35.2.6. gy. A1C1 (példák)

impossible adjective /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/ 1 lehetetlen

It was impossible to sleep because of the noise.

It seems impossible that I could have walked by without noticing her.

He made it impossible for me to say no.

possible adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bl̩/ 1 lehetséges (megtehető)

Is it possible to speak to the manager please?

Please send it today, if possible.

Is it possible to buy tickets in advance?

potential adjective /pəʊˈten.tʃəl/ [never before noun] lehetséges, potenciális

A number of potential buyers have expressed interest in the company.

Many potential customers are waiting for a fall in prices before buying.

The accident is a reminder of the potential dangers involved in oil production.

unthinkable adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋk.ə.bl̩/ elképzelhetetlen (lehetetlennek tartott)

Thirty years ago a no-smoking restaurant would have been unthinkable.

potentially adverb /pəʊˈten.tʃəl.i/ lehetségesen, potenciálisan

a potentially dangerous situation

This crisis is potentially the most serious in the organization's history.

Phrases and idioms:

be able to do sth képes vmire; lehetősége van vmire

He'll be able to help you.

Will she be able to do the work?

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.

It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.

be in a position to do sth módjában áll vmit megtenni

I'm not in a position to talk about this at the moment.

be unable to do sth képtelen vmire

We were unable to contact him at the time.

capable of sth/doing sth képes vmire/vmit megtenni

She is certainly capable of running the business.

She was capable of great cruelty.

get to do sth lehetősége/alkalma van megtenni vmit

I never got to meet her.

grab the opportunity/chance megragadja a lehetőséget/alkalmat

I'd grab the opportunity to travel.

If you get the chance to meet her, you should grab it.

incapable of sth/doing sth képtelen vmire

I think she's incapable of love.

He's incapable of controlling his temper.

seize a chance/opportunity megragadja az alkalmat/lehetőséget

You need to seize every opportunity.

take the/this opportunity to do sth megragadja az alkalmat

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you.