mishear - přeslechnout se, špatně slyšet, špatně rozumět (řeči)

verb - to hear something incorrectly or in a way that changes its meaning

tune up - naladit, vyladit (hudební nástroj apod.)

verb - to prepare or adjust something, especially a musical instrument, for optimal performance

 

relapse - mít recidivu, znovu onemocnět, znovu propadnout (neřesti), vrátit se (do deprese, ke špatnému chování apod.)

verb, technical - to become ill again or experience the return of a negative state

complexity - spletitost, složitost, náročnost

noun - the quality of having many connected parts, making something difficult to understand

angular - úhlový, lomený, hranatý

adjective - having angles or sharp edges; relating to or shaped like an angle

doorknob - klika, kulová klika, koule (otočná, u dveří)

noun - a rounded handle or knob used to open or close a door

scour - vydrhnout, drhnout, vyčistit

verb - to clean a surface by rubbing it hard with a rough material

tarnished - zašlý, matný, bez lesku (kov apod.)

adjective - (usually of metals) dull or discoloured, especially due to oxidation or exposure

 

cater - obstarávat, zajišťovat potřeby, vyhovět, uspokojit (potřeby)

verb - to satisfy the needs or desires of a particular group or individual

 

downer - oblbovák, uklidňující prostředek

noun, informal - a drug that relaxes you and often makes you want to sleep

 

taboo word - neslušné slovo, nevhodné slovo

noun - a word that you are not supposed to say, an inappropriate word

 

convene - svolat, sejít se, shromáždit se

verb - to come together or assemble, often for a meeting or formal gathering

stomp - dupnout, dupat, zadupat

verb - to hit the ground with the bottom of your foot or feet

 

wring - vytáhnout (něco z někoho), vynutit, vymámit

verb - to get something from someone with difficulty, often through effort or pressure

gulp down - zhltnout, hltat, lokat, hodit do sebe

verb - to eat or drink something quickly and eagerly, often in large amounts