12.1.1. gy. C1 (példák)

undergo verb /ˌʌn.dəˈgəʊ/ [T] *(undergoing, underwent, undergone) keresztülmegy, átmegy vmin (átél vmit) (változáson, műtéten, kezelésen, stb.)

The country is currently undergoing major political change.

He is undergoing surgery for a heart problem.

destiny noun /ˈdes.tɪn.i/ 1 sors (a jövője vkinek) [C]

At last she feels in control of her own destiny.

existence noun /ɪgˈzɪs.tənts/ 2 életvitel [C]

We could have a much more peaceful existence in the countryside.

hardship noun /ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/ [C or U] szűkölködés, megpróbáltatás

They have suffered years of financial hardship.

introduction noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/ 5 bevezetés, első tapasztalatok [no plural]

It was our first introduction to great poetry.

pensioner noun /ˈpent.ʃən.ər/ [C] nyugdíjas

Many pensioners are worried about rises in heating costs.

philosophy noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/ 2 életfilozófia, életelv [C]

My philosophy has always been to give those with ability the chance to progress.

security noun /sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/ [U] 2 biztonság (biztos helyzet) (anyagi, munkahelyi, stb.)

If it's a choice between higher pay and job security, I'd prefer to keep my job.

I'm on a temporary contract and have little financial security.

hard adjective /hɑːd/ 5 nehéz, keserves (pl. gyerekkor, élet, stb.)

My grandparents had a very hard life.

The past few months must've been really hard for you.

Phrasal verbs:

devote yourself to sth /dɪˈvəʊt/ szenteli magát vminek

He retired in 1814 to devote himself to social reforms.