103.11. gy. C2 (példák)

fraction noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/ [C] tört része/töredéke vminek; tört, törtszámnév

a fraction of a second

grain noun /greɪn/ 3 egy szemernyi vmi (igazság, értelem, stb.)

There isn't a grain of truth in her story.

scarcity noun /ˈskeə.sə.ti/ [C or U] hiány (élelem, lakás, állás, stb.)

a scarcity of food/affordable housing

bare adjective /beər/ 3 épphogy elegendő [always before noun]

The report just gave us the barest facts about the accident.

Tony's salary only covers the bare essentials for the family.

Staffing levels will be kept to a bare minimum this year.

miserable adjective /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bl̩/ 3 gyatra, jelentéktelen (szánalmasan kevés) (informal)

She offered me a miserable £50 for my old computer.

slim adjective /slɪm/ (slimmer, slimmest) 2 csekély, halvány (esély, többség, stb.)

There's a slim chance he'll succeed.

Phrases and idioms:

a hint of sth parányi (mennyiség/jele vminek)

There was a hint of anger in her voice.

a touch egy pici (mennyiség)

Add a little olive oil and a touch of vinegar.

There was a touch of irony/humour in her voice.

be the tip of the iceberg a jéghegy csúcsa (átv.)

We've corrected a few errors, but they're just the tip of the iceberg.

only so much/many csak ennyi (többet nem lehet)

There's only so much help you can give someone.