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heritage
heritage
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

dědictví

dědictví

Ex: She takes great pride in her cultural heritage and often participates in traditional ceremonies and festivals. 
collage
collage
[Podstatné jméno]

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

koláž, kombinace

koláž, kombinace

Ex: The artist's new novel was a collage of memories, blending personal experiences with fictional narratives. 
acreage
acreage
[Podstatné jméno]

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

plocha, rozsah

plocha, rozsah

Ex: The farmhouse sits on a sprawling acreage surrounded by lush green fields and towering trees. 
drainage
drainage
[Podstatné jméno]

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

odvodnění, drenáž

odvodnění, drenáž

Ex: Proper drainage is essential for maintaining the health of the garden and preventing waterlogging. 
espionage
espionage
[Podstatné jméno]

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

špionáž

špionáž

Ex: The spy engaged in espionage activities to uncover sensitive military plans of the opposing nation. 
adage
adage
[Podstatné jméno]

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

pořekadlo, přísloví

pořekadlo, přísloví

Ex: "A penny saved is a penny earned" is a timeless adage that emphasizes the value of frugality and saving money. 
mileage
mileage
[Podstatné jméno]

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

najeté kilometry

najeté kilometry

Ex: The car's high mileage meant it could travel long distances without needing frequent refueling. 
cartilage
cartilage
[Podstatné jméno]

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

chrupavka, chrupavčitá tkáň

chrupavka, chrupavčitá tkáň

Ex: Cartilage lacks blood vessels, which affects its ability to heal. 
mirage
mirage
[Podstatné jméno]

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

miraž, iluze

miraž, iluze

Ex: For many struggling artists, fame and fortune can seem like a mirage, always shimmering on the horizon but never within reach. 
sage
sage
[Podstatné jméno]

a wise and insightful figure who offers guidance, advice, or philosophical reflection, often in stories or real life

mudrc, světec

mudrc, světec

Ex: The old sage warned the hero of the trials ahead. 
brokerage
brokerage
[Podstatné jméno]

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

zprostředkování

zprostředkování

Ex: The real estate brokerage played a crucial role in connecting buyers and sellers, facilitating property transactions in the local market. 
vantage
vantage
[Podstatné jméno]

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

výhodná pozice, strategický pohled

výhodná pozice, strategický pohled

Ex: The defending team's vantage allowed them to control the flow of the game, putting pressure on their opponents. 
persiflage
persiflage
[Podstatné jméno]

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

persifláž

persifláž

Ex: At the dinner party, the guests engaged in delightful persiflage, sharing witty remarks and humorous anecdotes. 
demurrage
demurrage
[Podstatné jméno]

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

demurrage, stání poplatek

demurrage, stání poplatek

Ex: The shipping company incurred demurrage fees due to delays in unloading the cargo from the vessel. 
plumage
plumage
[Podstatné jméno]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

opeření, peří

opeření, peří

Ex: Male peacocks are known for their vibrant plumage displayed during courtship. 
to [take] umbrage

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

Ex: He takes umbrage against anyone who criticises him. 
to [give] umbrage

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

Ex: Her sarcastic comment about his cooking skills gave him umbrage, leading to a heated argument. 
savage
savage
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

divoš, barbar

divoš, barbar

Ex: Despite his civilized upbringing, the character's inner savage emerged when he faced adversity, revealing a primal instinct for survival. 
shrinkage
shrinkage
[Podstatné jméno]

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

smrštění, zmenšení

smrštění, zmenšení

Ex: The shrinkage of the sweater after washing made it unwearable. 
montage
montage
[Podstatné jméno]

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

montáž, koláž

montáž, koláž

Ex: The movie poster featured a dynamic montage of scenes from the film, capturing the excitement and essence of the story. 
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