2. Mód, eszköz, ok – Top 3000 (37) – altémák

Mód, eszköz, ok* (37)

affect verb /əˈfekt/ [T] 1 hatást gyakorol vmire/vkire, befolyásol vmit/vkit

The divorce affected every aspect of her life.

Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.

cause verb /kɔːz/ [T] okoz vmit; késztet vmire

The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.

The fire was caused by an electrical fault.

The bright light caused her to look away.

basis noun /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ [C] plural: bases 1 alap (vmilyen mód/módszer)

Most of our staff work for us on a voluntary basis.

I'm hoping she'll join us on a permanent basis.

cause noun /kɔːz/ 1 ok (egy esemény oka) [C]

The police are still trying to establish the cause of the fire.

She had died of natural causes.

consequence noun /ˈkɒnt.sɪ.kwənts/ [C] következmény

The ship sank with disastrous consequences.

Excessive drinking can have serious consequences for a person's health.

If you neglect your relationships like that, you'll suffer the consequences.

effect noun /ɪˈfekt/ eredmény, hatás, következmény [C or U]

The accident had a huge effect on her life.

We don't know the long-term effects of this drug.

formula noun /ˈfɔː.mjə.lə/ [C] plural: formulas or formulae 1 recept (átv.) (módszer)

There's no magic formula for success.

impact noun /ˈɪm.pækt/ [C usually no plural or U] 1 hatás, befolyás (vkire/vmire)

Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession.

The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system.

Her speech made a profound impact on everyone.

implication noun /ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ 1 hatás, következmény [C]

financial/health implications

This scheme has serious implications for the local economy.

manner noun /ˈmæn.ər/ 1 mód (cselekvés/történés módja) [no plural]

She stared at me in an accusing manner.

They dealt with the problem in a very efficient manner.

means noun /miːnz/ [plural] 1 eszköz, mód

They had no means of communication.

We need to find some other means of transport.

The family had no means of support.

mechanism noun /ˈmek.ə.nɪz.əm/ [C] 2 mechanizmus (megoldási/működési módja vminek)

We need a mechanism for resolving this sort of dispute.

method noun /ˈmeθ.əd/ [C] mód, módszer

What's the best method of/for solving this problem?

Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport.

traditional teaching methods

purpose noun /ˈpɜː.pəs/ 1 cél, rendeltetés (tevékenységé, dologé) [C]

The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the company.

The drug may be legalized for medical purposes.

a multi-purpose kitchen knife

reason noun /ˈriː.zən/ 1 ok, oka vminek [C]

I knew Sam was going - that was the reason I went there.

That was the reason for telling her.

Is there any particular reason why he doesn't want to come?

The reason that I'm calling is to ask you a favour.

He left without giving a reason.

For some reason, he's decided to leave his job.

result noun /rɪˈzʌlt/ 1 eredmény, következmény (a következménye vminek) [C or U]

Most accidents are the result of human error.

Unemployment has risen as a direct result of new economic policies.

way noun /weɪ/ 1 mód, módszer (útja, módja vminek) [C]

There are many ways of solving the problem.

That's not the way to do it - let me show you.

That method hasn't worked, so let's try your way.

as adverb, preposition /æz/ 2 vmiként, mint vmi (használ, tekint, stb.)

We used the box as a table.

how adverb /haʊ/ 2 hogyan (milyen módon)

How do we get to the town from here?

How did you hear about the concert?

How does this machine work?

Roz doesn't know how to ride a bicycle.

How can/could he be so stupid?

I don't know how anyone could think that way.

somehow adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/ 1 valahogy, valahogyan (nem világos/megállapított módon)

It won't be easy, but we'll get across the river somehow.

Somehow or other, we'll get the money.

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.

to preposition /tuː/ 3 -nak, -nek (részére)

I gave the money to my sister.

Give the gun to me.

Anna was speaking to her mother on the phone.

I lent my bike to my brother.

Who's the letter addressed to?

with preposition /wɪð/ 3 -val, -vel (vmilyen eszközzel)

She hit him over the head with a tennis racket.

Fix the two pieces together with glue.

as conjunction /æz/ 1 mivel, mert, minthogy (ok megadása)

As it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.

You can go first as you're the oldest.

because conjunction /bɪˈkɒz/ mert

We can't go to Julia's party because we're going away that weekend.

"Why did you do it?" "Because Carlos told me to".

Just because I'm lending you my dress for tonight doesn't mean you can borrow it whenever you want to.

now conjunction /naʊ/ also: now that most hogy (egy új helyzet következményeként)

Now that I've got a car I can visit her more often.

You should help in the house more, now you're older.

She's enjoying the job now that she's got more responsibility.

since conjunction /sɪnts/ 2 mivel (ok, indok megadása)

Since we've got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.

so conjunction /səʊ/ 1 így, tehát, ezért (vmi ok miatt)

I was tired so I went to bed.

Greg had some money so he bought a bike.

My knee started hurting so I stopped running.

I was lost so I bought a street map.

Phrases and idioms:

for the sake of sb/sth; for sb's/sth's sake a kedvéért vkinek/vminek, vki/vmi miatt (érdekében/javára)

Please do it, for David's sake.

Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.

I hope for both our sakes that you're right!

You should act on his advice, for your own sake.

For the sake of convenience, they combined the two departments.

For safety's sake, you shouldn't swim alone.

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