15.17. gy. TOP 3000 (példák)

big adjective /bɪg/ (bigger, biggest) 2 nagy, fontos

He had a big decision to make.

There's a big difference between starting up a business and just talking about it.

The big story in the news this week is the minister's resignation.

The four biggest banks are all planning to cut their service charges.

chief adjective /tʃiːf/ [always before noun] 1 fő (legfontosabb, leglényegesebb)

The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.

The weather was our chief reason for coming here.

critical adjective /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ 2 kritikus, döntő (meghatározó fontosságú)

The President's support is critical to this project.

a critical decision

first adjective /fɜːst/ 2 első (legelső, legfontosabb)

Sheila won first prize in the photo competition.

important adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ 1 fontos

I think his career is more important to him than I am.

What are the most important ideas in this text?

It's important for children to learn to get on with each other.

The important thing is to keep the heat low or the sugar will burn.

key adjective /kiː/ kulcs-, kulcsfontosságú

She was a key figure in the international art world.

a key factor in tackling the problem

main adjective /meɪn/ [always before noun] fő, legfőbb, legfontosabb

The main airport is 15 miles from the capital.

One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.

You'll find the main points of my proposal in the report.

Our main aim/objective is to improve the company's productivity.

The main problem in the health service is lack of resources.

major adjective /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/ [always before noun] jelentős; súlyos

This is a major problem for people in this region.

Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.

America has played a major role in the peace process.

There has been a major change in attitudes recently.

primary adjective /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri/ [always before noun] elsődleges (leglényegesebb/legfontosabb)

Her primary responsibility is to train new employees.

significant adjective /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ jelentős; fontos

There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.

These measures will save a significant amount of money.

The talks between the USA and Russia were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.