PE 11/28 New Car Smell

1. make a world of difference: 중요한 차이를 만들다, 천양지차가 나다
ex> Wow, these new shoes make a world of difference! My feet hurt a lot less.

2. can peel paint (페인트를 벗겨 낼 정도로) 강한 독성 냄새가 나다
ex> His cologne is so strong it can peel paint.
* cologne [kə^|loʊn] : a kind of weak perfume.

3. if it's all the same to you: 큰차이가 없다면, 너한테 상관없다면
ex> If it's all the same to you, we would like to consult a few other experts before deciding.

11/28 Capital Punishment

1. hand down: 판결을 내리다, 물려주다
ex> This guitar has been handed down to me by my grandfather.

2. consequence: 결과
ex> There are serious consequences for cheating.

3. outdated: 시대에 뒤처진
ex> Your cell phone is outdated.
ex> The singer's wardrobe was outdated.

4. under pressure: 압박을 받는
ex> Professional athletes are under pressure to perform well.
ex> Many doctor's constantly under pressure to see more patients and to order many tests.

5. carry out: ~을 수행하다, 이행하다
ex> Have you carried out my orders?
ex> Seven celebrities have to carried out their missions in the program.

6. outcome: 결과
ex> This won't have a good outcome.
ex> Whatever the outcome, I did my best in the final test.

* capital punishment: 사형제도
* commit: 저지르다
* heinous [^|heɪnəs]: 극악무도한, ex> a heinous crime.
* eye for an eye: 눈에는 눈
* outcry: 항의, 격렬한 반응, ex> There was outcry at the judge's statement.
* execution: 사형, 처형
* bill: 법안
* legislation: 입법, 법률의 제정
* touchy: 민감한


@ He pushes my buttons.  그가 나를 짜증 나게 만들어.

1. The judge handed down his decision.
2. She doesn't understand the consequences.
3. I don't care if this outfit is outdated.
4. Stop putting me under pressure.

11/27 Pojangmacha

1. pass the night away: 밤을 지새우다
ex> We're going to pass the night away drinking beer and watching the World Cup.
ex> I pass the night away watching movies on Saturday night.

2. span from: (종류가) ~부터 광범위하게 있다, 다양하게 있다.
ex> The seafood choices span from lobster to eel.
ex> The library books span from magazines to classical novels.

3. be geared towards: ~을 위하여, ~을 겨냥하다
ex> The movie is geared toward young women and teens.
ex> The teen age girl groups are geared towards middle aged men called 삼촌 as well as youngsters.

4. sheer: 순전한, 완전한
ex> I was surprised by the sheer amount of ice cream in her fridge.

5. sample: 시식하다, 시험하다
ex> I'd like to sample that new eye cream.

6. go for: ~을 좋아하다, 선택하다
ex> I'd like to go for the croissant and omelet.

* grab a quick snack: 빠르고 간편한 간식을 먹다
* wagon: 마차
* on wheels: 이동하여, 이동식의
* stall: 가판대, 좌판
* elaborate: 정교한, 공을 들인
* street food: 길거리 음식
* finger food: 손가락으로 집어먹는 음식
* overwhelming: 압도적인, 감당하기 힘든
* trawl: 찾다
* tried and tested: 확실히 믿을 수 있는, 검증된 ex> a tried and tested method for solving the problem,


@ It's great comfort food. 기분이 좋아지는 음식이지

1. Don't pass the night away drinking too much.
2. We want the story to span from her birth to present day.
3. The show will be geared towards people who love K-Pop.
4. Which one will you go for?

PE 11/26 Fall Leaves

1. swing: 성공하다, 잘하다
ex> I'm not sure if we can swing it, but we should try to recruit her.

2. lose one's luster: 색을 잃다, 퇴색하다
ex> I think I have been in this job too long - even the big successes are starting to lose their luster.

3. have ~ on one's hands: ~의 영향을 받다, ~을 관리하다
ex> If I don't fix this situation fast, I'm going to have another lawsuit on my hands.
ex> Our daughter keeps raiding my CDs. We have another music lover on our hands.

