4.10. gy. TOP 3000 (példák)

adopt verb /əˈdɒpt/ 2 alkalmaz (vmilyen eljárást/módszert) [T]

We've adopted a new approach to the problem.

The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.

He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.

leave verb /liːv/ *(left, left) 5 hagy/meghagy vmit; marad vmiből (nem fogy el) [T]

They'd eaten all the cake but they'd left some biscuits.

Are there any sandwiches left?

If you're having a bath, make sure you leave enough hot water for the rest of us.

remain verb /rɪˈmeɪn/ marad (vmiből) [I]

Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.

After the flood, nothing remained of the village.

save verb /seɪv/ 2 megtart, félretesz (későbbre) [T]

I've saved some food for you.

She saved her black dress for special occasions.

I save all my old letters in case I want to read them again.

use verb /juːz/ [T] 1 használ vmit; igénybe vesz vmit

Can I use your pen, please?

Do you use your computer much?

I paid for the tickets using my credit card.

She uses her car for work.

Nick used the money to buy a CD player.

Use scissors to cut the shapes out.

It gave me a chance to use my skills.

The old hospital isn't used any more.

abuse noun /əˈbjuːs/ 2 helytelen/téves használat [C or U] (!)

Drug and alcohol abuse contributed to his early death.

This program tries to address problems that lead to substance abuse.

change noun /tʃeɪndʒ/ 2 változás (az előző helyett új) [C or U]

I've told the school about our change of address.

This country needs a change of government.

exchange noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ 1 csere [C or U]

an exchange of ideas/information

They were given food and shelter in exchange for work.

use noun /juːs/ 1 használat [U]

an increase in the use of mobile phones

Guests have free use of the swimming pool.

Turn the machine off when it's not in use.

instead adverb /ɪnˈsted/ helyett

There's no coffee - would you like a cup of tea instead?