Power English 20230518

 "Take a turn for the worse" is an idiomatic expression that means "to become worse". It is often used to describe a sudden change in someone's health or condition. For example, "The patient's condition took a turn for the worse overnight."¹²

- His condition isn’t improving. In fact, he took a turn for the worse overnight.

- The economy took a turn for the worse after new tax increases were approved.

 

"In denial" is an idiomatic expression that means "refusing to admit the truth or reality of something unpleasant."¹⁴ For example, "The patient was in denial about his health problems."

- I was in denial about my weight until I tried to buy a wedding dress.

귀트영 9/8 Taking "Body Profile" Pictures May Cause Side Effects

귀트영 듣기

Recently rank and file Koreans are having potos taken of their toned, muscular bodies. 

 * ran and file: 평범한 일반인

Social media channels are flooded with posts of these so-called "body profile photos."

Countless vloggers and other content creators have been taking part in the trend.

These people endure months of intensive workouts to sculpt their bodies for their photo sessions. 

 * sculpt their bodies: 몸을 만들다

They also subject themselves to restrictive diets, practically living on salads and lean protein.

 * lean protein: 저지방 단백질

But while this all sounds like harmless indulgence, some people have experienced unexpected side effects. 

 * harmless indulgence: 무해한 사치

Some people regain all the weight they lost in a matter of weeks. 

The amount of fat a person can stand to lose, while remaining healthy, varies greatly from person to person. 

입트영 20220225 Food Comas

 Talk about food comas

Postprandial sleepiness, or a food coma, is a symptom caused by reduced blood flow to the brain as blood is pumped to the stomach to aid digestion. If you overeat, you may experience more severe symptoms.  

My drowsiness after lunch has gotten worse as I get on in years. When I was younger, I could eat like a horse and had no problems digesting the food.

 * I was so hungry that I ate like a horse. 

cf> She never gains weight because she eats like a bird.

But now, I feel bloated and drowsy if I over-indulge at lunchtime. It even gets in the way of my work in the afternoon.

 * I skipped lunch because I felt bloated. 

That's why I try to eat light at lunchtime with coffee, soy milk, or a salad. Having light meals at lunchtime has definitely made me feel less drowsy afterwards. 

It's easier for me to stay focused on my work in the afternoon, too. As an added bonus, I can unwind as I read or take a walk during the extra free time I have at lunch break.

 * I couldn't stay focused on my work because of the noise. 

Dialogue Practice

Don't you feel drowsy in the afternoon, after lunch?

I keep nodding off. Its a big problem for me.

It helps to eat light at lunchtime.

I think going for a light stroll after lunch can also help prevent food comas. 

입트영 20220223 Apartment Complex Parking Issues

 Talk about parking issues in apartment complexes

Most apartment complexes have parking space for 1.3 to 1.5 cars per household. But many households these days have two cars, so parking difficulties are an inevitable problem.

 * Traffic congestion is an inevitable problem in any large city.

People often double park as a solution to this problem. But this leads to problems of its own. 

 * I always leave my phone number when I double park.

Double-parked cars can't be moved if they aren't left in neutral. This makes it necessary to call up the car owner. 

Even if you take special care to park right in the middle of the parking space, the gap between cars is narrow. This means you might become the victim of door dings, or even cause them yourself without meaning to. 

 * I had an argument with a neighbor because of a door ding.

Dialogue Practice

There isn't enough parking space as it is. But some people even spill over into other spaces. 

I really get worked up when I see such selfish people.

How can they be so inconsiderate toward others?

They lack even the most basic community spirit.

That's right. I think people should be penalized for that kid of poor parking. 

입트영 20220224 BookTubers

 Talk about BookTubers

Many people these days operate Youtube channels with their own unique contents. So-called "BookTubers" deal primarily with books on their channels. 

 * He usually shares useful links, rather than his own unique contests. 

Bookbuters introduce the books they read, or make recommendations for good reads during certain times. 

 * It's a good read, but you might not like it.

They also share their know-how on writing notes about the books they read.

Some users create unboxing videos of books that they have delivered to them, or introduce various goods produced by publishers or booksellers.

Some post vlogs about their studies or bookshelves. As a huge bookworm, I always enjoy and look forward to these BookTubers' videos. 

Pattern Practice

It's a book that came highly recommended by a BookTuber that I follow.

