11.3.3. gy. A1C2 (példák)

compromise verb /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ 2 kompromittál vkit/vmit/magát; veszélyes/nehéz helyzetbe sodor vkit/magát [T] (formal)

The trial has been seriously compromised by sensational media coverage.

exploit verb /ekˈsplɔɪt/ [T] 1 kihasznál vkit; kizsákmányol vkit

Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees.

judge verb /dʒʌdʒ/ 3 elítél vkit (rossz véleménye van vkiről) [I or T]

What gives you the right to judge people?

Phrases and idioms:

be in sb's good/bad books jó/rossz vkinél

I'm in Mum's good books at the moment for passing my exams.

be on the same wavelength azonos hullámhosszon vannak (megértik egymást)

We chatted occasionally, but I never really felt we were on the same wavelength.

find common ground közös nevezőt talál vkivel

It's difficult for me to find any common ground with my dad.

go out of your way to do sth megerőlteti magát, töri magát, strapálja magát (vki kedvéért)

He went out of his way to make us feel welcome.

mean well jót akar

I know my parents mean well, but I wish they wouldn't interfere.

shower sb with sth eláraszt vkit vmivel (ajándékokkal, bókokkal, stb.)

He showered her with expensive gifts.

She was showered with compliments after her performance.

special attention/care/treatment különös figyelem/gondosság (jobb bánásmód)

I don't expect special treatment - I just want to be treated fairly.