* enchant: 매혹하다
* overlook: 간과하다
* convert: 개종자

11/26 Ondol

1. take for granted: 당연시하다, 고마워할 줄 모르다
ex> She tends to take a lot of things for granted.

2. definitely: 확실하게, 명확하게
ex> She is definitely going to Hawaii.

3. through the vent: 송풍구를 통해서
ex> Nothing is coming out through the vents.

4. to the point: ~지점까지, ~할 때까지
ex> It's getting to the point where I can't stand her anymore.

5. run: 흐르다
ex> Who left the water running?

6. ingenious: 독창적인
ex> Isn't that the most ingenious thing you've ever seen?

* being away from: ~을 떠나 있는 것
* home country: 고국
* be a big fan of: ~을 매우 좋아하다
* heating system: 난방 시스템
* simply the best: 최고인


@ It will get warm before you know it.  너도 모르는 사이에 따뜻해질 거야.

1. Why do you take me for granted?
2. It's definitely going to rain tomorrow.
3. Cold air is coming out through the vents.
4. My nose is running.

PE 11/23 Wall Street's Shrinking Job Pool

1. put a positive spin on: ~에서 긍정적인 효과를 내다

ex> It's impossible to put a positive spin on a mass layoff like this.

cf> spin doctor: 공보 비서관, someone who is skilled in public relations and who advises political parties on how to present their policies and actions.

2. trim the fat: 비용을 줄이다, 조정하다

ex> He was sent from Head Office to trim the fat from out department.

3. find oneself on the street: 거리로 내몰리다, 갑자기 해고되다

ex> She said they had one argument and the next day, she found herself on the street.

PE 11/22 Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard

1. keep track: ~계속 주목하다, 계속 인식하다

ex> Keep track of your tour group when you leave the bus.

2. to my knowledge: 내가 알기로는

ex> To my knowledge, shark attacks are a lot less common than people think.

3. on a ~ note: 한가지 ~ 한 것을 말하자면

ex> On a good note, today is payday.

11/23 Patent Wars

1. blistering pace: 맹렬한 속도
ex> The skiers raced down the mountain at a blistering pace.

2. on a regular basis: 주기적으로
ex> She goes to the cafe on a regular basis.

3. it seems like: ~처럼 보인다
ex> It seems like she is having problems at home.

4. escalate: 고조되다, 확대시키다
ex> We don't want this to escalate.

5. at stake: ~이 걸려 있는, 위태로운
ex> There's a lot at stake here.

6. where it's due: 자격이 있는 곳,
ex> I only give credit where it's due.

* patent [^|peɪtnt ; 美 또한 ^|pӕtnt]: 특허권
* pop up: 나타나다
* intellectual property: 지적 재산권
* suit, lawsuit: 소송
* litigate: 소송하다, 법정에서 다투다, to take legal action. ex> The freedom to litigate is part of US regulation.
* to the death: 끝까지, 죽을 때까지
* rightful owner: 합법적인 주인
* brand identity: 브랜드 정체성
* on the line: 위태로운, ~이 걸려있는, ex> If we don't make a profit, my job is on the line.
* trace: 추적하다, 밝혀 내다
* be acknowledged: 인정을 받다.


@ I bet he's banking.  그는 돈을 굉장히 많이 벌 거야.

1. She did her homework at a blistering pace.
2. You need to work out on a regular basis.
3. It seems like you two are really happy.
4. Your dog will only escalate her fear of animals.

11/22 Jeju Olle Paths

1. on foot: 걸어서, 도보로
ex> We can get to the village on foot.

2. refer to: ~을 나타내다, ~을 가리키다
ex> The book refers to Rome as a Golden Age in Europe.

3. take you: 데려가다
ex> The cruise takes you from Florida to the Caribbean.

4. depending on: ~에 따라
ex> Depending on the traffic, we should arrive in about 3 hours.

5. place along: ~에 따라 설치하다, 두다
ex> There were rose petals placed along the path.

6. advise: 충고하다, 조언하다
ex> They were advised not to feed the animals at the zoo.


@ I'll take my chances.  나의 운에 맡겨 보지 뭐.

