sprig
- snítka, větvička
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'sprɪg/
AmE
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'sprɪg/
noun
-
a stem with leaves on it from a bush or a plant, used in cooking or as a decoration
expressive
- výmluvný, výřečný
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ɪk'spresɪv/
AmE
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ɪk'spresɪv/
adjective
-
able to show feelings and thoughts
partition
- příčka, přepážka, přepažení, dělicí stěna
BrE
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pɑ:'tɪʃən/
AmE
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pɑ:'tɪʃən/
noun
-
a thin wall or screen that separates one part of a room or a building from another
unplugged
- vypojený (ze zásuvky)
BrE
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ʌn'plʌgd/
AmE
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ʌn'plʌgd/
adjective
-
not plugged in
pit bull
- pitbul
BrE
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'pɪtbʊl/
AmE
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'pɪtbʊl/
noun
-
a type of dog that is small, strong, often considered aggressive, sometimes used in dog fights
stiff
- strašně, příšerně, k smrti
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'stɪf/
AmE
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'stɪf/
adverb
-
very much, extremely
student-teacher
- mezi studentem a učitelem
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'stju:dəntti:tʃə/
AmE
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'stu:dəntti:tʃər/
adjective
-
gesture
- posunkovat, gestikulovat, naznačit (gestem)
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'dʒestʃə/
AmE
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'dʒestʃər/
verb
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to move a part of your body as a way of expressing what you mean
scare the daylights out of
- vyděsit k smrti
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ˌskeə ðə 'deɪlaɪts aʊt əv/
AmE
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ˌskeər ðə 'deɪlats aʊt əv/
verb, informal
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to scare someone very much
sugar-coat
- přikrášlit, učinit přijatelnějším
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'ʃʊgəkəʊt/
AmE
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'ʃʊgərkoʊt/
verb
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to describe something as more pleasant or positive than really is
mashed potatoes
- bramborová kaše
BrE
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ˌmæʃt pɒ'teɪtəʊz/
AmE
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ˌmæʃt pɒ'teɪt̬oʊz/
noun
-
boiled potatoes that have been mixed with milk and crushed until smooth
bells and whistles
- serepetičky, atraktivní doplňky
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ˌbelz ən'wɪslz/
AmE
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ˌbelz ən'wɪslz/
noun, informal
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extra features of a product that may be attractive but not necessary
span
- časové rozpětí, interval
BrE
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'spæn/
AmE
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'spæn/
noun
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a period of time between two dates
fowl
- drůběž
BrE
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'faʊl/
AmE
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'faʊl/
noun
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a bird that is kept for its meat and eggs, e.g. a chicken
bubble wrap
- bublinková fólie
BrE
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'bʌbl ræp/
AmE
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'bʌbl ræp/
noun
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a plastic sheet that is covered with many pockets filled with air, it is usually used to protect fragile items