유용한 생활 표현 |
Unit 5. 인과, 논증, 단정 |
| Step 1. 공통점이 있다. |
| a: She and I look sort of alike. b: We have a lot in common. |
| We have nothing in common. |
| Step 2. 난 생각이 달라. |
| a: Tom is really a nice person. |
| b: You could have fooled me. I thought he was rather cold. |
| a: Look, we're doing the best to fix it. b: Well, you could have fooled me. |
| Step 3. |
| She is all right in my book. 내 생각에는 |
| a: Is New York a good place to live? |
| b: Not in my book. It's noisy, dirty and dangerous. 내 의견은 달라 |
| It's your logic. I have my own logic. 그건 네 생각이야 |
| That's a funny logic. 이상한 생각이군 |
| I'm sure it was just a different way of thinking. 사고 방식의 차이야 |
| Step 4. |
| a: This is very same thing we have been looking for. |
| b: I don't think so. This is certainly different from that. 다르다 |
| It makes a little difference. |
| To like him is one thing, to support him is another. 별개다 |
| Step 5. ~와는 반대다. |
| It's opposed to the common American practice. |
| Black is opposed to white. |
| a: I take it you're not opposed to people living together before they are married. |
| b: I can see no reason to oppose it, as long as they know exactly what they're doing. |
| Step 6. ~에 반대가 있나요? |
| Is there any objection to extending our trip for a few days? |
| Is there any objection to eating at a French restaurant? |
| Step 7. 거부/거절하다. |
| Tom isn't being very cooperative, and Jim refuses to cooperate with us at all. |
| I turned down the offer. |
| He's such a pushy man that I couldn't turn down his proposal. |
| Step 8. 거부/불만이다. |
| They've given our plan the thumbs down. |
| The chairman has given our plan the thumbs up. |
| Step 9. 거절해야겠는데/다음 기회에 |
| a: Would you like to go to lunch at noon with us? |
| b: I'll have to beg off. I've got to run some errands on my lunch break. |
| a: Thanks for inviting me, but I'm afraid I'll have to beg off. |
| b: I'll give you a rain check. |
| a: Care for a drink? b: I'll take a rain check-I figure you'd like to be alone. |
| Step 10. ~를 못하게 하다. |
| They denied anyone access to military secrets. |
| They denied me that opportunity. |
| I was denied higher education. |
| Step 11. 이석 저것 생각한 후에 ~하다. |
| We put two and two together and turned down his offer. |
| They put two and two together and said so. |
| Step 12. 속단하다. |
| I can't be jumped to conclusions. |
| Don't jump to conclusions-just because they're late doesn't mean they've an accident! |
| Step 13. 허용하다. |
| The police won't permit you to park here. You'll get a parking ticket. |
| Step 14. 죽은 자도 인정못해. |
| If Schubert saw you play his Impromptu No. 4, he would turn (over) in his grave. |
| If Marx and Lenin knew what's happening in North Korea today, they would turn(Over) in their graves. |
| Step 15. ~를 솔직히 인정하다. |
| a: What was the managing editor's first name? |
| b: I must admit I didn't catch it. |
| I must admit I didn't actually do anything to help her. |
| Step 16. 받아들이다. |
| a: The job we are offering you pays less, but the conditions are better. |
| b: I can accept that. I'm ready for a change. |
| I'll take you up on that offer for a drink, if it still stand! |
| a: If you'd like, I can teach you how to learn Korean language. |
| b: I'll take you up on that. |
| Step 17. 다른 사람에게 물어보다. |
| I can't believe it. I'll get a second opinion. |
| My doctor says I need an operation but I've asked for a second opinion. |
| Step 18. 조금 경과를 지켜보자. |
| a: After work, why don't we go running? |
| b: I don't know. I'm pretty tired. Let's wait and see how I feel. |
| a: Do you feel well enough to go for a walk later? |
| b: I'm not sure. Let's wait and see how I feel. |
| Step 19. 요점을 말하다. |
| You've been beating around the bush long enough. Please come to the point. |
| Stop beating around the bush and get straight to the point. |
| Step 20. 요컨대 |
| a: Laptop are expensive-which brings me to the main point. Do we need one? |
| b: I think our work would go more smoothly if we had one. |
| ...which bring me to the point. I've been wondering when you'd get around to doing any more decorating. |
| Step 21. 요점만 말하자면 |
| To cut a long story short, I don't really like her. |
| a: To cut a long story short, Helen and I had a nice evening. |
| b: Come on, Tom. Let's hear some details. |
| This is our most disastrous and embarrassing defeat ever; in short, it's a fiasco. |
| Step 22. 요점은 그거야/그게 아냐. |
| It costs me more but less much longer, you see. That's the point. |
| a:: She's a lot faster than Helen is. |
| b: That's beside the point. We want accuracy, not speed. |
| Step 23. 일리가 있어. |
| Helen thinks it would better go by train and I think she has a point. |
| Step 24. 핵심을 찌르다. |
| He got to the heart of the issue concerning the current trade friction. |
| Before we get down to the nitty-gritty, what is the purchasing quantity we are talking about? |