1. Are we going on foot?
2. The word 'hallyu' refers to the wave of Korean pop culture.
3. Depending on my schedule, I can probably make it.
4. We've been advised to stay indoors and turn off the electricity.


@ Related Topics>> http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2011/04/49-describe-jeju-island.html

11/21 Soccer Club

1. be good at: ~을 잘하다
ex> She is really good at cooking.

2. you name it: 그 밖에 뭐든지, 전부
ex> They had steak, salad, seafood, you name it.

3. periodically: 주기적으로
ex> I visit my dentist periodically.

4. registration: 등록
ex> Registration for Fall Semester begins tomorrow.

5. cover: (비용을) 감당하다, 부담하다
ex> $200 will cover your travel expenses.

6. besides: ~ 이외에는, ~ 이외에도
ex> Besides her, no one knows your secret.

* indulgence: 즐거움, 좋아하는 것 ex> Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.


@ I'm not that athletic.  난 운동신경이 둔해.
an athletic figure/build: 탄탄한 몸매/체격

1. He's not good at getting well with other people.
2. She goes to a spa periodically.
3. This is enough to cover our taxi fare.
4. Besides ramyeon, I can make bulgogi and kimchi stew.

PE 11/21 Trimming Dead Wood

1. pitch in: 협력하다, 돕다
ex> Come on son, If we all pitch in we will be done in half the time!

2. like oil and water: 물과 기름 같은, 섞이지 않는
ex> They are a couple? I know that opposites attract, but those two are like oil and water.

3. trim the dead wood: 필요 없는 직원을 해고하다
ex> We lost another contract so the boss has decided to trim the dead wood.

* leave hanging: 남겨 두고 떠나다

11/20 Religion In Korea

1. it may surprise you: 당신을 놀라게 할 수도 있다.
ex> It may surprise you to know that she is only 20 years old.

2. be affiliated with [ə^|fɪlieɪtɪd]: ~와 관계를 맺다, 소속되어 있다.
ex> Who is he affiliated with?

3. primary: 주된, 주가 되는
ex> My primary reason for moving is because there's too much air pollution in the city.

4. influence: 영향, 영향을 주다
ex> We need a president who can influence positive change.

5. convert: 개종하다, 전환하다
ex> She converted from the Catholic Church to Buddhism.
ex> They've converted the shed into a restaurant.

6. due to: ~의 이유로, ~ 때문에
ex> Due to the bad weather, the game has been cancelled.

* practice: 실행하다, 생활하다
* Protestantism [prɑ́təstəntìzm]: 개신교
* Catholicism [kəθɑ́ləsìzm]: 가톨릭교
* emigration: (타국으로) 이주, 이민

cf> atheism [^|eɪθiɪzəm]: 무신론, deism [^|deɪɪzəm ; ^|di:ɪzəm]: 이신론 (신이 우주를 창조하긴 했지만 관여는 하지 않고 우주는 자체의 법칙에 따라 움직인다고 보는 사상)


@ I'm open to the idea.  나는 그것에 대해 열린 생각을 가지고 있어.

1. I don't want to be affiliated with them.
2. Her primary job is to market the products overseas.
3. You have no influence here.
4. Due to the healthy economy, our profits have risen.

11/19 Flat Feet

1. our generation: 우리 세대
ex> He was the greatest thinker of our generation.

2. hint: 힌트, (약간의) 기미
ex> The teacher dropped a hint.

3. be best known for: ~로 가장 잘 알려지다
ex> This restaurant is best known for its steak.

4. medical condition: 의학적 질환
ex> She suffers from a medical condition called osteoporosis.
ex> Do you have any medical conditions?

5. sole: 발바닥
ex> He has a corn on the sole of his foot.

6. put a strain on: ~에 압박을 가하다, 부담을 주다
ex> High tuition cost put a strain on their budget.

* stamina: 체력
* versatility: 다재다능함
* flat feet: 평발
* arch: 장심, 발바닥의 오목한 부분
* if that's the case for you: 그것이 당신의 경우라면, 그것이 당신에게 해당된다면
* podiatrist: 발병 전문가


@ He overcame his disadvantage.  그는 자신의 약점을 극복했어.

