88.10. gy. C1 (példák)

comprise verb /kəmˈpraɪz/ [T] (formal) 1 áll vmiből (részekből, tagokból, stb.)

The orchestra was comprised of amateur and professional musicians.

diversity noun /daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ [U or no plural] sokféleség

Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?

There is a wide diversity of opinion on the issue.

richness noun /ˈrɪtʃ.nəs/ [U] gazdagság (átv.) (változatosság/érdekesség)

I was amazed by the richness of their traditions.

close adjective /kləʊs/ 5 közeli, szoros (kis eltérés)

The election results were so close they had to vote again.

He came second in the race, but it was very close.

The youngest boys are so close in age they look like twins.

distinct adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ 1 eltérő, jól megkülönböztethető

This word has three distinct meanings.

otherwise adverb /ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/ 3 másképpen

I'll meet you there at 6 o'clock, unless I hear otherwise.

The police believe he is the thief, but all the evidence suggests otherwise.

A lot of people think otherwise.

Under the law, a person is presumed innocent until proved otherwise.

I can't meet you on Tuesday - I'm otherwise engaged.

Phrases and idioms:

be a far cry from sth nagyon különböző vmitől, teljesen más

Her luxury mansion is a far cry from the house she grew up in.

contrary to sth ellentétben vmivel

Contrary to popular belief, bottled water is not always better than tap water.

tell the difference megkülönböztet (felismeri a különbséget)

I can't tell the difference between an American and a Canadian accent.

to the contrary ellenkező (értelmű dolog), ellene szóló (jel, bizonyíték, stb.)

She claimed she hadn't been involved, despite evidence to the contrary.