snap
snap - druk, cvoček, patentka, patentní zapínání
BrE
/'snæp/
AmE
/'snæp/

noun, American English - a small fastener used in clothing and accessories, consisting of two interlocking discs that close with a sharp click when pressed together and can be pulled apart by force

 
skimpy - nedostatečný, malý, nepřiměřený, chudý
BrE
/'skɪmpi/
AmE
/'skɪmpi/

adjective - not large enough; not enough of something

 
burnish - vylepšit, napravit (reputaci apod.)
BrE
/'bɜ:nɪʃ/
AmE
/'bɜ:rnɪʃ/

verb, formal - to improve something, especially reputation or image

grid
grid - rošt, mřížka, mříž
BrE
/'grɪd/
AmE
/'grɪd/

noun - a framework of metal or bars used for holding or supporting something

grid
grid - elektrická síť, rozvodná síť
BrE
/'grɪd/
AmE
/'grɪd/

noun - a system of electrical wires through which electricity is distributed

wither away
wither away - chřadnout, vadnout, uvadat, zvadnout, usychat, uschnout
BrE
/ˌwɪðə ə'weɪ/
AmE
/ˌwɪðərə'weɪ/

verb - (of plants) to become drier and start dying

counter
counter - pracovní plocha (např. na kuchyňské lince)
BrE
/'kaʊntə/
AmE
/'kaʊnt̬ər/

noun, American English - the surface of a kitchen cupboard etc. that you work on

creamer
creamer - nádobka na smetanu (do kávy apod.)
BrE
/'kri:mə/
AmE
/'kri:mər/

noun - a small container for holding cream

 
Asian - Asijec, Asiat
BrE
/'eɪʒn/
AmE
/'eɪʒn/

noun - a person that comes from Asia

 
vital - životní, nezbytný pro život, životně důležitý
BrE
/'vaɪtl/
AmE
/'vaɪt̬l/

adjective - very important for staying alive, connected with staying alive

proof
proof - učinit odolným, zajistit odolnost, zabezpečit, ochránit
BrE
/'pru:f/
AmE
/'pru:f/

verb, formal - to treat or prepare something to make it resistant to a specific substance or condition, like water, fire, or damage

 
soundproof - odhlučnit, udělat zvukotěsným
BrE
/'saʊndpru:f/
AmE
/'saʊndpru:f/

verb - to make something resistant to sound, so that noise cannot pass through

 
oblige - vyhovět, učinit laskavost, zavděčit se
BrE
/ə'blaɪdʒ/
AmE
/ə'blaɪdʒ/

verb, formal - to do something because it is necessary or because someone has asked you to, often as a favour

 
blithe - bezstarostný, ležérní, lehkovážný, radostný
BrE
/'blaɪð/
AmE
/'blaɪð/

adjective, literary - cheerful and carefree

 
trademark - typický rys, charakteristická vlastnost
BrE
/'treɪdmɑ:k/
AmE
/'treɪdmɑ:rk/

noun - a distinctive characteristic or feature that is closely associated with a particular person, company, or product