7. Hasznos, felesleges B1B2 (38) – altémák

1. Hasznos, előnyös (23) 2. Hátrányos, felesleges (15)

benefit verb /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ (-t-) hasznára van, kedvez; hasznát látja, hasznot húz vmiből [I or T]

I feel that I have benefited greatly from her experience.

How can we benefit those who most need our help?

help verb /help/ [I or T] 3 segít, használ

When you're nervous or frightened, it helps to breathe slowly and deeply.

The medicine didn't seem to help (the pain).

advantage noun /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ 1 előny (kedvező dolog/helyzet) [C or U]

The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats.

For a goalkeeper, it's a great advantage to have big hands.

benefit noun /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/ [C or U] előny, haszon

The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.

One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.

He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.

bonus noun /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ [C] 1 bónusz, ráadás (vmi jó, amit nem vártunk el)

I love the job, and it's an added bonus that it's so close to home.

good noun /gʊd/ [U] 1 előny, haszon

Even a small donation can do a lot of good.

It's hard work, but it's for your own good.

plus noun /plʌs/ [C] előny (előnyt jelentő dolog/jellemző) plural: pluses or plusses (informal)

Your teaching experience will be a plus in this job.

value noun /ˈvæl.juː/ 2 érték (hasznos/jelentős/fontos dolog) [U]

The documents are of great historical value.

The necklace had great sentimental value.

beneficial adjective /ˌben.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ jótékony hatású, előnyös

The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect on the company as a whole.

Exercise is beneficial to almost everyone.

favourable adjective /ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bl̩/ 1 kedvező, előnyös (vki kedvére való) (pl. benyomás)

She made a very favourable impression on us.

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.

make sense ésszerű

It makes sense to buy now while prices are low.

make the most of sth maximálisan kihasznál vmit

We should make the most of this good weather.

take advantage of sth kihasznál (alkalmat, lehetőséget)

I thought I'd take advantage of the sports facilities while I'm here.

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