33.9.2. gy. B1 (példák)

solve verb /sɒlv/ [T] megold (problémát, rejtvényt, stb.)

to solve a problem

to solve a mystery/puzzle

Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!

This strategy could cause more problems than it solves.

Police are still no nearer to solving the crime.

think verb /θɪŋk/ *(thought, thought) 4 gondolkozik vmin [I]

He thought for a few seconds before answering.

You should think about where you want to live.

I'm so sorry I upset you - I just wasn't thinking.

wonder verb /ˈwʌn.dər/ [I or T] 1 szeretné tudni; kíváncsi (, hogy); azon tűnődik (, hogy)

Hadn't you better phone home? Your parents will be wondering where you are.

He's starting to wonder whether he did the right thing in accepting this job.

Will this turkey be big enough for eight, I wonder?

"Have you decided where you're going next summer?" "I've been wondering about going to Florida."

answer noun /ˈɑːnt.sər/ 4 megoldás (problémáé, helyzeté, stb.) [C]

It's a difficult situation and I don't know what the answer is.

So what's the answer to the problem?

There's no easy answer to the problem.

attention noun /əˈten.tʃən/ [U] figyelem

Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please?

Wait a moment and I'll give you my full attention.

After an hour, my attention started to wander.

check noun /tʃek/ [C] ellenőrzés

The soldiers gave their equipment a final check before setting off.

We do safety checks on all our electrical equipment.

Security checks have become really strict at the airport.

common sense noun /ˌkɒm.ənˈsents/ [U] józan ész

The children shouldn't be in any danger as long as they use their common sense.

conclusion noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/ 1 (végső) következtetés [C]

At first I thought he was a bit rude but I've come to/reached the conclusion that he's just shy.

doubt noun /daʊt/ [C or U] kétség, kétely

I'm having doubts about his ability to do the job.

If there's any doubt about the rocket's engines, we ought to cancel the launch.

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?