5. Fontos, lényegtelen A1C2 (97) – altémák

1. Fontos, lényeges (74) 2. Lényegtelen (23)

care verb /keər/ 1 törődik vmivel/vkivel (fontosnak/érdekesnek tart vmit) [I or T]

She's never cared very much about her appearance.

I really don't care whether we go out or not.

I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.

count verb /kaʊnt/ 3 számít (fontossággal bír) [I]

I've always believed that happiness counts more than money.

My opinion doesn't count for anything around here.

decide verb /dɪˈsaɪd/ 2 eldönt vmit (meghatározza vminek a kimenetelét) [T]

This match will decide the tournament.

dominate verb /ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ [I or T] 2 ural vmit (legfontosabb/legnagyobb/legkiemelkedőbb része vminek)

The subject of pay dominated their discussions.

The cathedral dominates the skyline.

matter verb /ˈmæt.ər/ [I] számít (vkinek vmi), lényeges (vkinek vmi)

We were late but it didn't seem to matter.

"What did you say?" "Oh, it doesn't matter."

It doesn't matter what you wear - just as long as you come.

I know Charles doesn't think this project is important, but it matters to me.

mean verb /miːn/ [T] *(meant, meant) 3 jelent/számít vmit vkinek, fontos vmi vki számára

It wasn't a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.

Possessions mean nothing to him.

treasure verb /ˈtreʒ.ər/ kincsként őriz vmit, nagy becsben tart vmit

I shall treasure those memories of her.

value verb /ˈvæl.juː/ [T] 1 értékel (fontosnak/értékesnek tekint vkit/vmit)

I've always valued her advice.

base noun /beɪs/ [C] 4 bázis, alap, kiindulópont (a legfontosabb része vminek)

a solid economic base

core noun /kɔːr/ 1 veleje/magva vminek (a leglényegesebb része vminek) (rendszernek, elméletnek, stb.) [no plural]

core values

Debt is at the core of the problem.

emphasis noun /ˈem.fə.sɪs/ [C or U] plural: emphases hangsúly (figyelem/fontosság)

There is a lot of emphasis on curing disease but too little emphasis on preventing it.

Schools here place/put great emphasis on written work and grammar.

essence noun /ˈes.əns/ lényeg, esszencia

The essence of his argument is that we should not eat meat.

importance noun /ɪmˈpɔː.tənts/ [U] fontosság

Your views are of great importance to us.

The report stresses the importance of fresh food in a diet.

He emphasized the importance of following safety procedures.

The company recognizes the importance of regular staff training.

key noun /kiː/ [C] 3 kulcs, nyitja/titka vminek (helyzeté, sikeré, stb.)

Hard work is the key to success.

landmark noun /ˈlænd.mɑːk/ [C] 2 mérföldkő, fordulópont (fontos/híres esemény)

His speech was a landmark in the history of civil rights.

priority noun /praɪˈɒr.ə.ti/ [C or U] legelső teendő; elsőbbség, prioritás

The management did not seem to consider office safety to be a priority.

My first/top priority is to find somewhere to live.

You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight.

Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans.

Official business requirements obviously take/have priority over personal requests.

significance noun /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənts/ [U] jelentőség; jelentés

I still don't understand the significance of his remark.

This is a development which has great economic significance for the region.

stress noun /stres/ 3 hangsúly (fontosság), fokozott figyelem [U]

At school, they laid/put/placed great stress on academic achievement.

basic adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/ 1 alap-, alapvető (a fő/legfontosabb)

basic ideas/principles

The basic problem is that they don't talk to each other enough.

big adjective /bɪg/ (bigger, biggest) 2 nagy, fontos

He had a big decision to make.

There's a big difference between starting up a business and just talking about it.

The big story in the news this week is the minister's resignation.

The four biggest banks are all planning to cut their service charges.

central adjective /ˈsen.trəl/ 4 központi, fő (legfontosabb)

a central character/figure

the central argument of the book

Her role is central to the film.

chief adjective /tʃiːf/ [always before noun] 1 fő (legfontosabb, leglényegesebb)

The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.

The weather was our chief reason for coming here.

critical adjective /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ 2 kritikus, döntő (meghatározó fontosságú)

The President's support is critical to this project.

a critical decision

crucial adjective /ˈkruː.ʃəl/ alapvető, döntő

a crucial decision/question

Her work has been crucial to the project's success.

It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately.

decisive adjective /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/ 2 döntő (gól, győzelem, pillanat, stb.)

a decisive goal/victory

Seeing that advertisement was a decisive moment in my life.

dominant adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/ 1 uralkodó, domináló (fő/legfontosabb)

Unemployment will be a dominant issue at the next election.

essential adjective /ɪˈsen.tʃəl/ 2 alapvető

There's one essential point I think you've forgotten.

first adjective /fɜːst/ 2 első (legelső, legfontosabb)

Sheila won first prize in the photo competition.

fundamental adjective /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/ alapvető, lényeges (változás, különbség, stb.)

a fundamental change/difference

Training is fundamental to success.

important adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/ 1 fontos

I think his career is more important to him than I am.

