1. Életmód, életvitel C1 (19) – altémák

Életmód, életvitel* (19)

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.

get (sb) through sth /get/ túljut vmin, átvészel vmit; túljuttat

I don't know how I got through the first couple of months after Andy's death.

We'll get you through this, Karen.

settle down /ˈset.l̩/ 2 megállapodik vhol (otthont teremt)

Eventually I'd like to settle down and have a family, but not yet.

start out /stɑːt/ kezd vmiként (az életét, a munkáját, stb.)

My dad started out as a sales assistant in a shop.

Phrases and idioms:

a history of sth múltja vkinek/vminek (bűnügyi, egészségügyi, stb.)

a man with a history of drug addiction

broaden/expand/widen your horizons kitágítja/kibővíti/kiszélesíti a látókörét (a tapasztalatait/ismereteit)

Travelling certainly broadens your horizons.

dedicate your life/yourself to sth az életét/magát szenteli/áldozza vmire

She has dedicated her life to helping others.

(have) the best of both worlds mindkét dolognak az előnyeit élvezi

Living in the country and working in the city you have the best of both worlds.

keep a low profile kerüli a feltűnést

She has kept a low profile since the divorce.

put sb in a difficult position nehéz helyzetbe hoz

When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very difficult position.

6. lecke (A1) – 17. lecke (A2) – 38. lecke (B1) – 65. lecke (B2) – 90. lecke (C1) – 110. lecke (C2)