9. Szükség, lehetőség* A2 (15) – altémák

Szükség, lehetőség* (15)

know verb /nəʊ/ *(knew, known) 3 tud vmit csinálni (képes vmire) [T]

Do you know how to ski?

I only know a little Spanish.

could modal verb /kʊd/ 1 tudott (vmit tenni), képes volt vmire ('can' múlt ideje)

When I was younger I could stay up all night and not get tired.

It was so noisy that we couldn't hear ourselves speak.

may modal verb /meɪ/ 1 lehet (, hogy) (megtörténhet)

We may go to France later this year.

I may see you tomorrow - it depends on when we leave.

The cause of the accident may never be discovered.

might modal verb /maɪt/ 1 (nem túl) valószínű, lehet (, hogy) (lehetséges, megtörténhet)

We might finish the project by Thursday.

She might not come.

must modal verb /mʌst/ 1 kell (szükséges/fontos megtenni/megtörténnie) (tagadva: nem szabad)

Meat must be cooked thoroughly.

I must get some sleep.

You mustn't show this letter to anyone else.

Luggage must not be left unattended.

luck noun /lʌk/ [U] 1 szerencse (véletlen)

It was just luck that I asked for a job at the right time.

She wears a charm that she thinks brings her good luck.

He seems to have had a lot of bad luck in his life.

So your interview's tomorrow? Good luck!

The best of luck in/with your exams!

lucky adjective /ˈlʌk.i/ 1 szerencsés; sikeres

"I'm going on holiday." "Lucky you!"

The lucky winner will be able to choose from three different holidays.

They're lucky to have such a nice office to work in.

He's lucky that he wasn't fired.

It sounds as if you had a lucky escape.

We'll be lucky if we get there by midnight at this rate.

maybe adverb /ˈmeɪ.bi/ 1 talán (lehetséges)

Maybe we're too early.

Maybe they'll come tomorrow.

Maybe you were right after all.

It could take a month, or maybe more, to complete.

"Are you coming to Kelly's party?" "Maybe."

perhaps adverb /pəˈhæps/ talán

He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address.

We plan to travel to Europe - to Spain or Italy perhaps.

possibly adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/ 1 talán

Someone, possibly Tom, had left the window open.

He may possibly decide not to come, in which case there's no problem.

probably adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/ valószínűleg

I'll probably be home by midnight.

I'm probably going - it depends on the weather.

He probably didn't even notice.

Probably the best thing to do is to call them before you go.

Phrases and idioms:

be able to do sth képes vmire; lehetősége van vmire

He'll be able to help you.

Will she be able to do the work?

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to phone you yesterday.

It's so wonderful being able to see the sea from my window.

be going to do sth (várhatóan) be fog következni vmi

It's going to snow tonight.

They're going to have their first baby in June.

don't need to do sth/needn't do sth nem kell (megtenni vmit)

I can get there myself so you don't need to take me.

You needn't bring any food.

have (got) to do sth kell, muszáj (szükség/kényszer vmi megtételére)

I've got to go to Manchester tomorrow.

Do we have to finish this today?

They've had to change their plans.

7. lecke (A1) – 19. lecke (A2) – 43. lecke (B1) – 70. lecke (B2) – 93. lecke (C1) – 113. lecke (C2)