801. Money is no object. = Money is not important. = The cost is not an issue.
802. You are coming into focus. = You are starting to shape up.
= You are looking for up. 이야기 핵심에 접근하고 있다.
803. The timing stinks. = The time is terrible. 시기가 좋지 않다.
804. Now go down with it. = Let it go. = Let my arm go. 이제 내려놓으세요.
805. John got the sack at the factory last week.
= John was fired at the factory last week.
806. He sings a different tune. (= whistle a different tune = sing a new tune.
엉뚱한 소리를 한다.
807. Let's go to lunch. On me. = Lunch is on me. = I'll buy you lunch.
808. Stand in the corner! = You stay after school! (벌 줄 때 쓰는 말)
809. Take your time. = Don't hurry.
810. Chinese new year. = Lunar new year's day.
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* 서양에서는 결혼하지 않은 사람들은 반지를 끼지 않는지요? → Yes,
→ 우리처럼 반지 문화가 보편화 되어 있지 않습니다. (졸업, 생일...등등 반지계(契)도
있듯이....우리는 반지를 공동으로 구입할 때도 있죠?) 서양에서는 드문 일입니다.
* 1. This might help. → 이게 도움이 될지도 모르겠어요.
→ 물론 might 는 (추측)을 나타내는 조동사겠죠.
2. This might work. → 이렇게 하면 혹시 될지 모르겠네요.
→ 여기서의 work는 작동하다, 효과가 있다. 의 뜻.
3. I'll give it a shot. → 한번 해보겠네. → = I'll try it.
4. Don't even joke about that, Martin. → 그걸 우습게 보지 말게, 마틴.
* fob (fresh off the boat : 배에서 갓 내린 촌뜨기)
:미국에 갓 도착한 이민인 이나 외국인을 경멸조로 부르는 뜻에서 사용하는 슬랭이다.
◈ (joj : just off the jet)
811. This is off limits. = Authorized Personnel Only.
812. Taking pictures here is prohibited.
= You're not allowed to take the pictures.
813. I'm sorry for the fuss. = I'm sorry for the problem.
814. What do you do for a living? = What are you doing?
= What's your job? = What's your occupation?
815. I'll pay whatever it takes. = Price is no problem.
= Do whatever it takes, just do it.
816. It was unintentional. = I didn't mean to do so.
817. If it's important to you, it's important to me.
= What your important, important to me.
818. I'll take your word for it. = I believe you. = I'll buy it.
819. That's the way to go. = That's the way. = Way to go.
820. It's up to you. = It's own you. = You make the decision. = Your choice.
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* Pull up one's socks ! → (양말을 잡아당겨 올리면서...)
= Pull your socks up ! 정신을 바짝 차리고 다시 뭔가를 시작하자!
(영) (口) 기운을 내라! 분발해라!
cf> Put a sock in [into] it !→ " 입닥쳐 ! " ( it= mouth )
= Zip your mouth !
* 영어에서는 몸에 걸치는 영어 표현은 모두 같습니다.
ex) May I try [put] this on ?
→ 이거 한번 입어(신어, 써...)보시겠어요 ?
* " hold one's horses " (뛰는 말을 꽉 잡으니까.....말이 진정하겠죠?)
→ " 참다, 유유히 기다리다, 진정하다."의 뜻입니다.
821. We have never been to Europe together. 우리는 함께 유럽에 가본 적이 없거든.
→ have been to : ∼에 간(경험)적이 있다.
ex) I have been to Korea three times.
Have you ever been to Korea ? ( 아래 문장과 비교해 보세요.)
cf> Has she gone to Korea ? → 그녀는 한국에 가서 없는가?
822. You're not getting paid that much, Carl. 돈을 그만큼 받지 못할텐데. (약간 비아냥거리는 투)
→ get paid : 급료를 받다.
☞ pay out(로프 따위를)"풀어내다" 경우에만 과거형을 payed로 씀.
823. Wanna call it a night? = Let's call it a day.
824. You deserve it. = That serves you right.
825. We are in the same boat. = We are in the same situation.
826. I got your note. (=memo) = I received your message.
827. He is firing. = He is hot head. 그는 성격이 불같다.
828. What is this place? = Where am I?
829. It's an easy. = It's a piece of cake. = It's all peaches and cream.
식은 죽 먹기다.
830. What do you expect me to do? = Would you tell me what I should do?
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* Winnerbago: 여행용 움직이는 자동차를 말합니다.
* DOG
* Black dog : 우울증 * Hair of the dog
* Put on the dog. 허세를 부리다.
* Call off the dog. 중단하다.
* Go to the dog. 파멸하다.
* Dog day
831. I've had a bad night. → 난 오늘밤 아주 재수가 없었어. ≠ I've had a good[luck] night.
832. I called your number and someone else answered.
당신에게 전화를 했더니 다른 사람이 받더군요. → answer는 "전화를 받다"의 뜻입니다.
833. The paper said that Greg was killed. →신문에서 그레그가 살해됐다는 것을 봤어요.
→ [ say + that절 ] : (신문, 게시, 편지, 책 따위가)....라고 씌어져 있다. 나 있다.
834. What did it sound like ? 어떤 소리가 났는데요?
What does it sound like ? 대답으로는 => that sounds like ~. : ~같은 소리가 들렸는데요.
835. Forget it 잊어버려요. = Don't worry about it. = Don't mind.
836. This is their business. = This is not our business.
= It's not your business. = Mind your own business.
837. What are you getting out of this? = What's this doing for you?
= What satisfaction are you getting out of this? : 이렇게 해서 얻은 게 뭐죠?
838. I could say. = I should say so. = That's under estimate.
= You could say that again.
839. It doesn't matter. = No sweat. = That doesn't bother me.
= No problem. = No big deal. It's okay.
840. He's okay and waiting for you. = He's fine and waiting for you.
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* 'blue blood'가 귀족 태생, 상류계급 출신, 명문가문 출신 등을 의미하는 이유는 뭔지요?
