22.5. gy. TOP 3000 (példák)

claim verb /kleɪm/ 1 állít, bizonygat vmit [T]

The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.

He claims to have met the President, but I don't believe him.

An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.

All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.

demonstrate verb /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ 1 demonstrál, kimutat vmit; bebizonyít, igazol vmit [T]

These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.

These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.

Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.

explain verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/ [I or T] megmagyaráz

If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.

The teacher explained the rules to the children.

Our guide explained where the cathedral was.

He explained how the machine worked.

Please could you explain why you're so late.

She explained that she was going to stay with her sister.

No one has been able to explain the accident.

justify verb /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/ [T] indokol (okot ad), igazol (magyarázatot ad)

I can't really justify taking another day off work.

Are you sure that these measures are justified?

prove verb /pruːv/ [T] 1 bizonyít, bebizonyít

Can you prove that you weren't there?

They proved him innocent/guilty.

That theory was proved false.

He's so aggressive - it's as if he's always trying to prove something.

quote verb /kwəʊt/ [I or T] 2 példaként említ/megemlít

The minister quoted recent unemployment figures.

evidence noun /ˈev.ɪ.dənts/ [U] 1 bizonyíték (az igaz voltára/létezésére vminek)

evidence of global warming

There is no evidence that the theory is true.

New evidence suggests/shows this argument is flawed.

There is scientific evidence that the drug is addictive.

All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.

There is growing/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.

example noun /ɪgˈzɑːm.pl̩/ [C] 1 példa vmire

This painting here is a marvellous example of her work.

Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned?

This is a very good/typical example of medieval Chinese architecture.

Look at the example before you do the exercise.

explanation noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/ [C or U] magyarázat

What was her explanation for why she was late?

Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works?

Phrasal verbs:

base sth on sth /beɪs/ alapoz vmire; alapszik vmin (tényen, ötleten, stb.)

The film is based on a short story.