marketplace - tržní prostředí

noun - the economic system in which companies compete to sell products and services

recluse - samotář, poustevník

noun - a person who lives alone and deliberately avoids the company of others

 

downer - oblbovák, uklidňující prostředek

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

 

communicable - nakažlivý, přenosný, infekční

adjective, formal - (of an illness etc.) spreading quickly and easily from person to person

 

virtue - ctnost, přednost (dobrá vlastnost)

noun - a quality or behavior that is considered morally good, admirable, and praiseworthy

 

niche - místo, pravé místo, správné místo (v životě, zaměstnání)

noun - a job, position or activity that you are good at and enjoy

poised - vyrovnaný, klidný, sebevědomý

adjective - having a composed and self-assured manner, especially in a difficult situation

 

dew point - rosný bod

noun, technical - the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and dew forms

 

light-hearted - veselý, bezstarostný, radostný

adjective - showing happiness and a relaxed, carefree attitude, often in a playful way

 

affectation - afektovanost

noun - a deliberate and exaggerated display or pretense of certain attitudes or qualities

 

oasis - oáza, ostrov, místo (přeneseně)

noun - a pleasant and peaceful place, usually in the middle of something unpleasant

 

tomb raider - vykradač hrobek

noun - someone who explores and often loots ancient tombs for treasures or artefacts

 

split hairs - přít se o maličkosti

verb, informal - to have an argument about details which are small and not important

 

slam-dunk - smečovat, zasměčovat (v basketbalu)

verb - (in basketball) to jump up and throw the ball through the basket

 

dunk - smečovat, zasměčovat (v basketbalu)

verb - (in basketball) to jump up and throw the ball through the basket