52.2. gy. B2 (példák)

grip verb /grɪp/ [T] (-pp-) 1 megmarkol, szorít, megszorít

The baby gripped my finger with her tiny hand.

act noun /ækt/ 2 cselekedet, tett [C]

an act of aggression/kindness/terrorism

a kind/thoughtless/selfish act

The simple act of telling someone about a problem can help.

action noun /ˈæk.ʃən/ 2 cselekvés, tett, cselekedet [C or U]

We must take action before the problem gets worse.

She has to accept the consequences of her actions.

What do you think is the best course of action?

activity noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ 2 ténykedés, tevékenykedés, cselekmény [C or U]

He was found guilty of terrorist activity.

criminal activities

activity noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ 3 aktivitás, tevékenység, sürgés-forgás [U]

Ministers are concerned by the low level of economic activity.

There was a lot of activity the other side of the room.

step noun /step/ [C] 3 lépés (átv.) (tett/teendő/fokozat)

What's the next step in the programme?

We must stay one step ahead of our competitors.

Most people believe that the decision to cut interest rates was a step in the right direction.

The President took the unusual step of altering his prepared speech in order to condemn the terrorist attack.

active adjective /ˈæk.tɪv/ 3 aktív, tevékeny

He played an active role in the campaign.

Both of his parents were politically active.

Enemy forces remain active in the mountainous areas around the city.

passive adjective /ˈpæs.ɪv/ 2 passzív, tétlen

Women at that time were expected to be passive.

actively adverb /ˈæk.tɪv.li/ tevékenyen, aktívan

He's very actively involved in the local Labour Party.

I've been actively looking for a job for six months.

Phrases and idioms:

pull yourself along/up, etc. előrehúzza/felhúzza/stb. magát (vmibe kapaszkodva)

She pulled herself up the stairs, holding onto the rail.