22.4.8. gy. A1C2 (példák)

adopt verb /əˈdɒpt/ 2 alkalmaz (vmilyen eljárást/módszert) [T]

We've adopted a new approach to the problem.

The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.

He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.

apply verb /əˈplaɪ/ 3 alkalmaz vmit (vmilyen célra) [T]

The same method can be applied to other situations.

channel verb /ˈtʃæn.əl/ csatornáz vmibe (erőforrásokat/pénzt fordít vmire)

We've channelled all our resources into this project.

consume verb /kənˈsjuːm/ [T] 2 fogyaszt (üzemanyagot, energiát, időt, stb.)

Our high living standards cause our present population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil.

drain verb /dreɪn/ 3 elapad/elapaszt, elszív vmit (átv.) (erőt, pénzt, stb.) [I or T]

The long war had drained the resources of both countries.

employ verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ [T] 2 alkalmaz/használ vmit (formal)

Companies employ clever tactics to persuade us to buy their products.

exercise verb /ˈek.sə.saɪz/ 2 (hatalmat, jogot) gyakorol [T] (formal)

You should always exercise your right to vote.

instead of preposition /ɪnˈsted/ helyett

You can go instead of me, if you want.

We should book the flights now instead of waiting until next week.

Phrases and idioms:

in place of sth vmi helyett

Try adding fruit to your cereal in place of sugar.

make way for sth utad enged, helyet csinál (a régi helyén vmi másnak/elhaladáshoz)

They knocked down the old houses to make way for a new hotel.