8/9 Mosquitoes

DIALOG>> It itches like crazy.

A: Hey, what's that on your forehead?
B: It's a mosquito bite. It's huge and so embarrassing.
A: My goodness, it is big. Does it itch?
B: Oh, I'm telling you. It itches like crazy. I don't know what to do.
A: Why don't you spray a little bit of hairspray over it?
B: Hairspray? Thanks. I'll try it.
ex> I miss you like crazy.
ex> It hurts like crazy.

RESPONSE>> Talk about how to keep mosquitoes away.

Mosquitoes are probably one of the most annoying insects in the summer.
* annoying: 성가신, = nuisance [^|nu:sns]

Other than causing sleepless summer nights, they suck our blood, which leaves us with red, puffy, itchy bites on our skin.
* puffy: 부어오른, swollen
ex> Other than being small, I think it's a great house.

Not to mention the fact that mosquitoes carry deadly diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and West Nile virus.
* not to mention: ~는 말할 것도 없고
ex> Not to mention the fact that she is very smart.
* deadly disease: 치명적인 질병

Here are some tips on how to ward off mosquitoes.
* ward off: 막아 내다, 떨쳐 내다
ex> She took some antihistamines to ward off her allergies.
ex> How can I ward off my sleeping problems?

Mosquitoes love water and they breed in it.
* breed: 번식하다, 사육하다, produce offspring

Check areas in and around your home for any stagnant water and get rid of them.
* in and around: 안팎으로, 주변에
* stagnant water: 고여 있는 물, standing, still water
ex> There are nice restaurants and shops in and around Samchung-dong.
ex> Japan experienced several major earthquakes in and around the country.

Make sure there are no holes or rips in your window screens.
* rip: 찢어진 곳, 터진 곳, tear
* window screen: 방충망

Mosquitoes are most active during the dawn and dusk hours.
* dusk: 황혼, 해 질 녘
ex> September is the most active month for Hurricanes.

Try to wear long sleeves and pants when you're outside during those hours.


@ Mosquitoes are nothing but trouble.  모기는 골칫덩어리일 뿐이야.
Better safe than sorry.  조심하는 것이 낫지.

1. Other than his illness, he is just a normal teenager.
2. Not to mention the fact he's the only child.
3. I got a flu shot to ward off influenza.
4. Her heart pounded like crazy.