45.4. gy. B1 (példák)

refuse verb /rɪˈfjuːz/ [I or T] visszautasít

I asked him to leave but he refused.

Cathy still refuses to admit that she was wrong.

She asked me to lend her some money but I refused.

He's in trouble but he's refused all my offers of help.

support verb /səˈpɔːt/ [T] 3 támogat vkit (segít)

Alcoholics Anonymous is a group which supports people who are trying to stop drinking too much alcohol.

My family has always supported me in whatever I've wanted to do.

favour noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/ szívesség [C]

She rang up to ask me a favour.

Could you do me a favour - could you give this to Sean, please?

support noun /səˈpɔːt/ [U] 1 támogatás (bátorítás/segítség)

Carol gave me a lot of support when I lost my job.

She's been a great support to my mum since my dad died.

helpful adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/ segítőkész, szolgálatkész; hasznos

She's such a pleasant, helpful child!

I'm sorry, I was only trying to be helpful.

He made several helpful suggestions.

Phrasal verbs:

join in (sth) /dʒɔɪn/ részt vesz (tevékenységben)

We only need one more player for this game - can you persuade your sister to join in?

She listens but she never joins in.

I wish he would join in with the other children.

Phrases and idioms:

a hand segítség

Could you give me a hand with these suitcases?

I think Matthew might need a hand with his homework.

be willing (to do sth) hajlandó vmire

If you're willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.

You said you needed a volunteer - well, I'm willing.

Apparently John and Gabriel are willing for us to use their garden.

take part részt vesz vmiben

She doesn't usually take part in any of the class activities.

with the help of sth vminek segítségével

We managed to assemble the table with the help of the instructions.