29.7.2. gy. B1B2 (példák)

functional adjective /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/ célszerű, praktikus, jól használható; gyakorlatias

functional clothing

positive adjective /ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/ 2 pozitív, kedvező, jó (pl. hatás)

The improved diet has had a positive effect on his mood.

valuable adjective /ˈvæl.jʊ.bl̩/ 2 értékes, hasznos (információ, tanács, stb.)

He was able to provide the police with some valuable information.

welcome adjective /ˈwel.kəm/ 2 örömmel fogadott/várt (változás, hír, ajándék, stb.)

a welcome change

Your comments are always welcome.

worthwhile adjective /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪl/ érdemes

She considers teaching a worthwhile career.

The time and expense involved in keeping up to date with all the changes has been worthwhile.

If you need him on this project, you've got to make it financially worthwhile for him.

Phrasal verbs:

pay off /peɪ/ kifizetődik, beválik

All your hard work has obviously paid off!

Phrases and idioms:

be (of) any/some use tudja használni (vmire) (hasznos)

Is this bag of any use to you?

be worth it megéri, érdemes (a fáradozás ellenére)

It was a long climb to the top of the hill, but it was worth it for the view.

Don't tire yourself out, Geri, it's really not worth it.

Forget him, love - he's just not worth it.

be worth sth/doing sth megér vmit, érdemes vmire

When you're in Reykjavik, the National Museum is worth a visit.

His latest book is definitely worth reading.

do sb good jót tesz vmi vkinek

A holiday in the sun will do you good.

A break from this would do us all good.