1. Our generation is destroying the environment.
2. What is Korea best known for?
3. I have pain on the sole of my foot.
4. Financial problems can put a strain on your relationship.

PE 11/16 Outsourcing Your Kids

1. gone are the days:  ~ 시대는 지나갔다.

ex> Gone are the days when people could expect to work at one job for their whole lives.

2. all is right with the world: 모든 것이 올바르게 되다

ex> God is in his heave, and all is right with the world.

3. grease the wheels [gri:s]: 바퀴에 기름칠을 하다, 윤활유 역할을 하다

ex> His smile always greases the wheels in the accounting department.

* squeamish [^|skwi:mɪʃ]: 비위가 약한, ~ 지나치게 예민한 (about)

ex> I am squeamish about stuff like that.

11/16 Urban Gardening

1. via: ~을 통하여
ex> You can send me the documents via email.

2. RSVP (Répondez s’il vous plaît): 회답하다
ex> Would you RSVP before Friday, please?
ex> RSVP, regrets only.

3. come from: ~에서 나오다
ex> His expertise comes from the experience.

4. edible: 먹을 수 있는
ex> This part is not edible.
ex> Her cooking wasn't edible at all.

5. eco-friendly: 환경 친화적인
ex> this car uses eco-friendly fuel cell technology.
ex> We only carry eco-friendly products at our store.

6. freshly-picked: 갓 딴
ex> They sell freshly-picked blueberries over there.

* accordingly: 그에 맞춰, 적절히
* basil  [^|bӕzl ; 美 또한 ^|beɪzl]: 바질, 허브의 일종
* rooftop: 옥상, 지붕
* planter: 화분


@ He likes skinship. (X)  He likes to be touchy feely. (O)
* touchy-feely: 감정 표현이 너무 숨김없는, 스킨쉽을 좋아하는
ex> Americans tend to be casual, open, and a bit touchy-feely.
ex> I'm just touchy-feely.

1. The show broadcast live from New York via satellite.
2. Everybody RSVP'd except you.
3. Be careful. This mushroom is not edible.
4. We should use more eco-friendly products at home.

PE 11/15 Fenway Park

1. hard to come by: 찾기 어려운, 구하기 어려운
ex> Tables at that restaurant are really hard to come by. They are always booked!

2. first come, first served: 선착순
ex> Pushy people need to learn that most things in life are first come, first served.
ex> Interviews were assigned on a first come, first served basis.

3. face value: 액면가
ex> Scoring in this game is simple, all the cards are worth their face value.
ex> It's hard to take him at face value. I just don't trust him.

* connection: 연줄, 커넥션
* scalper: 암표상

11/15 Jultagi

1. witty banter [^|bӕntə(r)]: 재치 있는 농담
ex> The couple entertained the party with their witty banter.

2. unlike anything you've ever seen: 당신이 봤던 것과는 전혀 다른
ex> I promise this movie is unlike anything you've ever seen.

3. elevated: 높은, 올라가 있는
ex> The hotel bed was elevated off the ground.

4. sarcastic: 비꼬는, 냉소적인
ex> Why are you always so sarcastic?
ex> I enjoy her sarcastic comments.

5. engage: 관여하다, 참여하게 하다, 사로잡다
ex> I tried to engage him in conversation.
ex> Would you like to engage in some wine tasting?

6. crack a joke: 농담하다
ex> I like to crack a joke when I get uncomfortable.


* acrobatic feat: 재주넘기
* clown [klaʊn]: 광대
* tightrope-walking: the acrobatic feat of walking on a tightrope,
* with precision: precisely, 정확하게 ex> He doesn't know its meanings with precision.
* or so: ~정도, ~가량
* off the ground: 땅에서부터
* be accompanied by: ~을 동반하다
* theatrics: 연기, 연극
* do a somersault: 공중제비를 돌다
* amuse: 즐겁게 하다
* awe: 두려워하게 하다, 감탄하게 하다
* be featured in: ~에 나오다


@ It's been handed down through the years.  그것은 수년 동안 전수되어 오는 거야.

