25.3.8. gy. A1B2 (példák)

second noun /ˈsek.ənd/ [C] 2 egy pillanat (informal)

"Come on, hurry up!" "I'll just/only be a second - I've got to lock the back door."

Have you got a second, Paul? I'd like to have a word with you.

It won't take a second .

Wait a couple of/a few seconds before trying again.

brief adjective /briːf/ rövid (idő, leírás, beszámoló, stb.)

His acceptance speech was very brief.

I had a brief look at her report before the meeting.

It'll only be a brief visit because we really haven't much time.

The company issued a brief statement about yesterday's accident.

immediate adjective /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ 1 azonnali

We must make an immediate response.

The directors have demanded his immediate resignation.

They promise immediate action to help the unemployed.

immediate adjective /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/ 2 közvetlen, sürgős (jelenleg fontos/figyelmet igénylő)

We have no immediate plans.

Our immediate concern is getting food and water to the refugees.

instant adjective /ˈɪnt.stənt/ azonnali; gyorsan/azonnal elkészíthető (pl. étel)

This type of account offers you instant access to your money.

Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success.

little adjective /ˈlɪt.l̩/ 4 kis, rövid, kevés (idő, távolság)

It'll only take a little while to finish this.

Let's have a little break.

It's only a little way to the school.

prompt adjective /prɒmpt/ azonnali; időben történő, időbeni (nem késlekedő)

prompt payment

a prompt reply

His prompt action certainly saved my life.

quick adjective /kwɪk/ 2 gyors (rövid ideig tartó)

Can I ask you a quick question?

I had a quick coffee and left the house.

I only had time for a quick look at the paper this morning.

Could I have a quick word with you, Annie?

short adjective /ʃɔːt/ 2 rövid (időben)

a short film/visit

He's grown so much in such a short time.

I work much better if I take a short break every hour or so.

short-term adjective /ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/ rövid távú, rövid ideig tartó

short-term memory

a short-term weather forecast