verb
-
to hold someone's attention completely as if by magic or hypnosis; to fascinate or captivate someone intensely
esteemed
- vážený, ctěný, obdivovaný, uznávaný
BrE
/ɪ'sti:md/
AmE
/ɪ'sti:md/
adjective, formal
-
highly regarded or respected, often used to describe someone who is admired for their achievements, character, or qualities (usually before noun)
deadpan
- s vážnou tváří, s kamennou tváří, bez emocí, bez hnutí brvou
BrE
/'dedpæn/
AmE
/'dedpæn/
adjective
-
deliberately expressionless or emotionless in appearance or delivery, especially when making a joke or saying something amusing
fall flat
- nezdařit se, nezabrat, nevyjít, vyznít naprázdno (vtip apod.)
BrE
/ˌfɔ:l'flæt/
AmE
/ˌfɔ:l'flæt/
verb
-
to fail completely or have no effect, especially when attempting to entertain, impress, or persuade
fermentation
- kvašení, fermentace
BrE
/'fɜ:men'teɪʃn/
AmE
/'fɜ:rmen'teɪʃn/
noun
-
a chemical process in which sugars are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast or bacteria, commonly used in the production of wine, beer, and other beverages
sediment
- sediment, usazenina, kal
BrE
/'sedɪmənt/
AmE
/'sedɪmənt/
noun
-
solid particles that settle at the bottom of a bottle or container of liquid, especially in wine, as a natural by-product of aging or fermentation
lees
- sedlina, usazenina, kal (u vína)
BrE
/'li:z/
AmE
/'li:z/
noun, technical
-
the sediment consisting of dead yeast cells, grape solids, and other particles that settles at the bottom of a wine barrel or bottle during fermentation and aging