29.6.4. gy. A1B2 (példák)

strengthen verb /ˈstreŋ.θən/ [I or T] megerősít; megerősödik

exercises to strengthen the leg muscles

The experience only strengthened his belief in God.

advance noun /ədˈvɑːnts/ fejlődés [C or U]

technological/scientific advances

Our lives have been improved by the many recent advances in computer technology.

the advance of modern medicine

boost noun /buːst/ [C usually no plural] fellendülés

Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence.

The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.

breakthrough noun /ˈbreɪk.θruː/ [C] áttörés (nagy előrejutás/fejlődés egy területen)

Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.

A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.

development noun /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ 1 fejlődés [U]

healthy growth and development

The programme traced the development of popular music through the ages.

a development project in Pakistan

efficiency noun /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.si/ [U] hatékonyság, teljesítmény; hatásfok

What is so impressive about their society is the efficiency of the public services.

energy/fuel efficiency

evolution noun /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/ [U] 2 fejlődés, evolúció

the evolution of language

extension noun /ɪkˈsten.tʃən/ [C] 3 kibővítés, továbbfejlesztés

The book is an extension of ideas he set out in an earlier article.

improvement noun /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/ 1 javulás; javítás [C or U]

There's been a big/great/huge/major/noticeable improvement in her work this term.

Sadly, Olivia's health has shown no improvement.

improvement noun /ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/ 2 fejlesztés [C]

home improvements