4. Változtat, használ – Top 3000 (27) – altémák

Változtat, használ* (27)

adopt verb /əˈdɒpt/ 2 alkalmaz (vmilyen eljárást/módszert) [T]

We've adopted a new approach to the problem.

The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.

He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.

alter verb /ˈɒl.tər/ [I or T] változtat, megváltoztat; változik, megváltozik

We've had to alter some of our plans.

Giving up our car has altered our lifestyle a lot.

change verb /tʃeɪndʒ/ 1 vált, változtat (az előző helyett vmi újra/másra) [I or T]

She's just changed jobs.

I hope they can change the time of my interview.

The doctor has recommended changing my diet.

change verb /tʃeɪndʒ/ 2 változik, megváltozik (módosul); megváltoztat [I or T]

The course changed my life.

I almost didn't recognize her - she'd changed so much.

That was twenty years ago and things have changed since then.

Nothing changes, does it - I've been away two years and the office still looks exactly the same.

keep verb /kiːp/ *(kept, kept) 2 marad (vmilyen állapotban); tart (vmilyen állapotban, helyzetben, irányban) [T]

I wish you'd keep quiet.

I like to keep busy.

Keep left/right at the traffic lights.

It was difficult for us to keep warm, as the house had no heating.

He goes jogging twice a week to keep fit.

John keeps the car spotlessly clean.

The noise from their party kept me awake half the night.

leave verb /liːv/ *(left, left) 5 hagy/meghagy vmit; marad vmiből (nem fogy el) [T]

They'd eaten all the cake but they'd left some biscuits.

Are there any sandwiches left?

If you're having a bath, make sure you leave enough hot water for the rest of us.

remain verb /rɪˈmeɪn/ marad (vmiből) [I]

Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.

After the flood, nothing remained of the village.

replace verb /rɪˈpleɪs/ [T] 1 kivált vmivel (helyettesít vmivel)

The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.

replace verb /rɪˈpleɪs/ [T] 2 lecserél, kicserél (újat vesz helyette)

We'll have to replace this carpet soon.

We're thinking of replacing our old TV with a new one.

save verb /seɪv/ 2 megtart, félretesz (későbbre) [T]

I've saved some food for you.

She saved her black dress for special occasions.

I save all my old letters in case I want to read them again.

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.

use noun /juːs/ 1 használat [U]

an increase in the use of mobile phones

Guests have free use of the swimming pool.

Turn the machine off when it's not in use.

user noun /ˈjuː.zər/ [C] használó, felhasználó (terméké, szolgáltatásé, stb.)

drug users

Unemployed people are the main users of this advice centre.

When you log in, you will be asked for your user name and password.

original adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ə.nəl/ 1 eredeti (a későbbi változtatások előtti) [always before noun]

That was my original plan.

Is this the original fireplace?

The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory.

aside adverb /əˈsaɪd/ 2 félre (megtakarításra, későbbi felhasználásra)

We've put some money aside for the holiday.

instead adverb /ɪnˈsted/ helyett

There's no coffee - would you like a cup of tea instead?

originally adverb /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nə.li/ eredetileg (kezdetben/a változás előtt)

Originally it was a bedroom, but we turned it into a study.

into preposition /ˈɪn.tuː/ 2 -ra, -re, -vá, -vé (átalakul, átalakít, cserél vmire/vmivé)

Cut the cake into pieces.

Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages.

We're planning to turn the smallest bedroom into an office.

Phrases and idioms:

become available/rich/a writer, etc. elérhetővé/gazdaggá/íróvá válik, lesz vmivé

They became great friends.

That's when I decided to become a teacher.

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