29.5.4. gy. A1C2 (példák)

important adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ 2 befolyásos, jelentős

He was one of the most important writers of that period.

an important person/decision

indispensable adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bl̩/ nélkülözhetetlen

an indispensable tool/guide

She quickly became indispensable to him.

key adjective /kiː/ kulcs-, kulcsfontosságú

She was a key figure in the international art world.

a key factor in tackling the problem

leading adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/ [always before noun] vezető, fő (legfontosabb)

a leading expert on the country's ecology

the leading industrial nations

main adjective /meɪn/ [always before noun] fő, legfőbb, legfontosabb

The main airport is 15 miles from the capital.

One of the main reasons I came to England was to study the language.

You'll find the main points of my proposal in the report.

Our main aim/objective is to improve the company's productivity.

The main problem in the health service is lack of resources.

major adjective /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/ [always before noun] jelentős; súlyos

This is a major problem for people in this region.

Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay.

America has played a major role in the peace process.

There has been a major change in attitudes recently.

notable adjective /ˈnəʊ.tə.bl̩/ figyelemre méltó, nevezetes

With one notable exception, everyone replied to my letter.

paramount adjective /ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/ (formal) kiemelkedő jelentőségű

Safety, of course, is paramount.

Communication is of paramount importance.

precious adjective /ˈpreʃ.əs/ 2 drága vki számára (fontos) (emlék, idő, stb.)

a precious moment/memory

His books are his most precious possessions.

Time is precious - don't waste it.

predominant adjective /prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/ meghatározó (szerep, vélemény, érzés, stb.)

He has played a predominant role in these talks.