37.3.4. gy. A1B2 (példák)

challenge verb /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ [T] megkérdőjelez

Children challenge their parents' authority far more nowadays than they did in the past.

decline verb /dɪˈklaɪn/ 2 visszautasít, udvariasan elhárít [I or T]

I invited him to the meeting but he declined.

He declined my offer.

defend verb /dɪˈfend/ 2 véd, megvéd (kritika ellen/az igazát, jogait, érdekeit, stb.) [T]

The newspaper's editor defended his decision to publish the photos.

They are fighting to defend their beliefs/interests/rights.

object verb /əbˈdʒekt/ [I] ellenez vmit; ellenvet

He objects to the label 'magician' which he is often given.

Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?

No-one objected when the boss said it was time to go home.

oppose verb /əˈpəʊz/ [T] ellenez vmit (tervet, elgondolást, stb.)

They both opposed the plan.

Most of the local residents opposed the closing of their hospital.

The proposed new examination system has been opposed by teachers.

protest verb /prəˈtest/ tiltakozik; leghatározottabban állít, hangoztat [I or T]

A lot of people protested about the new working hours.

They protested bitterly to their employers, but they wouldn't listen.

A young girl was crying, protesting that she didn't want to leave her mother.

Phrases and idioms:

on behalf of sb or on sb's behalf a nevében vkinek

On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.

Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.

take part részt vesz vmiben

She doesn't usually take part in any of the class activities.

take sb's place átveszi a helyét vkinek (vki helyett tesz meg vmit)

If I can't make it to the theatre that night you can take my place.

take turns or take it in turns felváltva/sorjában csinálnak vmit (többen ugyanazt a dolgot)

We take turns to answer the phone.

They all took turns carrying the suitcase.