38.4.2. gy. C2 (példák)

artificial adjective /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ 2 mesterkélt, megjátszott (nem őszinte)

Their cheerfulness seemed rather strained and artificial.

disloyal adjective /ˌdɪˈslɔɪ.əl/ hűtlen vkihez, nem lojális

I don't want to be disloyal to my friend.

hypocritical adjective /ˌhɪp.əʊˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ képmutató

Having told Tom that he should not accept any money from her, it would be rather hypocritical if I did.

open adjective /ˈəʊ.pən/ 5 nyílt (őszinte, egyenes természetű)

He's quite open about his weaknesses.

I wish you'd be more open with me, and tell me what you're feeling.

She has an honest, open face.

true adjective /truː/ 3 hűséges, megbízható; őszinte

She has vowed to remain true to the president whatever happens.

She has always been true to herself.

Phrasal verbs:

back up ↔ sb /bæk/ 2 igazol vkit (hogy igazat mond)

Honestly, that's exactly what happened - Claire'll back me up.

pose as sb /pəʊz/ kiadja magát vkinek/vminek

He got into her house by posing as an electrician.

Phrases and idioms:

play games szórakozik (nem veszi komolyan a helyzetet)

Someone's life is in danger here - we're not playing games.

ring hollow üresen/hamisan cseng (nem hangzik őszintén/komolyan)

He said he was pleased, but his words rang hollow.