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2009년 3월 13일 생활영어

niceguyTM 2009. 3. 13. 08:59

   " 당신은 회사로부터 보너스와 상품을 받게 될 거에요. "

   => You'll be getting a bonus and free merchandies from the company.

   예) W : I oveheard Mrs. Rodriquez giving Rob some good news.
        M : And what news is that, Ms. Brown?
        W : You'll be getting a bonus and free merchandies from the company.
        M : That's great news.


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   " "What's eating you?"가 "무슨 일로 그래요?"라고 쓰인던데 그 이유는? "

   => Be eating a person은 '남을 몹시 괴롭히다', '귀찮게 만들다.' 라는 속어입니다.
       그러므로 "What's eating you?"는 "왜 기분이 나쁘니?" 라는 말입니다.

       우리나라에서 개봉한 영화 제목인 What's eating Gilbert Grape? 도 무엇이 Gilbert Grape를 괴롭히는가? 라는 뜻입니다.


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   " 꾸준히 해보세요. "

   => The idea is to keep on keepimg on.

A: Ever since I started mountain hiking, I’m feeling better than ever.
B: Exercise and fresh air will do it for you. (꾸준히 해보세요.)
A: That’s it, exactly. I’m out there every weekend, rain or shine.
B: It’s good for you in so many ways. Make it a lifelong habit and you’ll never regret it.

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A:등산을 시작한 이후로는 기분이 훨씬 좋아졌어요.
B:운동하고 신선한 공기를 쐬는 것은 당신에게 좋을 거에요.The idea is to keep on keeping on.
A:맞아요. 전 매 주말마다 비가 오던 날씨가 좋든 밖으로 나가죠.
B: 많은 부분에서 당신한테 도움이 될 거예요. 평생의 습관으로 만들어보세요 그러면 결코 후회하시진 않을 거예요.

[Additional Expressions]
* Ever since I started – From the first time I went / Right from the get-go with my
* I’m feeling better than ever. – I’m feeling 20 years younger. / I feel like a million bucks.
* do it for you – give you that result / make you feel that way
* The idea is – The most important thing is / The point is
* keep on keeping on – never give up / keep at it / stay the course
* That’s it, exactly. – Bingo! / Right you are!
* I’m out there – I’m doing it / I’m putting in the time and effort
* rain or shine – no matter what / regardless of anything
* It’s good for you in so many ways. – There are so many benefits for you doing that.
* Make it a lifelong habit – Do it your whole life / Make it your routine
* you’ll never regret it – you’ll never be sorry / you’ll always appreciate it


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