2. Történés, állapot – Top 3000 (22) – altémák

Történés, állapot* (22)

happen verb /ˈhæp.ən/ [I] 1 történik vmi

Were you there when the accident happened?

We can't let a mistake like this happen again.

happen verb /ˈhæp.ən/ [I] 2 történik vkivel/vmivel vmi

Did you hear what happened to us last night?

The same thing happened to me last year.

involve verb /ɪnˈvɒlv/ [T] 2 belekever vmibe, részesévé tesz vminek; részese vminek

The second accident involved two cars and a lorry.

occur verb /əˈkɜːr/ [I] (-rr-) történik, megtörténik; előfordul

An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane.

If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medicine, consult your doctor immediately.

place verb /pleɪs/ [T] vmilyen helyzetbe hoz, kitesz vminek

One stupid action has placed us all at risk.

affair noun /əˈfeər/ 2 (kellemetlen) ügy, eset [C]

The government's handling of the affair has been widely criticized.

He refused to discuss his financial affairs.

circumstance noun /ˈsɜː.kəm.stɑːnts/ [C usually plural] körülmény

I think she coped very well under the circumstances.

She died in suspicious circumstances.

We oppose capital punishment in/under any circumstances.

Under no circumstances should you approach the man.

The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.

context noun /ˈkɒn.tekst/ [C or U] 1 körülmények, összefüggés

This small battle is very important in the context of Scottish history.

His decision can only be understood in context.

event noun /ɪˈvent/ [C] 1 esemény (fontos v. szokatlan dolog)

Local people have been shocked by recent events in the town.

The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.

go noun /gəʊ/ [C] plural: goes 1 sora vkinek (ő következik) (pl. játékban); lehetőség (vminek a megtételére/használatára)

It's your go, Michael.

Please can I have a go on your bike?

incident noun /ˈɪnt.sɪ.dənt/ [C] incidens, váratlan/kellemetlen esemény

an unfortunate incident

A youth was seriously injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night.

instance noun /ˈɪnt.stənts/ eset; példa [C]

There have been several instances of violence in the school.

matter noun /ˈmæt.ər/ 1 ügy, dolog [C]

Could I talk to you about a personal matter?

Alois denied any knowledge of the matter.

Will you phone me back - it's a matter of some importance.

Talking about the world's problems is one thing, but solving them is another matter altogether.

position noun /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ 1 helyzet, helyzete vkinek (szituáció) [C usually no plural]

In your position, I would probably resign.

process noun /ˈprəʊ.ses/ [C] 1 folyamat, eljárás (tevékenységek sorozata)

the peace process

Increasing the number of women in top management jobs will be a slow process.

The party has begun the painful process of rethinking its policies and strategy.

Going to court to obtain compensation is a long process.

process noun /ˈprəʊ.ses/ [C] 2 folyamat (lezajló változások)

the ageing process

situation noun /ˌsɪt.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ [C] helyzet (körülmények, viszonyok)

the economic/political situation

Her news put me in a difficult situation.

"Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation."

I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises.

thing noun /θɪŋ/ 2 dolog, dolgai/ügyei vkinek [C]

Meeting Nina was the best thing that's ever happened to me.

I've got so many things to do I don't know where to start.

The thing I like best is the dancing.

thing noun /θɪŋ/ 3 dolog (tény, tényező) [C]

The thing I like about Carol is her sense of humour.

He told me a few things about the army.

Your information is correct but you left out one thing.

turn noun /tɜːn/ 1 sorra kerülés, sora vkinek [C]

Is it my turn yet?

It's your turn to do the washing up!

In this game if you give the wrong answer you have to miss a turn.

lively adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/ élénk, mozgalmas

It's hard work teaching a class of lively children.

a lively city

They take a lively interest in their grandchildren.

There was some lively discussion at the meeting.

quiet adjective /kwaɪət/ 2 csendes, nyugodt, eseménytelen

a quiet and peaceful little village

It was a quiet wedding, with just a few friends and relations.

Business is quiet during the holidays.

I fancy a quiet night in.

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