C1 Communication Flashcards
I´ve read this paragraph several times but I´m still not sure what it´s ____________
getting at
getting at
=means, implies
to aim for
to describe what we are trying to achieve
certainly not
=definetly not
Once we´re on the road to the airport, it´s ____________ if you have forgotten something.
too bad
too bad
= nothing can be done to change a situation
beyond repaair
= something cannot be repaired
You _________ a point with quotations.
illustrate
You ___________ something when you show people how to do it.
demonstrate
jargon
= words and phrases that are used by particular groups and are difficult for other people to understand
strong language
= words that might be considered offensive
move up
poposednout si, uhnout, postoupit výš
settle their differences
= slightly formal way of saying “stop people arguing about something”
We use ________ about problems or mysteries
solve
all the same
“despite what has just been said”
call
=demand for something to happen, mainly in news reports
to release
when someone in authority allows the public to have news or information about something
characters
signs that are used in the Chinese language instead of an alphabet
put on hold
when you call somewhere and they ask you to wait, often while listening to music
=means, implies
getting at
to describe what we are trying to achieve
to aim for
= nothing can be done to change a situation
too bad
= something cannot be repaired
beyond repaair
= words and phrases that are used by particular groups and are difficult for other people to understand
jargon
= words that might be considered offensive
strong language
poposednout si, uhnout, postoupit výš
move up
= slightly formal way of saying “stop people arguing about something”
settle their differences
“despite what has just been said”
all the same
=demand for something to happen, mainly in news reports
call
when someone in authority allows the public to have news or information about something
to release
signs that are used in the Chinese language instead of an alphabet
characters
when you call somewhere and they ask you to wait, often while listening to music
put on hold