67.8. gy. B2 (példák)

argue verb /ˈɑːg.juː/ 2 érvel (vmi mellett) [I or T]

The minister argued for/in favour of making cuts in military spending.

She argued against tax cuts.

The minister argued that cuts in military spending were needed.

claim verb /kleɪm/ 1 állít, bizonygat vmit [T]

The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.

He claims to have met the President, but I don't believe him.

An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.

All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.

confirm verb /kənˈfɜːm/ 2 igazol, megerősít (gyanút, hírt, stb.) [T]

His wife confirmed that he had left the house that morning.

The leader's speech was impressive and confirmed her faith in the party.

demonstrate verb /ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ 1 demonstrál, kimutat vmit; bebizonyít, igazol vmit [T]

These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.

These figures clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country.

Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.

justify verb /ˈdʒʌs.tɪ.faɪ/ [T] indokol (okot ad), igazol (magyarázatot ad)

I can't really justify taking another day off work.

Are you sure that these measures are justified?

show verb /ʃəʊ/ *(showed, shown) 3 kimutat, igazol, bizonyít vmit [T]

Research shows that 40% of the programme's viewers are aged over 55.

Sales figures showed a significant increase last month.

She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager.

His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.

The diaries show (that) he was very insecure.

Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease.

argument noun /ˈɑːg.jʊ.mənt/ [C] 2 érv

There are many arguments for and against nuclear energy.

I don't think that's a very strong/powerful argument.

evidence noun /ˈev.ɪ.dənts/ [U] 1 bizonyíték (az igaz voltára/létezésére vminek)

evidence of global warming

There is no evidence that the theory is true.

New evidence suggests/shows this argument is flawed.

There is scientific evidence that the drug is addictive.

All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.

There is growing/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.

search noun /sɜːtʃ/ 3 keresés, kutatás (válasz/megoldás után) [C usually no plural]

the search for happiness

Phrases and idioms:

consider sb/sth (to be) sth tart vkit/vmit vminek/vmilyennek

I don't consider myself to be a great athlete.