= 스페인어에서 유래가 된 것으로 스페인이 한창 귀족 시대일 때, 유태인과 피가 섞이지 않은 순수한 귀족의 손은 노동자나 유태인 등의 검은색의 손과는 대조적으로 하얀색이었다고 합니다. 따라서 핏줄도 붉은색을 나타내기보다는 파란색을 띠었다고 합니다. 마치 귀족들은 파란색의 피를 타고났다고 여겨져서 귀족의 핏빛을 의미하게 되던 것이 점차 귀족 전체를 의미하게 되었죠. 존경 받을 만한 뿌리깊은 가문을 의미하며, 오늘날의 졸부를 의미하지는 않죠.
참고) fresh blood : 어떤 단체에 새로운 사고 방식이나 경험 등을 갖고 새로이 가입한 회원을 의미합니다.
841. I'm through with you. = We are history.
842. I'm dying for hungry. = I'm starved to death.
843. Shake a leg. = Let's dance.
ex) Come on now, they're playing your favorite tune. Let's shake a leg.
844. He knows how to look after number one. : 그는 자신을 옹호하는 법을 안다.
* number one : 자기, 나. * number two : 2인칭으로 "너, 당신"
* number three : 제 3자
845. They are led by the nose. 그들은 자기 의사에 관계없이 질질 끌려 다녔다.
ex) He was led by his nose by his boss. = He was under his boss's hand.
= He was under his boss's thumb. = He was under the control of his boss.
846. We are not renewing you after this work. = You're fired.
= Clean out your desk and get out of here.
847. DON'T BE A LITTER-BUG. = KEEP THE CITY CLEAN
: 쓰레기를 버리지 맙시다.
848. Hit the hay. = Go to bed. = Hit the pillow.
849. Do come in. = Come on in. = Come in.
850. What's this got to do with me? = How's this concern me?
이것이 저와 무슨 상관이 있습니까?
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* "call a spade a spade"가 왜 "솔직히 말하다."를 뜻하는지요 ?
→ (삽을 삽이라고 하다)-- 사실 그대로 [까놓고] 말하다.
-- 즉, 꾸밈없이 사실 그대로 너무 솔직한 나머지 직선적이고 무뚝뚝한 표현으로
무례한 느낌까지 주기도 합니다.
* busboy : "식당에서 잡일을 하는 사람"
851. Where's this road go? → 이 길을 따라가면 어디가 나오지요 ?
852. The whole building says, ' Go away '. → 빌딩 전체에 '접근 금지'라고 쓰여 있어요.
853. He is quiet like a fish. = He is a calm.
854. That's (pretty much) my feeling on it.
= That's (pretty much) my opinion on it. = I almost agree with you.
855. It's nice of you to say so. = Thanks for the compliments.
= Thanks for the flattering me.
856. Do you want to go get a beer? = Do you wanna go for a beer?
= Would you like some beer?
857. When are you eagle flying? = When is your pay day?
858. Could you move a little closer together? = Get together, move closer.
859. Drop me a line when you get there.
= Send me a post card when you get there.
860. What an unexpected surprise! = What a shock!
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* ass → 당나귀(donkey) : 속어로 엉덩이, 멍청이란 뜻이 있습니다.
* 당신의 몸매가 좋습니다.
→ Your body line is beautiful. ( X )
→ You have nice(good) figure. ( O )
1. I'm here on business. 난 일 때문에 여기에 온겁니다.
2. I need your help. 난 당신의 도움이 필요해요.
* KONGLISH ⇒ ENGLISH (자동차 관련)
* Break oil ⇒ Break fluid * Mission oil ⇒ Transmission fluid
* Break lining ⇒ Break pads * Handle ⇒ Steering wheel
* 코카콜라의 애칭이 " coke "이고 펩시콜라의 애칭은 " pepsi "입니다.
861. I don't care what that says. = I don't mind what that says.
= I could care less what that says. = It doesn't bother me.
862. I might lose my job. = I might get fired. cf) fire: 사격, 해고
= I might get caned. cf) can: 조동사, 깡통
863. This might help. This might work.
* might 대신에 will, ought to (발음 주의), maybe도 사용 가능
864. Don't even joke about that. = Don't kid.
= Don't say thing about that. Sometime, it could be serious.
865. I'll give it a shot. = I'll try it. = Give me chance.
866. I've had a bad night. = I've had a awful night.
= I've had a terrible night. = I've had a miserable night.
867. Let me do this. = I'll do this.
868. My voice is scratchy.(목이 쉬어서 바람 새는 소리가 나다) = I'm hoarse.
869. He obeys the speed limit. → 그는 제한 속도를 잘 지켜요.
870. He is a very safe driver. → 그는 운전을 아주 조심스럽게 해요.
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* Buddy
옛날 Boy, man 요즘 남녀 구별 없음
의미 : Pal, friend
* Winnerbago : Old, Huge, Big, Long Car and kinds of popular old Car.
Large back seat, Big back trunk, kitchen, bunk, bathroom = Motor Home
* (도로의) 차선은 line을 쓰지 않고 " lane "으로 표현을 합니다.
ex) * a 16-lane high way : 16차선 도로
* a blind lane : 막다른 골목
871. I'm very concerned about what we eat. → 나는 먹는 것에 관심이 많아요.
872. I'm not expecting anyone. → 올 사람이 없는데요.
873. Is someone at your door? → 문에 누가 왔나요 ?
874. I have talent for this kind of work. = I have talent in field.
= I have real talent for this work. = I'm the person for this kind of work.
전 이일에 소질이 있어요.
875. GMP is very is very helpful for English study. "GMP"는 영어 공부에 많은 도움을 줍니다.
= Listening to GMP will help you sharpen your English skill.
= To listen to GMP is very helpful in studying English.
= You can improve your English by listening to GMP.
876. What's your favorite radio program? 가장 좋아하는 채널은 무엇 인가요?
877. Turn into KBS FM please. KBS FM으로 다이얼을 맞춰 주세요.
= Tune it to KBS FM, please. = Put on KBS FM, please.