1. I'm too tired for your witty banter.
2. The future railroad was elevated above the city.
3. His sense of humor is very sarcastic.
4. I don't think we need to engagement in argument.

11/14 Third-Hand Smoke

1. harmful: 해로운, 유해한
ex> I want to break my harmful habit.

2. find: 찾아내다, 알아내다
ex> I have found the solutions to his problem.

3. cling to: ~에 매달리다, 붙어 있다.
ex> Her baby clung to her side.
ex> Two children were clinging to each other.

4. put out: (불이나 담배 등을) 끄다
ex> She tried to put out the candle.

5. be vulnerable to: ~에 취약하다
ex> All women are vulnerable to osteoporosis.
ex> Your computer is vulnerable to malicious codes.

6. the best way to: ~하는 최고의 방법
ex> The best way to get to Busan is by KTX.
ex> What is the best way to cook this?

* toxic chemicals: 독성 화학물질


@ Those are cancer sticks.  그것은 암 유발제야.

1. Is eating burnt food harmful to you?
2. Don't cling to the past.
3. Please put out your cigarette.
4. The best way to enjoy sushi is to eat with your hands.

11/13 DMZ

1. border: 국경선, 경계선
ex> The ocean is at the eastern border of the country.

2. secluded [sɪ^|klu:dɪd]: 격리된, 외딴
ex> The village was so secluded we didn't find it on the map.
ex> He lives a lonely and secluded life.

3. be lined with: ~이 늘어서 있다
ex> The ancient Mayan city's streets were lined with gold.
ex> During the parade the streets were lined with many people.

4. peer: 자세히 보다
ex> I don't want to peer into his private life.

5. creepy: 섬뜩한
ex> I don't like watching creepy movies.

6. be held: 열리다
ex> Meetings are held every Friday.

* DMZ (=demilitarized zone): 비무장지대
* the closest point: 가장 가까운 지점
* a while back: 요전에, 수주 전에 ex> I talked to your parents a while back.
* barbed wire: 철조망(barbwire)
* mount: 설치하다, 탑재하다
* telescope: 망원경
* bilateral talk: 양국 간 회담


@ What does that stand for?   그게 무슨 뜻이야?

1. What's on the border of Mexico and the U.S?
2. Let's go someplace romantic and secluded for vacation.
3. The road was lined with apple trees.
4. Don't you think he's a little creepy?

Related Topics>>
http://endoscopist-myenglishstudy.blogspot.kr/2011/09/921-dmz.html

11/12 Glasses

1. prescription: 처방전
ex> Those are prescription drugs.

2. pick out: 고르다
ex> She picked out a beautiful watch.

3. run: (가격이) 이르다, 합계가 되다
ex> This will run you a fortune.
ex> This will run you close to $1,000.

4. way more than: ~보다 훨씬 더
ex> He weighs way more than that.

5. shop around: 발품을 팔다, 이곳저곳을 알아보다
ex> You will get a good deal if you shop around.

6. hand: 건네주다
ex> My father handed me his car key.

* eyewear: 안경류
* eyeglass shop: 안경점
* frame: 안경테
* designer frame: 명품 브랜드 안경테
* optician: 안경사


@ Are you nearsighted or farsighted?  너 근시야 아니면 원시야?

1. You can pick out what you want.
2. It's not going to run you any money.
3. That costs way more than that.
4. It is wise to shop around.

11/9 Injury

1. not tall enough:  충분히 크지/높지 않은
ex> The chair you bought wasn't tall enough.
ex> My daughter is not tall enough to ride this rollercoaster.

2. make: 성공하다, ~이 되다, ~을 하다
ex> She barely made it to her class.
ex> He made his shot just before the buzzer.

3. turn: 차례, 순번
ex> I think it's your turn to clean the bathroom.

4. go wrong: 잘못되다
ex> I really don't know what went wrong.

5. crooked: 비뚤어진, 구부러진
ex> That painting on the wall is a little crooked.

6. cast: 깁스
ex> She has a cast on her leg.

