noun, British English
-
a man who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper
agony aunt
- žena odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů
BrE
/'ægəniˌɑ:nt/
AmE
/'ægəniˌænt/
noun, British English
-
a woman who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper
theatrical
- teatrální, afektovaný, strojený
BrE
/θi'ætrɪkl/
AmE
/θi'ætrɪkl/
adjective
-
characterized by exaggerated or dramatic behaviour or style
theatrical
- divadelní, dramatický
BrE
/θi'ætrɪkl/
AmE
/θi'ætrɪkl/
adjective
-
relating to the theatre or dramatic performances
sill
- parapet, pražec, práh
BrE
/'sɪl/
AmE
/'sɪl/
noun
-
a horizontal piece at the bottom of a window or door frame, typically designed to support the frame and prevent water from entering
parapet
- nízká zídka (ochranná), ochranná zídka (na střeše, na mostě), ohrazení
BrE
/'pærəpət/
AmE
/'pærəpət/
noun, technical
-
a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or similar structure to prevent people from falling over the edge
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
abdominal
- břišní
BrE
/æb'dɒmɪnl/
AmE
/æb'dɑ:mɪnl/
adjective, formal
-
connected with the abdomen
Prince Charming
- princ na bílém koni, pohádkový princ
BrE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:mɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:rmɪŋ/
noun
-
a character from fairy tales, typically portrayed as a handsome and heroic prince who rescues the damsel in distress, often by breaking a curse or saving her from danger. He symbolizes the idealized, perfect romantic partner.
nymph
- nymfa, víla, rusalka
BrE
/'nɪmf/
AmE
/'nɪmf/
noun
-
a mythological spirit or minor deity typically associated with nature, often depicted as a beautiful young woman
sprite
- skřítek, víla
BrE
/'spraɪt/
AmE
/'spraɪt/
noun
-
a small, supernatural being or spirit, often associated with nature, typically depicted as a nimble and playful creature