= Can you change at KBS FM, please. KBS FM 채널로 돌려주시겠어요 ?
878. What's this for ? = What will you use this for ? 이거 뭐하는데 쓰시게요?
= What's the point of this ? = What's the purpose of this ?
879. I delay to fax some documents to you, please adjust your machine
accordingly. 팩스를 보내려고 하는데 팩스 좀 연결해 주세요.
= I'm faxing some documents over you, please adjust your machine.
= I'm in the process of faxing you some documents.
= I'd like to send a fax over you, please adjust your machine.
880. She sounded great on the phone 그녀는 전화 목소리가 상당히 괜찮더군요.
= She sounded great over the phone. = She has a wonderful phone voice.
881. You're off the project. 당신은 프로젝트에서 제외됐어요.
882. I'm taking a short cut. 난 지름길로 갈께요.
883. 내게 그런 핑계 좀 대지 마세요.
Don't make any excuses [to me]. = Don't make such excuses.
= No excuse is good excuse. = Stop making excuses.
884. 입장을 바꿔서 생각해 보세요.
Put yourself in my place. Put yourself in my shoes.
885. Speak of the devil. = Well, Look who's here.
= We're just talking about you. 호랑이도 제 말하면 온다.
886. Please, swallow your pride. = Please, let go off your pride.
= Please, lower your pride. 자존심은 접어 두세요.
887. Lean on me when you're not strong. 너가 약해질 때 나에게 기대세요.
888. We all need somebody lean on. 우리는 누군가에게 기댈 필요가 있어요.
889. I know it, it's on the tip of my tongue.
= I know it I just can't think of it right now.
= It's not coming to mind hold on a second. 알긴 아는데 잘 생각이 나질 않는군요.
890. She has a good(photographic) memory. 그녀는 기억력이 정말 좋아요.
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* 요일의 유래
* SUNDAY : SUN * MONDAY : MOON
* TUESDAY : 북구신화의 군신인 Tiu의 날 (Tiu's day)
* WEDNESDAY : 게르만 신화의 주신인 Woden의 날 (Woden's day)
* THURSDAY : 번개신인 Thor의 날 (Thor's day)
* FRIDAY : 북구신화의 여신 Frigg
* SATURDAY : 로마신화의 농업신인 Saturn (Saturn's day)
891. I can't think of anything. = Nothing occurs to me. 아무것도 생각이 나지 않아요.
892. We have a generation gap. = He and I have a communication problem.
= He and I have a communication problem, because of the age difference.
세대 차이가 나네요.
893. Put your hands on your head. = Put your hands above your head.
= Put your hands up. = Keep your hands raise. = Stick up. 머리에 손 올려.
894. You're on the arrest. 널 체포한다.
895. Freeze ! = Don't move ! 꼼짝 마 !
896. Drop the gun ! 총버려 !
897. We're members of the class '83. 우리는 83년도 졸업생이에요.
898. I forgot to tell you. 말한다는 것을 깜박 잊었어요.
899. There's on opening for secretary. 비서 자리가 비었는데요.
900. I've been leaving massages on your machine. 자동응답기에 메모를 남겼어요.
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* 영어의 의성어
bowwow (멍멍) zzzz (쿨쿨) neigh (히잉 - 당나귀 소리)
miaow (야옹) squeak (찍찍) coocoo (구구 - 비둘기 소리)
buzz (윙윙) quack (꽥꽥) hoot (부엉부엉)
caw (까악까악) growl (우우 - 곰소리) chick (삐약 삐약)
moo (음매) cockadoodledoo (꼬끼오) oink(꿀꿀)
baa (매애 = 양소리) croak (개골개골) tick-tack (똑딱똑딱)
clash (꽝) dingdong (땡땡) tindaling (딸랑딸랑)
slam (딱) bang (탕) wirrr (부르릉)
honk (빵빵) ring (따르릉) snap (딱)
pip (짝) click (찰까닥) puff (칙칙폭폭)
clap (짝짝) rumble (우르르) crack (우지끈)
knock (똑똑)
901. Why is the letter T like an island? --> Because it is in the middle of water.
902. Let bygones be bygones. = Let the things in the past.
= Remain in the past. cf) Stay in the past. 과거를 묻지 마세요.
903. Give me a piggy back. 업어주다.
= Jump on my back. = Give me a ride on your back.
904. He will be accompanied by his wife.
(= be with = be ascorted by = be coming with)
905. This has gone too far. 이건 너무 심하지 않소.
= This is ridiculus. = This is out of hand.
906. You're serious about this, aren't you?
= Do you really mean it? = You are not kidding, are you?
907. Well, I got news for you. = I want to see you for a moment.
= I got something to tell you. = I got something in my mind.
= May I see you for a moment?
cf) I'm not finished talking to you.
908. That makes sense. = That's quite understandable.
= Well. That's what I supposed. I think so.
909. I'm in no position to give you advice.
= I'm not qualified to tell you what to do.
= I'm not entitled to tell you what to do.
910. When the ballon goes up. = When something serious happens.
심각한 일이 생겼을 때
911. I'm stuck between A and B. 어쩔 수 없는 상태에 있다.
= I'm stuck in the middle of it. = I'm stuck between walls.
912. We laughed ourselves inside out. = We laughed until my sides spilt.
배꼽 빠지게 웃다.
913. Let's just get to the point. = Let's not talk about extra thing.
= Don't heat around the bush.
914. Stone face. = Poker face = Rock face : 무표정
915. I know, it's not my place to say this, but ---
I know, it's not our way of business, but ---
I know, I'm not in a situation, but ---
I think I have to say this anyway.
916. That's really great news. = That makes me feel good.
= I'm really glad to hear that.
