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2011년 1월 13일 목요일

1/10 Talk about traditional Korean-style markets.

They are exciting to visit as you can experience one unique aspect of the Korean culture.

You're almost guaranteed to find whatever you're looking for.
ex> You are almost guaranteed to like it. 분명 마음에 드실 거예요.
ex> You can find whatever you're looking for at large discount store chains.

The atmosphere is always robust with the hustle and bustle of vendors and customers.
* robust: strong and healthy; vigorous
ex> I just like the robust atmosphere of traditional markets.
* hustle and bustle: a state of great activity; the hustle and bustle of the big cities.
ex> You'll eventually get used to the hustle and bustle of big city life.

Customers usually try to haggle for the cheapest prices possible.
* haggle: dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
ex> It's interesting to watch people haggling for cheaper prices.

These markets are a melting pot of people from all over the country.
* melting pot: a pot in which metals or other materials are melted and mixed.  a place where different peoples, styles, theories, etc. are mixed together;
ex> Toronto is a melting pot of different cultures.


@ He is very nosy at times.   그 친구는 남의 일에 참견하는 것을 좋아해.

* Your secret is safe with me.   너의 비밀은 나만 알고 있을게.
* My lips are sealed.  입 꼭 다물고 있을게.

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