29.7.1. gy. A1B1 (példák)

waste verb /weɪst/ [T] pazarol, elpazarol; veszteget, elveszteget

You waste a lot of water by having a bath instead of a shower.

Come on, let's get started - we've wasted enough time already.

Don't waste your money on me, love, keep it for yourself.

advantage noun /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ 1 előny (kedvező dolog/helyzet) [C or U]

The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats.

For a goalkeeper, it's a great advantage to have big hands.

benefit noun /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ [C or U] előny, haszon

The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.

One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.

He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.

disadvantage noun /ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ [C] hátrány

One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play.

We need to consider whether the disadvantages of the plan outweigh the advantages.

value noun /ˈvæl.juː/ 2 érték (hasznos/jelentős/fontos dolog) [U]

The documents are of great historical value.

The necklace had great sentimental value.

waste noun /weɪst/ 1 pazarlás (pénzé, időé, stb.) [U or no plural]

That meeting achieved absolutely nothing - it was a complete waste of time.

She's been unemployed for two years and it's such a waste of her talents.

This food mixer's been a total waste of money - we never use it.

bad adjective /bæd/ (worse, worst) 4 rossz, nem szerencsés, nem kellő, nem alkalmas

It was just bad luck that she heard us.

I'll call you later if this is a bad time for you.

unnecessary adjective /ʌnˈnes.ə.ser.i/ szükségtelen, felesleges

You don't want to make any unnecessary car journeys in this weather.

The aim is to kill the animal as quickly as possible without causing unnecessary suffering.

useful adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/ hasznos

useful information/advice

A good knife is probably one of the most useful things you can have in a kitchen.

Phrases and idioms:

be worth it megéri, érdemes (a fáradozás ellenére)

It was a long climb to the top of the hill, but it was worth it for the view.

Don't tire yourself out, Geri, it's really not worth it.

Forget him, love - he's just not worth it.

be worth sth/doing sth megér vmit, érdemes vmire

When you're in Reykjavik, the National Museum is worth a visit.

His latest book is definitely worth reading.

take advantage of sth kihasznál (alkalmat, lehetőséget)

I thought I'd take advantage of the sports facilities while I'm here.

the matter baj (vkivel/vmivel)

What's the matter? Why are you crying?

What's the matter with your hand? It's bleeding.

Is anything the matter?