917. I'll get to you later. = I'll talk to you later.
918. I'll take the fifth. = No comment. 묵비권을 행사하겠다. cf) Miranda Card.
919. I don't get it. = I can't understand.
920. He didn't come to his office yet. = He didn't come to work yet.
그는 아직 출근 전입니다
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* 영국 : Too many cooks spoil the broth.
* 미국 : Too many chiefs and not enough Indians.
* 러시아 : With seven nurses, the child blind.
* 이란 : Two captains sink the ship.
* 이탈리아 : With many roosters crowing the sun never comes up.
(너무 많은 숫탉이 울면 해가 뜨지 않는다.)
921. It was like pulling teeth. = It was a hell of job.
= I can't get any cooperation. 그건 매우 힘든 일이었어요.
922. X.Y.Z = Examine Your Zipper. = Your fly is open.
923. When it's through, it's through. = Let bygones be bygones.
924. Pardon my French. = Excuse me for swearing. 저의 거친 언사를 용서해 주세요.
925. I'm in a jam. A traffic jam. (jam: ① 곤란한 처지 ② 걸려있는 ③ 꽉 들어차다)
Something might jam this machine. It won't work.
The concert hall was jammed with high school girls.
926. We are in the same boat. = We are in the same box.
927. It's just not my day. = I'm so unlucky. = How unfortunate I am!
928. I will not say a word. = I'll keep it a secret.
= My lips are sealed. = I'll button my lips.
929. Where do you wanna go? = Where to? 어디로 모실까요?
930. It's up to you. = It depends on you. = It's your decision.
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* 한국 : 여우는 죽을 때 자기가 살던 쪽으로 머리를 향한다.
* 라틴어 : Home is where the heart is.
* 스페인어 : In my home, I am the King.
* 미국 : There is no like home.
* 독일 : East or West, A home is best.
* 프랑스 : A man without a home is like a bird without a nest.
* 어렸을 때 "소꿉놀이"를 많이 하셨죠 ? 소꿉놀이를 영어로는....?
→ " play house / play dolls / play baby "라고 합니다.
ex) Let's play house.
* Bank Teller : 은행원 (은행에서 손님을 맞이하는 사람)
931. He is on temporary leave from school. 그 사람은 지금 휴학 중입니다.
= He is on a home study.
= He is taking a leave of absence from school.
= He is taking a temporary a rest from study.
932. He is absent. 그는 결석했어요..
933. He is Hospitalize. 그는 입원했어요.
934. He took an early leave. 그는 조퇴했어요.
935. Would you spell that please. = Could you spell that for me ?
= How does the spelling go ? = How would you spell that work ?
스펠링을 좀 불러 주시겠어요 ?
936. Would you repeat it once more ? 다시 한번 불러 주실래요 ?
937. Look it up in the dictionary. = Check it out tin the dictionary. 사전을 찾아보세요..
938. Let me repeat it back to you. 다시 한번 불러 줄께요..
939. Would you turn off the light(s). = Please switch off the light.
= Turn off the light please. = Kill the light.
↔ Could you turn on the light. = Please switch the light on.
940. You look better in real live. = You don't look good in this picture.
= This photo doesn't do you justice. 사진보다 실물이 더 나은 거 같은데요..
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* SONG
* Cradle song : 자장가 * Folk song : 민요 * Theme song 주제가
* Drinking song : 술을 찬양하는 노래
* Touch song : 감상적인 유행가
* keep [have] one's mind on ∼ : ∼에 마음을 두다. ∼에 전념하다. ∼에 유의하다.
941. You are very photogenic. = You take good pictures.
942. This picture flatters you. = This is a flattering picture.
943. You have a very photogenic face.
944. I don't think I photograph very well.
945. I want this picture blown up.
946. I almost got hit by a truck this morning. 나는 오늘 아침에 트럭에 거의 치일 뻔했습니다.
= Some truck almost flatten me this morning.
= Some truck almost nailed me this morning.
947. I was almost frozen to death. 난 거의 얼어죽을 뻔했어요.
948. I'm almost broke. 난 거의 죽을 뻔하다.
949. Are we going? = Shall we get going? 갈까요?
= Shouldn't we be on our way?
950. I am going. = I am (get) out of here. = I am leaving. 나 간다.
= I am going to take off. = I am hitting the road. = I am on my way.
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* POT
* Coffee pot : 커피포트 * Flower pot : 화분 * Ink pot : 잉크병
* Paint pot : 페인트 통 * Tea pot : 차주전자 * Water pot : 물 뿌리개
* LOSE
* He lost his shirt. : 그는 빈털털이가 되었다.
* --- lose face. : 실수로 인해 얼굴이 붉어지다. 당황하다. 체면을 잃다.
* --- lose ground. : 전쟁시 자신의 지역을 잃다. 후퇴하다. 패배하다.
* --- lose heart. : 실패로 인해 사기를 잃다. 희망을 잃다.
* --- lose touch. : 연락이 두절되다.
* --- lose track. : 무엇인가를 도중에 잊다. 정보에 어둡다.
* High voltage (고압전류) : 미국 110V, 일본 100V, 110V, 유럽 210V, 220V
951. 저 쪽에서 친구가 부를 때 "그래, 나 갈게." I am going.(×) I am coming (○)
952. 친구에게서 떠나서 다른 곳으로 갈 때. I am going.(○) I am coming.(×)
953. It's time to go. 이젠 가야 할 시간이야.
954. We are going home. 우리 집에 간다.
955. Let's take one more push. 한번더 힘써 봅시다.
956. Here we go again. 또 시작이군. = Not (this) time. (다시는 이러지 맙시다)
[눈을 돌리면서(rolling your eyes) 말한다는 군요..]
957. I thought I should comment on the situation. 상황에 대한 설명을 해줘야겠다고 생각했어요.
= I felt like sharing a few words. = Shouldn't I give my opinion?
= Sharing a few words is giving you an opinion.
958. NG - No Good !
959. That's me. 나는 원래 이래요. = That's just the way I am.
= That's how I thing. = This is just my personality.
