35.1.3. gy. A1B2 (példák)

expect verb /ɪkˈspekt/ 1 vár vmit, számít vmire [T]

We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job.

I expect (that) she'll be very angry.

He didn't expect to see me.

predict verb /prɪˈdɪkt/ [T] jósol, megjósol

It's still not possible to predict the occurrence of earthquakes accurately.

Who could have predicted that within ten years he'd be in charge of the whole company?

The storm is predicted to reach the coast tomorrow morning.

No one can predict when/where the disease will strike next.

expectation noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/ várakozás; remény; elvárás [C usually plural]

The holiday lived up to all our expectations.

I have high expectations for this job.

We did so well - beyond all our expectations.

forecast noun /ˈfɔː.kɑːst/ [C] előrejelzés, prognózis (pl. időjárás)

The weather forecast said it was going to rain later today.

potential noun /pəʊˈten.tʃəl/ [U] képesség, potenciál (benne rejlő lehetőség)

The region has enormous potential for economic development.

I don't feel I'm achieving my full potential in my present job.

You have the potential to reach the top of your profession.

I think this room has got a lot of potential.

prediction noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/ [C or U] előrejelzés; jóslat

Please don't ask me to make any predictions about tomorrow's meeting.

No one believed her prediction that the world would end on November 12.

prospect noun /ˈprɒs.pekt/ 1 remény, kilátás vmire [C or U]

Is there any prospect of the weather improving?

Job prospects for graduates in the sciences are good.

trend noun /trend/ [C] irányzat, trend

I'm not familiar with the latest trends in teaching methodology.

The trend at the moment is towards a more natural and less made-up look.

Surveys show a trend away from home-ownership and towards rented accommodation.

There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years.

expected adjective /ɪkˈspek.tɪd/ várt

The expected power cuts never happened.

Phrases and idioms:

couldn't have nem volt lehetséges/nem történhetett meg

He couldn't have damaged your bike - he was with me all evening.

That book couldn't have been on sale last week - it's only come out today!