36.9.2. gy. B1 (példák)

effort noun /ˈef.ət/ 1 erőfeszítés, próbálkozás [C or U]

If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help.

In their efforts to reduce crime the government have expanded the police force.

He's jogging round the park every morning in an effort to get fit for the football season.

effort noun /ˈef.ət/ 2 erőfeszítés, fáradozás [U]

They've put a lot of effort into getting the design of the magazine right.

It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort.

It would take too much effort to tidy his bedroom.

goal noun /gəʊl/ [C] 3 cél (törekvés, szándék)

Do you think I'll be able to achieve my goal of losing 5 kilos?

Andy's goal is to run in the New York Marathon.

Always set yourself realistic goals.

organization noun /ˌɔː.gən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ also UK: organisation 2 szervezés, szervezőmunka [U]

He didn't want to be involved in the organization of/for the conference, although he agreed to attend.

preparation noun /ˌprep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/ felkészülés; felkészítés; előkészület [U]

The teacher didn't seem to have done much preparation for the class.

The team blamed injuries and lack of preparation for their failure to win.

Yasmin assisted in the preparation of this article.

careless adjective /ˈkeə.ləs/ gondatlan, figyelmetlen

careless driving/drivers

My son's teacher says that his work is often rather careless.

He made a careless remark about her appearance that really upset her.

keen adjective /kiːn/ 2 buzgó (rámenős, igyekvő) (nagyon akar vmit)

The shop is keen to attract new customers.

prepared adjective /prəˈpeəd/ 1 felkészült vmire (pl. egy helyzet kezelésére)

When she called on me, I wasn't prepared.

They were prepared for the worst.

Phrasal verbs:

keep up ↔ sth /kiːp/ fenntart vmit (nem engedi lejjebb a szintet)

Keep up the good work!

Make sure you eat properly - you've got to keep your strength up.

Phrases and idioms:

aim to do sth szándékozik, törekszik vmire (az a célja hogy ...)

I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 35.