* dunk: 덩크 슛
* leap: 뛰어오르다
* hang onto: ~에 매달리다
* rim: 가장자리
* hand first: 손부터
* indescribable: 설명할 수 없는


@ I'm doomed.  난 이제 끝장이야

1. You're not tall enough to be a model.
2. It's not your turn yet.
3. She knows exactly what went wrong.
4. Your nose is a little crooked.

PE 11/9 Swim-up Bars

1. brain wave: 영감, 묘안
ex> I had the most incredible brain wave. I know how we can get the deal!

2. towel off: 몸을 닦다, 말리다
ex> She barely had time to towel off before the boss sent her out again.

3. heat up: 뜨거워지다
ex> According to this article, interest in our stock is heating up.

* comfort: 편의 시설, from the comfort of~ 편하게
* waterproof: 방수의

11/8 Exam Day

1. nerve-racking(wracking): 초조하게 만드는, 괴롭히는
ex> It was a nerve-racking experience for me.

2. take: (시험을) 보다, 치르다
ex> I just need to take a road test.

3. such: 너무나 ~한
ex> You live in such a beautiful place.

4. feed: 먹이다
ex> Please don't feed the animals.

5. eschew [ɪs^|tʃu:]: 피하다, 삼가다, eschew women (여자를 멀리하다)
ex> He tried to eschew the evil spirits.

6. slip up: 실수하다  cf> slip up on sb: ~에 몰래 다가가다, He slipped up on me.
ex> He slipped up and told me the truth.

* scholastic: 학업의
* ritual: 의식
* toffee: 토피사탕, 엿


@ I totally aced it.  나 시험 정말 잘 봤어.

1. You need to take a written test first.
2. He is such a cool guy.
3. Would you feed my dog while I'm gone?
4. He slipped up and gave away the secret.

11/7 Dry Skin

1. fanatic: 광신자, 마니아
ex> She is a K-Pop fanatic.

2. essential: 중요한, 꼭 필요한
ex> Is money an essential ingredient for a better life?

3. replenish: 보충하다, 보급하다
ex> Even in the winter, you need to replenish your fluids.
ex> This lotion will replenish your skin's moisture.

4. tip: 정보, 힌트
ex> Give me good tips on losing weight.

5. misconception: 오해
ex> Sometimes it's hard to change misconceptions.

6. lukewarm: 미지근한, 미온적인
ex> She likes drinking lukewarm coffee.

* no longer than: ~이내로
* treat: ~을 다루다, 대처하다


@ Your skin is smooth as silk!  너의 피부는 실크처럼 부드러워!

1. My dad is a fitness fanatic.
2. After a workout, it's important to replenish electrolytes.
3. There are several common misconception about Korean men.
4. How hot is lukewarm water anyway?

PE 11/7 Vacation with the In-laws

1. a kick in the pants: 부끄러운 실패, 굴욕적인 퇴짜

ex> Finding out that my application was rejected was a kick in the pants.

2. get one's signals crossed: 의도를 잘못 파악하다

ex> I thought we were in agreement, but I found out later we'd gotten our signals crossed. He wanted to vote for the idea, and I wanted to suggest a revision.

3. save one's bacon: 어려운 상황에서 구하다, 위험을 모면하게 하다

ex> Man, you totally save my bacon by saying that girl's name. I completely forgot what it was!

* get-away: 휴가

* saved by the bell: 가까스로 살아난

ex> I couldn't think of anything to say to the woman at the bus stop, but I was saved by the bell when the bus arrived.

11/6 Noryangjin Fish Market

1. vibrant: 활기찬, 생기가 넘치는
ex> Her dress was very stylish and vibrant.

2. no way: 결코 ~않다, 절대 ~하지 않는다
ex> There is no way I'm going to finish this report by tomorrow.

3. priority: 우선순위, 우선 사항
ex> Consumer satisfaction is our first priority.

4. stand out: 돋보이다, 뛰어나다
ex> Her clothes always stand out in a crowd.

5. random: 무작위의, 이것저것
ex> That is really random comment.

6. opt: 고르다, 택하다
ex> We'll opt for Chinese for dinner.

