noun
-
an introductory section or opening part of a literary work or performance (usually written by the author) that provides background information, context, or setting for what follows
prose
- próza
BrE
/'prəʊz/
AmE
/'proʊz/
noun
-
written or spoken language that is not structured into poetic lines, often used for storytelling, explanation, or conveying information in a straightforward manner
calyx
- kalíšek (anat.), kalich (bot.)
BrE
/'keɪlɪks/
AmE
/'keɪlɪks/
noun, technical
-
a cup-like structure that encloses or collects substances (e.g. in the kidneys)
cringey
- trapné (o někom, o něčem)
BrE
/'krɪndʒi/
AmE
/'krɪndʒi/
adjective, informal
-
very embarrassing, usually in connection with something that someone else does or something that you see
cringe
- trapné (o někom, o něčem)
BrE
/'krɪndʒ/
AmE
/'krɪndʒ/
adjective, informal
-
very embarrassing, usually in connection with something that someone else does or something that you see
cringe
- trapas, hrůza (zvolání)
BrE
/'krɪndʒ/
AmE
/'krɪndʒ/
particle, informal
-
used to express the embarrassment that you feel for someone
foreign language
- cizí jazyk
BrE
/'fɒrənˌlæŋgwɪdʒ/
AmE
/'fɔ:rənˌlæŋgwɪdʒ/
noun
-
a language used in a different country or culture
glue stick
- lepicí tyčinka, lepidlo
BrE
/'glu:stɪk/
AmE
/'glu:stɪk/
noun
-
a tube-shaped tool that helps spread a substance that is used to stick two pieces of something together (e.g. paper)
overripe
- přezrálý (ovoce apod.)
BrE
/ˌəʊvə'raɪp/
AmE
/ˌoʊvə'raɪp/
adjective
-
(of fruit etc.) past the point of being good or safe to eat
backlash
- silný odpor, prudká reakce (negativní), ostrá odezva
BrE
/'bæklæʃ/
AmE
/'bæklæʃ/
noun
-
a strong negative reaction by a large number of people
show off
- pochlubit se, chlubit se (něčím, někým), předvádět (něco, někoho)
BrE
/ˌʃəʊ'ɒf/
AmE
/ˌʃoʊ'ɑ:f/
verb
-
to show something or someone you are proud of
