3. Megoldás, magyarázat A1C2 (66) – altémák

1. Ötlet, megoldás (27) 2. Magyarázat, példa (39)

clarify verb /ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/ [T] tisztáz vmit, elmagyaráz, megmagyaráz

The law aims to clarify building regulations.

confirm verb /kənˈfɜːm/ 2 igazol, megerősít (gyanút, hírt, stb.) [T]

His wife confirmed that he had left the house that morning.

The leader's speech was impressive and confirmed her faith in the party.

demolish verb /dɪˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ [T] 2 megdönt, megcáfol (érvet, elgondolást, stb.)

He completely demolished my argument.

demonstrate verb /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ 1 demonstrál, kimutat vmit; bebizonyít, igazol vmit [T]

These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.

These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.

Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.

demonstrate verb /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ 3 bemutat, szemléltet, demonstrál [T]

The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment.

He's got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store.

embody verb /ɪmˈbɒd.i/ [T] megtestesít vmit (átv.); magába foglal

He embodies the values of hard work and fair play.

exemplify verb /ɪgˈzem.plɪ.faɪ/ [T] (formal) példa vmire

This painting perfectly exemplifies the naturalistic style which was so popular at the time.

explain verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/ [I or T] megmagyaráz

If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.

The teacher explained the rules to the children.

Our guide explained where the cathedral was.

He explained how the machine worked.

Please could you explain why you're so late.

She explained that she was going to stay with her sister.

No one has been able to explain the accident.

found verb /faʊnd/ [T] 2 alapoz vmit vmire (véleményt, döntést, stb.)

a society founded on principles of equality

illustrate verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/ [T] 3 illusztrál (megmagyaráz, igazol)

The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.

This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.

The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water.

justify verb /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/ [T] indokol (okot ad), igazol (magyarázatot ad)

I can't really justify taking another day off work.

Are you sure that these measures are justified?

present verb /prɪˈzent/ [T] 4 bemutat (prezentál, ismertet)

He presented the report to his colleagues.

prove verb /pruːv/ [T] 1 bizonyít, bebizonyít

Can you prove that you weren't there?

They proved him innocent/guilty.

That theory was proved false.

He's so aggressive - it's as if he's always trying to prove something.

quote verb /kwəʊt/ [I or T] 2 példaként említ/megemlít

The minister quoted recent unemployment figures.

show verb /ʃəʊ/ *(showed, shown) 3 kimutat, igazol, bizonyít vmit [T]

Research shows that 40% of the programme's viewers are aged over 55.

Sales figures showed a significant increase last month.

She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager.

His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.

The diaries show (that) he was very insecure.

Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease.

support verb /səˈpɔːt/ [T] 6 alátámaszt (elméletet, magyarázatot, vádat, stb.)

There's no evidence to support his story.

argument noun /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/ [C] 2 érv

There are many arguments for and against nuclear energy.

I don't think that's a very strong/powerful argument.

basis noun /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ [C] plural: bases 2 alap (magyarázat, ok)

There is no scientific basis for these claims.

case noun /keɪs/ 7 érv, indok [C]

There is a strong case for/against bringing in the new legislation.

He put the case for more funding very convincingly.

She was given the opportunity to state her case.

clarification noun /ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ [C or U] (formal) tisztázása/elmagyarázása vminek

Please contact this office again if you require further clarification.

Our lawyer has advised us to seek clarification on the matter.

demonstration noun /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/ 2 bemutatás, szemléltetés, demonstráció (pl. működésé, használaté) [C or U]

Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.

a cooking demonstration

demonstration noun /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/ 3 igazolás, bizonyíték vmire [C or U]

This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls.

evidence noun /ˈev.ɪ.dənts/ [U] 1 bizonyíték (az igaz voltára/létezésére vminek)

evidence of global warming

There is no evidence that the theory is true.

New evidence suggests/shows this argument is flawed.

There is scientific evidence that the drug is addictive.

All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.

There is growing/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.

example noun /ɪgˈzɑːm.pl̩/ [C] 1 példa vmire

This painting here is a marvellous example of her work.

Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned?

This is a very good/typical example of medieval Chinese architecture.

Look at the example before you do the exercise.

explanation noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/ [C or U] magyarázat

What was her explanation for why she was late?

Could you give me a quick explanation of how it works?

illustration noun /ˌɪl.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/ [C or U] 2 szemléltető példa

This delay is a perfect illustration of why we need a new computer system.

A couple of examples are included, by way of illustration.

paradigm noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪm/ [C] (formal) (tipikus) példa/minta/modell

Career women are establishing a new paradigm of work and family life.

precedent noun /ˈpres.ɪ.dənt/ [C or U] precedens

This decision has set an important legal precedent for other countries.

reasoning noun /ˈriː.zən.ɪŋ/ [U] érvelés; megfontolás

I don't understand the reasoning behind this decision.

conclusive adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/ döntő (pl. bizonyíték)

conclusive evidence/proof

inexplicable adjective /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪk.ə.bl̩/ megmagyarázhatatlan

To me his behaviour was quite inexplicable.

unprecedented adjective /ʌnˈpres.ɪ.dən.tɪd/ példátlan, előzmény/példa nélkül álló

The Internet has given people unprecedented access to information.

Phrasal verbs:

account for sth /əˈkaʊnt/ magyarázattal szolgál vmire; magyarázatul szolgál vmire

Can you account for your absence last Friday?

He'd had an argument with Caroline, which accounts for his bad mood this morning.

She was asked to account for the missing money.

back up ↔ sth /bæk/ alátámaszt (állítást, érvelést) [often passive]

His claims are backed up by recent research.

base sth on sth /beɪs/ alapoz vmire; alapszik vmin (tényen, ötleten, stb.)

The film is based on a short story.

Phrases and idioms:

a/the prime example legjellemzőbb példa vmire

This is a prime example of what happens when communication is poor.

for example például

I like soft fruit, for example peaches.

Some people, students for example, can get cheaper tickets.

for instance például

In the electronics industry, for instance, 5000 jobs are being lost.

shed light on fényt derít vmire (magyarázatot ad vmire)

As an economist, he was able to shed some light on the situation.

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