37.9.1. gy. A1B1 (példák)

ask verb /ɑːsk/ 3 megkér vkit vmire [I or T]

They've asked me to look after their dog while they're away.

convince verb /kənˈvɪnts/ [T] meggyőz vkit vmiről; rábeszél, rábír

She tried to convince me that I needed a new car.

I hope this will convince you to change your mind.

He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.

encourage verb /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ [T] 1 elősegít, ösztönöz

We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.

Cutting back plants will encourage growth.

encourage verb /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ [T] 2 buzdít, bátorít

My parents encouraged me when things weren't going well at school.

follow verb /ˈfɒl.əʊ/ 3 követ (utasítást, előírást, tanácsot, stb.) [T]

Follow the instructions on the back of the packet carefully.

I decided to follow her advice and go to bed early.

I was just following orders.

join verb /dʒɔɪn/ 2 csatlakozik vkihez (együtt csinálnak vmit/mennek vhová) [T]

I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later.

Why don't you ask your sister if she would like to join us for supper?

offer verb /ˈɒf.ər/ 1 ajánlkozik vmire [I or T]

Paul has offered to help us move house.

"I'll do the cooking, " he offered.

persuade verb /pəˈsweɪd/ [T] 1 rábeszél vkit vmire (eléri a beleegyezését)

If she doesn't want to go, nothing you can say will persuade her.

I persuaded her (that) it was the right thing to do.

He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.

Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage.

promise verb /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ 1 ígér, megígér vmit vkinek [I or T]

She promised to write to me every week.

He promised faithfully to call me every week.

Paul promised me that he'd cook dinner tonight.

"I'll come round and see you every day," she promised.

promise verb /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ 2 nekiígér, odaígér vmit vkinek [T]

They promised us a reward.

Grandma's ring was promised to me.

Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams.