32.2.2. gy. A1C1 (példák)

contradict verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/ 1 ellentmond vkinek (nem ért egyet vkivel) [I or T]

Nobody dared to contradict her.

disagree verb /ˌdɪs.əˈgriː/ [I] nem ért egyet, ellenkezik; ellentmond, különbözik

I disagree with most of what he said.

Experts disagree about / on the causes of the disease.

Few people would disagree that something should be done to reduce the level of crime in the area.

I strongly disagree with the decision that has been taken.

compromise noun /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ [C or U] megegyezés, kompromisszum

It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.

You've both got to be willing to make compromises.

In a compromise between management and unions, a 4% pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.

settlement noun /ˈset.l.mənt/ [C] 1 (hivatalos) megállapodás, egyezmény

a peace settlement

support noun /səˈpɔːt/ [U] 2 támogatás (egyetértés)

Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people.

Is there much public support for the proposal?

Support for the party leader has declined in recent weeks.

unity noun /ˈjuː.nə.ti/ [U] egység, egyetértés (nemzeti, családi, stb.)

national/party unity

family unity

united adjective /jʊˈnaɪ.tɪd/ 2 egységes (közös véleményen van)

On the issue of education the party is united.

Phrases and idioms:

be in favour of sth egyetért vmivel

Most people are in favour of reducing traffic in cities.

by all accounts mindenki szerint

The party was, by all accounts, a great success.

take sth on board megért/elfogad (ötletet, javaslatot, stb.)

Banks need to take on board the views of their customers.