114.10. gy. C2 (példák)

advocate verb /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ [T] szót emel vki/vmi mellett

I certainly wouldn't advocate the use of violence.

back verb /bæk/ támogat [T]

He backed Mr Clark in the recent election.

Parents backed the idea by more than two to one.

endorse verb /ɪnˈdɔːs/ [T] (formal) (nyilvánosan) támogat, jóváhagy (jelöltet, ötletet, stb.)

The idea was endorsed by a majority of members.

further verb /ˈfɜː.ðər/ [T] támogat, elősegít

He'll do anything to further his career.

Phrasal verbs:

fall back on sb/sth /fɔːl/ támaszkodik vkire/vmire (átv.)

We've been saving up the past few years, to have something to fall back on.

relieve sb of sth /rɪˈliːv/ felment vmi alól; átvesz vmit vkitől (munkát, terhet)

Let me relieve you of your luggage.

stick by sb /stɪk/ nem hagy cserben vkit, kitart vki mellett

I'll stick by you whatever happens.

She was determined to stick by her husband.

Phrases and idioms:

against sb's advice/wishes, etc. tanácsa/akarata/stb. ellenére

He flew there against his doctor's advice.

She sold the house even though it was against his wishes.

be/get stuck with sb/sth rámarad vkire vki/vmi (mások helyett tesz meg vmit)

Whenever we eat out, I always get stuck with the bill.

strong opposition/support, etc. erős ellenállás/támogatás/stb.

There has been strong opposition to the cuts.