73.5. gy. B2 (példák)

challenge verb /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ [T] megkérdőjelez

Children challenge their parents' authority far more nowadays than they did in the past.

decline verb /dɪˈklaɪn/ 2 visszautasít, udvariasan elhárít [I or T]

I invited him to the meeting but he declined.

He declined my offer.

defend verb /dɪˈfend/ 2 véd, megvéd (kritika ellen/az igazát, jogait, érdekeit, stb.) [T]

The newspaper's editor defended his decision to publish the photos.

They are fighting to defend their beliefs/interests/rights.

responsible adjective /rɪˈspɒnt.sə.bl̩/ 1 megbízható, felelős (kötelességtudó)

a hardworking and responsible employee

Let's stay calm and try to behave like responsible adults.

Many big companies are now becoming more responsible about the way they operate.

happily adverb /ˈhæp.ə.li/ 2 boldogan, örömmel (nagyon szívesen)

I'd happily offer to help him if I thought it would make any difference.

readily adverb /ˈred.ə.li/ 2 készségesen, azonnal

He readily admits to having problems himself.

He readily agreed to help.

willingly adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/ készségesen

He would willingly risk his life for her.

I would willingly help you if I weren't going away tomorrow.

Phrases and idioms:

avoid doing sth kitér vmi elől, kivonja magát vmiből (szándékosan nem tesz meg vmit)

She managed to avoid answering my question.

be prepared to do sth hajlandó megtenni vmit

Would you be prepared to help me get things ready for the party?

People are not really prepared to talk about these kinds of personal problems.

be/get involved (in/with sth) intenzíven részt vesz vmiben; belekeveredik vmibe, részese lesz vminek

How did you get involved in acting?

She's been involved with animal rights for many years.