960. I am me, you are you. 나는 나고 너는 너다.
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* 손가락 이름
* Thumb : 엄지 * Index finger : 인지
* Middle finger : 중지 * Ring finger : 약지
* Little finger : 새끼손가락
* GOODS
* Convenience goods : 일용 잡화, 식료품 * Fancy goods : 잡화, 양품
* Green goods : 야채류 * Piece goods : 피륙
* Soft goods : 직물류 * Wash goods : 빨수 있는 직물
* SOS → (무전) 조난신호 , 위급 호출 . → 약자가 아닙니다.
→ 문자 자체에는 뜻이 없습니다. 그냥 타전하기 쉬운 순서라고 합니다.
NEWS→ 역시 약자가 아니며 새롭다는 뜻에 S를 붙여서 하나의 명사가 된 것입니다.
961. You can't change the what I am. 네가 나의 생각을 바꿀 수는 없다.
962. Everybody's different. = Everyone has own style. 모든 사람이 다 다르다.
963. That's not my cup of tea. = That's not my type. 그건 내 방식이 아니다.
964. Then I've got to do what I've got to do. 그렇다면 내가 해야 할 일을 해야겠군.
965. A man's[woman's] got to do what a man's[woman's] got to do.
남자[여자]는 남자[여자]가 해야 할 바를 해야 하는 법이야.
966. That's pretty funny. 정말 웃기는 군. = Very funny.
967. There's a world of difference in personalities between twins.
쌍둥이라고 해도 성격은 하늘과 땅 차이에요.
= Twins have very different in personalities.
= Twins have personalities that are like night and day.
968. There's a world of difference in price between economic class & first class
flight.
969. Do you have fun in school ? 학교 생활은 재미있니 ?
= Do you like school? = Do you have a good time in school?
= How do you like school?(학교는 어떻게 맘에 드니?)
970. Identity crisis: 자아 주체성의 위기," Who am I ? "
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* FROG
* Frog : 개구리. 불쾌하고 지루한 사람. 쉰 목소리.
* Frog eater : 개구리 먹는 사람. 프랑스 사람.
* Frog hair : 정치 자금
* Frog man : 잠수부
* A big frog in a small pond. 큰 집단 속의 작은 인물
* Frog skin : 1달러 지폐
971. I quit for reasons of conscience. 양심상의 이유로 그만 두었습니다.
= I quit for sake of conscience. = I quit for morality's sake.
= I quit for moral reasons.
972. Take look at this place. 여길 좀 봐요.
973. (Take) look at me. (Take) look at this.
= Come and see this. = Check this out.
974. Get out of bed. 침대에서 일어나요.
975. What are your plans in September ? 9월에는 뭘 할 계획이죠 ?
976. Sounds like you're really enjoying your life, working hard,
and travelling a lot, playing hard...
당신은 정말 당신의 인생을 즐기는 것 같군요, 열심히 일하고, 여행도 많이 하고, 열심히 놀고..
977. In Korea, what are some good places? 한국에서, 좋은 장소가 뭐가 있어요?
978. Can I keep going ? 계속 할까요?
979. You've been there? (* there가 부사이므로 to가 없음에 유의) 거기 갔었어요?
980. You better than I in terms of travelling. 여행에 관해선 저보다 낫군요
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* 선거에 관련된 용어
* 여당 : Ruling Party * 야당 : Opposition Party
* 총선거 : General Election
* 선거공약 : Campaign Pledge
* 보궐선거 : By-Election
* 무소속 : Independent
* 부재자 : Absent Ballot (Cast a ballot. : 투표하다.)
* 투표함 : Ballot Box
* 출마하다 : run for (president)
981. It's very common. 그건 아주 흔한 거예요. 일반적인 거예요.
982. Who do you miss the most ? 누가 제일 그리워요 ?
983. Do I look serious ? 제가 심각해 보이나요 ?
984. What are some experiences that you're never gonna forget ?
잊을 수 없는 경험들이 뭐가 있어요 ?
985. I will never forget my first few days. 전 처음 몇 날을 잊을 수가 없을 거예요
986. We went straight to the Chejo-do. 저희는 곧장 제주도로 갔어요
987. The first meal they fed me was, I can't remember what it's called
in Korean, but in English we called it...
그들이 나에게 먹인 첫 음식은, 한국말로는 기억할 수 없지만, 영어로 우리는 ... 라고 불렀죠.
988. We were sitting around at table. 우리는 테이블에 빙 둘러 앉았죠.
989. We talked about that before. 우리는 전에 그 얘기를 했었죠.
990. Did you study a lot in high school ? 고등학교 때 열심히 공부했어요 ?
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* 식당의 구분
* Grill : 일류 호텔의 정규 식당
* Cafeteria : self-service 식당
* Driving Restaurant : 차에 타 있으면서 식사
* Automat : 자판기에 돈을 넣어 음식을 먹을 수 있는 식당
* Messhall : 군대나 공장의 식당
* Luncheon Room : 약국이나 백화점 옆에 가벼운 햄버거 등을 판매
* Cafe : 다방 + 스넥코너
* Let's call it a day. 가 " 오늘 그만 합시다. "로 해석되어 있던데..?
→ 여기서의 day의 개념은 하루를 완전히 마쳤을 때 쓰이는 것이므로 일을 다 끝난 뒤에야 하루라고 부르게 되었다 에서 생겨난 말입니다. "하루 일을 여기서 끝난 것으로 하자"의
의미...
* quit for a day
991. What did you study in college ? 대학교에서 뭘 공부했죠 ?
992. What are your favourite subjects ? 좋아하는 과목이 뭐예요 ?
993. What could be a surprise for a birthday party? 생일날 놀랄만한게 뭐가 될 수 있을까요 ?
994. Prepare yourself for a party. 파티할 준비하세요. = Get ready for a party.
995. Come on, off now , There we go. 자, 이제 내려라. 그렇지.
= Time to get down. There we go.
996. Think twice. = Think about it again. = Do you really want to do it?
= Make sure you've thought it over throughly.
