34.3.1. gy. B2 (példák)

appeal verb /əˈpiːl/ [I] 1 vonz, csábít vkit vmi

Cycling has never really appealed to me.

It's a programme designed to appeal mainly to 16 to 25 year-olds.

draw verb /drɔː/ *(drew, drawn) 2 vonz, csalogat vkit [T]

He's an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd.

appeal noun /əˈpiːl/ 1 vonzerő [U]

sex appeal

The film has great appeal for young audiences.

What is the particular appeal of this island?

Parties on river-boats have lost their appeal since one sank last year.

dislike noun /dɪˈslaɪk/ idegenkedés vkitől/vmitől, ellenszenv [U or no plural]

a dislike of cold weather

preference noun /ˈpref.ər.ənts/ előny, előnyben részesítés; kedvezés [C or U]

We have white and brown bread. Do you have a preference?

Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.

I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.

Choosing furniture is largely a matter of personal preference.

addicted adjective /əˈdɪk.tɪd/ 2 szenvedélyesen szeret vmit

He's addicted to chocolate/football.

preferable adjective /ˈpref.ər.ə.bl̩/ előnyösebb, kívánatosabb

Staying at home is preferable to going out with someone you don't like.

Surely a diplomatic solution is preferable to war.

preferably adverb /ˈpref.ər.ə.bli/ lehetőleg

Water the plants twice a week, preferably in the morning.

Phrasal verbs:

go off sth/sb /gəʊ/ már nem kedvel/szeret vkit/vmit

I've gone off meat.

put off ↔ sb /pʊt/ elveszi a kedvét vmitől, elriaszt vmitől, megutáltat vmit

I didn't enjoy the film but don't let that put you off.

The smell of strong cheese puts me off even trying it.