noun
-
a small structure on a road where drivers pay a fee (toll) to use a bridge, tunnel, or highway
cask
- sud, soudek
BrE
/'kɑ:sk/
AmE
/'kæsk/
noun
-
a strong, round container made of wood, used for storing and aging liquids like wine, beer, or spirits
spool
- špulka, cívka
BrE
/'spu:l/
AmE
/'spu:l/
noun
-
a round object with a hole in the middle that you wrap thread, wire, or tape around
tickbox
- zaškrtávací políčko, zaškrtávací okénko
BrE
/'tɪkbɒks/
AmE
/'tɪkbɑ:ks/
noun, British 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
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
- cereálie
BrE
/'sɪərɪəl/
AmE
/'sɪriəl/
noun
-
a kind of grain or food made from the grain
encode
- zakódovat, zašifrovat
BrE
/ɪn'kəʊd/
AmE
/ɪn'koʊd/
verb
-
to convert information, messages, or data into a different form, especially for security or storage
scraper
- škrabka, škrabadlo
BrE
/'skreɪpə/
AmE
/'skreɪpər/
noun
-
a tool or device used for scraping something from a surface
reversible
- oboustranný (např. kabát, bunda)
BrE
/rɪ'vɜ:sɪbl/
AmE
/rɪ'vɜ:rsɪbl/
adjective
-
able to be turned the other way around or worn on both sides
irreversible
- nevratný, nezvratný, trvalý
BrE
/ˌɪrɪ'vɜ:sɪbl/
AmE
/ˌɪrɪ'vɜ:rsɪbl/
adjective
-
not able to be changed back to a previous condition or state; permanent
reversible
- vratný, reverzibilní, odvolatelný
BrE
/rɪ'vɜ:sɪbl/
AmE
/rɪ'vɜ:rsɪbl/
adjective
-
able to be changed back to an earlier state or condition
forecourt
- nádvoří (před hotelem apod.), volné prostranství (před budovou)
BrE
/'fɔ:kɔ:t/
AmE
/'fɔ:rkɔ:rt/
noun, British English
-
an open area in front of a building, such as a hotel
marshmallow
- maršmeloun, pěnový bonbon, žužu
BrE
/ˌmɑ:ʃ'mæləʊ/
AmE
/'mɑ:rʃ'meloʊ/
noun
-
a soft, sweet, white or pink candy made of sugar, gelatin, and air, often toasted over a fire or used in desserts