12.1.4. gy. A1C1 (példák)

lifestyle noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ [C] életmód, életstílus

He doesn't have a very healthy lifestyle.

She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.

an alternative lifestyle

mission noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/ [C] 1 küldetés (élethivatás/életcél)

Her mission in life was to help the poor.

pensioner noun /ˈpent.ʃən.ər/ [C] nyugdíjas

Many pensioners are worried about rises in heating costs.

philosophy noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/ 2 életfilozófia, életelv [C]

My philosophy has always been to give those with ability the chance to progress.

retirement noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/ [C or U] 2 nyugdíjas élet

We wish you a long and happy retirement.

adventurous adjective /ədˈven.tʃər.əs/ kalandvágyó, vállalkozó szellemű; kalandos

I'm trying to be more adventurous with my cooking.

She led an adventurous life.

retired adjective /rɪˈtaɪəd/ nyugdíjas

Both my parents are retired.

He is a retired airline pilot.

Phrasal verbs:

devote yourself to sth /dɪˈvəʊt/ szenteli magát vminek

He retired in 1814 to devote himself to social reforms.

settle down /ˈset.l̩/ 2 megállapodik vhol (otthont teremt)

Eventually I'd like to settle down and have a family, but not yet.

Phrases and idioms:

a/sb's way of life életmód, életforma

She told us all about her way of life in Japan.