What are the most important ideas in this text?

It's important for children to learn to get on with each other.

The important thing is to keep the heat low or the sugar will burn.

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.

priceless adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/ 2 megfizethetetlen (nagyon fontos/hasznos)

A trip round the world is a priceless opportunity.

primary adjective /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri/ [always before noun] elsődleges (leglényegesebb/legfontosabb)

Her primary responsibility is to train new employees.

prime adjective /praɪm/ [always before noun] fő; elsőrendű; legjellemzőbb

the prime suspect in a murder investigation

a prime source of evidence

The house is isolated and a prime target for burglars.

principal adjective /ˈprɪnt.sɪ.pəl/ [always before noun] fő-, főbb

That was my principal reason for moving.

Teaching is her principal source of income.

the principal character in the book

real adjective /rɪəl/ 4 igazi, valódi (az igazán fontos) [always before noun]

The real problem, of course, is money.

The real difficulty was the language, because my children don't speak English.

remarkable adjective /rɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/ figyelemre méltó, rendkívüli

He is a truly remarkable man.

He has a remarkable memory.

sacred adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/ 2 szent és sérthetetlen

I don't work at weekends - my private time is sacred.

serious adjective /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/ 4 komoly (fontos, odafigyelést igénylő) [always before noun]

That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.

We've got some serious talking to do, you and me.

significant adjective /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ jelentős; fontos

There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.

These measures will save a significant amount of money.

The talks between the USA and Russia were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.

vital adjective /ˈvaɪ.təl/ létfontosságú; vidám, életteli

Tourism is vital to the country's economy.

The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood.

It's absolutely vital that you follow the instructions exactly.

importantly adverb /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/ jelentőségteljesen; fontoskodva

Most importantly, you must keep a record of everything you do.

before preposition /bɪˈfɔːr/ 5 előtt (fontosságban)

They always put the children's needs before their own.

Phrasal verbs:

come down to sth/doing sth /kʌm/ múlik vmin (helyzet, döntés, siker, stb.); a lényeg/lényege az (, hogy ...)

The success of the venture comes down to the commitment of those involved.

Phrases and idioms:

a burning issue/question égető/sürgős ügy/kérdés

Climate change is the burning issue of the day.

a matter of life and/or death élet-halál kérdése

Getting water to these people is a matter of life and death.

at issue megtárgyalás/megvitatás alatt levő fontos kérdés, kulcskérdés

The point at issue is what is best for the child.

attach importance/value, etc. to sb/sth fontosságot/értéket/stb. tulajdonít vkinek/vminek

You attach too much importance to money.

be a question of az a kérdés, azon múlik (, hogy)

Someone needs to be here - it's a question of who would be the best person.

be key to sth kulcsfontosságú vmihez

Early diagnosis is key to your chances of surviving.

be no laughing matter nem tréfadolog

This weather is no laughing matter.

be something (már) valami (fontos/érdekes/hasznos dolog) (informal)

The President visiting our hotel - that would really be something.

It's not much but it's something.

carry weight sokat nyom a latban vkinél

His opinions carry a lot of weight with the scientific community.

come first mindennél előbbre való

Her career always comes first.

loom large megkerülhetetlenné válik (fontossá/aggasztóvá válik)

The issue of pay will loom large at this year's conference.

make a (big) difference (sokat) számít, (nagy) jelentősége van

Exercise can make a big difference to your health.

place emphasis/importance, etc. on sth hangsúlyt/jelentőséget helyez vmire/tulajdonít vminek

They place a lot of importance on qualifications.

put sb/sth first első helyre tesz (legfontosabbnak gondol)

Most couples put their children first when sorting out their problems.

the bottom line a lényeg

The bottom line is that people's health is at risk if they smoke.

the focus of sth fókusza/középpontja vminek (figyelemnek, vizsgálatnak, stb.)

He is the focus of a police investigation.

In any family, a baby tends to be the focus of attention.

the main thing a lényeg

You're happy and that's the main thing.

the point a lényeg

The point is, if you don't claim the money now you might never get it.

I think she missed the point of what you were saying.

I thought he was never going to get to the point.

the substance of sth a lényege vminek (a mondottaknak/írottaknak)

The substance of his argument is that men are more logical than women.

to the point lényegre törő

His report was short and to the point.

worthy of attention/notice, etc. figyelemre/megjegyzésre/stb. méltó/érdemes (formal)

Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice.

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