more important than than other things

palm tree - palma

noun - a kind of tropical tree which has large leaves at the top and no branches

taste - cítit (chuť), poznat chuť

verb - to detect or recognize a particular flavour

 

above-mentioned - výše zmíněný, výše uvedený

adjective - mentioned higher up in a text

sleepyhead - ospalec

noun, informal - a person who is sleepy

 

gatecrasher - nezvaný host

noun - a person who comes to a party etc. uninvited

 

tourist class - turistická třída

noun - the cheaper and less comfortable class in a plane

 

Tupperware - plastové dózy s víčkem (obchodní značka)

noun - (trademark) a range of plastic containers with lids that are used in the kitchen

 

awesome - úchvatný, nahánějící strach, vzbuzující bázeň

adjective, dated - causing fear or great respect, impressive

rough patch - těžké období, špatné období, krátkodobá krize

noun - a difficult time

 

vantage point - místo (odkud něco sledujeme), vyhlídka, hledisko, úhel pohledu

noun - a place from which we can watch something

 

vantage - výhoda, výhodná pozice

noun, dated - a strategic position

 

competitiveness - konkurenceschopnost

noun - the ability to compete with others, to be as good as others or slightly better

 

intermission - přestávka (v divadle)

noun, American English - the break between acts in a theatre

handprint - otisk ruky

noun - a mark left by someone's hand