37.5.2. gy. B1B2 (példák)

promise verb /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ 2 nekiígér, odaígér vmit vkinek [T]

They promised us a reward.

Grandma's ring was promised to me.

Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams.

reward verb /rɪˈwɔːd/ [T] megjutalmaz

She was rewarded for her bravery.

The company rewarded him for his years of service with a gold watch.

stimulate verb /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ 1 élénkít, serkent (növekedést, keresletet, gazdaságot, stb.) [T]

The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy.

swear verb /sweər/ *(swore, sworn) 2 esküszik, megesküszik, esküt tesz vmire [I or T]

I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it).

New gang members must swear to obey the gang leaders at all times.

In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.

credit noun /ˈkred.ɪt/ 3 elismerés [U]

I did all the work and Amy got the credit for it!

I suppose I should give him credit for his honesty.

I can't take full credit for this meal - Sam did quite a bit too

encouragement noun /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/ [C or U] buzdítás, bátorítás

Children need lots of encouragement from their parents.

I could never have achieved this without the encouragement of my husband and family.

motivation noun /ˌməʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/ 1 motiváció, érdeklődés (lelkesedés) [U]

There is a lack of motivation among the staff.

promise noun /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ [C] ígéret

I'll tidy my things away tonight - and that's a promise!

I'm not sure I can do it so I won't make any promises.

reward noun /rɪˈwɔːd/ [C] 1 jutalom (jó teljesítményért járó vmi)

There'll be a reward for whoever finishes first.

I told her she could choose a toy as a reward for her good behaviour.