50.11. gy. B2 (példák)

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.

exploit verb /ekˈsplɔɪt/ [T] 2 hasznosít, kiaknáz vmit

We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.

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

Only a few hundred of these animals remain today.

After the flood, nothing remained of the village.

substitute verb /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/ [T] helyettesít vkit/vmit

You can substitute oil for butter in this recipe.

Dayton was substituted for Williams in the second half of the match.

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.

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.

replacement noun /rɪˈpleɪs.mənt/ 1 csere; pótlás (vmi); utód (állásban) [C]

The agency sent a replacement for the secretary who resigned.

It's not going to be easy to find a replacement for you.

substitute noun /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/ [C] helyettes; helyettesítő; cserejátékos (sport)

a sugar substitute

Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet.

Johnson came on as a substitute towards the end of the match.

Phrasal verbs:

use up ↔ sth /juːz/ elhasznál, felhasznál vmit (elfogyaszt)

Don't use up all the milk, we need some for breakfast.

The Earth's resources are being used up at an alarming rate.

Phrases and idioms:

in place of sth vmi helyett

Try adding fruit to your cereal in place of sugar.