verb
-
to damage something badly, usually in a way that it cannot function any more or can be used no longer
sunflower
- slunečnice
BrE
/'sʌnflaʊə/
AmE
/'sʌnflaʊər/
noun
-
a plant with a large yellow flower that produces edible seeds (which are used to make oil and other things)
shackle
- okov
BrE
/'ʃækl/
AmE
/'ʃækl/
noun
-
one of the two metal pieces connected with a chain that are used to tie a prisoner's wrists or ankles
wedge
- klín (tvar)
BrE
/'wedʒ/
AmE
/'wedʒ/
noun
-
a piece of wood or metal with one pointed end that is used to prevent something from rolling or sliding
fixture
- držák, úchyt, háček (na zdi, stropu)
BrE
/'fɪkstʃə/
AmE
/'fɪkstʃər/
noun
-
a hook or a similar object on the wall or ceiling that can be used to hang or attach something
install
- instalovat, zapojit
BrE
/ɪn'stɔ:l/
AmE
/ɪn'stɔ:l/
verb
-
to set something up (such as the fridge, a washing machine, a phone line etc.) so it can be used
off
- volno (ve spojení např. den volna)
BrE
/'ɒf/
AmE
/'ɑ:f/
adverb
-
used to talk about a period of time you are at home (or somewhere else) instead of being at work
BC
- před naším letopočtem
BrE
/'bi:si:/
AmE
/ˌbi:'si:/
adverb
-
an abbreviation that means 'before Christ', used to show that the date we are speaking about was before year zero
fur
- kožešina
BrE
/'fɜ:/
AmE
/'fɜ:r/
noun
-
the skin of a dead animal with the hair still on it that is usually used to make coats etc.
stilt
- pilota, sloupek (pro vyvýšení budovy nad vodu apod.)
BrE
/'stɪlt/
AmE
/'stɪlt/
noun
-
one of several wooden (or concrete etc.) posts that are used to support a house above the ground, water etc.
throw
- uspořádat (např. oslavu), dát (např. ránu), mít (např. záchvat)
BrE
/'θrəʊ/
AmE
/'θroʊ/
verb
-
a verb used in some collocations that means to organize (such as a party), to give (such as a punch), to have (such as a fit or a tantrum)
decanter
- karafa, dekantační nádoba
BrE
/dɪ'kæntə/
AmE
/dɪ'kæntər/
noun
-
a decorative glass or crystal bottle, typically with a stopper, used for serving wine, whiskey, or other liquids, often to allow them to breathe or to present them elegantly
Kilner jar
- zavařovací sklenice
BrE
/'kɪlnə dʒɑ:/
AmE
/'kɪlnər dʒɑ:r/
noun, British English
-
(trademark) a jar used for preserving food, especially in the home
Mason jar
- zavařovací sklenice
BrE
/'meɪsn dʒɑ:/
AmE
/'meɪsn dʒɑ:r/
noun, American English
-
(trademark) a jar used for preserving food, especially in the home
hardwood
- tvrdé dřevo
BrE
/'hɑ:dwʊd/
AmE
/'hɑ:rdwʊd/
noun
-
strong heavy wood that is used for making furniture and floors