35.2.4. gy. A1B2 (példák)

could modal verb /kʊd/ 1 tudott (vmit tenni), képes volt vmire ('can' múlt ideje)

When I was younger I could stay up all night and not get tired.

It was so noisy that we couldn't hear ourselves speak.

capacity noun /kəˈpæs.ə.ti/ 2 képesség vmire [C]

She has a great capacity for hard work.

What impresses me is his capacity to absorb information.

chance noun /tʃɑːnts/ 2 lehetőség [C]

I didn't get/have a chance to speak to her.

If you give me a chance to speak, I'll explain.

This trip is the chance of a lifetime.

He left and I missed my chance to say goodbye to him.

opportunity noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/ 1 lehetőség, alkalom vmire [C or U]

Everyone will have an opportunity to comment.

The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see her later work.

An ankle injury meant she missed the opportunity to take part in the race.

He goes fishing at every opportunity.

Please contact us at the earliest opportunity.

impossible adjective /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/ 1 lehetetlen

It was impossible to sleep because of the noise.

It seems impossible that I could have walked by without noticing her.

He made it impossible for me to say no.

possible adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/ 1 lehetséges (megtehető)

Is it possible to speak to the manager please?

Please send it today, if possible.

Is it possible to buy tickets in advance?

potential adjective /pəʊˈten.tʃəl/ [never before noun] lehetséges, potenciális

A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.

Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying.

The accident is a reminder of the potential dangers involved in oil production.

potentially adverb /pəʊˈten.tʃəl.i/ lehetségesen, potenciálisan

a potentially dangerous situation

This crisis is potentially the most serious in the organization's history.

Phrases and idioms:

be able to do sth képes vmire; lehetősége van vmire

He'll be able to help you.

Will she be able to do the work?

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.

It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.

be unable to do sth képtelen vmire

We were unable to contact him at the time.

capable of sth/doing sth képes vmire/vmit megtenni

She is certainly capable of running the business.

She was capable of great cruelty.

get to do sth lehetősége/alkalma van megtenni vmit

I never got to meet her.

seize a chance/opportunity megragadja az alkalmat/lehetőséget

You need to seize every opportunity.

take the/this opportunity to do sth megragadja az alkalmat

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you.