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Küzdelem, kitartás* (16)

attempt verb /əˈtempt/ [T] megkísérel vmit

He attempted to escape through a window.

There's no point in even attempting an explanation - he'll never listen.

invest verb /ɪnˈvest/ [I or T] 2 befektet, beruház vmibe, fordít vmire (időt, fáradságot, munkát, stb.)

You have all invested significant amounts of time and energy in making this project the success that it is.

tackle verb /ˈtæk.l̩/ 1 megküzd, megbirkózik vmivel (problémával, feladattal); kérdőre von vkit [T]

new ways to tackle crime

There are many ways of tackling this problem.

Have you tackled him about his attitude?

try verb /traɪ/ 1 próbál, megpróbál (tenni vmit) [I or T]

I tried to open the window but I couldn't.

Keep trying and you'll find a job eventually.

Try not to upset her.

Let's have a rest and then we'll try again.

I've tried really hard but I can't persuade him to come.

I'm trying my best/hardest, but I just can't do it.

attempt noun /əˈtempt/ [C] próbálkozás, vmi megkísérlése

This is my second attempt at the exam.

They closed the road in an attempt to reduce traffic in the city.

He made no attempt to be sociable.

commitment noun /kəˈmɪt.mənt/ 1 elkötelezettség (vmire) [C or U]

She is known chiefly for her commitment to human rights.

I'd like to thank the staff for having shown such commitment.

effort noun /ˈef.ət/ 1 erőfeszítés, próbálkozás [C or U]

If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help.

In their efforts to reduce crime the government have expanded the police force.

He's jogging round the park every morning in an effort to get fit for the football season.

effort noun /ˈef.ət/ 2 erőfeszítés, fáradozás [U]

They've put a lot of effort into getting the design of the magazine right.

It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort.

It would take too much effort to tidy his bedroom.

investment noun /ɪnˈvest.mənt/ 2 befektetés (idő, fáradság, munka, stb.) [C]

Going to college is an investment in the future.

There's been a significant investment of time and energy in order to make the project a success.

struggle noun /ˈstrʌg.l̩/ [C] 1 erőfeszítés [usually no plural]

It was a real struggle to stay awake during the film.

The people of this country will continue in their struggle for independence.

She never gave up the struggle to have her son freed from prison.

try noun /traɪ/ [C usually no plural] próba, próbálkozás, kísérlet

They might just have a place left on the course - why don't you give it a try?

Give it here - I'll have a try.

You could ask him if he's willing - it's worth a try.

This will be her third try at jumping the bar.

will noun /wɪl/ 1 akarat, akaraterő [C or U]

From an early age she had a very strong will.

After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live.

consistent adjective /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ következetes, konzekvens

consistent effort/improvement

desperate adjective /ˈdes.pər.ət/ 1 mindenre elszánt; kétségbeesett

The doctors made one last desperate attempt/effort to save the boy's life.

They made a desperate appeal for help.

keen adjective /kiːn/ 2 buzgó (rámenős, igyekvő) (nagyon akar vmit)

The shop is keen to attract new customers.

hard adverb /hɑːd/ 1 keményen, szorgalmasan

She tried very hard but she wasn't quite fast enough.

You'll have to work harder, if you want to pass this exam.

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