37.5.3. gy. A1C2 (példák)

compliment verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.ment/ [T] bókol vkinek, dicsér vkit

He complimented me on my writing.

drive verb /draɪv/ *(drove, driven) 2 hajt (ösztönöz) [T]

She was driven by greed and ambition.

encourage verb /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ [T] 1 elősegít, ösztönöz

We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.

Cutting back plants will encourage growth.

encourage verb /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ [T] 2 buzdít, bátorít

My parents encouraged me when things weren't going well at school.

inspire verb /ɪnˈspaɪər/ [T] 1 ösztönöz vmire, inspirál vmire

A drama teacher at school had inspired Sam to become an actor.

motivate verb /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ [T] 1 motivál, ösztönöz (lelkesít)

Teaching is all about motivating people to learn.

Phrases and idioms:

give sb your word szavát adja

Paolo gave me his word that he wouldn't tell anyone.

keep a/your promise állja a szavát, megtartja az ígéretét

James kept his promise and repaid all of the money he had borrowed.

keep your word megtartja a szavát/ígéretét

He agreed to come and I'm sure he'll keep his word.

keep/break a promise megtartja/megszegi az ígéretét

If I make a promise, I like to keep it.