19.1. gy. A2 (példák)

prefer verb /prəˈfɜːr/ [T] (-rr-) jobban szeret vmit vminél, szívesebben csinál vmit

Do you prefer hot or cold weather?

I prefer cats to dogs.

She prefers watching tennis to playing it.

surprise noun /səˈpraɪz/ 1 meglepetés [C]

I didn't know that my parents were coming - it was a lovely surprise.

Don't tell Anne we've arranged a party for her - I want it to be a surprise.

It was a nice surprise to get home and find the letter.

Last night's heavy snow came as a complete surprise.

friendly adjective /ˈfrend.li/ barátságos, kedves

a friendly face/smile

Our neighbours have always been very friendly to/towards us.

interested adjective /ˈɪn.trəs.tɪd/ érdeklődő, érdekli vmi/vki; érdekelt vmiben

He didn't seem very interested in what I was saying.

Sara's at that age where she's starting to get interested in boys.

I'd be interested to hear more about your work.

"Really?" he said, with an interested look on his face.

Yes, I'd be very interested in knowing more about the services your firm offers.

surprised adjective /səˈpraɪzd/ meglepett

I was surprised at/by her response.

I'm not surprised (that) he didn't come.

I'm surprised to see you here, Carolina!

I wouldn't be surprised if he left the company.

She looked at him with a surprised expression on her face.

Phrases and idioms:

be crazy about sb/sth megőrül vkiért/vmiért, rajong vmiért

Mia's crazy about baseball.

can't wait alig várja (hogy) (informal)

I can't wait to see him.

I don't mind nekem mindegy (válaszként a javasolt lehetőségekre)

"Would you like tea or coffee?" "I don't mind - either."

"Shall we take the train or go by bus?" "I don't mind which, you choose."

would love sth/to do sth nagyon szeretne vmit usually: 'd

I'd love some chocolate right now!

I'd love to be an actor.

would prefer inkább szeretne

I'd prefer to go alone.

I'd prefer not to discuss this issue.

Would you prefer coffee or tea?