37.9.2. gy. Top 3000 (példák)

promise verb /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ 2 nekiígér, odaígér vmit vkinek [T]

They promised us a reward.

Grandma's ring was promised to me.

Her parents promised her a new car if she passed her exams.

swear verb /sweər/ *(swore, sworn) 2 esküszik, megesküszik, esküt tesz vmire [I or T]

I don't know anything about what happened, I swear (it).

New gang members must swear to obey the gang leaders at all times.

In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.

thank verb /θæŋk/ [T] megköszön vkinek vmit

Did you thank her for your present?

He thanked me for taking him home.

wonder verb /ˈwʌn.dər/ [I or T] 2 lenne szíves, szabad lenne (udvarias kérések/kérdések bevezetése)

I wonder - could you help me carry these books?

I wonder whether you could pass me the butter?

I was wondering if you could give me some information about places to visit in the area?

can modal verb /kæn/ 2 -hat, -het (kérés kifejezése)

If you see Adrian, can you tell him I'm in London next weekend?

Can I have a glass of water?

could modal verb /kʊd/ 2 -na, -ne (udvarias kérés)

Could you lend me £5?

Could you turn the music down a little, please?

will modal verb /wɪl/ 3 lesz szíves ...? (udvarias kérés kifejezése)

Will you give me her address?

Will you give that to Tony when you see him, please?

Will you join us for a drink, Evie?

demand noun /dɪˈmɑːnd/ 1 kérés, követelés [C]

You can't give in to children's demands all the time.

The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence.

They received a final demand for payment.

instruction noun /ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/ 2 utasítás, instrukció; parancs [C]

The police who broke into the house were only acting on/under instructions.

He gave me strict instructions to get there by eight.

promise noun /ˈprɒm.ɪs/ [C] ígéret

I'll tidy my things away tonight - and that's a promise!

I'm not sure I can do it so I won't make any promises.

request noun /rɪˈkwest/ [C or U] kérés (udvarias/hivatalos)

They received hundreds of requests for more information.

His doctor made an urgent request for a copy of the report.

An application form is available on request.

The clause was added to the contract at her request.

The manager refused their request to leave work early.

encouraging adjective /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/ biztató; ösztönző

The team's performance was very encouraging.

an encouraging smile

please exclamation /pliːz/ legyen szíves, kérem (udvarias kérés)

Could I have two cups of coffee and a tea, please?

Please remember to close the windows before you leave.

thanks exclamation /θæŋks/ köszönöm (köszönet kifejezése) (informal)

Thanks for the advice.

Can you pass me that book? Thanks very much.