37.9.3. gy. B1 (példák)

stop verb /stɒp/ (-pp-) 4 megakadályoz vkit vmiben [T]

Something must be done to stop the fighting.

If she really wants to leave, I don't understand what's stopping her.

support verb /səˈpɔːt/ [T] 3 támogat vkit (segít)

Alcoholics Anonymous is a group which supports people who are trying to stop drinking too much alcohol.

My family has always supported me in whatever I've wanted to do.

wonder verb /ˈwʌn.dər/ [I or T] 2 lenne szíves, szabad lenne (udvarias kérések/kérdések bevezetése)

I wonder - could you help me carry these books?

I wonder whether you could pass me the butter?

I was wondering if you could give me some information about places to visit in the area?

could modal verb /kʊd/ 5 -hat, -het (udvarias engedélykérés)

Could I speak to Mr Davis, please?

Excuse me, could I just say something here?

may modal verb /meɪ/ 3 -hat, -het (engedély kérése, adása) (formal)

May I be excused, please?

"May I help myself to some more food?" "Yes, of course."

You may begin.

Hi, my name's Tiffany. How may I help you?

demand noun /dɪˈmɑːnd/ 1 kérés, követelés [C]

You can't give in to children's demands all the time.

The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence.

They received a final demand for payment.

favour noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/ szívesség [C]

She rang up to ask me a favour.

Could you do me a favour - could you give this to Sean, please?

permission noun /pəˈmɪʃ.ən/ [U] engedély; engedélyezés

She gave him permission immediately.

They even have to ask for permission before they go to the toilet.

Official permission has been granted for more building near the river.

The authorities have refused permission for the demonstration to take place.

promise noun /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ [C] ígéret

I'll tidy my things away tonight - and that's a promise!

I'm not sure I can do it so I won't make any promises.

request noun /rɪˈkwest/ [C or U] kérés (udvarias/hivatalos)

They received hundreds of requests for more information.

His doctor made an urgent request for a copy of the report.

An application form is available on request.

The clause was added to the contract at her request.

The manager refused their request to leave work early.