34.1.8. gy. A1C2 (példák)

grip verb /grɪp/ [T] (-pp-) 3 leköt, magával ragad (figyelmet/érdeklődést)

This trial has gripped the whole nation.

interest verb /ˈɪn.trəst/ [T] érdekel vkit vmi

Sport has never really interested me.

stimulate verb /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ 2 felkelti vki érdeklődését [I or T]

The film was intended to stimulate and amuse.

Good teachers should ask questions that stimulate students to think.

curiosity noun /ˌkjʊər.iːˈɒs.ə.ti/ kíváncsiság [U]

My curiosity got the better of me and I opened the envelope.

Just out of curiosity, how did you get my address?

interest noun /ˈɪn.trəst/ 1 érdeklődés vmi iránt [U or no plural]

I've always had an interest in astronomy.

He never seems to show any interest in his children.

Unfortunately, I lost interest half way through the film.

She takes more of an interest in politics these days.

Just out of interest, how old is your wife?

interest noun /ˈɪn.trəst/ 2 érdeklődési terület, vkit érdeklő dolgok [C often plural]

On his form he lists his interests as cycling, the cinema and cooking.

interest noun /ˈɪn.trəst/ 3 érdekesség [U]

Would this book be of any interest to you?

sensation noun /senˈseɪ.ʃən/ 3 feltűnés, szenzáció [no plural]

Their marriage caused a sensation.

Phrases and idioms:

to sb's disappointment/relief/surprise, etc. csalódására/megnyugvására/meglepetésére/stb. vkinek

To Pierre's disappointment, Monique wasn't at the party.

with all your heart (tiszta) szívből

I thank you with all my heart.