34.1.5. gy. C1C2 (példák)

alarm verb /əˈlɑːm/ [T] megrémít

I don't want to alarm you but he really should be here by now.

gasp verb /gɑːsp/ [I] 1 felhördül, eláll a lélegzete (meglepetéstől/ijedségtől)

She gasped in horror as the car spun out of control.

scare verb /skeər/ [T] megrémít; megijed

Sudden, loud noises scare me.

alarm noun /əˈlɑːm/ 3 rémület [U]

There's no need for alarm - it is completely safe.

chill noun /tʃɪl/ 2 hideg, hidegség (ijedt/rémült érzés) [C]

The scream sent a chill down my spine.

Phrases and idioms:

be the centre of attention figyelem központja/középpontja

She loves to be the centre of attention.

capture sb's attention/ imagination/ interest megragadja/felkelti a figyelmét/képzeletét/érdeklődését

The Moon landing captured the attention of the whole world.

grab sb's attention megragadja a figyelmét vkinek (informal)

The advertisement is designed to grab people's attention.

hold sb's attention/interest leköti a figyelmét/érdeklődését vkinek

The film held my attention from beginning to end.

the spotlight rivaldafény, figyelem középpontja

to be in the spotlight

She's rarely out of the media spotlight these days.