32.2.4. gy. A1C2 (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.

dispute verb /dɪsˈpjuːt/ [T] vitatkozik vmiről, vitat vmit

I'm not disputing that the drug has benefits.

divide verb /dɪˈvaɪd/ 4 megoszt (véleményeltérést okoz) [T often passive]

Council members were divided over plans to build a new stadium.

settle verb /ˈset.l̩/ 3 rendez, elrendez (vitát) [T]

My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences.

It took months to settle the dispute/strike.

split verb /splɪt/ *(splitting, split, split) 4 megoszt (nézeteltérést/ellentétet okoz) [I or T]

This issue could split the Conservative Party.

The government is split on the issue of hunting.

controversy noun /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/ [C or U] vita (nyilvános)

There is a lot of controversy over mobile phone towers.

difference noun /ˈdɪf.ər.ənts/ 3 nézeteltérés [C]

They must try to resolve their differences peacefully.

Phrases and idioms:

see eye to eye (with sb) egy véleményen van vkivel

My sisters don't see eye to eye with me about the arrangements.

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

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