= Why don't give it a second thought? 다시 한번 잘 생각해 보세요.
997. What do you think of international marriage. 국제결혼에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?
998. Think positive. 긍정적으로 생각하세요.
999. Don't take it so seriously. 너무 심각하게 생각하지 마세요.
1000. I just got off the phone with a Stewart Dunmire.
방금 스튜워드 던마이어라는 분과 전화 통화를 끝냈는데요.
= I just talked to a Stewart Dunmire. = That was a Stewart Dunmire.
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* DATE
* 미국 : Double date : Two couples go out together.
* 한국 : One girl goes out with two guys. cf) Blind date
* Blind date : is a date with an unknown girl. (Meeting)
* POTATO
* He is a real couch potato. -- 빈둥거리는 사람
* Meat and potato. = Bacon -- 생필품
* Hot potato = Hot issue -- 골칫거리, 문제거리
* "미이라"를 영어로 뭐라고 표현하는지 아세요 ? → " mummy "
1001. Yes, I've read about it. = I've heard about it. 네, 저도 읽었어요.
= It's been in the papers. = It's all over the papers.
1002. He's been doing very well. 성공했군요.
1003. I have no special reason. 이렇다 할 이유는 없어요.
= I have no specific reason. = No reason.
= Nothing in particular. = No particular reason.
1004. I don't feel up to it. 별로 하고 싶지 않네요.
1005. Because just because. 모 이유가 있나요.
1006. I haven't felt good all day. 오늘 하루종일 기분이 좋지 않군요.
1007. How are you feeling today? = How do you feel today ?
오늘 컨디션은 어때요 ?
1008. Come on, cheer up..! 자, 기운을 내..!
1009. B & B ( Bed and Breakfast )
A real bed and breakfast, you pay a couple dollars, and they give you a bed and breakfast. It's just a person's house where they have extra bedrooms they change extra bedrooms into guesthouse. And people who are traveling... It's especially popular in England... The people who are traveling just give the family a few dollars and spend the night at the house. It's more personal than HOTEL.
1010. Is this your residence ? 여기 사십니까 ?
= Do you live here? = Is this your house?
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* '사랑니'를 'wisdom tooth'로 표현하는 이유?
==> 사람이 나이를 먹어 철이 들고 세상의 이치를 깨달아 갈 때 이가 난다고 해서 그렇 습니다.
참고) baby teeth : 어릴 때 나는 이
1011. I'm awfully sorry about this. 이런 일이 있어서 정말 죄송합니다.
= I'm terribly sorry for this. = I'm really sorry for bothering you.
1012. You had to take a stand. 당신은 입장을 밝혀야 했어요.
= You have to voice your opinion. = You have to stand your ground.
= You have to show them what you thought.
1013. What's up? = How are you? = How are you doing? = What's new?
= How's it going? = Hi~ ? = What's doing? = How are you?
= What are you doing these days? = How's your life?
= How's the work trending? = What's going on?
= How's it hanging? = Good to see you again.
1014. Good bye. = See ya later. = Take it easy. = So long.
= See ya soon. = Hasta la vista. = Good luck. = Take care.
1015. Oh, You chose the career. 당신은 일을 택했어요.
= Your career was your choice. = I had no saying in your career.
1016. It's not a laughing matter. = It's not something to laugh about.
= It's not a joking matter. = That's not funny. 웃을 일이 아니어요.
↔ It's a very serious problem(matter). = This is not a simple matter.
1017. You set me up Daniel, every time to be the bad guy.
다니엘, 당신은 날 나쁜 사람으로 만들잖아요.
= You make me out to be the bad guy.
= You make me look like the bad guy.
1018. Oh, Lighten up, will you ? 심각하게 생각하지마, 음 ?
= Chill out. = Take a pill. = Cool down. = Relax. = Calm down.
1019. I'd like to get a loan. = I need to apply for a loan.
= I'd like to get a loan approved. 대출 좀 받으려고 하는데요.
1020. Your check was returned. = Your check was bounced.
당신 수표가 부도가 났습니다.
1021. Do you have an account with us ? 저희 은행에 통장이 있습니까 ?
1022. I'd like to open an account. 통장을 만들고 싶습니다.
1023. I'd like close the account. 통장을 해약하고 싶습니다.
1024. I can deposit as easily as I can withdraw. 입출금이 가능합니다.
1025. I'd like withdraw some money from my account. 돈을 좀 찾고 싶습니다.
1026. I'd like to deposit some money into my account. 돈을 입금하러 왔습니다.
1027. Listen, we've got problems, but who doesn't ?
이봐, 우리에게는 문제가 있어, 하지만 문제없는 사람이 누가있겠어?
= Everybody has problems including us. = Nobody's perfect.
1028. We've been trying to work them out for fourteen years.
우리는 지난 14년간이나 그런 문제를 해결하려고 노력해 왔습니다.
= We've been fixing it for fourteen years.
= You said that fourteen years ago.
1029. I'll give you a ride. 제가 태워다 드리겠습니다.
= I'll give you a lift. = I can take you there in my car.
= I can drive you. = I'll take you where you need to go.
1030. I'm going to find out who's behind this. 이번 일의 배후에 누가 있는지 알아낼 것입니다.
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* 직종과 부서
* 총무과 : General Affairs Dept.
* 경리부 : Accounting Dept.
* 영업업무 : Marketing Dept., or Sales Dept.
* 지역과의 관계업무 : Public Relation Dept.
* 사장 : President
* 부사장 : Vice President
* 전무 : Managing director
* 상무 : Executive director
* 이사 : Board of directors
* 부장 : Manager
* 과장 : Chief of section
1031. I need some help over here. 여기 좀 도와주세요
1032. Please don't joke. 제발 농담은 하지 말아요.
= This isn't a laughing matter. = Please stop kidding around.
1033. We have nothing in common. 우리에게는 공통점이 없어요.
= We don't share any interest. = We don't like the same thing.
