30.2.8. gy. A1B2 (példák)

result noun /rɪˈzʌlt/ 1 eredmény, következmény (a következménye vminek) [C or U]

Most accidents are the result of human error.

Unemployment has risen as a direct result of new economic policies.

consequently adverb /ˈkɒnt.sɪ.kwənt.li/ következésképpen

I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.

then adverb /ðen/ 3 akkor, ebben az esetben (vmi eredményeképp, vmi oknál fogva)

Have a rest now, then you won't be so tired this evening.

"My interview's at 9 o'clock." "You'll be catching an early train, then?"

therefore adverb /ˈðeə.fɔːr/ következésképpen

We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project.

thus adverb /ðʌs/ (formal) ennek következtében; ilyen módon

They planned to reduce staff and thus to cut costs.

now conjunction /naʊ/ also: now that most hogy (egy új helyzet következményeként)

Now that I've got a car I can visit her more often.

You should help in the house more, now you're older.

She's enjoying the job now that she's got more responsibility.

Phrasal verbs:

lead to sth /liːd/ eredményez vmit

Reducing speed limits should lead to fewer deaths on the roads.

result in sth /rɪˈzʌlt/ eredményez, okoz vmit

The fire resulted in damage to their property.

Phrases and idioms:

as a result of sth következményeként vminek, vmi miatt

She died as a result of her injuries.

As a result of the pilots' strike, all flights have had to be cancelled.

due to köszönhető, betudható vkinek/vminek

A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom.

Due to wet leaves on the line, this train will arrive an hour late.