1/29 TV Shows

* finale [fɪ^|nӕli]: 마지막 부분, 피날레
ex> Did you see the season finale of "Friends"?

* set in: ~을 배경으로 한
ex> The book is set in Medieval Europe.

* eclectic [ɪ^|klektɪk]: wide-range and comes from many different sources.  다양한
ex> The art collector had an eclectic array of pieces.

* sneak-peek: a preview, esp of sth not yet public.  살짝 엿보는 것
ex> She gave me a sneak-peek at her wedding dress.

* glamorous: attractive, exciting, or interesting than ordinary people or things,
= glossy (glossy hair)
ex> Some of the world's most beautiful and glamorous women

* lure in: 유혹하다, 꾀다
ex> She's trying to lure me in with her cooking skills.

* current obsession: 현재의 집착, 푹 빠져 있는 것
ex> Male actors have a current obsession with feminine make-up.

* comedy sketch show: 코미디 촌극  ex> The drama group did a sketch about a couple buying a new car.

* howl with laughter [haʊl]: 자지러지게 웃다


@ I prefer substance over style.  나는 겉모습보다는 알맹이가 더 중요해.

1. The show's finale was so dramatic and sad.
2. The story is set in modern times.
3. She has original and eclectic fashion style.
4. Is F1 car racing your current obsession?

1/25 Diabetes

* steep surge: 급격한 증가
ex> We're seeing a steep surge in shoppers this holiday season.

* overlook: 간과하다
ex> She was overlooked for the promotion.
ex> I think you've overlooked some problems in this report.

* noticeable: very obvious, so that it is easy to see, hear, or recognize.  ex> It is noticeable that women do not have the rivalry that men have.

* play a significant factor: 중요한 요인으로 작용하다
ex> The goalkeeper plays a significant factor into whether we can win the game.


@ You hit the nail on the head.   정곡을 찔렀네.

1. There's been a steep surge in dairy prices.
2. You are consuming a lot of food lately.
3. The mechanic overlooked some problems in the engine.
4. We have to monitor her heart-rate closely.

1/28 Korean Last Names

* long enough: 충분히 오래, 충분히 긴
ex> I've been waiting here long enough!

* family name, surname: 성

* account for: 차지하다, ~의 이유가 되다
ex> Chinese tourists account for about 24 percent of all foreigners who visit Korea.

* homogeneous: 동종의, 단일 민족의 = homogenous  [_|hoʊmə^|dƷi:niəs] 

* not necessarily: 꼭 그렇지는 않다
ex> A higher price tag doesn't necessarily mean a better product.

* clan: 씨족


@ How do you pronounce your name?  당신의 이름은 어떻게 발음합니까?

1. They account for 30 percent of the total sales.
2. That is not necessarily true.
3. He thinks the world is divided into two categories.
4. For instance, some Korean don't like kimchi.

PE 1/25 Heartburn

1. the root of: ~의 원인
ex> The technician discovered a loose wire was at the root of my computer problems.

2. up the dose: 복용량을 증가시키다
ex> My doctor just up the dose of my blood pressure medicine and it's making me feel dizzy.

3. cut back on: ~을 줄이다, 감소시키다
ex> I need to cut back on my late night snacking, my waistband is way too tight.

PE 1/23 Toilet Seats Again!

1. tread carefully: 신중을 기하다, 조심해서 처신하다
ex> Your mother is pretty angry today, son. Tell your brother to tread carefully.

2. drive at: ~을 하려고 하다, 말하려고 하다
ex> I do not understand what you are drive at.

3. put it to: ~에게 상기시키다, 일러두다
ex> Let me put it to you this way; We must reduce our expenses now or we will be broke by the end of the year.

* imply: you say sth which indicates that it is the case in an indirect way.  ex> Are you implying that I am wrong?

PE 1/24 Wall Street

1. go the extra mile: 특별한 노력을 기울이다
ex> A good customer service professional will always go the extra mile to make sure the customer is satisfied.

2. go up in flames: 사라져 버리다, 없어지다
ex> I have bad luck, My plans always go up in flames.

3. bring down: 도산시키다, 붕괴시키다
ex> Sometimes just one line in a contract can bring a whole company down.

* partake: 먹다,마시다, 참가하다  ex> They preferred not to partake in the social life of the town.
* insider: 내부자
* first-hand account: 경험자의 이야기

1/24 Chapssaltteok and Memilmuk

* be broken: 깨지다, 부서지다
ex> Our conversation was broken by a ring of the phone.

* over one's shoulder: 어깨 위로, 어깨 너머로
ex> She slung a rifle over her shoulder.

* disturbance: 소란, 소동
ex> Police officers responded to a disturbance at the hotel.

* be best served with: ~와 먹어야 제맛이다.
ex> Earl Grey tea is best served with milk and honey.

* be seasoned with: ~로 양념하다


@ Do you want to grab a bite later?  있다가 뭐 간단히 먹을래?

1. When changing lanes, you should look over your shoulder.
2. A drunken man was causing a huge disturbance in the street.
3. He was filled with joy.
4. This pizza is best served with beer.