speaker - mluvčí

noun - a person who speaks, esp. to many people

 

mystery - tajemství, záhada

noun - something which is impossible or difficult to understand

 

sheathe - obalit, pokrýt, potáhnout, zakrýt (ochrannou vrstvou apod.)

verb - (usually in passive) to cover something, especially to protect it (e.g. with a layer of material like metal, plastic, etc.)

herald - předznamenat, ohlašovat, zvěstovat

verb, formal - to announce or proclaim something, especially in a formal or ceremonial way; to signal the arrival or beginning of something

 

credentials - přihlašovací údaje

noun, technical - information used to authenticate a user, such as a username and password, that allows access to a system or service

 

affiliate - přidružit, přidružit se, připojit, připojit se, začlenit, začlenit se

verb - to officially connect a person or organization with another, usually larger, organization; to become officially connected with such an organization

snorkel - šnorchlovat, potápět se se šnorchlem

verb - to swim while breathing through a snorkel (a tube that allows you to breathe with your face under the water)

plaster of Paris - sádra (sochařská, lékařská)

noun - a mixture of white powder and water that is used to make statues or to cover broken arms, legs etc.

cord - kabel, šňůra (elektro)

noun - an electric wire or wires covered in protective material that is used to carry electricity to an appliance or device

 

spring - pružnost

noun - the ability of something to return to its original shape or position after it has been pressed or sat on

tax return - daňové přiznání

noun - an official document where you list all your incomes to calculate how much income tax you are supposed to pay

upholster - čalounit, vyčalounit, vypolstrovat, pokrýt potahem (nábytek)

verb - to cover an armchair, sofa or other furniture with a special material that makes it comfortable to sit on it

 

veneer - dýha (na nábytku)

noun - a thin layer of wood or plastic that is clued to a piece of furniture to make it look better

 

keep your chin up - nevěšet hlavu, mít hlavu vzhůru

verb, informal - a phrase that is used to encourage someone to stay cheerful and positive although they are in a difficult situation

 

ration - dávat na příděl

verb - to limit the amount of something that someone is allowed to have, usually because there is not enough of it