45.3. gy. B1 (példák)

ask verb /ɑːsk/ 3 megkér vkit vmire [I or T]

They've asked me to look after their dog while they're away.

follow verb /ˈfɒl.əʊ/ 3 követ (utasítást, előírást, tanácsot, stb.) [T]

Follow the instructions on the back of the packet carefully.

I decided to follow her advice and go to bed early.

I was just following orders.

request verb /rɪˈkwest/ [T] kér (udvariasan/hivatalosan)

We've requested a further two computers.

They requested that no photographs be taken in the church.

Visitors are requested not to walk on the grass.

wonder verb /ˈwʌn.dər/ [I or T] 2 lenne szíves, szabad lenne (udvarias kérések/kérdések bevezetése)

I wonder - could you help me carry these books?

I wonder whether you could pass me the butter?

I was wondering if you could give me some information about places to visit in the area?

demand noun /dɪˈmɑːnd/ 1 kérés, követelés [C]

You can't give in to children's demands all the time.

The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence.

They received a final demand for payment.

request noun /rɪˈkwest/ [C or U] kérés (udvarias/hivatalos)

They received hundreds of requests for more information.

His doctor made an urgent request for a copy of the report.

An application form is available on request.

The clause was added to the contract at her request.

The manager refused their request to leave work early.

thank you noun /ˈθæŋk.ju/ [C usually no plural] köszönet

I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone for all their help.

The chocolates were a thank you for looking after the children.

possibly adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/ 2 esetleg (udvarias kérés/kérdés)

Could I possibly borrow your computer?

Phrasal verbs:

give in /gɪv/ 1 enged (a másik akaratának)

Eventually I gave in and accepted the job on their terms.

Phrases and idioms:

not at all szívesen (udvarias válasz köszönetre)

"Thanks for helping." "Not at all."