22.4.2. gy. Top 3000 (példák)

shift verb /ʃɪft/ 1 változik, megváltozik; változtat, megváltoztat (véleményt, hozzáállást, stb.) [I or T]

We are trying to shift the emphasis from curing illness to preventing it.

Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues.

swap verb /swɒp/ [I or T] (-pp-) cserél, elcserél vmit

Would you mind if Dave swapped places with you for a bit?

switch verb /swɪtʃ/ [I] átáll vmire, felvált vmit vmivel

She started studying English at college, but switched to Business Studies in her second year.

He's just switched jobs.

use verb /juːz/ [T] 1 használ vmit; igénybe vesz vmit

Can I use your pen, please?

Do you use your computer much?

I paid for the tickets using my credit card.

She uses her car for work.

Nick used the money to buy a CD player.

Use scissors to cut the shapes out.

It gave me a chance to use my skills.

The old hospital isn't used any more.

vary verb /ˈveə.ri/ 2 változik; változatossá tesz [I or T]

Temperatures vary depending on/according to the time of year.

I try to vary what I eat.

abuse noun /əˈbjuːs/ 2 helytelen/téves használat [C or U] (!)

Drug and alcohol abuse contributed to his early death.

This program tries to address problems that lead to substance abuse.

change noun /tʃeɪndʒ/ 1 változás (módosulás) [C or U]

Let me know if there's any change in the situation.

We're living in a time of great change.

They've made a lot of changes to the house.

change noun /tʃeɪndʒ/ 2 változás (az előző helyett új) [C or U]

I've told the school about our change of address.

This country needs a change of government.

exchange noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ 1 csere [C or U]

an exchange of ideas/information

They were given food and shelter in exchange for work.