| His prediction of the election hit the bull's eyes. |
| Step 25. 함정(노리다) |
| a: The rent is only $50 a month. |
| b: There is a catch in it somewhere. |
| a: Would you like a free vacation for two people in Tahiti? b: What's the catch? |
| a: You're offering to help me with my work? What's the catch? |
| b: There's no catch. I'm free this afternoon. |
| Step 26. 결론은 ~다. |
| Look, here is the bottom line. |
| They invited me to their party, but I said I was busy, but the bottom line is I had no clothes to wear for the party. |
| The bottom line is that there is no substitute to winning cases other than just hard work. |
| Step 27. 중요한건~다. |
| In fishing, patience is the name of the game. |
| Making a profit is the name of the game. |
| The name of the game is not to blow it. |
| The anniversary gift she gave us wasn't that great, but it's the thought that counts. |
| Step 28. ~는 문제가 안돼. |
| We've got to get this done by all means. Expense is no object. |
| I want only the best. Money is no object. |
| Step 29. 우선적인 일 |
| First let's decide what our priorities is. |
| a: What should the priorities be? b: How should I know? |
| Step 30. 문제는 ~야. |
| The thing is, I can't afford to buy a car. |
| A funny thing is, though I was sort of thinking of something else while I shot the bull. |
| Step 31. 가치가 있다. |
| It's worth it! |
| It's worth trying. |
| It's worth the time. |
| One picture is worth a thousand words. |
| It really isn't worth it. |
| It's not worth waiting for him. |
| Hiding isn't worth it. |
| Shoplifting doesn't pay. 득이 될 것이 없다. |
| Step 32. 가치가 있다. |
| The silver plates must be worth a lot of money. |
| He's worth $1,000,000. |
| Step 33. 그럴 필요까지는 없어. |
| Don't lock the door. It isn't worth the trouble. |
| a: Shall I trim off this paper? b: Oh, it isn't worth the trouble. Let's use it as it is. |
| Step 34. 어떻게 들릴 지 모르지만 |
| a: what do you think about our idea? b: For what it's worth, I think it's great. |
| My suggestion for what it's worth is that we buy a bigger car. |
| Step 35. |
| ?a: The heat caused you to stop? b: Actually, I passed out. |
| ?The use of English causes children to forget their language. |
| ?Improved farming methods result in enhanced food production. |
| ?His death resulted from an overdose of drugs. |
| Step 36. |
| The delay is due to the bad weather. |
| The accident was due to the driver's failing to give a signal. |
| Step 37. 무슨 일이죠? |
| You have on a necktie. How come? |
| How come you have a day off on Wednesday? |
| a: she's decided to work part-time. b: What for? |
| What are you squirming for? |
| That's what I'm here for. |
| a: Tom, can I talk to you for a minute? b: What is it? |
| What makes you think Tom doesn't like you? |
| What make you so country? |
| Step 38. 쓸데없는 소리야. |
| Underneath the guy on the horse's picture, it always says: "Since 1888 we have been molding boys into splendid, clear-thinking young men". Strictly for the birds. |
| Step 39. 이유 |
| For some reason, my kids began to study hard. |
| He quit the job for the reason of health. |
| There are too many whys. |
| a: Today is a special day. b: I think I know why. |
| a: Why don't you mail these postcards when you're out? |
| b: Because I won't be anywhere near a mailbox. That's why. |
| a: I can't figure out how to operate this computer. |
| b: That's all the more reason for reading the manual. |
| a: Whenever I need to use my car, the engine has problem. |
| b: All the more reason to keep it tuned properly. |
| a: She is going on holiday soon. |
| b: All the more reason to ask her today. |
| Step 40. 탓할 수 없는 일이다. |
| I don't blame you. |
| She's so nice. I can't blame him for liking her. |
| The traffic was heavy, so I can't blame you for being late. |
| Don't blame it on me. |
| Buy it then, but don't blame me when it breaks down. |
| Step 41. 당연하다. |
| She was brought up in America. No wonder she's good at English. |
| No wonder you can get up so early. |
| Step 42. ~이 궁금해. |
| I haven't seen Tom in years. I wonder what he looks like now? |
| I wonder if I could go with you? |
| I was wondering if you have seen this woman. |
| a: I was just wondering if you could lend me some money. |
| b: How much do you really need? |
| Step 43. 어쩔 수 없어. |
| I can't help it if she's late, can I? |
| a: How doesn't she know how to cook? |
| b: She can't help it. No one taught her how. |
| a: Did you eat both pieces of cake? |
| b: I couldn't help it. The cake was really delicious. |
| Step 44. 어쩔 수 없는 일이 아닌가? |
| It wasn't really the driver's fault, it was just one of those things. |
| a: Did you hear that Farrah Faucet had split with Lee Majors? |
| b: It's just one of those things. |
| Step 45. |
| a: It rained, so all our preparations for the picnic were for nothing. |
