1. Információ, tájákoztatás A1C1 (99) – altémák

1. Információ, információcsere (69) 2. Kérdés, érdeklődés, válasz (30)

capture verb /ˈkæp.tʃər/ [T] 2 rögzít, megörökít (képekben, szavakban, stb.)

His book really captures the spirit of the place.

communicate verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/ 2 kapcsolatot tart; megérteti magát (az érzéseit/gondolatait) [I]

We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.

Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with his hands.

He can't communicate with his parents.

describe verb /dɪˈskraɪb/ [T] leír, jellemez

Can you describe your bag?

He described the painting in detail.

Let me describe (to you) how it happened.

She described Gary as shy.

emphasize verb /ˈem.fə.saɪz/ [T] also UK: emphasise hangsúlyoz

She emphasized the need for better diet.

He emphasized that the driver was not to blame for the accident.

express verb /ɪkˈspres/ [T] kifejez vki vmit (véleményt, köszönetet, stb.)

I'm simply expressing my opinion.

I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.

I'm sorry, I'm not expressing myself very clearly.

Words can't express how happy I am.

highlight verb /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ [T] 1 hangsúlyoz, kiemel vmit

to highlight a problem/danger

The report highlights the need for stricter regulations.

mean verb /miːn/ [T] *(meant, meant) 2 úgy érti (, hogy); azt akarja mondani (, hogy)

I didn't mean that as a criticism.

That's what I meant when I said he's been acting oddly.

What exactly do you mean by 'old-fashioned'?

name verb /neɪm/ [T] 2 megnevez, nevén nevez (pl. tettest)

In the first question you had to name three types of monkey.

He couldn't name his attacker.

name verb /neɪm/ [T] 3 (pontosan) megjelöl, megnevez (kiválaszt vmit/vkit) (időpontot, jelöltet, feltételeket, stb.)

Just name the time and the place and I'll be there.

Name your conditions/terms/price.

Ms Martinez has been named (as) the new Democratic candidate.

outline verb /ˈaʊt.laɪn/ [T] felvázol (vázlatosan ismertet) (ötleteket, tényeket, stb.)

At the interview she outlined what I would be doing.

quote verb /kwəʊt/ [I or T] 1 idéz (más szavait)

She quoted from a newspaper article.

Can I quote you on that?

"If they're flexible, we're flexible", the official was quoted as saying.

react verb /riˈækt/ [I] 1 reagál vmire vhogy; reakcióba lép vmivel (kémia)

He reacted angrily to her comments.

She called him all sorts of names, but he didn't react.

receive verb /rɪˈsiːv/ [T] 2 fogad vmit vhogyan (híreket, ötletet, stb.)

His first book was not well received.

represent verb /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/ [T] 1 jelent vmit

In practice the figure represents a 10% pay cut.

The cancellation of the new road project represents a victory for protesters.

skip verb /skɪp/ [T] 2 kihagy vmit (olvasás/beszéd közben)

I usually skip the boring bits.

specify verb /ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/ [T] pontosan meghatároz/megmond

He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.

The peace treaty clearly specifies the terms for the withdrawal of troops.

The newspaper report did not specify how the men were killed.

My contract specifies (that) I must give a month's notice if I leave my job.

The loan must be repaid within a specified period/by a specified date.

stress verb /stres/ 1 hangsúlyoz (fontosságát kiemeli) [T]

I stressed that this was our policy.

She stressed the importance of timing.

summarize verb /ˈsʌm.ər.aɪz/ [I or T] also UK: summarise összefoglal

I'd like to briefly summarize the arguments for and against.

underline verb /ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪn/ [T] also: underscore 2 kihangsúlyoz vmit

The report underlines the need for more teachers in schools.

understand verb /ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/ [I or T] *(understood, understood) 1 ért, megért vmit (a közöltek értelmét)

She explained the whole idea again, but I still didn't understand.

I don't understand half of what he says.

Is there anyone here who understands Arabic?

comment noun /ˈkɒm.ent/ [C] megjegyzés, észrevétel

I don't want any comments on/about my new haircut, thank you!

Tell us what you think - go to our web page and post/leave/add a comment.

He made negative comments to the press.

communication noun /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ [U] kommunikáció

Television is an increasingly important means of communication.

We are in direct communication with Moscow.

With an hour's walk to the nearest telephone, communication is difficult.

There's very little communication between mother and daughter.

a course on communication skills

description noun /dɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ [C or U] leírás (személyé, helyé, stb.)

Write a description of your favourite seaside resort.

Your essay contains too much description, and not enough discussion of the issues.

She has given the police a very detailed/full description of the robber.

detail noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/ részlet (egy tény, információ vmiről) [C]

She insisted on telling me every single detail.

We don't know the full/precise details of the story yet.

expression noun /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/ 3 kifejezés, kifejezése vminek (gondolaté, érzésé, stb.) [C or U]

He wrote her a poem as an expression of his love.

We've received a lot of expressions of support for our campaign.

Freedom of expression is a basic human right.

It's better to give expression to your anger, rather than hiding it.

feedback noun /ˈfiːd.bæk/ [U] visszajelzés

Have you had any feedback from customers about the product?

positive/negative feedback

hint noun /hɪnt/ [C] 1 célzás, utalás

He's dropped several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion.

Did she give you any hints about where she was going?

You can't take a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone!

information noun /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [U] információ, tájékoztatás

to find out/get information

Do you have any information about/on train times?

I read an interesting bit/piece of information in the newspaper.

For further information, please contact your local library.

We have reliable information that a strike is planned next month.

length noun /leŋkθ/ [C or U] 3 hossz, terjedelem (pl. könyvé, irományé)

He's written books of various lengths on the subject.

