‘The invention of the internet was a real game changer in communication and accessing information.’ – Az internet feltalálása valódi változást hozott a kommunikáció és az információhoz való hozzáférés terén.
‘That new AI software has the potential to be a game changer in graphic design.’ – Ez az új mesterséges intelligencia-szoftver a grafikai tervezésben is képes változást hozni.
The hit show has been a game changer for the network. – A sikersorozat a csatorna számára nagy dobás volt.

sources: Game Changer – Origin &Meaning, Grammarist; Cambridge Dictionary

A következő rövid szituációból pedig megtanulhattok még 5 kifejezést a game-changer szinonimájaként.

Tom: Hey, have you heard of the term game-changer?
Ben: Yes, it means something that completely changes the way things are done.
Tom: That’s right. And have you heard of the term revolutionary? – forradalmi
Ben: Yes, it means something that brings about a complete change in society.
Tom: Great! And what about innovator? – újító
Ben: It means someone who creates something new and useful.
Tom: Exactly. And have you heard of the term trailblazer? – úttörő
Ben: Yes, it means someone who is a pioneer or a leader in their field.
Tom: Good job! And what about catalyst? – katalizátor, változást indító
Ben: It means something that causes a change to happen.
Tom: Very good! Lastly, have you heard of the term transformational? – gyökeresen átalakító
Ben: Yes, it means something that brings about a significant and positive change.
Tom: You got it! These terms are all important when it comes to describing people or things that are making a big impact in the world.

My son had no umbrellas so he got soaked to the skin in the pouring rain. – A fiamnak nem volt esernyője, így bőrig ázott a szakadó esőben.

2.vízzel átitatott – waterlogged/saturated

After we transplant the plant, we must make sure the soil in the new pot is fully saturated. – Miután átültettük a növényt, meg kell győződnünk arról, hogy a föld az új cserépben teljesen át van itatva vízzel.

This plant grows best in waterlogged ground. – Ez a növény a legjobban a vizes talajban fejlődik.

3.elázott (esőtől, víztől) – soaking wet/soaked/sopping wet

She came in from the rain and was soaking wet. – Bejött az esőből, és csuromvizes volt.

Your dog is sopping wet! What happened? – A kutyája csuromvizes! Mi történt?

4.nyirkos,ázott/szottyadt (negatív) – soggy

The yard was so soggy that I ruined my shoes. – Az udvar annyira átázott, hogy tönkretettem a cipőmet.
You cheese sandwiches are quite soggy, I’m afraid. – Attól tartok, a sajtos szendvicseid eléggé szottyadtak.

5.nedves, nyirkos/szaftos (sütemény) – moist

We must try this carrot cake. It’s so moist and delicious. – Ki kell próbálnunk ezt a répatortát. Olyan szaftos és finom.

Keep the soil moist until the seedlings have grown their first set of leaves. – Tartsa a talajt nedvesen, amíg a palánták ki nem növesztik az első leveleket.

5+ nedves (negatív) – damp

Our house has a very damp basement, so we can’t store anything in it. – A házunknak nagyon nedves a pincéje, ezért nem tudunk benne semmit tárolni.

sources: Cambridge Dictionary Thesaurus article: full of or covered with liquid; Cambridge Dictionary

Egészítsd ki a mondatokat a megadott opciók egyikével.

damp – drenched – moist – saturated – soaking – soggy

1.The towels are still ___.

2.He hopped out of the shower and answered the phone ___ wet.

3.I’m fond of my mom’s cake, it’s so ___ and tasty.

4.He fell into the river and was ___ to the skin.

5.The chips were ___ and greasy, and the beer was warm.

6.The outfield is completely ___ – it’s not safe to continue the game.

keys/megoldások:

1.damp; 2.soaking; 3.moist; 4.drenched; 5.soggy; 6.saturated

I. Match the synonyms in the table.

II. Replace the adjectives in the sentences with the ones in the table.

1. People take their money to the bank to keep it secure.

2. Many clever children like reading books.

3. The new stadium was enormous, with 100,000 seats.

4. Tom was so impolite that the teacher sent him to the principal.

5. Dogs are very faithful to their owners.

6. Can you come fast? My ball has fallen in the pond.

7. My exam questions were really difficult.

8. Take care when picking mushrooms. Some of them are not eatable!

answers: 

I. 1-c 2-e 3-f 4-a 5-g 6-h 7-b 8-d
II. 1-e 2-b 3-a 4-f 5-g 6-h 7-c 8-d

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1) She is such a pretty girl.
2) He brought everyone a present.
3) That flat is too expensive.
4) You are lucky to have such a family.
5) I love walking in the meadow.
6) She was always a very headstrong person.
7) Please make up your mind.
8) I never want to speak with him again.
9) His father is a very important person.
10) He seems to be a very cheerful person.

a) decide
b) fortunate
c) beautiful
d) happy
e) stubborn
f) costly
g) talk
h) significant
i) field
j) gift

Answers: 1) c, 2) j, 3) f, 4) b, 5) i, 6) e, 7) a, 8) g, 9) h, 10) d