5. Gyakoriság, folytonosság A1C1 (80) – altémák

1. Rendszeresen, gyakran (41) 2. Néha, alkalomszerűen (19) 3. Folytonosság, tartósság (20)

constant adjective /ˈkɒnt.stənt/ 1 állandó, folytonos

He's in constant trouble with the police.

These machines are in constant use.

continual adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/ folytonos, állandó

I can't work with these continual interruptions.

continuous adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/ 2 folytonos, szakadatlan

continuous pain

My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise.

A continuous white line in the middle of the road means no overtaking.

gradual adjective /ˈgræd.jʊ.əl/ fokozatos

a gradual change/improvement

permanent adjective /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ állandó (lakcím, munka, stb.), tartós (károsodás, változás, stb.)

She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?

The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain.

progressive adjective /prəʊˈgres.ɪv/ 2 folyamatos; folyamatosan kifejlődő

There's been a progressive decline in the standard of living over the past few years.

a progressive disease

steady adjective /ˈsted.i/ 1 folyamatos, kitartó

Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.

Over the last 10 years, he has produced a steady flow/stream of articles and papers.

Progress has been slow but steady.

temporary adjective /ˈtem.pər.ər.i/ ideiglenes

temporary staff

a temporary job

temporary accommodation/housing

always adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ 4 folyton, állandóan, örökösen

He's always losing his keys.

constantly adverb /ˈkɒnt.stənt.li/ állandóan

He's constantly changing his mind.

She has the television on constantly.

continually adverb /kənˈtɪn.ju.ə.li/ folytonosan, állandóan

Dad continually complains about money.

House prices have been rising continually for the last five years.

continuously adverb /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs.li/ megállás nélkül, folyamatosan

You can't work continuously for six hours without a break!

gradually adverb /ˈgræd.jə.li/ fokozatosan

Gradually, she realized that he wasn't telling her the truth.

steadily adverb /ˈsted.əl.i/ folyamatosan, kitartóan

Prices have increased steadily since the war.

temporarily adverb /ˌtem.pəˈrer.ə.li/ ideiglenesen

This office is closed temporarily for redecoration.

Phrases and idioms:

all the time végig, mindvégig, az egész idő alatt

I wish you'd stop criticizing me all the time.

bit by bit lassanként, apránként

She saved up the money, bit by bit.

for good végleg

When he was 20, he left home for good.

little by litte lassan, lassanként

Little by little, the boy learned to trust us.

step by step lépésről lépésre (fokozatosan)

I know there's a lot to prepare, but just take things step by step and don't worry.

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