50.9. gy. B2 (példák)

adapt verb /əˈdæpt/ 2 átdolgoz, átalakít vmit, adaptál vmit [T]

Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.

Davies is busy adapting Brinkworth's latest novel for television.

adjust verb /əˈdʒʌst/ 1 megigazít, beállít vmit [T]

If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.

As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of different children.

alter verb /ˈɒl.tər/ [I or T] változtat, megváltoztat; változik, megváltozik

We've had to alter some of our plans.

Giving up our car has altered our lifestyle a lot.

convert verb /kənˈvɜːt/ [I or T] 1 átalakít vmit vmivé; átalakul vmivé

Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?

What's the formula for converting pounds into kilos?

interrupt verb /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/ 2 félbeszakít, megszakít vmit (egy időre) [T]

We had to interrupt our trip when we heard John's mother was ill.

leave verb /liːv/ *(left, left) 7 (ugyanúgy) hagy vmit (vmilyen helyzetben/állapotban) [T]

Leave that chair where it is.

Don't leave any lights on, will you?

I'll have to go back - I think I've left the iron on.

You can leave the window open.

pause verb /pɔːz/ 2 szüneteltet, megállít vmit (egy időre) (pl. lejátszót) [I or T]

Can you pause the film there, please?

end noun /end/ 3 vég, befejezés [C usually no plural]

They are calling for an end to the violence.

My contract comes to an end in June.

Phrases and idioms:

grow tired/old/calm, etc. elfárad/megöregszik/lehiggad/stb. (válik vmilyenné, lesz vmilyen)

Our bodies change as we grow older.

The music was growing louder and louder.

put an end to sth véget vet vminek

We must put an end to this violence.

He's determined to put an end to these rumours.

Leg injuries put an end to his athletics career.