dětská sedačka

For children between 1 and 4 years old, an appropriate child seat, or a booster cushion with the adult seat belt, must be used. BNC

Every year over 100,000 children are involved in crashes where it is crucial how well the child seat is fitted. WebC

Volvo has won a safety award for its innovative integrated child seat fitted to all new 900-series saloons. BNC

zpětné zrcátko

I glance in the rear-view mirror to see other cars close behind; slowing down but then speeding up again. BNC

He glanced into the rear-view mirror to see if anyone was following. BNC

She glanced in the rear-view mirror and saw the headlights of the traffic behind her. WASPS

odhlásit se z hotelu, odejít a zaplatit

We checked out from our hotel at 5 a.m. to catch a 7 a.m. flight. CALD

She had packed and checked out of the hotel without seeing either of the two brothers or her cousin. WASPS

On the last day of your holiday it is standard practice to be asked to check out of your room in the morning. BNC

vyměnit/směnit peníze

 Take English cash or travellers cheques for the balance of your needs, and change money on arrival in resort. BNC

If you need to change money after banking hours try one of the money exchange houses but be aware that their exchange rates may not be the best and varies significantly from one place to the next. WebC

 Having changed money in one office, I was directed to another office a few streets away to arrange accommodation. BNC

řadit rychlostní stupeň

The driver of a Toyota LandCruiser changed gear and drove slowly across the bridge to halt at the roadblock. WASPS

He changed gear at precisely the wrong moment and the car bucked and complained. BNC

Fergus made a grunting noise, changed gear as they bumped down the track towards the main road. BNC

nákladní loď

James turned up at the docks expecting a luxury liner, only to find a cargo ship and a deck-hand's job waiting for him. BNC

Nine people were reported killed and 27 injured when a tanker owned by British Petroleum collided with a cargo ship off the Belgian coast. BNC

A river passenger boat crashed into a cargo ship and sank on the Amazon on March 7 after leaving Iquitos. WASPS

turistická třída v letadle

The passenger in economy class seat 26 K looked uncomfortable, as if it wasn't her usual mode of travelling. BNC

They always fly economy class. CALD

He had travelled aboard the same flight from Helsinki but in Economy Class, not an experience the Vice President of Information and Planning had enjoyed. BNC

první třída v letadle

Do you usually travel business class? CALD

The difference in fares relates to restrictions on booking and travel times, but all business class travellers will receive the same standard of service whatever price ticket they buy. BNC

The premium for business class is almost exclusively in return for more comfort, not for a faster flight. WebC

provoz/vozidla v protisměru

They crossed the road to face the oncoming traffic and had just passed a 40 mph speed limit sign when he looked over his shoulder and saw a car heading towards them on the wrong side of the road. BNC

There was the fork ahead of him, and he slowed for a gap in the oncoming traffic. BNC

postavit stan

We pitched our tent in the shade. CALD

I pitched the tent back from the sea, close to a river. BNC

It's difficult to pitch a tent on a slope, and even more difficult sleeping on a slant. WebC

spotřebovat benzín, nemít už žádný benzín

The pair, who made the return journey last weekend in 27 hours travelling across France by freight train, say their biggest fear was that they might run out of petrol.  BNC

We ran out of petrol in the middle of nowhere. MED

They ran out of petrol some miles from their destination, fortunately near to some houses whose occupants came to their rescue. BNC

být na jedné lodi, ve stejně obtížné situaci, mít stejné problémy

She's always complaining that she doesn't have enough money, but we're all in the same boat. CALD

We’re all in the same boat, so let’s not criticize each other. MED

It is always nice to be introduced to these meetings because although we are all in the same boat, it's still a bit daunting walking into a strangers house. BNC

vzít si s sebou skoro úplně všechno

We're only going on vacation for a week, but John will insist on taking everything but the kitchen sink. CALD

Traveling with a dog can be like traveling with a child – you can pack light or take everything but the kitchen sink. WebC

I don't like to take everything but the kitchen sink when I travel. WebC 

vzít někomu vítr z plachet

Mum was waiting up for us when we got indoors, but before she could speak Mary began telling her about the agreement she had with Albert to pay for the wedding and this took the wind out of her sails. BNC

I was all ready to tell him that the relationship was over when he greeted me with a big bunch of flowers - it rather took the wind out of my sails. CALD

Everything was alright, though it rather took the wind out of my sails to know that I wouldn't get to speak to him after all. BNC

výstražný trojúhelník

In some cases these are resurfaced using cobbles and in others they remain asphalt , with warning triangles painted on the road. WASPS

Always take care when putting a warning triangle behind your vehicle. WebC

On an expressway or a high speed road, do not attempt to place a warning triangle or any warning objects on the carriageway as it is a dangerous action and the objects placed may pose danger to other road users. WebC