22.4.5. gy. A1B2 (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.

exploit verb /ekˈsplɔɪt/ [T] 2 hasznosít, kiaknáz vmit

We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.

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.

save verb /seɪv/ 4 spórol, megspórol, megtakarít (nem enged elpazarolni) [T]

You'll save time if you take the car.

Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.

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.

use verb /juːz/ [T] 2 használ, felhasznál vmit (fogyaszt)

Taking a shower uses less water than having a bath.

These bulbs use a lot of electricity.

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.

remains noun /rəˈmeɪnz/ [plural] maradvány, maradék

The remains of lunch were still on the table.

We visited the remains of a 12th-century castle.