38.2.3. gy. C2 (példák)

privileged adjective /ˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒd/ 2 megtiszteltetésben/kiváltságban részesülő

I was privileged to see her sing in Milan.

refined adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/ 1 kifinomult (modor/viselkedés)

She's very refined.

tactful adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/ tapintatos

She asked a few tactful questions.

above adverb, preposition /əˈbʌv/ 3 vmi felett áll/van (átv.) (pl. gyanú, méltóság, stb.)

No one is above suspicion in this matter.

respectfully adverb /rɪˈspekt.fəl.i/ tisztelettudóan

He always spoke to them very respectfully.

thoughtfully adverb /ˈθɔːt.fə.li/ előzékenyen; gondosan; elgondolkodva

He gazed thoughtfully into the distance.

There were sandwiches, thoughtfully provided by his wife.

Phrases and idioms:

be in good taste jó ízlésű (másokat nem sértő)

His speech was in good taste.

beneath your dignity méltóságán aluli

She felt that it was beneath her dignity to wear a name badge.

make allowances for sb/sth (különös) tekintettel van vkire/vmire

They made allowances for the fact that he was ill.

pay tribute to sb/sth tisztelettel adózik vkinek/vminek

He paid tribute to his former teacher.