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♣. 생활영어 (6) It’s a hassle. (성가신 일이야.) Hassle은 ‘성가신 일’이라는 뜻 이며, save bucks는 ‘비용을 덜다’라는 뜻입니다. W: I’ve got to go to a bookstore downtown. It’s the only store that carries the books I need. M: I think it’s a good idea to order them online. W: It takes time for delivery, though. M: But it’s a hassle to go downtown...

♣. 생활영어 (7) No way! (안 돼! ) No way!는 제안에 대한 거절로 ‘싫어’, ‘안 돼!’라고 하는 표현이며, treat은 ‘식사를 대접하다’라는 뜻입니다. Let’s go to Jenny’s Steak house! I heard that place is fantastic. M: No way! It’s way too expensive. In fact, I’m broke. W: Don’t worry! I’ll treat you. M: Really? Now I’ve heard everything..

♣. 생활영어 (8) I’m in the mood for something spicy. ( 뭔가 매운 음식이 먹고 싶어 ) Be in the mood for…는 ‘…하고 싶은 기분이 든다’는 뜻이며, chill은 relax와 같은 의미로 ‘편히 쉬다’라 는 뜻입니 다. I’m in the mood for something spicy. Let’s eat out! M: No. I don’t feel like going out. How about having something delivered? W: Are..

♣. 생활영어 (9) I’m bored to death. (지루해 죽겠어) Hey! I’m in Seattle on a business trip now. I’m bored to death. I’ve got nothing to do because my meeting has been canceled. It’s raining cats and dogs outside. Last night was great. I had a chance to tour the city. The nightlife here is very good. I hope it stops raining, so I can relax on the beach. What’ s new with y..

♣. 생활영어 ( 11 ) Thanks for the info. ( 알려 줘서 고마워.) Info는 information의 준말이며, shop around는 여기 저기 구하러[사러] 다니다 라는 뜻입니다. What a surprise to see you, Min-hee! Where are you going? W: I m shopping around for a notebook computer. Know any cheap appliance stores? M: Well, I recommend S-mart. Notebook computers are on sale over ther..

♣. 생활영어 ( 12 ) Don’t be a cheapskate.(구두쇠처럼 굴지마.) Cheapskate는 ‘구두쇠’라는 뜻이며 bum … off of는 ‘…으로부터 …을 꾸다’, stingy는 ‘인색한’, ‘몹 시 아끼는’이라는 뜻입니다. A: Do you have any change? I want to get a pop from that vending machine. B: Hey! Do you know how many times you bum change off of me? A: Come o..

♣. 생활영어 ( 13 ) He’s so picky. (너무 까다로워요.) Picky는 ‘별나게 구는’, ‘까다 로운’이라는 뜻이며 rub … the wrong way는 ‘…을 성가시게 하다’, ‘화 나게 하다’, chore는 ‘허드렛 일’, ‘하기 힘든[귀찮은] 일’이라는 뜻입 니다. A: How long have you guys been married? B: Almost three years. A: I’m sure he must..

♣. 생활영어 ( 14 ) You are not alone. 당신 혼자만이 아니에요. Be not alone은 ‘혼자가 아니다’ 라는 뜻이며 fender bender는 ‘자동차 접촉사고’를 뜻합니 다. A: I thought I was the only one who is late for work. B: No, you are not alone. The traffic was murder this morning. There was a fender bender on the way to work. A: It’s hard to commute by car ..

♣. 생활영어 ( 15 ) That’s odd. 거 참 이상하네. Odd는 ‘이상한’, ‘별난’, ‘기 이한’이라는 뜻이며 awfully는 ‘몹시’, ‘지독히’라는 뜻입니다. A: My computer is awfully slow. It’s taking forever to save this document. B: Huh! That’s odd. Maybe it’s got a virus or something. A: Where can I get some help with this? It’s running very slo..

♣. 생활영어 ( 16 ) She’s been an absolute angel. 아기가 아주 순해요. Angel은 ‘천사 같은[순진무구한] 사람’을 뜻하며 cranky는 ‘까다로운’, feel something is missing은 허전함을 느끼다’라는 뜻입니다. Hey! You’re right. Next Monday will be the big day for me! I can’t wait to see you. The good thing is my baby is not being too cranky! Sh..