Unit 2.1 Making a difference Flashcards
noun
an act of making a place or a collection of things tidy
rendet csinál, kitakarít
tidy-up
phrasal verb
to do or use less of something
csökkent
cut down
phrase
ready or eager to do something
kész valamire; szívesen megtesz valamit
If you’re …… to fly on Thursday you can get a cheaper ticket.
be willing (to do something)
If you’re willing to fly on Thursday you can get a cheaper ticket.
verb
to listen secretly to someone’s private conversation
hallgatózik, kihallgat
eavesdrop
verb
to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
remeg, reszket, didereg,
tremble
noun
a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another
cső
pipe
phrasal verb
to be a member of a group or organization
tartozni valamihez
belong to something
phrasal verb
to be someone’s property
valakinek a tulajdona (valakihez tartozik)
belong to someone
idiom
to be responsible for someone or something
vigyáz (valakire)
I have to ooo oooo of my little sister this afternoon.
take care of someone/something
I have to take care of my little sister this afternoon.
phrasal verb
to trust someone or to expect him / her to behave in a particular way
bízik valakiben / valamiben
rely on/upon someone/something
noun
an apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but also containing shared areas
társasház
condominium
noun
the area or building at a station, airport, or port that is used by passengers leaving or arriving by train, aircraft, or ship
végállomás, pályaudvar
terminal
noun
an area containing a large number of houses or apartments built close together at the same time
lakótelep, lakópark
housing estate
noun
a large building that is divided into apartments
bérház, panelház
block of flats
noun
an outside area of ground where you can leave a car for a period of time
parkoló, parkolóház
parking lot
used before one fact that makes another fact surprising
valaminek az ellenére
……. his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday’s match.
in spite of something
In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday’s match.
verb
to (cause something to) turn around in circles
örvénylik
He stepped out into the night and the whirling snow.
whirl
He stepped out into the night and the whirling snow.
noun
a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction
folyás, áramlás, villamos áram; mostani
current
noun
water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by a channel cut into rock or ground, usually at ground level
áramlás, patak, folyó
stream
noun
the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something
hőség, forróság; düh
heat
noun
a piece of equipment, like a jacket, that is filled with air or light material and is designed to help you float if you fall into water
life jacket
noun
a type of tall, stiff grass that grows near water
nád
reed
adjective
of or relating to the moon
hold-, holdtól függő
lunar
phrase
An event when the earth travels in between the moon and the sun
holdfogyatkozás
lunar eclipse
phrase
An event when the moon travels in between the earth and the sun
napfogyatkozás
solar eclipse
noun
a period of time when the light from an object in the sky cannot be seen because another object has come between you and it
elsötétül, elhomályosul
eclipse
preposition
by way of, or by use of
their appeal was broadcast mainly … radio.
via
their appeal was broadcast mainly via radio.
adjective
unable to hear, either completely or partly
süket
When a major charity appealed for donations to help the ….
deaf
When a major charity appealed for donations to help the deaf
verb
to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money, information, or help
They’re ……….. for clothes to send to the devastated region
appeal
They’re appealing for clothes to send to the devastated region
adjective
extremely or unpleasantly dirty
mocskos, piszkos (erkölcstelen)
What have you been doing? You’re …….!
filthy
What have you been doing? You’re filthy!
noun
the length of time that something lasts
időtertam
duration
noun
thick, unpleasant dirt:
piszok; erkölcstelenség, züllöttség
The floor was covered in …… .
filth
The floor was covered in filth.
adjective
happening or starting from a short time ago
legutóbbi, új, legújabb
Fortunately, malaria has decreased in oooo years
recent
Fortunately, malaria has decreased in recent years
verb
to please someone by giving them what they want or need
teljesít, kielégít
They have 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to oooooo everyone!
satisfy
They have 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to satisfy everyone!
phrasal verb
to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
alig vár valamit, előre vár vmit
look forward to something
verb
to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something
vállalás, ígáret
We are asking people to …….. their support for our campaign.
pledge
We are asking people to pledge their support for our campaign.
noun
someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, ill, or disabled, either as a family member or friend, or as a job
gondozó
carer
verb
to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
javasol, tanácsol, sugall, felvet
suggest
noun
the pleasant feeling you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done or are doing something you wanted to do
elégedettség
I get an enormous sense of oooooooo from it and I’ve made some lifelong friends
satisfaction
I get an enormous sense of satisfaction from it and I’ve made some lifelong friends
noun
money earned by a person, company, government, etc. over particular period of time
jövedelem, bevétel
income
adhectuve
surprising, and teaching you new facts about life, people, etc.
figyelem felkeltő
It was an … - …. experience
eye-opening
It was an eye-opening experience
phrasal verb
to send a letter, document, or package by mail
I head about a charity which mends old bikes and oooo oooo ooo to people who are living in extreme poverty
send sth off
I head about a charity which mends old bikes and sends them off to people who are living in extreme poverty
noun
the giving of money, food, or help to those who need it, or an organization that does this
jótékonyság; jótékonysági intézmény
When a major ……… appealed for donations to help the deaf, ..
charity
When a major charity appealed for donations to help the deaf, ..
adjective
useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made
érdemes, fáradtságot megérő
That make it all ……….
