36.2.3. gy. B2 (példák)

cost noun /kɒst/ 2 az ára vminek (átv.) (vmi elérésének) [U or no plural]

He rescued four people at the cost of his own life.

She finally got the job she wanted, but at great personal cost.

It's not worth getting into an argument with Tim, as I learned to my cost.

determination noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ [U] eltökéltség

She shows great determination to learn English.

He will need great determination and skill to win this match.

eagerness noun /ˈiː.gə.nəs/ [U] buzgóság, türelmetlenség

In their eagerness to find a solution, they have overlooked certain difficulties.

will noun /wɪl/ 1 akarat, akaraterő [C or U]

From an early age she had a very strong will.

After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live.

desperate adjective /ˈdes.pər.ət/ 1 mindenre elszánt; kétségbeesett

The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life.

They made a desperate appeal for help.

determined adjective /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ eltökélt, elszánt, céltudatos

I'm determined to get this piece of work finished today.

She's sure to get the job she wants - she's a very determined person.

eager adjective /ˈiː.gər/ buzgó, lelkes

She sounded very eager to meet you.

They crowded round the spokesperson, eager for any news.

desperately adverb /ˈdes.pər.ət.li/ 2 mindenre elszántan, kétségbeesetten

They fought desperately for their lives.

eagerly adverb /ˈiː.gə.li/ buzgón, türelmetlenül

They eagerly accepted my offer of hospitality.

Phrasal verbs:

keep to sth /kiːp/ marad vminél, tartja magát vmihez (tervhez, témához, útvonalhoz, stb.)

We must keep to the agenda or the meeting will take too long.

I wish you'd keep to the point!

She kept to the main roads and was home before dark.

stick to sth /stɪk/ ragaszkodik vmihez; szorítkozik vmire

Could you stick to the point, please?

We'd better stick to the main road, because the other roads are blocked with snow.

I'll stick to orange juice as I'm driving.

stick with sth/sb /stɪk/ kitart/marad vmi/vki mellett (nem változtat) (informal)

He said that he was going to stick with the traditions established by his grandfather.

He's a good car mechanic - I think we should stick with him.

Phrases and idioms:

at all costs minden áron

We have to succeed at all costs.