115.9. gy. C2 (példák)

discretion noun /dɪˈskreʃ.ən/ [U] tapintat, diszkréció; megítélés, belátás (vkié)

You can rely on my discretion.

grace noun /greɪs/ [U] 2 finomság, jó érzés (jó modor/udvariasság)

He had the grace to apologize for his mistake the next day.

model noun /ˈmɒd.əl/ [C] 4 példakép, mintakép

Their educational system was a model for other countries.

She was a model student.

recognition noun /ˌrek.əgˈnɪʃ.ən/ 2 hivatalos elismerés, megbecsülés [U]

Ellen gained recognition for her outstanding work.

tact noun /tækt/ [U] tapintat

This situation needs to be handled with great tact.

thought noun /θɔːt/ 3 figyelmesség [no plural]

Thanks for the card - it was a really kind thought.

Have you no thought for anyone but yourself?

tribute noun /ˈtrɪb.juːt/ tiszteletadás [C or U]

Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday.

courteous adjective /ˈkɜː.ti.əs/ udvarias, előzékeny

We received a very courteous reply.

Phrases and idioms:

be in good taste jó ízlésű (másokat nem sértő)

His speech was in good taste.

pay tribute to sb/sth tisztelettel adózik vkinek/vminek

He paid tribute to his former teacher.