62.3. gy. B2 (példák)

basis noun /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ [C] plural: bases 1 alap (vmilyen mód/módszer)

Most of our staff work for us on a voluntary basis.

I'm hoping she'll join us on a permanent basis.

manner noun /ˈmæn.ər/ 1 mód (cselekvés/történés módja) [no plural]

She stared at me in an accusing manner.

They dealt with the problem in a very efficient manner.

means noun /miːnz/ [plural] 1 eszköz, mód

They had no means of communication.

We need to find some other means of transport.

The family had no means of support.

system noun /ˈsɪs.təm/ [C] 2 rendszer, módszer, szisztéma

the American legal system

the public transport system

We'll have to work out a proper filing system.

Under our education system, you're supposed to be able to choose the type of schooling that your child receives.

the metric system of measuring and weighing

over preposition /ˈəʊ.vər/ 7 vmin át (a használatával/közvetítésével vminek)

They spoke over the phone.

We heard the news over the radio.

towards preposition /təˈwɔːdz/ 2 (érzelem) vki/vmi iránt, kapcsolatban vkivel/vmivel

They've always been very friendly towards me.

He feels a lot of anger towards his father.

She always has a positive attitude towards life.

while conjunction /waɪl/ 3 bár, habár, noha, jóllehet; annak ellenére hogy also UK formal: whilst

While I accept that he's not perfect in many respects, I do actually quite like the man.

While I fully understand your point of view, I do also have some sympathy with Michael's.

Phrases and idioms:

be aimed at sb célba vesz vkit (szán vmit vkinek)

These advertisements are specifically aimed at young people.

one way or another valahogyan

One way or another these bills have to be paid.

Everyone at the party was related in one way or another.

one way or the other valahogyan

We have to make a decision one way or the other about what needs to be done.