27.1.7. gy. B1B2 (példák)

peak noun /piːk/ [C] 2 csúcs, csúcspont

peak travel times

Holiday flights reach a peak during August.

Here we see an athlete at the peak of her fitness and career.

considerable adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bl̩/ jelentős (mérték, mennyiség)

It's a considerable sum of money.

The effect on the region has been considerable.

endless adjective /ˈend.ləs/ végtelen (türelem, vita, lehetőség, stb.)

We used to have endless arguments about politics.

He seems to think that I have an endless supply of money.

The possibilities are endless.

extensive adjective /ɪkˈstent.sɪv/ kiterjedt, terjedelmes

Fire had caused extensive damage to the building.

This is probably the most extensive modern art collection in Europe.

The school has extensive grounds.

The motorway was in need of extensive repairs.

Both events received extensive coverage in the newspapers.

extreme adjective /ɪkˈstriːm/ 1 hatalmas (fok/mennyiség)

extreme pain/danger/wealth

great adjective /greɪt/ 3 rendkívüli

The movie was a great success.

You've been a great help.

heavy adjective /ˈhev.i/ 3 nagy, erős, súlyos (fokú/mennyiségű)

heavy traffic

heavy rain/snow

a heavy smoker/drinker

high adjective /haɪ/ 5 magas, vezető, előkelő, fő

a high rank

Safety is our highest priority.

strong adjective /strɒŋ/ 4 erős, erőteljes (nagy erővel ható/erőt mutató)

a strong kick/blow

Her voice was clear and strong.

Strong winds are forecast in the area for the next few days.

Phrases and idioms:

worse and worse egyre rosszabb

The economic climate is getting worse and worse.