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reading list - předepsaná literatura, povinná literatura, předepsaná četba, povinná četba

noun - books that students are supposed to read

 

shorthand - zjednodušená forma, zkrácená forma, jednoduše řečeno

noun - a simple phrase or word used instead of a longer and more complicated one

redcurrant - červený rybíz

noun - small round red berries that grow in bunches on a bush

blackcurrant - černý rybíz

noun - small round black fruits that grow in bunches on a bush

 

misconceive - špatně pochopit, neporozumět, mít špatnou představu

verb, formal - to misunderstand something

 

fallacy - klamná představa, mylná představa, nesmysl

noun - a false idea or belief or concept that many people believe is true

 

debunk - vyvrátit, uvést na pravou míru, odhalit skutečnou pravdu

verb - to show or prove that an idea or belief is false or untrue

 

leniency - mírnost (např. o trestu), shovívavost

noun - the quality of not being strict or harsh (esp. in connection with a punishment etc.)

 

lenience - mírnost (např. o trestu), shovívavost

noun - the quality of not being strict or harsh (esp. in connection with a punishment etc.)

 

leniently - mírně (např. o trestu), shovívavě

adverb - in a way that is not strict or harsh (esp. in connection with a punishment etc.)

 

lenient - mírný (např. trest), shovívavý

adjective - (of a punishment etc.) not strict or harsh

 

tenderly - jemně, něžně, láskyplně

adverb - kindly, gently, lovingly

 

TLC - laskavá péče

noun - short for 'tender loving care' (love, care and attention that you give someone to make them feel better, or something to make it look better)

 

loungewear - oblečení na doma

noun - comfortable clothes that you usually wear at home

 

suntanned - opálený, snědý

adjective - having brown skin caused by being in the sun