32.9. gy. B1 (példák)

reserve verb /rɪˈzɜːv/ [T] 2 fenntart vmire (kizárólagos használatra) [often passive]

This space is reserved for ambulances only.

These seats are reserved for the elderly and women with babies.

brand new adjective /ˌbrændˈnjuː/ vadonatúj

The washing machine is brand new.

engaged adjective /ɪnˈgeɪdʒd/ 2 foglalt (vki más használja, pl. telefon, WC)

Every time I ring her, the number is engaged.

The sign on the toilet door said 'Engaged'.

fresh adjective /freʃ/ 2 új (előzőtől eltérő) [always before noun]

We're looking for fresh ideas.

We need to take a fresh look at the problem.

They decided to move abroad and make a fresh start.

old-fashioned adjective /ˌəʊldˈfæʃ.ənd/ elavult, divatjamúlt (vmi); régimódi, maradi (vki)

old-fashioned clothes/ideas/furniture

She's a bit old-fashioned in her outlook.

out-of-date adjective /ˌaʊt.əvˈdeɪt/ régimódi, elavult; lejárt, érvénytelenné vált (pl. jegy)

I had a very out-of-date map.

shut adjective /ʃʌt/ [never before noun] 1 be van zárva (pl. ajtó, ablak)

I suspected something was wrong when I noticed her curtains were still shut at lunchtime.

up-to-date adjective /ˌʌp.təˈdeɪt/ also: up to date modern, korszerű; naprakész (információ)

The website contains up-to-date information on live football matches.

The Internet keeps us up-to-date.

It is essential to have an up-to-date dictionary.

Phrases and idioms:

out of date régimódi, elavult, nem aktuális; érvénytelen

These unemployment figures are out of date.

up to date modern, korszerű; naprakész (információ)

Great care is taken to keep our database up to date.