1034. It's your logic, my own logic is different.
= we have our own individual logic. = Your logic is so different for mine.
= We have opposit view. 그건 당신 생각이지요. 내 생각은 달라요.
1035. I don't quite understand your point. = I'm sorry , but I'm not with you.
미안하지만 당신 말은 이해가 안됩니다.
1036. I didn't mean it. 내가 말하는 것은 그것이 아닙니다.
1037. That's something else. 그것은 별개의 문제이지요.
1038. Can't you do something ? 손 좀 쓸 수 없어요 ?
= Isn't there anything (that) you can do?
= Can't you make him change his mind?
1039. He's already made his decision. 그는 이미 결정을 내렸어요.
= What's done is done. = His decision is final.
1040. Is this elevator going up or down? 이 엘리베이터는 올라갑니까, 내려갑니까 ?
= Going up or down. = In which direction is this going ?
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* 귀가 간지러워요.
① 누군가가 자기 이야기하는 것 같을 때..
Well, Some must be talking me, my ears are burning.
② 귀가 간지러울 때..
My ears itch.
* I itch all over. 온몸이 가려워요.
③ 귀가 울릴 때..
My ears are bugging.
= My ears are ringing.
1041. Which floor do you want ? = What floor are you getting off at ?
= Which floor ? = What floor ? 몇 층에서 내릴꺼예요 ?
1042. Could you press 8, please. = 8 floor. = Hit the 8. 8 층에서 내립니다.
1043. * Your Honor : to the judge
* Sir, or Officer : to the policeman
* Your Highness : to the King or Queen
1044. It's not a question, really. = So clear ! 그건 의심할 여지가 없습니다.
= There is no doubt about it. = It's not a matter of maybe.
1045. I'm giving you three months. 3개월의 기간을 드립니다.
= You've got three months. = We'll meet again in three months.
1046. What do you think you will do ? 이제 어떻게 하시겠어요 ?
= What do you think you will decide ? = What are you going to do ?
1047. When are you gonna come down ? 언제 내려오시겠습니까 ?
1048. This is all my fault. = I'm to blame for this. 이건 전적으로 제 잘못이에요.
= This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for me.
1049. It was an accident waiting to happen. 어차피 일어날 일이었어요.
= This has been going to happen for a long time.
= This accident has been pending for years
1050. I don't feel like eating. = I'm not in the mood to eat right now.
= I'm full I'm not hungry. 별로 먹고 싶지 않아요.
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* CURTAIN
* Curtain call = Encore
* Curtain fall : 폐막식
* Curtain lecture : 잔소리
* Curtain wall : 칸막이 벽
* Curtain fire : 탄막 사격
* be in charge of ∼: ∼을 책임지다. : ( = take [bear] the responsibility of )
≠ evade one's responsibility : ∼의 책임을 회피하다.
1051. Why don't you have some more? = Do you want some? 조금 더 드시겠습니까?
1052. Can I have a bite? 한 입 먹어 봐도 될까요?
1053. I've taken the liberty of making an appointment for you.
= I made your appointment for you.
= I took the freedom of appointment for you. 제가 대신 시간 약속을 해 놨습니다.
1054. By the way, do you have any special skills? 그건 그렇고 특별한 기술이 있나요?
= ∼ , do you have any technical skills?
= ∼ , do you have any office skills?
= ∼ , can you type?
1055. by the way * 화제를 바꿀 때 (그건 그렇고, 그런데)
1056. Please, explain it in more detail. = Please, be more specific.
= Would you explain it in more detail. = Could you go into more depth.
= Please be more clear.. 좀 더 구체적으로 말해 주세요.
1057. Please, forgive me for interrupting you. 말씀 도중에 끼여들어 죄송합니다.
1058. I'm sorry but I'm not with you. = I'm sorry but I don't follow you.
= I'm sorry but I don't get you. = I'm sorry but I don't understand it.
미안하지만 당신의 말을 이해할 수가 없네요.
1059. I can't get the hang of it. 도무지 감이 잡히지 않습니다.
1060. You just tell me what to do. 내가 어떻게 해야 하는지 말씀해 주세요.
= I'll do anything you say. = You say the word, (then) I'll do it.
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* "말대꾸하다" 의 표현들
* don't give me any lip → (직역) 나에게 어떤 입술도 주지 말아라.
(= don't talk back) 즉, "말대꾸 하지 말아라"의 뜻이죠.
* give back = talk back = reply = retort = answer back : 말대꾸하다
* button your lips (복수) : " 입닥쳐 "라는 뜻입니다. *
* read my lips (복수) : " 내말을 믿어라 " 라는 뜻입니다.
* I'm on a diet. → 나는 다이어트를 하고있어.
1061. Not exactly. = Not quite. = Not really. 그렇진 않아요.
1062. I'm expecting somebody. = Somebody is coming over.
= I'm having somebody over. = I'm expecting company. 누가 오기로 되어 있는데요.
1063. Someone is coming by. = Someone is dropping by. 누가 잠깐 왔다 갈 건데요.
1064. I'll take that at face value. 액면 그대로 나는 받아들이겠습니다.
1065. You are the right person for this job. 이 일을 맡기기에는 당신이 적격입니다.
1066. I want to get a better look at that. 그거 좀 자세히 보고 싶은데요.
1067. I am a regular here. 나는 여기 단골입니다.
1068. You look better than ever. 당신은 얼굴이 예전보다 더 좋아졌군요.
= You've never looked better. = You look younger everyday.
1069. Give me a discount please. = Could you knock down the price?
= Could you lower the price? = Could you at the price? 좀 깎아 주세요.
1070. What a steal. = What a deal. 정말 싸게 샀군요.
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* egg head -> '지식인' 즉, 머리가 좋은 사람을 말함.
: 대머리를 의미하기도 합니다.
-> 지적이고 똑똑하고 권위 있고 등등...을 상상 할 수 있습니다.
그러나 직접적으로 표현하면 기분이 나쁘겠죠.
