36.2.3. gy. A1B2 (példák)

ambition noun /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ 2 ambíció, törekvés, érvényesülési vágy; becsvágy [U]

My sister always had more ambition than I did.

commitment noun /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ 1 elkötelezettség (vmire) [C or U]

She is known chiefly for her commitment to human rights.

I'd like to thank the staff for having shown such commitment.

cost noun /kɒst/ 2 az ára vminek (átv.) (vmi elérésének) [U or no plural]

He rescued four people at the cost of his own life.

She finally got the job she wanted, but at great personal cost.

It's not worth getting into an argument with Tim, as I learned to my cost.

determination noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ [U] eltökéltség

She shows great determination to learn English.

He will need great determination and skill to win this match.

eagerness noun /ˈiː.gə.nəs/ [U] buzgóság, türelmetlenség

In their eagerness to find a solution, they have overlooked certain difficulties.

will noun /wɪl/ 1 akarat, akaraterő [C or U]

From an early age she had a very strong will.

After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live.

Phrases and idioms:

can't be bothered nem képes fáradozni/vesződni vmivel (informal)

I can't be bothered to iron my clothes.

do your best minden tőle telhetőt megtesz/megpróbál

I did my best to persuade him.

push yourself hajtja magát (keményen dolgozik)

She really pushed herself when she was at school.

try your best minden tőle telhetőt megpróbál

She tried her best to solve the problem.