60.2. gy. B2 (példák)

heaven noun /ˈhev.ən/ [U] 2 mennyország (átv.) (vmi nagyon jó/kellemes dolog) (informal)

I just lay in the sun for a week and did nothing - it was heaven.

This cake is absolute heaven.

highlight noun /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ [C] fénypont, fénypontja vminek

The boat trip was one of the highlights of the holiday.

image noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/ 1 vkiről/vmiről kialakított kép, imázs [C or U]

The aim is to improve the public image of the police.

They are trying to promote a more positive image of the whole industry.

The company has made serious attempts to improve its image in recent years.

He's terribly image-conscious.

impression noun /ɪmˈpreʃ.ən/ 1 benyomás (vélemény vkiről/vmiről) [C]

I didn't get much of an impression of the place because it was dark when we drove through it.

What was your impression of Charlotte's husband?

I don't tend to trust first impressions.

When I first met him I got/had the impression that he was a shy sort of a guy.

impression noun /ɪmˈpreʃ.ən/ 2 benyomás, hatás (hatás keltése vkire) [no plural]

It makes/gives/creates a very bad impression if you're late for an interview.

He likes to give the impression (that) he's terribly popular and has loads of friends.

standard noun /ˈstæn.dəd/ 1 színvonal, minőség; mérték, mérce [C or U]

a high standard of service

low safety standards

His work was below standard.

She sets very high standards for herself.

This essay is not of an acceptable standard - do it again.

breathtaking adjective /ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ lélegzetelállító

breathtaking scenery/views

typically adverb /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ 2 jellegzetesen; rá jellemzően

She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner which is typically English.

Paul, in typically rude fashion, told him he was talking rubbish.

Phrases and idioms:

a certain valamiféle; valamennyi

He's got a certain charm.

kind of -féle (informal)

It's a kind of shed.

He was kind of half laughing and half crying.