Oh, really? Is it any good?

I've been buying and reading most of the books that she vouches for. 

I guess you have a lot of faith in that BookTuber.

That's right. She has opened my eyes to a lot of good reads. 

 * came highly recommended: 강력히 추천되다

 * vouch [váutʃ] for: ~을 보장하다

PE 2/19 There's a new muppet on sesame street - and She's Korean.

 After recent events in America, executives at Sesame Street, the iconic American children's television show and home of the muppets reflected on how they could address racial issues. 

* I'd like you to reflect on your bad behavior today.

* Joey's diner, home of the bottomless milkshake, has been in business for 50 years.

Says Kim, "Working on a show I watched as a kid is a dream come true." 

 * Its was a dream come true! I've had a crush on her since we were nine.

She added, "It's a heavy weight on my shoulders to show her as a Korean-American and not just a generic 'Asian' character."

 * Her mother is ill and she's an only child, so she feels a weight on her shoulders.

 * Being in charge of a multibillion-dollar company is a heavy weight on one's shoulders. 

PE 2/18 Job Interview Question 3: What is your greatest strength?

 Lizzie, what would you say is your greatest strength?

I don't get frustrated easily. I never let minor setbacks get in the way of reaching my goal.

 * The only thing getting in the way of Travis's success was himself.

 * I never let bad weather stop me from going for a run. 

Of course, but I take the time to prepare in advance and coordinate with my teammates, so those setbacks are usually quite small.

 * Please take the time to read the report I gave you. It's very important. 

 * I always take the time to write in my journal.

I see setbacks as opportunities to fine-tune my approach to what I'm doing. 

 * The company fine-tuned their marketing campaign before the big holiday sale. 

PE 2/17 TMJD: The Dentist Appointment

What kind of problems are you having with your jaw?

My main symptoms are a sore jaw and I think I grind my teeth. Plus, I'm always tired. 

 * Plus, you can get an additional discount for buying two items. 

Your jaw feels swollen, but I'm worried about your teeth. There's a lot of wear and tear on them.

 * The bike has some wear and tear, but the gears are new and the tires are balanced. 

I read that it can be fueled by stress.

 * The wolf was fueled by hunger when he wandered into a town. 

 * She's fueled by the fear that her parents won't be proud of her. 

I'm going to give you a mouthguard to wear at night. And a prescription to help you get your sleep in order. 

 * we got our supplies in order and loaded up our cars. 

입트영 20220221 The Benefits of Masks

 Talk about the benefits of masks

Once the COVID-19 crisis comes to an end, we will be able to take off our masks and return to normal. Of course, wearing a mask feels stuffy.

Also it's uncomfortable for people who wear glasses because their breath fogs up the lenses.

You can hide your expression when you're angry, and workers who deal with customers don't need to force a smile. 

Women pay less attention to makeup when they wear masks, which helps cut down on costs.

Some people even enjoy the benefits of looking more handsome or prettier when they wear a mask.

It goes without saying that I want the coronavirus crisis to end. But because of these reasons, I wouldn't say no to keeping my mask on. 

Having to wear a mask all the time is a bother, isn't it?

Still, it has its positives, doesn't it?

Of course. It helps to block out other viruses like the flu, too.

초급일본어 20220103 일로 인정받는 걸까요? 仕事で 認められる ことでしょうか

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입트영 20201002

Talk about what give you an energy boost in life.

 

PE 0702

Power Dialog

PE 12/20 General Douglas MacArthur – Farewell Address to Congress

The tragedy of Korea is further heightened by the fact that its military action is confined to its territorial limits.

* heighten: to make something greater in quantity, intensity, degree, etc

ex> Elaine had a heightened awareness that something was wrong.

Of the nations of the world, Korea alone, up to now, is the sole one which has risked its all against communism.

* up to now: until the present time

ex> Up to now, this store has only ever carried one brand of peanut butter.

The magnificence of the courage and fortitude of the Korean people defies description.

* fortitude: the mental strength to endure pain or difficulty

ex> It took great fortitude for the survivors to search for a new homeland.

* defy description: to be too extreme to be described with words

ex> The feats he performs with flaming swords defy description.

ex> The sunsets here defy description – their colors are unbelievable.

They have met all tests there, and I can report to you without reservation that they are splendid in every way.

