66.3. gy. B2 (példák)

compromise noun /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ [C or U] megegyezés, kompromisszum

It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.

You've both got to be willing to make compromises.

In a compromise between management and unions, a 4% pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.

disagreement noun /ˌdɪs.əˈgriː.mənt/ [C or U] nézeteltérés, véleménykülönbség

They had a disagreement about/over money.

There was some disagreement with this view.

Literary critics were in total disagreement about the book.

side noun /saɪd/ 7 oldal (vitában, harcban, versenyben, stb.) [C + singular or plural verb]

Whose side is he on?

Whenever we argue he always takes Alice's side .

This is a war which neither side can win.

Don't be angry with me - I'm on your side.

support noun /səˈpɔːt/ [U] 2 támogatás (egyetértés)

Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.

Is there much public support for the proposal?

Support for the party leader has declined in recent weeks.

controversial adjective /ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ vitás, vitatható

a controversial issue/decision/speech/figure

The book was very controversial.

divided adjective /dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/ osztott, felosztott; megosztott (véleményeltérés van)

Board members are divided over the plans for the new stadium.

united adjective /jʊˈnaɪ.tɪd/ 2 egységes (közös véleményen van)

On the issue of education the party is united.

against preposition /əˈgentst/ 4 ellen (ellenkezés, szembenállás)

She spoke against the decision to close the college.

Are you for or against the proposal?

Phrases and idioms:

be in favour of sth egyetért vmivel

Most people are in favour of reducing traffic in cities.