33.1.2. gy. B1B2 (példák)

theory noun /ˈθɪə.ri/ 1 elmélet, teória (vminek a magyarázatára); nézet, elképzelés [C]

The debate is centred around two conflicting theories.

thought noun /θɔːt/ 2 gondolkodás; elgondolkodás [U]

She sat staring at the picture, deep in thought.

You'll need to give the matter some thought.

wisdom noun /ˈwɪz.dəm/ [U] bölcsesség

One certainly hopes to gain a little wisdom as one grows older.

I tend to doubt the wisdom of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.

Did we ever stop to question the wisdom of going to war?

Before I went off to university my father gave me a few words of wisdom.

abstract adjective /ˈæb.strækt/ 1 elvont, absztrakt

abstract ideas

Truth and beauty are abstract concepts.

intellectual adjective /ˌɪn.təlˈek.tju.əl/ 1 értelmi, szellemi

intellectual and physical development

I like detective stories and romances - nothing too intellectual.

mental adjective /ˈmen.təl/ [always before noun] szellemi; elme-

mental health/illness

She had a mental picture of how the house would look when they finished decorating it.

progressive adjective /prəʊˈgres.ɪv/ 1 haladó (szellem, gondolkodás)

progressive ideas/attitudes

a progressive school

wise adjective /waɪz/ bölcs

I think you made a wise choice.

Looking at the weather, I think we made a wise decision not to go to the coast this weekend.

I think it would be wiser to wait and see how much money you've got left before you make any decisions.

I never used to save money, but now I'm a little older and wiser I can see the sense in it.

witty adjective /ˈwɪt.i/ szellemes (ember, megjegyzés, stb.)

a witty comment/remark

He was witty and very charming.

mentally adverb /ˈmen.təl.i/ szellemileg, mentálisan

mentally ill

It's going to be a tough competition but I'm mentally prepared for it.