33.3.4. gy. A1C1 (példák)

show verb /ʃəʊ/ *(showed, shown) 3 kimutat, igazol, bizonyít vmit [T]

Research shows that 40% of the programme's viewers are aged over 55.

Sales figures showed a significant increase last month.

She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager.

His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.

The diaries show (that) he was very insecure.

Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease.

support verb /səˈpɔːt/ [T] 6 alátámaszt (elméletet, magyarázatot, vádat, stb.)

There's no evidence to support his story.

argument noun /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/ [C] 2 érv

There are many arguments for and against nuclear energy.

I don't think that's a very strong/powerful argument.

basis noun /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ [C] plural: bases 2 alap (magyarázat, ok)

There is no scientific basis for these claims.

clarification noun /ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ [C or U] (formal) tisztázása/elmagyarázása vminek

Please contact this office again if you require further clarification.

Our lawyer has advised us to seek clarification on the matter.

demonstration noun /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/ 2 bemutatás, szemléltetés, demonstráció (pl. működésé, használaté) [C or U]

Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.

a cooking demonstration

demonstration noun /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/ 3 igazolás, bizonyíték vmire [C or U]

This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls.

evidence noun /ˈev.ɪ.dənts/ [U] 1 bizonyíték (az igaz voltára/létezésére vminek)

evidence of global warming

There is no evidence that the theory is true.

New evidence suggests/shows this argument is flawed.

There is scientific evidence that the drug is addictive.

All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.

There is growing/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.

example noun /ɪgˈzɑːm.pl̩/ [C] 1 példa vmire

This painting here is a marvellous example of her work.

Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned?

This is a very good/typical example of medieval Chinese architecture.

Look at the example before you do the exercise.

explanation noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/ [C or U] magyarázat

What was her explanation for why she was late?

Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works?

Phrasal verbs:

base sth on sth /beɪs/ alapoz vmire; alapszik vmin (tényen, ötleten, stb.)

The film is based on a short story.

Phrases and idioms:

for example például

I like soft fruit, for example peaches.

Some people, students for example, can get cheaper tickets.

for instance például

In the electronics industry, for instance, 5000 jobs are being lost.