22.4.7. gy. A1C1 (példák)

adopt verb /əˈdɒpt/ 2 alkalmaz (vmilyen eljárást/módszert) [T]

We've adopted a new approach to the problem.

The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.

He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.

apply verb /əˈplaɪ/ 3 alkalmaz vmit (vmilyen célra) [T]

The same method can be applied to other situations.

consume verb /kənˈsjuːm/ [T] 2 fogyaszt (üzemanyagot, energiát, időt, stb.)

Our high living standards cause our present population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil.

employ verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ [T] 2 alkalmaz/használ vmit (formal)

Companies employ clever tactics to persuade us to buy their products.

exploit verb /ekˈsplɔɪt/ [T] 2 hasznosít, kiaknáz vmit

We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.

last verb /lɑːst/ [I] 2 eltart, kitart vmeddig (elegendő vmeddig)

I've only got £30 to last me till the end of the month.

We've got enough food to last another week.

leave verb /liːv/ *(left, left) 5 hagy/meghagy vmit; marad vmiből (nem fogy el) [T]

They'd eaten all the cake but they'd left some biscuits.

Are there any sandwiches left?

If you're having a bath, make sure you leave enough hot water for the rest of us.

manage verb /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ 3 kezel vmit (gazdálkodik vmivel) (pl. pénzzel, idővel) [T]

He's no good at managing his money.

remain verb /rɪˈmeɪn/ marad (vmiből) [I]

Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.

After the flood, nothing remained of the village.

save verb /seɪv/ 2 megtart, félretesz (későbbre) [T]

I've saved some food for you.

She saved her black dress for special occasions.

I save all my old letters in case I want to read them again.