* reservation: doubt; uncertainty

ex> I can recommend her as a salesperson without any reservations.

Its growing bloodshed has caused me the deepest anguish and anxiety. Those gallant men will remain often in my thoughts and in my prayers always.

* gallant: brave; courageous

ex> My gallant dog always barks when someone enters our yard.

PE 12/19 Time for a Repair

Good morning. I’d like to see about getting this old watch repaired.

= look into; enquire about; find out about

My goodness! That is an old one, isn’t it? I should tell you that it’s usually not cost-effective to repair watches as old as this one.

* cost-effective: economically worthwhile

ex> What’s the most cost-effective way to heat a large apartment?

I had a feeling that might be the situation, but this is a family heirloom with great sentimental value. It was my grandfather’s.

* heirloom: a valuable item that has been in a family for many years

ex> The bride’s dress was an heirloom worn by her mother and grandmother.

* sentimental value: an item’s worth to someone due to memories, emotions, nostalgia, etc

ex> I know this old scarf is worn out, but it has sentimental value for me.

It stops cold less than an hour after it’s wound.

* stop cold: to stop completely and suddenly

ex> Clarence stopped cold when he saw how late it was.

I see. Well, I can open it up and get a handle on what’s causing the problem, then I can provide you with an estimate of the cost and how long it will take to fix.

* get a handle on something: to understand something, especially to allow progress or to cope with it

ex> Researchers are trying to get a handle on why the reactor failed.

That would be great. Once we know that, I guess we can take it from there.

* take it from there: to proceed from that position; continue the actions of another

ex> If you will clean the floors, I can take it from there.

PE 12/16 Friday Night with Dad

I figure we can live a little while Mom is out painting the town red with her girlfriends. What kind of soda would you like, Caroline?

* live a little: to do enjoyable things; be carefree

ex> He’d enjoy his retirement more if he’d just live a little.

ex> We like to live a little when we travel.

* paint the town red[하1] : to go out and celebrate in an uncontrolled way

ex> My roommate was out painting the town red last night.

I’m sure she wouldn’t want us to take it personally. She just needs a change of scenery sometimes.

* take it personally: to feel that one is the cause or target of another’s actions; be offended

ex> There are some criticisms in your review, but please don’t take it personally.

* change of scenery: different surroundings; a change in one’s routine or situation

ex> After two months of doing inventory, the team needed a change of scenery.

It’s okay as a treat every now and then, but this isn’t exactly healthy eating. Maybe I should go make some carrot sticks…

* every now and then: occasionally

ex> My roommate Rachel gets grumpy every now and then.

Well, we don’t have to turn in just yet – it’s Friday! Let’s start the movie again.

* turn in: to go to bed

ex> They prepared for their morning departure, then turned in early.

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 [하1]To “paint the town red” often means to celebrate flamboyantly and publicly, especially to go on a wild spree, usually involving multiple bars, restaurants and clubs. 

PE 12/15 Ready for Buenos Aires

I’m still a little annoyed you pulled the wool over my eyes about how long we’ll be staying in Buenos Aires. You know big cities aren’t up my alley[하1] .

* up one’s alley: suited to one’s tastes

ex> Polka music isn’t up my alley, but my dad loves it.

Come on. At less than three million people, Buenos Aires isn’t exactly gargantuan, despite being known as “the Paris of South America.”

* gargantuan: extremely large

ex> Arnold always has a gargantuan appetite when he wakes up.

Okay, professor. I’ll let you split hairs on population statistics if you tell me what we’re going to do there.

* split hairs: to argue about unimportant details

ex> If you want to split hairs, I’m actually eighteen and a half, not nineteen.

Well, we’ve been living on the cheap for weeks, so I thought we’d have a taste of the high life for a change.

* on the cheap: economically (usually excessively)

ex> The roof was replaced on the cheap, and now it’s leaking.

* high life: extravagant or lavish living

ex> The couple lived the high life until their money ran out.

You’re as much a music and architecture buff as I am, so we could spend weeks there without ever getting bored. You’ll see.

* buff: one who is knowledgeable about and interested in a subject; an enthusiast

ex> Gord used to be overweight, but now he’s a fitness buff.

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 [하1]Also “right down one’s alley.” These idiom use “alley” in the sense of “one’s own province,” a usage dating from the early 1600s.

