30.2.3. gy. C2 (példák)

in preposition /ɪn/ 11 -va, -ve, -val, -vel, vmi folyományaként

In refusing to work abroad, she missed an excellent job opportunity.

The government banned tobacco advertising and, in doing so, contributed greatly to the nation's health.

Phrases and idioms:

be meant to do sth rendeltetése vminek, való vmire (pl. egy eszköznek)

The belt is meant to hold you in.

by the same token ugyanezen az alapon, ugyanilyen okból/módon

You have to let people know your plans in good time and, by the same token, they should give you some advance warning.

by virtue of sth vmi alapján/révén (vmi által/miatt) (formal)

She succeeded by virtue of hard work rather than talent.

for sb's benefit kedvéért vkinek, hasznára/javára vkinek

We bought the piano for the children's benefit.

in favour of sb/sth a kedvéért vminek/vkinek (előnyben részesítve vmit/vkit)

They dropped him from the team in favour of a much younger player.

in the interest(s) of sth vmi érdekében

In the interest of safety, passengers are advised to wear their seat belts at all times.

in the name of sth vki/vmi nevében (vkire/vmire hivatkozva)

So much blood has been spilt in the name of religion.

serve a/the purpose vmilyen célt szolgál

These small village shops serve a very useful purpose.

what with mivel ..., mivelhogy ..., ... miatt (a helyzethez vezető okok felsorolása) (informal)

I'm tired, what with travelling all day yesterday and sleeping badly.