37.3.3. gy. B1B2 (példák)

challenge verb /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ [T] megkérdőjelez

Children challenge their parents' authority far more nowadays than they did in the past.

Phrasal verbs:

give in /gɪv/ 1 enged (a másik akaratának)

Eventually I gave in and accepted the job on their terms.

join in (sth) /dʒɔɪn/ részt vesz (tevékenységben)

We only need one more player for this game - can you persuade your sister to join in?

She listens but she never joins in.

I wish he would join in with the other children.

Phrases and idioms:

be prepared to do sth hajlandó megtenni vmit

Would you be prepared to help me get things ready for the party?

People are not really prepared to talk about these kinds of personal problems.

be willing (to do sth) hajlandó vmire

If you're willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.

You said you needed a volunteer - well, I'm willing.

Apparently John and Gabriel are willing for us to use their garden.

be/get involved (in/with sth) intenzíven részt vesz vmiben; belekeveredik vmibe, részese lesz vminek

How did you get involved in acting?

She's been involved with animal rights for many years.

on behalf of sb or on sb's behalf a nevében vkinek

On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.

Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.

take part részt vesz vmiben

She doesn't usually take part in any of the class activities.

take sb's place átveszi a helyét vkinek (vki helyett tesz meg vmit)

If I can't make it to the theatre that night you can take my place.

take turns or take it in turns felváltva/sorjában csinálnak vmit (többen ugyanazt a dolgot)

We take turns to answer the phone.

They all took turns carrying the suitcase.