5. Gyakoriság, folytonosság – Top 3000 (27) – altémák

Gyakoriság, folytonosság* (12) 1. Rendszeresen, gyakran (15)

constant adjective /ˈkɒnt.stənt/ 1 állandó, folytonos

He's in constant trouble with the police.

These machines are in constant use.

continuous adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/ 2 folytonos, szakadatlan

continuous pain

My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise.

A continuous white line in the middle of the road means no overtaking.

occasional adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/ alkalmi, időnkénti (nem rendszeres/gyakori) (látogatás, használat, stb.)

I play the occasional game of football.

He made occasional visits to London.

He only has occasional use of a car.

I enjoy the occasional glass of wine.

permanent adjective /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ állandó (lakcím, munka, stb.), tartós (károsodás, változás, stb.)

She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?

The disease can cause permanent damage to the brain.

temporary adjective /ˈtem.pər.ər.i/ ideiglenes

temporary staff

a temporary job

temporary accommodation/housing

constantly adverb /ˈkɒnt.stənt.li/ állandóan

He's constantly changing his mind.

She has the television on constantly.

gradually adverb /ˈgræd.jə.li/ fokozatosan

Gradually, she realized that he wasn't telling her the truth.

last adverb /lɑːst/ 1 utoljára, legutoljára (utolsó alkalommal)

When did you last see her?

I think it was July when I last spoke to him.

never adverb /ˈnev.ər/ 1 soha

We've never been to Australia.

I've never heard anything so ridiculous.

Let us never forget those who gave their lives for their country.

Wars never solve anything.

He threatened to shoot, but I never thought he would.

It's never too late to start eating a healthy diet.

occasionally adverb /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/ időnként

I see him occasionally in town.

Occasionally I'll have a piece of chocolate, but it's quite rare.

once adverb /wʌnts/ 1 egyszer (egy alkalommal)

I went sailing once, but I didn't like it.

I go swimming once a week.

We have lunch together once a month.

Once a year we all get together.

sometimes adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/ időnként, néha

Sometimes we take food with us and sometimes we buy food when we're there.

Sometimes it's best not to say anything.

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