29.5.2. gy. B2 (példák)

minor adjective /ˈmaɪ.nər/ kisebb, jelentéktelen

a minor offence/operation

She suffered only minor injuries.

It requires a few minor adjustments.

precious adjective /ˈpreʃ.əs/ 2 drága vki számára (fontos) (emlék, idő, stb.)

a precious moment/memory

His books are his most precious possessions.

Time is precious - don't waste it.

primary adjective /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri/ [always before noun] elsődleges (leglényegesebb/legfontosabb)

Her primary responsibility is to train new employees.

real adjective /rɪəl/ 4 igazi, valódi (az igazán fontos) [always before noun]

The real problem, of course, is money.

The real difficulty was the language, because my children don't speak English.

remarkable adjective /rɪˈmɑː.kə.bl̩/ figyelemre méltó, rendkívüli

He is a truly remarkable man.

He has a remarkable memory.

serious adjective /ˈsɪə.ri.əs/ 4 komoly (fontos, odafigyelést igénylő) [always before noun]

That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.

We've got some serious talking to do, you and me.

significant adjective /sɪgˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ jelentős; fontos

There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.

These measures will save a significant amount of money.

The talks between the USA and Russia were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.

trivial adjective /ˈtrɪv.i.əl/ jelentéktelen, elhanyagolható

It's a fairly trivial offence.

It may seem trivial to you but it matters to me.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a trivial matter.

vital adjective /ˈvaɪ.təl/ létfontosságú; vidám, életteli

Tourism is vital to the country's economy.

The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood.

It's absolutely vital that you follow the instructions exactly.

importantly adverb /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/ jelentőségteljesen; fontoskodva

Most importantly, you must keep a record of everything you do.

Phrases and idioms:

make a (big) difference (sokat) számít, (nagy) jelentősége van

Exercise can make a big difference to your health.

make no difference/not make any difference nem számít (lényegtelen; nem változtat semmin)

You can ask him again if you like, but it won't make any difference - he'll still say no.

Morning or afternoon. It makes no difference to me.

the main thing a lényeg

You're happy and that's the main thing.

the point a lényeg

The point is, if you don't claim the money now you might never get it.

I think she missed the point of what you were saying.

I thought he was never going to get to the point.