30.2.3. gy. Top 3000 (példák)

then adverb /ðen/ 3 akkor, ebben az esetben (vmi eredményeképp, vmi oknál fogva)

Have a rest now, then you won't be so tired this evening.

"My interview's at 9 o'clock." "You'll be catching an early train, then?"

therefore adverb /ˈðeə.fɔːr/ következésképpen

We were unable to get funding and therefore had to abandon the project.

why adverb /waɪ/ 1 miért?

"I'm going home." "Why?"

Why did you choose to live in London?

Why wait? Let's leave now.

at preposition /æt/ 5 -on, -en, -ön, (valamiért, valami miatt) (érez vhogy)

We were surprised at the news.

I was quite excited at the prospect.

Why does no one ever laugh at my jokes?

by preposition /baɪ/ 2 -val, -vel (a cselekvés/történés módjának kifejezése)

They travelled across Europe by train/car.

She did the decorating (all) by herself.

Do you wish to be paid in cash or by cheque?

He learned English by listening to the radio.

for preposition /fɔːr/ 1 számára, részére, -nak, -nek

There's a phone message for you.

I'd better buy something for the new baby.

for preposition /fɔːr/ 3 -ra, -re (vmilyen célra)

There's a sign there saying 'boats for hire'.

Which vitamins should you take for skin problems?

for preposition /fɔːr/ 4 -ért (vmi megszerzése/elérése végett)

I hate waiting for public transport.

I had to run for the bus.

Did you send off for details of the competition?

I've applied for a job with another computer company.

for preposition /fɔːr/ 8 -ért, miatt (ok/következmény)

He got fined for travelling without a ticket.

The things you do for love!

Scotland is famous for its beautiful countryside.

He's best remembered for his novels.