91.8. gy. C1 (példák)

opt verb /ɒpt/ [I] dönt vmi mellett/vhogyan

Mike opted for early retirement.

Most people opt to have the operation.

reconsider verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/ [I or T] újból fontolóra vesz

We've been asked to reconsider the proposal.

rethink verb /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/ [I or T] *(rethought, rethought) újra átgondol

We need to rethink our strategy.

criterion noun /kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ən/ [C] plural: criteria előfeltétel, kritérium

We have strict criteria for deciding which students will receive a grant.

Phrases and idioms:

be inclined to think/believe/agree, etc. hajlik arra hogy gondolja/elhiggye/egyetértsen/stb.

I'm inclined to agree with you.

have no option (but to do sth) nincs más választás (mint ...)

We didn't want to dismiss him, but we had no option.

in the light of sth vminek figyelembevételével

The drug has been withdrawn in the light of new research.

not think twice nem sokat gondolkozik/teketóriázik

When he asked me out, I didn't think twice!

strike a balance megtalálja a középutat

It's important to strike a balance between spending and saving.

think twice kétszer is meggondolja

I'd think twice about spending so much money on one thing, if I were you.