* then again: 그러나 또, 하지만 잘 생각해 보면
* adore: 좋아하다, 사랑하다
* freshness: 신선함
* stall: 가판대, 진열대
* neatly: 깔끔하게, 반듯하게
* be laid out: 펼쳐져 있다
* crustacean [krʌ^|steɪʃn]: 갑각류
* slimy [^|slaɪmi]: 끈적끈적한, 미끄러운, ex> thick slimy mud
* critter [^|krɪtə(r)]: living creature, 생물, ex> wild critters (야생 동식물)
* to one's liking [taste]: 입맛에 맞는
* eatery: 음식점, 식당


@ It's hard for me to stomach.  먹기 힘들 것 같아.
* Sea cucumber: 해삼
cf> I can't stomach violent films. I find him very hard to stomach.
즐기다, 참다, 견디다 (부정문)

1. There is no way I'm wearing that outfit.
2. Finding a girlfriend was his first priority.
3. This dress will really stand out at the party.
4. She says a lot of random things.

PE 11/5 Winter Is Right Around the Corner

1. on one's last legs: 버리기 직전인, 수명이 다 된
ex> I've had my car in for repairs every week this month - it's on it's last legs, I'm afraid.

2. put ~ out to pasture: ~을 은퇴시키다
ex> My uncle is worried about his job. He thinks the VP wants to put him out to pasture.

3. ~ look: ~스타일, ~룩
ex> Nice suit, Bob... you have really captured that penguin look.

* wear thin: 약해지다, 닳아 엷어지다
* wear out: (낡아서) 떨어지다
* lay off: 그만두다
* a classic: 고전
* hobo: 떠돌이 일꾼

11/5 Korean Tangerine

1. mark: 나타내다, 기념하다
ex> Her outburst at work marks the end of her career.

2. the holy grail: 성배, 최종목표, 야망
ex> His custom sports car is the holy grail of sports car lovers.
ex> Their buffet is the holy grail of all-you-can-eat seafood.
* all-you-can-eat: 양껏 먹을 수 있는, 뷔페식의, ex> The displayed foods are all-you-can-eat.

3. daintily [déintili]: 우아하게, 섬세하게
ex> She daintily walked through the rain puddles.

4. dappled [^|dӕpld]: 얼룩덜룩한, 얼룩진
ex> The book's cover was dappled and old.

5. hospitality: 친절함, 환대
ex> The restaurant is known for their great food and hospitality.

6. friendly gesture: 친근감의 표시
ex> She shared her lunch with him in a friendly gesture.

* tangerine: 감귤
* mandarin orange: 만다린 밀감
* run into: ~와 마주치다, 만나다
* orchard: 과수원
* nectar: 꿀, 과일즙
* pop into one's mouth: 입안에 넣다
* climb out: (차에서) 내리다


@ It's a token of my appreciation.  나의 감사의 표시야.

1. Next Monday marks our 15th wedding anniversary.
2. She daintily sat down in the chair.
3. I heard your hotel is known for its hospitality.
4. Consider the gift a friendly gesture.

11/2 Cat Cafes

1. care for: ~을 좋아하다

ex> Care for some coffee?

ex> Care for a little rest and relaxation?

2. jaunt [dƷɔ:nt]: 짧은 여행

ex> They took a jaunt into downtown.

ex> She wants to take a jaunt into the city.

3. bask in:  ~을 누리다, 쬐다

ex> She likes to bask in the limelight. 

* limelight: 각광, 세상의 이목, 관심

ex> He had always basked in his parents' attention.

4. get/be acquainted with: ~와 교제를 맺다, 알게 되다

ex> I don't think I'm acquainted with her.

5. pricey: 비싼

ex> That restaurant is too pricey for my taste.

6. feisty [^|faɪsti]: 혈기 왕성한

ex> He liked her outgoing and feisty personality.

ex> Her feisty personality got her into trouble at school.

* feline [^|fi:laɪn]: 고양이 같은, 고양이과의 ex> She walks with feline grace.

