22.4.4. gy. B1B2 (példák)

adopt verb /əˈdɒpt/ 2 alkalmaz (vmilyen eljárást/módszert) [T]

We've adopted a new approach to the problem.

The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.

He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.

exploit verb /ekˈsplɔɪt/ [T] 2 hasznosít, kiaknáz vmit

We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.

remain verb /rɪˈmeɪn/ marad (vmiből) [I]

Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.

After the flood, nothing remained of the village.

save verb /seɪv/ 4 spórol, megspórol, megtakarít (nem enged elpazarolni) [T]

You'll save time if you take the car.

Thanks for your help - it saved me a lot of work.

use verb /juːz/ [T] 2 használ, felhasznál vmit (fogyaszt)

Taking a shower uses less water than having a bath.

These bulbs use a lot of electricity.

abuse noun /əˈbjuːs/ 2 helytelen/téves használat [C or U] (!)

Drug and alcohol abuse contributed to his early death.

This program tries to address problems that lead to substance abuse.

remains noun /rəˈmeɪnz/ [plural] maradvány, maradék

The remains of lunch were still on the table.

We visited the remains of a 12th-century castle.

use noun /juːs/ 2 felhasználás, alkalmazás (cél, rendeltetés) [C or U]

A food processor has a variety of uses in the kitchen.

Don't throw that cloth away, you'll find a use for it one day.

I'd have no use for a boat.

instead of preposition /ɪnˈsted/ helyett

You can go instead of me, if you want.

We should book the flights now instead of waiting until next week.

Phrases and idioms:

in place of sth vmi helyett

Try adding fruit to your cereal in place of sugar.