PE 12/14 A Partial Success

You said you’ve got the final figures from the exhibit? How did it shake out?

* shake out: to eventually turn out to be; result

ex> She’s been planning this event for months, so I’m curious to see how it shake out.

ex> We’ll have to wait and see how the new ad campaign shakes out.

The bad news is that attendance fell short of expectations. After all the expenses are taken into account[하1] , we barely broke even.

* fall short: to fail to reach an expected level

ex> Our sales fell short of our target, but it was still a good month.

* break even[하2] : to have no profit but no loss

ex> They didn’t start breaking even until 18 months after they started.

But there’s no question that the show raised the gallery’s profile. Look at all the positive comments and reviews we got.

* raise one’s profile: to improve one’s fame, credibility, etc.

ex> The tournament win raised his profile in the chess community.

Maybe we could characterize the show as a loss leader – something that will bring indirect monetary benefits.

* loss leader[하3] : an item which is sold at a loss to attract customers

ex> Some stores advertise cheap TVs as a loss leader to gain more traffic.

That’s a clever spin. We’d have to be able to make a convincing case for that, though.

* spin: a way of presenting specific information, usually by making it more interesting or exciting

ex> Once Mark puts his spin on the story, it’ll be hard to know what really happened.

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 [하1]considered; allowed for; taken into consideration

 [하2]In business, the “break-even point”(BEP) is the point at which cost or expenses and revenue are equal: there is no net loss or gain.

 [하3]미끼상품, A classic example of this is that of razor blades. Companies give their razor units away for free, knowing that customers have to buy their replacement blades, which is where the company makes its profit.

PE 12/13 William Faulkner – Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

I decline to accept the end of man. It is easy enough to say that man is immortal because he will endure: that when the last ding-dong of doom has clanged [하1] and faded from the last worthless rock hanging tideless in the last red and dying evening, that even then there will still be one more sound: that of his puny [하2] inexhaustible voice, still talking.

* fade: to slowly lose intensity

ex> Many of my parents’ old color photographs have faded.

I refuse to accept this I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance.

* merely: only; just

ex> The police were amazed that the troublemaker was merely a child.

* prevail: to defeat an opponent; continue to exist through endurance, superiority, etc.

ex> Benny won the first game, but Foster prevailed for the next three.

The poet’s, the writer’s, duty is to write about these things. It is his privilege to help man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past.

* compassion: a desire to relieve the distress of others

ex> Anne’s compassion for animals has saved hundreds of innocent lives.

* lift one’s heart: to invoke a sense of joyous openness; feel elation

ex> It lifts my heart to see our son and his cousins playing together.

The poet’s voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to help him endure and prevail.

* pillar: something or someone that provides support; a vertical support in a structure

ex> My brother is a pillar in his community.

ex> Many of the ancient stone pillars lay shattered on the ground.

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 [하1]쨍그랑 하는 소리를 내다

Bells were clanging in the tower.

The trams clanged their way along the streets.

 [하2][^|pju:ni] 작고 연약한 (paltry; feeble; diminutive)

The lamb was a puny little thing.

PE 12/12 Relief on the Road

I’m so glad you offered to come along on this road trip for moral support, Kate.

* moral support: helping one emotionally with encouragement, love, etc.

ex> I accompanied my sister to her medical appointment for moral support.

You have nothing to worry about, Michelle. Once they hear you play, you’ll be in like Flynn.

* in like Flynn: quickly accepted or successful

ex> I told the other team members I had a van, and I was in like Flynn.

Thanks for saying that, but you can never really be certain about what they’re looking for. Sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw.

* luck of the draw: the result of chance; something one cannot control

ex> I was born with bad eyesight, but I guess that’s the luck of the draw.

Speaking of luck, that sign says there’s a rest area comping up. What a lifesaver!

* lifesaver: something or someone that saves one from difficulty or danger.

ex> Fiona was a lifesaver, showing up just when I really needed help.

No kidding! I could use a little break to freshen up. Should we get something to eat?

* freshen up: to clean oneself or change clothes in order to feel better

ex> She said she’d need about 30 minutes to freshen up before dinner.

That would be a godsend. I didn’t have much for breakfast today.

* godsend: something or someone that provides great and/or unexpected relief

ex> Finding that cash in the bottom of my purse was a godsend.