33.3.1. gy. A1B1 (példák)

answer verb /ˈɑːnt.sər/ 3 megold, megválaszol (tesztet, feladványt, stb.) [T]

I couldn't answer the last three questions.

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.

guess verb /ges/ [I or T] kitalál, eltalál (egy választ vmire)

Guess how old he is.

You'll never guess who I saw in town.

"You've got a promotion!" "How did you guess?"

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.

solve verb /sɒlv/ [T] megold (problémát, rejtvényt, stb.)

to solve a problem

to solve a mystery/puzzle

Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!

This strategy could cause more problems than it solves.

Police are still no nearer to solving the crime.

answer noun /ˈɑːnt.sər/ 4 megoldás (problémáé, helyzeté, stb.) [C]

It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the answer is.

So what's the answer to the problem?

There's no easy answer to the problem.

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?

idea noun /aɪˈdɪə/ 1 ötlet, javaslat [C]

a bad/brilliant/great/stupid idea

"Let's go swimming." "That's a good idea!"

If you have any ideas for what I could buy Jack, let me know.

It was Kate's idea to hire a car.

I've had an idea - why don't we go to the coast?