| b: That's the way it goes. Maybe you'll have better luck next time. 인생이란게 그런거야 |
| There goes my diet. ~은 물건너 갔군 |
| There goes the last bus. |
| Well, there goes my chance of stardom. |
| Step 46. 선택의 여지가 있을까? |
| a: The boss wants you to stay a few extra hours tonight. |
| b: Do I(we) have a choice? |
| a: Why did you have to sue him? b: I had no other choice. |
| There was no choice left for him. |
| I don't have any goddam choice except to leave. |
| Step 47. 책임이다. |
| He is responsible for our success. |
| I feel responsible for what happened to you. |
| It's my fault. |
| If you broke the window, don't pass the buck. |
| You were the one who took on this job. Don't try to pass the buck. |
| Step 48. |
| a: How long do you want to go on a trip? |
| b: It depends on how much money we have. |
| a: Will you be able to come to meeting on Thursday night? b: That all depends. |
| a: What time arte you coming back? b: Expect me when you see me. |
| Step 49. |
| a: Do you think we should make an appointment first or just drop by? |
| b: I don't know. It's all up to you. |
| a: Let's eat out tonight. Shall we have Korean food or Chinese food? |
| b: It's up to you. |
| Step 50. 제눈에 안경이다. |
| I don't know why she fell in love with that jerk. It's in the eye of the beholder. |
| Step 51. 꼴좋다. |
| a: Ouch! she pinched me. b: Serves you right, teasing her like that. |
| It serves you right to receive that punishment. |
| You deserve the prize. 받을 자격이 있다. |
| I screwed up on the biology exam. |
| I got what I deserved, I hadn't prepared enough for it. |
| a: The boss scolded me for being late this morning. |
| b: You asked for it! Today's the third day in a row. |
| a: I don't really care he got beat up on. |
| b: He was asking for it. |
| Step 52. 상받을 만하군(비꼼) |
| a: His painting is really beautiful. |
| b: That takes the cake! No one can compare with him. |
| a: Look at that stupid printer! That really takes the prize! |
| b: Here we are very busy and the printer james up. |
| Step 53. 뭔가가 있다(근거) |
| I heard the rumor, too. There seems to be something to it. |
| Is there anything to it? |
| I heard the rumor about him, but there was nothing to it, it wasn't true. |
| Step 54. 사정/뜻 |
| a: There's more to it than that. |
| b: No, that's all there is to it. |
| It's not as simple as it appears to be. |
| They appear to be doing this simply to help their friends, but who knows the real reason. There are wheels within wheels. |
| Step 55. 그건 문제 해결이 안된다 |
| That doesn't solve the problem. |
| That doesn't answer the question. |
| That doesn't explain it. |
| That explains it. |
| Step 56. 됐어(화를 내며) |
| That's it. I'm not taking anymore. You can keep your rotten job. |
| I refused to go and that's that. |
| The treasurer paid me two weeks' salary and offered me a drink, and that was that. |
| Step 57. ~하는게 오히려 낫다. |
| I may as well go out tonight. There's nothing on television. |
| a: You may as well have another cup of coffee. |
| b: I guess I'm not really in a hurry. And I love your coffee. |
| You might as well relax. |
| The taxi was so slow, we might just as well have gone on the bus. |
| Step 58. ~하는게 낫다 |
| a: You're spilling coffee! b: Whoops! I had better put on my glasses. |
| I guess you'd better leave before he arrives, unless you want to get into trouble. |
| Maybe we'd better go somewhere quite. |
| a: Come on, let's have a few drinks on the way home. |
| b: Oh, I'd better not. I tole mu wife I'd be home around 7:00. |
| Step 59. |
| a: Come on! It would do you good to get out once in a while. |
| b: No, I'd rather stay home and watch TV. |
| I'd rather not attend the party. |
| Step 60. 최상이다 |
| a: How's everything going these days? b: Couldn't be better. Thanks. |
| I feel great. Couldn't be better. |
| a: How are things going at your branch office? |
| b: It couldn't be better. We have lots of new business. |
| a: How are you and your wife getting along? |
| b: Tremendously well. I couldn't ask for more. |
| a: I'll be glad to drive you out to Kimpo when you go to LA. |
| b: Oh, Tom. I couldn't ask you to do that. |
| a: I don't mind. After all. what are friends for? |
| Step 61. |
| a: How do you like this word processor program? b: Oh, I've seen better. 대단하지는 않아 |
| a: Is Tom a good clerk? b: Seen better. But he does work hard. |
| a: Were you impressed by their presentation? |
| b: I've seen worse, but it lacked real pinch. 그래도 나은 편이야 |
| a: What did you think of the motor show? |
| b: Seen worse. But one hour of it was enough. |
| Step 62. 불행중 다행이야. |
| It was too bad you got injured in a traffic accident. But It could have been worse. |
| Step 63. 없는 것 보다 낫지 |
| a: Coffee and two donuts isn't a very nourishing lunch. |
| b: Better than nothing. Besides, we don't have time to waste. |
