hang
hang - pověsit, viset, zavěsit
BrE
/'hæŋ/
AmE
/'hæŋ/

verb - to put something up in a way that the upper part is fixed and the lower part is loose, to be in such a position

 
stand in the way - překážet, plést se do cesty, stát v cestě
BrE
/ˌstænd ɪn ðə'weɪ/
AmE
/ˌstænd ɪn ðə'weɪ/

verb - to be in an inconvenient place for somebody because you are blocking his way and it is difficult or impossible for him to do something

 
pledge - nováček (vstupující do spolku)
BrE
/'pledʒ/
AmE
/'pledʒ/

noun, American English, informal - a person who wants to join a fraternity or a sorority but has yet to be officially accepted (often after passing some tests, trials etc.)

 
interchangeably - zaměnitelně, vyměnitelně
BrE
/ˌɪntə'tʃeɪndʒəbli/
AmE
/ˌɪntə'tʃeɪndʒəbli/

adverb - in a way that allows two or more things to be used instead of each other without any significant difference

desktop computer
desktop computer - stolní počítač
BrE
/'desktɒp kəm'pju:tə/
AmE
/'desktɑ:p kəm'pju:t̬ər/

noun - a personal computer designed to be used on a desk or table, usually having a separate monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.

desktop
desktop - stolní počítač
BrE
/'desktɒp/
AmE
/'desktɑ:p/

noun - a personal computer designed to be used on a desk or table, usually having a separate monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.

 
self-adhesive - samolepicí
BrE
/ˌselfəd'hi:sɪv/
AmE
/ˌselfəd'hi:sɪv/

adjective - with one side covered with a sticky substance so that it be stuck to something without the use of glue

 
working - postačující, základní
BrE
/'wɜ:kɪŋ/
AmE
/'wɜ:rkɪŋ/

adjective - (of a plan, knowledge, etc.) not complete but that is satisfactory for now, likely to be improved in the future

 
install - instalovat, zapojit
BrE
/ɪn'stɔ:l/
AmE
/ɪn'stɔ:l/

verb - to set something up (such as the fridge, a washing machine, a phone line etc.) so it can be used

torch
torch - pochodeň, louč
BrE
/'tɔ:tʃ/
AmE
/'tɔ:rtʃ/

noun - a thing (usually a piece of wood) which is burning on one end and can be carried to give light

taboo
taboo - tabu
BrE
/tə'bu:/
AmE
/tə'bu:/

noun - something that is not supposed or allowed to be said or talked about (for e.g. religious, cultural or political reasons)

 
animagus - zvěromág
BrE
/'ænɪməgəs/
AmE
/'ænɪməgəs/

noun - (Harry Potter) a wizard that can change into an animal and has to be registered at the Ministry of Magic

 
dub - dabovat (film)
BrE
/'dʌb/
AmE
/'dʌb/

verb - to change the sound of a film so that it can be understood by people who speak a different language

destroy
destroy - zničit
BrE
/'dɪstrɔɪ/
AmE
/'dɪstrɔɪ/

verb - to damage something badly, usually in a way that it cannot function any more or can be used no longer

election
election - volby
BrE
/ɪ'lekʃn/
AmE
/ɪ'lekʃn/

noun - a formal event in which a candidate for an important post has to be chosen by a number of people