* cuddly: 귀여운, 꼭 껴안고 싶은 ex> a cuddly rabbit: 껴안을 수 있는 토끼 인형

* breed: 종, 품종

* free range: 자유 행동, 방목

* lounge around [laʊndƷ]: 어슬렁거리다 ex> She was always lounging about while the rest of us were working!

* groom [gru:m]: 털을 손질하다 ex> The horses are all well fed and groomed.

* curl up: 웅크리다

* furry: 털복숭이의

* tease: 놀리다, 장난치다

* claw [klɔ:]: 할퀴다 ex> The cat was clawing at the leg of the chair.

@ I like classical music.  

1. Care for some hot chocolate and a good book?

2. We don't want to take a jaunt into that neighborhood.

3. You deserved to bask in their love.

4. Let's find something less pricey.

11/1 Gangnam Style Craze

1. must be: (분명) ~일 것이다, ~임에 틀림없다.

ex> That must be your father.

2. overnight: 하룻밤 사이의, 하루아침에

ex> Do you know how to send overnight mail?

3. can't get enough: 매우 좋아하다, 매우 즐기다

ex> I just can't get enough of that delicious pudding.

ex> She can't get enough of him.

4. affluent: 부유한

ex> He comes from an affluent family.

5. in an interview: 인터뷰에서

ex> In an interview, he said he suffered from dyslexia.

6. currently: 지금, 현재

ex> I'm currently between jobs.

ex> It is currently being rebuilt right now.

* liver under a rock: 동굴에서 살다

* viral: (입소문으로) 인기가 있는; go viral (입소문이 나다), I didn't quite expect it to go viral. 

* take the world by storm: 세계를 강타하다

* catchy: 기억에 남는

* goofy: 바보 같은, 우스꽝스러운

* moves: 동작

* noble: 숭고한, 얌전한

@ He's sitting on cloud nine right now.  그는 지금 날아갈 것 같은 기분이야.

extremely happy

ex> She's been on cloud nine ever since she heard the news. 

1. You must be out of your mind.

2. He became penniless overnight.

3. She couldn't get enough of her husband.

4. Only affluent people can afford healthcare.

10/31 A Hearty Appetite

1. turn off: 실망시키다

ex> His looks were impressive but his bad breath really turn her off.

2. pick at: 깨작거리며 먹다, 말꼬리 잡다

ex> The child just picked at his food and hardly ate anything.

ex> Kristen thoroughly enjoys picking at Brian whenever she can.

3. live up to: (기대에) 부응하다, ~에 따라 생활하다

ex> The release of the new anticipated smartphone by Samson didn't live up to its name.

ex> The oldest son often disappointed his parents and failed to live up to their expectations.

* ambience [^|ӕmbiəns]: 분위기

* delish [dilíʃ]: delicious

* scrumptious [^|skrʌmpʃəs]: 아주 맛있는, tastes extremely good.

10/31 Danpung-nori

Talk about danpung-nori.

1. site: 장소
ex> This is the site of the new golf resort.

2. venture: (과감히) 가다, 나가다; 모험적 시도
ex> Don't venture too far!

3. soak up: ~을 만끽하다, absorb, take in, take up
ex> They went to the beach to soak up the sun today.
ex> He was soaking up information.

4. bond: 유대감을 형성하다
ex> The mother and daughter were bonding over old memories.

5. memento[mə^|mentoʊ]: 기념(품), 추억거리
ex> I like to save all my mementos in this storage box.
ex> Those are mementos from our wedding.

6. all that: 그러한 모든
ex> Will you stop all that shouting?

* fall foliage: 가을 단풍
* leaf-watching: 단풍을 구경하는
* stunning: 아주 멋진, 굉장히 아름다운
* run into: 우연히 마주치다
* leisurely pace[^|li:Ʒər]: 여유로운 속도 (an easy pace)
* hearty meal: 든든한 식사 ex> take(eat/make/have) a hearty meal 배불리 먹다
* mom-and-pop: 소규모의, 가족 경영의


@ My leg fell asleep.  다리가 저려.

1. The construction site was dirty and dangerous.
2. Explorers ventured into unknown territory.
3. You need more bonding time with your kids.
4. Those are mementos from our family trip to Europe.