29.5.4. gy. A1C1 (példák)

principal adjective /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pəl/ [always before noun] fő-, főbb

That was my principal reason for moving.

Teaching is her principal source of income.

the principal character in the book

real adjective /rɪəl/ 4 igazi, valódi (az igazán fontos) [always before noun]

The real problem, of course, is money.

The real difficulty was the language, because my children don't speak English.

remarkable adjective /rɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/ figyelemre méltó, rendkívüli

He is a truly remarkable man.

He has a remarkable memory.

serious adjective /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/ 4 komoly (fontos, odafigyelést igénylő) [always before noun]

That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.

We've got some serious talking to do, you and me.

significant adjective /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ jelentős; fontos

There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.

These measures will save a significant amount of money.

The talks between the USA and Russia were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.

vital adjective /ˈvaɪ.təl/ létfontosságú; vidám, életteli

Tourism is vital to the country's economy.

The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood.

It's absolutely vital that you follow the instructions exactly.

importantly adverb /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/ jelentőségteljesen; fontoskodva

Most importantly, you must keep a record of everything you do.

Phrases and idioms:

a burning issue/question égető/sürgős ügy/kérdés

Climate change is the burning issue of the day.

be a question of az a kérdés, azon múlik (, hogy)

Someone needs to be here - it's a question of who would be the best person.

be key to sth kulcsfontosságú vmihez

Early diagnosis is key to your chances of surviving.