30.1.6. gy. A1C2 (példák)

after preposition /ˈɑːf.tər/ 6 miután, vmi ellenére

I can't believe he was so rude to you after all the help you've given him!

despite preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/ ellenére

I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.

Despite claims that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.

He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast.

although conjunction /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ 1 de, bár, habár (azonban)

He's coming to see us this evening, although I don't know exactly when.

He's rather shy, although he's not as bad as he used to be.

although conjunction /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ 2 bár, habár (noha/annak ellenére, hogy ...)

She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.

but conjunction /bʌt/ 1 de, hanem, azonban (az előbb mondottaktól eltérően)

You can invite Keith to the party, but please don't ask that friend of his.

She's very hard-working but not very imaginative.

She's not only a painter but also a writer.

I think it's true, but then, I'm no expert.

but conjunction /bʌt/ 2 de, azonban (magyarázat arra, hogy miért nem)

I was going to go to his party, but I was ill.

only conjunction /ˈəʊn.li/ de, azonban, csak (magyarázat arra, hogy miért nem/nem teljesen)

I'd invite Frances to the party, only I don't want her husband to come.

I'd phone him myself, only I've got to go out.

This fabric is similar to wool, only cheaper.

or conjunction /ɔːr/ 1 vagy (pedig) (két lehetőség között, vagy felsorolásban az utolsó dolog előtt)

Would you like tea or coffee?

Is that a boy or a girl?

You can have beer, wine or mineral water.

It was either 2008 or 2009 - I can't remember which.

There were ten or twelve people in the room.

It will only take three or four days.

or conjunction /ɔːr/ 5 vagy (különben) (az előzőekben mondottak alátámasztása)

She must love him or she wouldn't have stayed with him all these years.

plus conjunction /plʌs/ valamint, és még

Let's not go on holiday in August - it'll be too hot - plus it'll be more expensive.