33.3.1. gy. Top 3000 (példák)

demonstrate verb /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ 1 demonstrál, kimutat vmit; bebizonyít, igazol vmit [T]

These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.

These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.

Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.

explain verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/ [I or T] megmagyaráz

If there's anything you don't understand, I'll be happy to explain.

The teacher explained the rules to the children.

Our guide explained where the cathedral was.

He explained how the machine worked.

Please could you explain why you're so late.

She explained that she was going to stay with her sister.

No one has been able to explain the accident.

guess verb /ges/ [I or T] kitalál, eltalál (egy választ vmire)

Guess how old he is.

You'll never guess who I saw in town.

"You've got a promotion!" "How did you guess?"

justify verb /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/ [T] indokol (okot ad), igazol (magyarázatot ad)

I can't really justify taking another day off work.

Are you sure that these measures are justified?

prove verb /pruːv/ [T] 1 bizonyít, bebizonyít

Can you prove that you weren't there?

They proved him innocent/guilty.

That theory was proved false.

He's so aggressive - it's as if he's always trying to prove something.

quote verb /kwəʊt/ [I or T] 2 példaként említ/megemlít

The minister quoted recent unemployment figures.

solve verb /sɒlv/ [T] megold (problémát, rejtvényt, stb.)

to solve a problem

to solve a mystery/puzzle

Just calm down - shouting won't solve anything!

This strategy could cause more problems than it solves.

Police are still no nearer to solving the crime.

approach noun /əˈprəʊtʃ/ 1 hozzáállás, viszonyulás, megközelítés [C]

In Sweden they have a different approach to the problem.

I thought we'd adopt/take a new approach.

evidence noun /ˈev.ɪ.dənts/ [U] 1 bizonyíték (az igaz voltára/létezésére vminek)

evidence of global warming

There is no evidence that the theory is true.

New evidence suggests/shows this argument is flawed.

There is scientific evidence that the drug is addictive.

All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.

There is growing/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.