All of your essays will be about the same length.

mention noun /ˈmen.tʃən/ [C or U] említés

When I ordered the catalogue, there was no mention of any payment.

The report made no mention of the problem.

The story didn't even get a mention in the newspaper.

message noun /ˈmes.ɪdʒ/ [C] 1 üzenet

Did you get my message?

I've left her several messages, but she hasn't returned my call.

Could you give Jen a message from me, please?

I got your message that you were going to be late.

observation noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃən/ 2 megjegyzés, megállapítás, észrevétel (vmivel kapcsolatban) [C]

He made an interesting observation.

overview noun /ˈəʊ.və.vjuː/ [C] 1 áttekintés (összefoglalás)

I'll just give you an overview of the job.

profile noun /ˈprəʊ.faɪl/ [C] 2 ismertség, közismertség

The firm has a high profile due to the recent media coverage.

The advertising campaign aims to raise the profile of the company.

reaction noun /riˈæk.ʃən/ [C] 1 reagálás vmire

What was his reaction to the news?

Reactions to the proposal have been mixed.

I love to watch people's reactions when I say who I am.

There has been a widespread reaction against the government's proposed tax increases.

reception noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/ 3 fogadtatás [no plural]

We were given a very warm reception.

reference noun /ˈref.ər.ənts/ 3 utalás, hivatkozás vmire (célzás, említés) [C or U]

In his book, he makes several references to his time in France.

She made no reference to her illness.

summary noun /ˈsʌm.ər.i/ [C] összegzés (összefoglalás)

He gave a brief summary of events.

update noun /ˈʌp.deɪt/ [C] 1 friss/újabb információ

I'll need regular updates on your progress.

version noun /ˈvɜː.ʒən/ [C] 2 változat, verzió (vkinek az elmondása/leírása egy eseményről)

Bates gave his version of events to the police.

detailed adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/ részletes

A witness gave a detailed description of the man.

general adjective /ˈdʒen.ər.əl/ 1 általános (nem részletes) (információ, leírás, stb.)

These leaflets contain some general information about the school.

It's a very general description.

I've got a general idea of how it works.

informative adjective /ɪnˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/ informatív, információt nyújtó, tanulságos (sok hasznos ismeretet tartalmazó)

a very informative lecture

long adjective /lɒŋ/ 3 hosszú, terjedelmes (beszéd, írás)

a long letter/book/report

meaningful adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fʊl/ 1 jelentőségteljes (hasznos/sokatmondó) (vita, pillantás, stb.)

a meaningful discussion

precise adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/ pontos, szabatos; precíz

The precise location of the house is a secret.

He caught me at the precise moment that I fainted.

short adjective /ʃɔːt/ 3 rövid (levél, könyv, stb.)

a short email/letter

It's a very short book - you'll read it in an hour.

so-called adjective /ˌsəʊˈkɔːld/ [always before noun] 2 úgynevezett (vmiként ismeretes)

Married taxpayers are hit hard by the so-called marriage penalty.

specific adjective /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ 2 pontos; részletes

Could you be more specific about the problem?

here adverb /hɪər/ 4 itt, ezen a ponton (pl. beszélgetésben, írásban)

I don't have time here to go into all the arguments.

publicly adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪ.kli/ nyilvánosan

The company publicly apologized and agreed to contribute some money to charity.

in preposition /ɪn/ 8 vmilyen módon kifejezve/beszélve/írva (vmit)

They spoke in Russian the whole time.

Why not do a rough answer in pencil first?

Complete the form in (black) ink.

of preposition /ɒv/ 6 -ja, -je (vkit/vmit ábrázoló/szemléltető)

a map of the city centre

a photo of my boyfriend

Phrasal verbs:

lay out ↔ sth /leɪ/ kidolgoz (témát, javaslatot, stb.)

I've just laid out some proposals.

We have asked them to lay out their plans for the future of the park.

refer to sb/sth /rɪˈfɜːr/ 1 utal vkire/vmire (hivatkozik)

She didn't once refer to her son.

He always referred to his father as 'the old man'.

set out ↔ sth /set/ kidolgoz, rendszerbe foglal, részletez vmit

All the project costs are set out in this document.

She gave a presentation setting out the company's future plans.

sum up ↔ (sth/sb) /sʌm/ összegez vmit (összefoglal)

The purpose of the conclusion is to sum up the main points of your essay.

Phrases and idioms:

be known as sth vmilyen néven ismert

California is also known as the Sunshine State.

common knowledge közismert tény

It's common knowledge that he spent time in jail.

compare notes tapasztalatot/véleményt cserél

We compared notes about our experiences in China.

details részletek (adatok, információk vmiről/vkiről)

I've sent off for the details of a job I saw advertised in the paper.

They haven't given me any details yet.

A police officer took down the details of what happened.

go into detail/s részletekbe megy/bocsátkozik

I won't go into detail over the phone, but I've been having a few health problems recently.

The longer document goes into more detail about the experiments.

in a nutshell dióhéjban (röviden összefoglalva)

The answer, in a nutshell, is yes.

in brief röviden

world news in brief

in detail részletesen, alaposan

We haven't discussed the matter in detail yet.

The book described her sufferings in great detail.

in public nyilvánosan

He shouldn't behave like that in public.

make yourself understood megérteti magát

I had a little difficulty making myself understood.

put/set the record straight helyesbít, helyreigazít

I know they thought Alex was lying, and I wanted to put the record straight.

speak for/on behalf of sb vki helyett/nevében beszél/szól

I've been chosen to speak on behalf of the whole class.

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