29.6.2. gy. B2 (példák)

balance verb /ˈbæl.ənts/ 2 kiegyensúlyoz, kiegyenlít (megteremti a helyes arányt) [T]

I struggle to balance work and family commitments.

progress verb /prəˈgres/ [I] 1 javul, halad (tudás, hozzáértés, stb.)

My Spanish never really progressed beyond the stage of being able to order drinks at the bar.

strengthen verb /ˈstreŋ.θən/ [I or T] megerősít; megerősödik

exercises to strengthen the leg muscles

The experience only strengthened his belief in God.

advance noun /ədˈvɑːnts/ fejlődés [C or U]

technological/scientific advances

Our lives have been improved by the many recent advances in computer technology.

the advance of modern medicine

boost noun /buːst/ [C usually no plural] fellendülés

Passing my driving test was such a boost to my confidence.

The lowering of interest rates will give a much-needed boost to the economy.

breakthrough noun /ˈbreɪk.θruː/ [C] áttörés (nagy előrejutás/fejlődés egy területen)

Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.

A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.

efficiency noun /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.si/ [U] hatékonyság, teljesítmény; hatásfok

What is so impressive about their society is the efficiency of the public services.

energy/fuel efficiency

evolution noun /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/ [U] 2 fejlődés, evolúció

the evolution of language

Phrasal verbs:

sort out ↔ sth /sɔːt/ 1 rendez, megold, elintéz (problémát, helyzetet)

Have you sorted out your schedule yet?

I've got a few things at work to sort out.

stand out /stænd/ 1 kitűnik (sokkal jobb a többinél)

One candidate stood out from the rest.