griffin
griffin - gryf (mytické zvíře)
BrE
/'grɪfɪn/
AmE
/'grɪfɪn/

noun - a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, often depicted as a guardian of treasures and symbols of strength and wisdom

 
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

 
warped - zkřivený, zkroucený, zdeformovaný
BrE
/'wɔ:pt/
AmE
/'wɔ:rpt/

adjective - bent or twisted out of shape

 
warped - zvrácený, pokřivený, zdeformovaný (charakter, myšlenka apod.)
BrE
/'wɔ:pt/
AmE
/'wɔ:rpt/

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
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

wastebasket
wastebasket - odpadkový koš (na papír apod.)
BrE
/'weɪstˌbɑ:skɪt/
AmE
/'weɪstˌbæskɪt/

noun, American English - a container for waste paper, etc.

litter basket
litter basket - odpadkový koš (na veřejném místě)
BrE
/'lɪtəˌbɑ:skɪt/
AmE
/'lɪt̬əˌbæskɪt/

noun - a waste bin placed in a public place, e.g. a park, street etc.

wastepaper basket
wastepaper basket - odpadkový koš (na papír apod.)
BrE
/ˌweɪst'peɪpəˌbɑ:skɪt/
AmE
/ˌweɪst'peɪpərˌbæskɪt/

noun, British English - a container for waste paper, etc.

 
wastepaper - starý papír, odpadní papír
BrE
/ˌweɪst'peɪpə/
AmE
/ˌweɪst'peɪpər/

noun - paper that has been used and thrown away

name-calling
name-calling - nadávání, nadávky
BrE
/'neɪmˌkɔ:lɪŋ/
AmE
/'neɪmˌkɔ:lɪŋ/

noun - the act of insulting or verbally abusing someone by calling them offensive or derogatory names