29.3.1. gy. C1 (példák)

complicate verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/ [T] komplikál, bonyolít

These new regulations just complicate matters further.

simplify verb /ˈsɪm.plɪ.faɪ/ [T] egyszerűsít, leegyszerűsít

the new, simplified tax system

He tried to simplify the story for the younger audience.

complication noun /ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ [C] 1 bonyodalom

We want to sign the contract, but there are several complications.

simplicity noun /sɪmˈplɪs.ɪ.ti/ [U] egyszerűség, természetesség

The advantage of the plan is its simplicity.

The examination was simplicity itself.

I admire the simplicity of her designs.

chaotic adjective /keɪˈɒt.ɪk/ kaotikus

a chaotic situation

delicate adjective /ˈdel.ɪ.kət/ 3 kényes (nagy tapintatot/gondosságot/hozzáértést igénylő) (téma, kérdés, helyzet, operáció, stb.)

I need to speak to you about a rather delicate matter/question.

The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage.

Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process.

problematic adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/ problémás

He has a very problematic relationship with his father.

smooth adjective /smuːð/ 2 sima, zökkenőmentes (problémák/nehézségek nélküli)

Her job is to help students make a smooth transition from high school to college.

troubled adjective /ˈtrʌb.l̩d/ problémás, gondokkal terhelt; zavaros

a troubled expression

The survival package involves selling off the unprofitable parts of the troubled company.

This troubled region has had more than its fair share of wars over the the centuries.

In these troubled times, it makes a change to hear some good news.

Phrasal verbs:

come up against sth /kʌm/ ütközik/beleütközik vmibe (átv.) (problémába, akadályba)

She came up against a lot of sexism in her first engineering job.

Phrases and idioms:

easier said than done könnyebb mondani mint megtenni

I want to ask her out, but it's easier said than done.