= double dome
* 참고) 머리는 상대적으로 지성이나 성격 등을 표현하는 대상.
bone head : '멍청이'를 의미 -> 뇌 대신에 뼈로 가득
bird brain : (머리가 나쁜 사람) -> 새 대가리
noodle head : (머리가 나쁜 사람) -> 머리 속에 국수가 가득
scatter brain : (산만한 사람) -> 머리가 산산조각 나서
big head : 자만심이 강한 사람 -> 머리가 크니까
swelled head : 오만한 사람 -> 부푼 머리
hot head : 화를 잘 내는 사람
* 미국 돈의 1 달러 지폐의 초상위의 글씨가 지니는 의미
==> 번역하면 "세기의 새로운 질서"를 의미하는데, 라틴어로 "신은 우리가 하는 것을
좋아한다." 라고 미국의 국장(나라의 도장)에 있음. 곧, 세계속의 미국을 건설하자는
의미입니다.
1071. I guess I really got leave off. 제 생각에는 바가지 쓴거 같아요.
1072. How much did you pay for this? 이거 얼마 줬어요?
1073. How much do they want for this? 이거 얼마를 부르던가요?
1074. Hey, just give me some time. 이봐요, 나에게 시간을 좀 줘요.
= Give me a minute.
1075. They're a little more complicated. 그건 좀 더 복잡합니다.
= They're little stickier.
1076. My voice is hoarse. = My voice is all most gone.
= I have a frog in my throat. = My voice is getting husky.
= My voice is starting croak. 목이 쉬었어요.
1077. sticky situation - difficult, complicated situation
1078. I'm placing an ad for a housekeeper. 가정부를 두기 위해 광고를 내려고 해요.
= I put an ad in the classified.
1079. How much are you gonna pay this person? 이 사람한테 급료를 얼마나 줄 겁니까?
= How much will this person make?
= How much do you plan on paying this person?
1080. It's better than nothing. = Something's better than nothing.
= Anything's better than nothing. 없는 것보다는 낫다.
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* Dutch
* Dutch barn :기둥과 지붕만 있고 벽이 없는 건초 헛간
* Dutch comfort : 별로 고맙지 않은 위로
* Dutch uncle : 어른이나 윗사람처럼 행세하여 엄격하게 꾸짖는 사람, 잔소리 심한 사람
* Dutch wife : 죽부인 * Dutch widow : 매춘부
* Do the Dutch : 자살하다. * Dutch concert : 여러 악기가 제각기 소리 내는 음악
* Let's go Dutch. : 각자 계산합시다.
* Dutch courage : 술좌석에서 술 힘으로 내는 용기
* It's double Dutch. : 무엇이 무엇인지 모르겠다.
* 건포도 : dried grapes
1081. The more the better. 많으면 많을 수록 더 많다.
1082. I ran out of pocket money. = I spent all my spending money.
나는 내 용돈을 다 써 버렸다.
1083. Mom, give me some pocket money, please. 엄마 용돈 좀 주세요.
1084. I pick them up after school. 방과 후 그들을 데리고 올께요.
= I'll meet them after school. = I'll give them a ride home from school.
1085. I'll think about it. 생각해 볼께요.
= Let me sleep on it. = Give me sometime to mull it over.
1086. It's worth it. 그만한 가치가 있어요.
= It's worth it. = It's worthwhile. = It's worth the money.
1087. It's a good investment. = It will be worth that in the long run.
잘 샀다. 그만한 가치가 있다.(장기적 안목으로 볼 때)
1088. He is just my type. 그가 바로 내 타입입니다.
1089. We broke up. 우리는 헤어졌습니다.
1090. If you don't go, you'll hurt yourself. 안가면 당신만 손해입니다.
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* 안내문
ADMISSION FREE (무료입장) ALL SOLD OUT TODAY (금일 매진)
BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS (소매치기 주의)
CLOSED TODAY (금일 폐점) EMERGENCY EXIT (비상구)
KEEP TO THE RIGHT (우측통행) OFF LIMITS (출입금지)
PARKING LOT (주차장) WET PAINT (칠주의)
MAN-WORKING = UNDER CONSTRUCTION (공사중)
KEEP OFF THE GRASS (잔디밭 출입금지)
NO SMOKING (금연)
* " I often listen to rock music with walkman. "에서 워크맨이 의미 하는 것은 ?
→ 워크맨은 일본 쏘니사의 "상표 이름" 입니다. 특정 상표가 곧 그 물건의 특정한 본래 상품이 보통 명사화된 예이죠.
ex) You have tissue ? 보다 You have cleanlier ? 로 표현하는 것이 더 빨리 알아듣는다고 합니다. "Seven Up"역시 "사이다"로 의미 전달이 더 빨리 된다고 합니다.
1091. What grade are you in ? (초, 중, 고생에게)
= What year are you in ? (대학생에게) 몇 학년입니까?
1092. Hello, I'm calling in regards to the ad I read in the paper
여보세요, 신문에 난 광고를 보고 전화를 드리는 데요.
= I'm calling about your classified ad.
= I'm calling about the ad you placed for housekeeper.
1093. Would you tell me a little bit about yourself? 본인 소개를 좀 해 보시겠어요?
= Could you tell me brief about yourself.
= Could you give me a few details about yourself?
= Could you outline your experience.
1094. Open the Umbrella, Close the umbrella.
= Could you open the umbrella for me?
= Would you mind opening the umbrella? 우산을 접어요. 우산을 펴세요.
1095. It's likely to rain so why don't you take your umbrella.
비가 올거 같군요 우산을 가져가세요.
1096. My umbrella is broken, may I borrow your umbrella
제 우산이 고장이 났어요 우산 좀 빌릴 수 있나요?
1097. Let's share the umbrella. 우산 같이 씁시다.
1098. They're very upset with me right now. 그들이 지금 저한테 무척 화가 나 있어요.
= They aren't happy with me right now. = They are mad at me.
1099. What a lovely home you have. 집