81.6. gy. C1 (példák)

abandon verb /əˈbæn.dən/ [T] 2 abbahagy vmit; felad vmit (reményt, elvet, tervet, stb.)

The match was abandoned because of rain.

proceed verb /prəʊˈsiːd/ [I] (formal) folytat; folytatódik, halad

His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.

wait verb /weɪt/ [I] 2 vár (vmivel) (nem kezd el vmit)

We'll wait till Jane gets here before we start eating.

initiative noun /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ 1 kezdeményezés [C]

a new government initiative to reduce crime

The peace initiative was welcomed by both sides.

initiative noun /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/ 2 kezdeményezőkészség [U]

We need someone who can work on their own initiative.

I shouldn't always have to tell you what to do - use your initiative.

She showed a lot of initiative.

launch noun /lɔːntʃ/ [C] 1 elindítás (tevékenységé/terméké/szolgáltatásé/stb.)

The launch of their new campaign began today with a press conference.

How much champagne will we need for the launch?

Illness prevented her attending the launch party for her latest novel.

active adjective /ˈæk.tɪv/ 4 aktív, működő (pl. vulkán)

Mount Etna in Sicily is one of the world's most active volcanoes.

Phrasal verbs:

throw yourself into sth /θrəʊ/ beleveti magát vmibe (nagy lendülettel belefog vmibe)

She's really thrown herself into her new job.

Phrases and idioms:

keep sb going mozgásban/működésben tart (rövid időre ellát vmi szükséges dologgal)

Dinner is at eight, but I had an apple to keep me going.

take the initiative átveszi/kezébe veszi a kezdeményezést

Jackson had taken the initiative and prepared a report.