30.2.6. gy. A1C1 (példák)

at preposition /æt/ 5 -on, -en, -ön, (valamiért, valami miatt) (érez vhogy)

We were surprised at the news.

I was quite excited at the prospect.

Why does no one ever laugh at my jokes?

because of preposition /bɪˈkɒz.əv/ miatt

The train was delayed because of bad weather.

behind preposition /bəˈhaɪnd/ 4 vmi van/rejlik vmi mögött (ok, magyarázat, stb.)

What was the reason behind her decision to leave?

for preposition /fɔːr/ 3 -ra, -re (vmilyen célra)

There's a sign there saying 'boats for hire'.

Which vitamins should you take for skin problems?

for preposition /fɔːr/ 4 -ért (vmi megszerzése/elérése végett)

I hate waiting for public transport.

I had to run for the bus.

Did you send off for details of the competition?

I've applied for a job with another computer company.

for preposition /fɔːr/ 8 -ért, miatt (ok/következmény)

He got fined for travelling without a ticket.

The things you do for love!

Scotland is famous for its beautiful countryside.

He's best remembered for his novels.

from preposition /frɒm/ 7 -tól, -től, miatt

He was rushed to hospital but died from his injuries.

You could tell she wasn't lying from the fear in her voice.

of preposition /ɒv/ 9 -ban, -ben (ok kifejezése)

He died of cancer.

out of preposition /ˈaʊt.əv/ 6 -ből, -ből (vmi ok miatt)

I took the job out of necessity because we had no money left.

Just out of interest, how much did it cost you?

I only went there out of curiosity.

owing to preposition /ˈəʊ.ɪŋˌtuː/ vmi miatt, következtében

The concert has been cancelled owing to low ticket sales.