worthwhile
That make it all wothwile
noun
a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity
öltözet, felszerelés
The compani has cleaned over a hundred ……
outfit
The compani has cleaned over a hundred outfits
noun
a single person or thing, esp. when compared to the group or set to which it belongs
egyén, személyiség
With simple acts of generosity, like offering a morning’s work in an elderly neighbour’s garden, ooooooooo are making a big difference
individual
With simple acts of generosity, like offering a morning’s work in an elderly neighbour’s garden, individuals are making a big difference
noun
a willingness to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected
nagylelkűség, bőkezűség
With simple acts of oooooooo, like offering a morning’s work in an elderly neighbour’s garden, individuals are making a big difference
generosity
With simple acts of generosity, like offering a morning’s work in an elderly neighbour’s garden, individuals are making a big difference
adjective
relating to trade, industry, or money:
gazdasági, közgazdasági
The country has been in a very poor ………. state
economic
The country has been in a very poor economic state
noun
a time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job
választás
election
verb
to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or many
megkétszerez
double
noun
a flat piece of metal with words and/or pictures on it
lemez, tábla; tányér
only cars with even number …… can enter the city today
plate
only cars with even number plates can enter the city today
adjective
without a paid job
munkanélküli
The number of people … .. …. has risen in the last quarter to seven percent
out of work
The number of people out of work has risen in the last quarter to seven percent
noun
a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization
szóvivő
The government has promised that their changes to income tax will help the
poorest people in the country. A oooooooooo said …
spokesperson
The government has promised that their changes to income tax will help the
poorest people in the country. A spokesperson said …
noun
a tax on the money that a person earns from working
jövedelem adó
The government has promised that their changes to ….. … will help the
poorest people in the country
income tax
The government has promised that their changes to income tax will help the
poorest people in the country
noun
a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd
zsebtolvaly
Be careful of ……… especially around the central square
pickpocket
Be careful of pickpockets especially around the central square
adjective
likely to cause death
halálos
Twenty people have died in an outbreak of the oooooo Ebola virus.
deadly
Twenty people have died in an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.
noun
a sudden appearance of something, esp. of a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant
kitörés
Twenty people have died in an …….. of the deadly Ebola virus
outbreak
Twenty people have died in an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus
verb
first version of a document such as a letter, essay, or law, which may have details added, changed, or corrected later
piszkozatot, első terv
draft
noun
the part of a place or thing that is furthest away from the centre
vég
end
phrase
to be talking or thinking a lot about something that you have enjoyed or found exciting
Emily had clearly loved the whole experience - she was … .. ..
be full of something
Emily had clearly loved the whole experience - she was full of it
noun
the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health
elhízottság
obesity
phrasal verb
to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something
tartja a lépést valakivel
He started to walk faster and the children had to run to … ..
keep up (with someone/something)
He started to walk faster and the children had to run to keep up.
phrasal verb
to reach the same level or quality as someone or something else
utólér (valakit)
I ran after her and managed to ….. .. with her.
catch up
I ran after her and managed to catch up with her.
verb
to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again
(meg) javít, rendbehoz
repair
verb
to repair something
rögzít, megjavít, rendbehoz
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t either on a bike or …… one
fix
I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t either on a bike or fixing one
verb
to repair something that is broken or damaged
javít, megfoltoz
I heard about a charity which …. old bikes and sends them off to people
mend
I heard about a charity which mends old bikes and sends them off to people
noun
a period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else
time off
noun
a change in the way in which something happens
csavar, kavarog, kiforgat
The story took a surprise….. today with media reports that the doctor had resigned
twist
The story took a surprise twist today with media reports that the doctor had resigned
verb
to examine something or someone carefully to make certain that it is or they are acceptable or suitable
kezel, megvizsgál, felülvizsgál
vet
noun
a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time
országos járvány
pandemic
noun
the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
járvány
epidemic
phrase
except for or not considering
kívül, valamitől eltekintve
So, oooo oooo the bad ankle, how are you feeling in general?
apart from
So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you feeling in general?
noun
the floor in a building that is nearest the level of the ground
földszint
ground floor
verb
to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong
visszaél
She is continually ooooooo her position by getting other people to do things for her.
abuse
She is continually abusing her position by getting other people to do things for her.
noun
something owed, esp. money
adósság
He managed to pay off his ….. in two years
debt
He managed to pay off his debts in two years
verb
to have the responsibility to pay or give back something you have received from someone
tartozik valamivel
I … a lot to my parents, who have always supported and encouraged me.
owe
Don’t forget – you owe me ten dollars.
I owe a lot to my parents, who have always supported and encouraged me.
adjective
not mixed with anything else
tiszta, idegen anyagtól mentes
This is ….ly a domestic issue
pure
This is purely a domestic issue
the condition of being extremely poor
szegénység; nincstelenség
poverty
adjective
not having a job that provides money
munkanélküli
He’s been ………. for over a year.
unemployed
He’s been unemployed for over a year.
noun
(an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident
betegség
disase
noun
the study of the ways in which a country is governed
politika
politics
noun
the job of holding a position of power in the government
politikus
politics
noun
he activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed
politika
politics
adjective
wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions
politikus, okos, előrelátó
politic
adjective
morally right
etikus, erkölcsös
relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
ethical
adjective
belonging or relating to the home, house, or family
hazai, belföldi
This is purely a ……. issue
domestic
This is purely a domestic issue
to make someone (who is ill) healthy again
Is the best ooo for a headache to take a pill or just to relax
cure
Is the best cure for a headache to take a pill or just to relax
