90.1. gy. C1 (példák)

destiny noun /ˈdes.tɪn.i/ 1 sors (a jövője vkinek) [C]

At last she feels in control of her own destiny.

existence noun /ɪgˈzɪs.tənts/ 2 életvitel [C]

We could have a much more peaceful existence in the countryside.

pensioner noun /ˈpent.ʃən.ər/ [C] nyugdíjas

Many pensioners are worried about rises in heating costs.

philosophy noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/ 2 életfilozófia, életelv [C]

My philosophy has always been to give those with ability the chance to progress.

security noun /sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/ [U] 2 biztonság (biztos helyzet) (anyagi, munkahelyi, stb.)

If it's a choice between higher pay and job security, I'd prefer to keep my job.

I'm on a temporary contract and have little financial security.

Phrasal verbs:

devote yourself to sth /dɪˈvəʊt/ szenteli magát vminek

He retired in 1814 to devote himself to social reforms.

settle down /ˈset.l̩/ 2 megállapodik vhol (otthont teremt)

Eventually I'd like to settle down and have a family, but not yet.

start out /stɑːt/ kezd vmiként (az életét, a munkáját, stb.)

My dad started out as a sales assistant in a shop.

Phrases and idioms:

dedicate your life/yourself to sth az életét/magát szenteli/áldozza vmire

She has dedicated her life to helping others.

keep a low profile kerüli a feltűnést

She has kept a low profile since the divorce.