22.4.2. gy. B2 (példák)

adapt verb /əˈdæpt/ 2 átdolgoz, átalakít vmit, adaptál vmit [T]

Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.

Davies is busy adapting Brinkworth's latest novel for television.

adjust verb /əˈdʒʌst/ 1 megigazít, beállít vmit [T]

If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.

As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of different children.

alter verb /ˈɒl.tər/ [I or T] változtat, megváltoztat; változik, megváltozik

We've had to alter some of our plans.

Giving up our car has altered our lifestyle a lot.

remaining adjective /rɪˈmeɪ.nɪŋ/ [always before noun] (vmiből) megmaradó

Mix in half the butter and keep the remaining 50g for later.

aside adverb /əˈsaɪd/ 2 félre (megtakarításra, későbbi felhasználásra)

We've put some money aside for the holiday.

Phrasal verbs:

use up ↔ sth /juːz/ elhasznál, felhasznál vmit (elfogyaszt)

Don't use up all the milk, we need some for breakfast.

The Earth's resources are being used up at an alarming rate.

Phrases and idioms:

at sb's disposal rendelkezésére áll (bármikor használhatja)

We will have a car at our disposal for the whole trip.

be out of sth kifogyott vmiből, elfogyott vmije

We're nearly out of petrol.

in place of sth vmi helyett

Try adding fruit to your cereal in place of sugar.

make use of sth hasznát veszi vminek

We were encouraged to make use of all the facilities.