noun
-
a system of pipes or channels designed to carry rainwater from streets, sidewalks, and other surfaces into a drainage system or natural water bodies
tomb raider
- vykradač hrobek
BrE
/'tu:mˌreɪdə/
AmE
/'tu:mˌreɪdər/
noun
-
someone who explores and often loots ancient tombs for treasures or artefacts
allusion
- narážka, zmínka, nepřímý odkaz
BrE
/ə'lu:ʒn/
AmE
/ə'lu:ʒn/
noun
-
an indirect reference to something, typically a work of literature, a person, or an event
adjective
-
distorted in a way that is abnormal or unnatural, often referring to thoughts or perceptions
warp
- deformace, zkřivení
BrE
/'wɔ:p/
AmE
/'wɔ:rp/
noun
-
a distortion or bend in an object, often a physical surface
warp
- zkřivit, zdeformovat, zkroutit
BrE
/'wɔ:p/
AmE
/'wɔ:rp/
verb
-
to twist or bend out of shape, especially due to heat or moisture
flop
- propadák, neúspěch, fiasko
BrE
/'flɒp/
AmE
/'flɑ:p/
noun, informal
-
a complete failure, especially in performance or entertainment
heartbreaking
- srdceryvný, srdcervoucí
BrE
/'hɑ:tˌbreɪkɪŋ/
AmE
/'hɑ:rtˌbreɪkɪŋ/
adjective
-
causing intense emotional pain or sadness
quiz
- zkoušet (písemně či ústně), testovat (ve škole), dát písemku
BrE
/'kwɪz/
AmE
/'kwɪz/
verb, American English
-
to test students in formally
quiz
- vyslýchat
BrE
/'kwɪz/
AmE
/'kwɪz/
verb
-
to question somebody
capacity
- kapacita, objem, obsah
BrE
/kə'pæsəti/
AmE
/kə'pæsət̬i/
noun
-
the maximum amount that something can contain
capacity
- kapacita, výkonnost, výkon
BrE
/kə'pæsəti/
AmE
/kə'pæsət̬i/
noun
-
the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something
crustacean
- korýš
BrE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/
AmE
/krʌ'steɪʃn/
noun, technical
-
a type of aquatic animal that has a hard exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs, common examples include crabs, lobsters or shrimp