4. Sok, kevés C1C2 (49) – altémák

1. Sok, elég (21) 2. Kevés (22) 3. Rész, egész (6)

fraction noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/ [C] tört része/töredéke vminek; tört, törtszámnév

a fraction of a second

grain noun /greɪn/ 3 egy szemernyi vmi (igazság, értelem, stb.)

There isn't a grain of truth in her story.

scarcity noun /ˈskeə.sə.ti/ [C or U] hiány (élelem, lakás, állás, stb.)

a scarcity of food/affordable housing

bare adjective /beər/ 3 épphogy elegendő [always before noun]

The report just gave us the barest facts about the accident.

Tony's salary only covers the bare essentials for the family.

Staffing levels will be kept to a bare minimum this year.

inadequate adjective /ɪnˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ 2 elégtelen (nem elég)

inadequate funds

insufficient adjective /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ nem elegendő, kevés

insufficient information

Her income is insufficient to support a family.

minimal adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ minimális

Damage to the building was minimal.

miserable adjective /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bl̩/ 3 gyatra, jelentéktelen (szánalmasan kevés) (informal)

She offered me a miserable £50 for my old computer.

moderate adjective /ˈmɒd.ər.ət/ mérsékelt, közepes (növekedés, mennyiség, stb.)

a moderate increase in salaries

moderate growth

Eating a moderate amount of fat is healthy.

scarce adjective /skeəs/ ritka, szűkös (pénz, élelem, erőforrás, stb.)

scarce resources

slim adjective /slɪm/ (slimmer, slimmest) 2 csekély, halvány (esély, többség, stb.)

There's a slim chance he'll succeed.

Phrases and idioms:

a drop in the ocean egy csepp a tengerben (nagyon kevés)

My letter of protest was just a drop in the ocean.

a hint of sth parányi (mennyiség/jele vminek)

There was a hint of anger in her voice.

a shade egy árnyalatnyi/árnyalattal (kis mérték/mennyiség)

He's perhaps a shade taller.

a touch egy pici (mennyiség)

Add a little olive oil and a touch of vinegar.

There was a touch of irony/humour in her voice.

an element of sth valami kis vmi (érzelemből, tulajdonságból, stb.)

There's an element of truth in what she says.

at the very least legalább, minimum

At the very least, you should apologize.

We should earn £500 at the very least.

be lacking nincs elegendő vmiből, hiányzik vmi

Enthusiasm has been sadly lacking these past few months at work.

be the tip of the iceberg a jéghegy csúcsa (átv.)

We've corrected a few errors, but they're just the tip of the iceberg.

in moderation mértékletesen, mértékkel

I only drink alcohol in moderation.

only so much/many csak ennyi (többet nem lehet)

There's only so much help you can give someone.

or two egy-két (néhány)

I'd like to say a word or two about loyalty.

I may bring a friend or two.

4. lecke (A1) – 13. lecke (A2) – 29. lecke (B1) – 56. lecke (B2) – 84. lecke (C1) – 103. lecke (C2)