36.2.2. gy. A1B2 (példák)

effort noun /ˈef.ət/ 2 erőfeszítés, fáradozás [U]

They've put a lot of effort into getting the design of the magazine right.

It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort.

It would take too much effort to tidy his bedroom.

fight noun /faɪt/ [C] 2 küzdelem, harc (erőfeszítés)

Join us in our fight for freedom!

We must continue the fight against homelessness.

He died last week after a long fight with cancer.

This year has brought some good news in the fight to save the whales.

go noun /gəʊ/ [C] plural: goes 2 próbálkozás

"This jar is impossible to open." "Here, let me have a go."

input noun /ˈɪn.pʊt/ 1 hozzájárulás vmihez (ötletek, pénz, erőfeszítés, stb.) [C or U]

Input from students is used to develop new and exciting courses.

investment noun /ɪnˈvest.mənt/ 2 befektetés (idő, fáradság, munka, stb.) [C]

Going to college is an investment in the future.

There's been a significant investment of time and energy in order to make the project a success.

struggle noun /ˈstrʌg.l̩/ [C] 1 erőfeszítés [usually no plural]

It was a real struggle to stay awake during the film.

The people of this country will continue in their struggle for independence.

She never gave up the struggle to have her son freed from prison.

test noun /test/ [C] 3 próba, erőpróba

This project will be a real test of his ability.

trouble noun /ˈtrʌb.l̩/ 3 fáradság, megerőltetés [U]

He took the trouble to write to each of them personally.

"Would you like to have a meal with us?" "Only if it's not too much trouble."

I could give you a lift - it's no trouble.

try noun /traɪ/ [C usually no plural] próba, próbálkozás, kísérlet

They might just have a place left on the course - why don't you give it a try?

Give it here - I'll have a try.

You could ask him if he's willing - it's worth a try.

This will be her third try at jumping the bar.

Phrasal verbs:

work at sth /wɜːk/ (keményen) dolgozik vmin (el akar érni vmit/javítani akar vmin)

You need to work at improving your writing.