swig - hltat, pít (velkými hlty)

verb, informal - to drink in large gulps

swig - lok, hlt, doušek (pořádný)

noun, informal - a large gulp or mouthful of a drink

 

dead-end - neperspektivní (práce apod.)

adjective - having no prospects of progress or advancement

 

hallmark - znak, punc, typický rys, charakteristický znak

noun - a distinctive feature or characteristic that clearly shows the quality or identity of something

understandably - pochopitelně, logicky, přirozeně, srozumitelně

adverb - in a way that is easy to understand or that is reasonable given the situation

 

incarnation - ztělesnění, zosobnění, inkarnace

noun - a person or thing that represents or embodies a quality, idea, or concept in a clear or extreme form

uncompromising - nekompromisní, zásadový, neústupný, neoblomný

adjective - not willing to change opinions, standards, or behaviour, even to reach an agreement

effigy - figurína (slaměná apod.), panák (k symbolickému upálení), podobizna (určená ke spálení)

noun - a model of a person that is publicly burned or damaged to show anger or disapproval

effigy - podobizna, socha, figurína, portrét (slavné osoby)

noun - a figure or model of a famous person

 

disown - zříci se, zapřít, odmítnout uznat, distancovat se od, nepřihlásit se k

verb - to refuse to acknowledge someone as your own relative or to deny any connection or responsibility for someone or something

 

dearly - vroucně, velmi, velmi silně

adverb - very much, used to show strong affection or love for someone or something

discharge - vypouštět, vypustit, uvolnit (kapalinu, plyn)

verb - to send out a substance, such as gas or liquid, often as a part of a process

discharge - propustit, uvolnit (např. z nemocnice, z vězení)

verb - to allow someone to leave a place, especially a hospital, military service, or prison

stonewall - dělat obstrukce, zdržovat, blokovat

verb - to refuse to cooperate or answer questions, often in a deliberate or obstructive way, in order to delay or block progress in a discussion, investigation, or process

drain - vysát, vycucnout (energii), vybíjet, docházet, ubývat (o energii, elektřině)

verb - to use too much of something, e.g. money, power, energy