30.2.11. gy. A1C2 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

in favour of sb/sth a kedvéért vminek/vkinek (előnyben részesítve vmit/vkit)

They dropped him from the team in favour of a much younger player.

in order (for sb/sth) to do sth azért (, hogy ...), abból a célból (, hogy ...)

He came home early in order to see the children before they went to bed.

She worked all summer in order to save enough money.

in the interest(s) of sth vmi érdekében

In the interest of safety, passengers are advised to wear their seat belts at all times.

in the name of sth vki/vmi nevében (vkire/vmire hivatkozva)

So much blood has been spilt in the name of religion.

in view of sth tekintettel vmire (vmi miatt/következtében) (formal)

In view of recent events, we have decided to cancel the meeting.

on account of sth vmi miatt

He doesn't eat any dairy products on account of the diet he is following.

on the basis of sth vmi alapján, valamiért

Marks are awarded on the basis of progress and performance.

on the grounds of/that vmilyen okból/okokból/alapon

You cannot discriminate on the grounds of religion.

I refused on the grounds that it was too risky.

serve a/the purpose vmilyen célt szolgál

These small village shops serve a very useful purpose.

so as not to do sth azért hogy ne ...

He went in very quietly so as not to wake the baby.