37.4.1. gy. B2 (példák)

assist verb /əˈsɪst/ [I or T] segítséget nyújt, támogat

The army arrived to assist in the search.

You will be expected to assist the editor with the selection of illustrations for the book.

contribute verb /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/ [I or T] 1 hozzájárul (vmivel) (vmihez) (pénzzel, tevékenységgel, stb.)

Are you going to contribute towards Jack's leaving present?

Her family have contributed £50, 000 to the fund.

Do come to the meeting if you feel you have something to contribute.

sponsor verb /ˈspɒn.sər/ [T] támogat; szponzorál

The team is sponsored by JVC, so the players wear the letters JVC on their shirts.

Eva said she was doing a ten-mile walk for charity and asked if I'd sponsor her for £1 a mile.

support verb /səˈpɔːt/ [T] 5 (anyagilag) támogat vkit (bátorít/pénzt ad)

I think it's important to support local businesses by buying locally.

The drug company is supporting cancer research.

welcome verb /ˈwel.kəm/ [T] 2 örömmel fogad vmit, üdvözöl vmit (támogat vmit)

The decision has been widely welcomed.

I would welcome your advice.

assistance noun /əˈsɪs.tənts/ [U] segítség, támogatás

Can I be of any assistance, madam?

Teachers can't give pupils any assistance in exams.

backup noun /ˈbæk.ʌp/ also: back-up 1 erősítés, támogatás (további létszám/eszköz) [C or U]

Medical staff are on call to provide backup in case of an emergency.

contribution noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/ [C or U] hozzájárulás, közreműködés

This invention made a major contribution to road safety.

She didn't make much of a contribution at today's meeting, did she?

All contributions, no matter how small, will be much appreciated.

a generous contribution to charity

help noun /help/ 2 segítség (aki/ami segít) [no plural]

Having a new computer would be a help.

He was a great help (to me) while my husband was away.

helper noun /ˈhel.pər/ [C] segítőtárs

The teachers make great use of volunteer helpers.