71.9. gy. B2 (példák)

determination noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ [U] eltökéltség

She shows great determination to learn English.

He will need great determination and skill to win this match.

eagerness noun /ˈiː.gə.nəs/ [U] buzgóság, türelmetlenség

In their eagerness to find a solution, they have overlooked certain difficulties.

will noun /wɪl/ 1 akarat, akaraterő [C or U]

From an early age she had a very strong will.

After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live.

desperate adjective /ˈdes.pər.ət/ 1 mindenre elszánt; kétségbeesett

The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life.

They made a desperate appeal for help.

determined adjective /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ eltökélt, elszánt, céltudatos

I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.

She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.

eager adjective /ˈiː.gər/ buzgó, lelkes

She sounded very eager to meet you.

They crowded round the spokesperson, eager for any news.

desperately adverb /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/ 2 mindenre elszántan, kétségbeesetten

They fought desperately for their lives.

eagerly adverb /ˈiː.gə.li/ buzgón, türelmetlenül

They eagerly accepted my offer of hospitality.

Phrasal verbs:

set up ↔ sth /set/ 2 megszervez (eseményt, tevékenységet)

We need to set up a meeting to discuss the proposals.

The government has agreed to set up a public enquiry.

Phrases and idioms:

propose to do sth tervez (tenni vmit)

They propose to cycle across Europe.