[ POWER ENGLISH ] 2004-03-02

English/EBS 2009. 8. 3. 13:18
segregated <-> congregated
Segregated buildings or areas are kept for the use of one group of people who are the same race, sex, or religion, and no other group is allowed to use them.
      ex )  ...racially segregated schools...
              John grew up in Baltimore when that city was segregated.
= isolated



congregate( v ) / congregation( n )
모이다( v ) / ( 종교적인 ) 집회, 모임( n )
When people congregate, they gather together and form a group.
           Visitors congregated on Sunday afternoons to view public exhibitions.

An exhibition is a public event at which pictures, sculptures, or other objects of interest are displayed, for example at a museum or art gallery.


criterion( criteria )
A criterion is a factor on which you judge or decide something. (=standard) 판단기준
ex ) The most important criterion for entry is that applicants must design and make their own work...


benefit from something
~으로 부터 이득을 얻다.


co-education school
남녀공학 학교


all girls / boys middle (high) school
여자, 남자 학교


conducive( to )
~에 도움이 되는, 공헌하는, 이바지하는
If one thing is conducive to another thing, it makes the other thing likely to happen.
ex ) Sometimes the home environment just isn't conducive to reading.



single sex education


( high / low )self-esteem
= confidence 자신감, 자부심


formative
A formative period of time or experience is one that has an important and lasting influence on a person's character and attitudes.
 ex ) ~ years : 성장기
 ex ) She was born in Barbados but spent her formative years in east London.


expose
To expose something that is usually hidden means to uncover it so that it can be seen.
           Lowered sea levels exposed the shallow continental shelf beneath the Bering Sea...

To expose a person or situation means to reveal that they are bad or immoral in some way.

If someone is exposed to something dangerous or unpleasant, they are put in a situation in which it might affect them.
           They had not been exposed to most diseases common to urban populations...
           A wise mother never exposes her children to the slightest possibility of danger.
           ...people exposed to high levels of radiation.


disclose
If you disclose new or secret information, you tell people about it. 비밀을 폭로하다, 발표하다
           Neither side would disclose details of the transaction...
           The company disclosed that he will retire in May.
      = reveal



subject( of this discussion )
대상


distract( each other )
If something distracts you or your attention from something, it takes your attention away from it.
방해하다



adolescence
사춘기


trying to impress someone
= trying to look good wearing wonderful clothes, showing something good


show-off( a ) / show off ( v )
잘 난체 하다
If you say that someone is a show-off, you are criticizing them for trying to impress people by showing in a very obvious way what they can do or what they own. (INFORMAL)


academic competition
= trying to be better in study


anxiety
= worry, nervousness


men and women are good influence in each other
= good for each other 서로 에게 좋은 영향을 끼치다.


engender
If someone or something engenders a particular feeling, atmosphere, or situation, they cause it to occur. (FORMAL) 일으키다, 초례하다. 야기시키다
           ex ) It helps engender a sense of common humanity( 인류애 )


spur
If one thing spurs you to do another, it encourages you to do it.
           It's the money that spurs these fishermen to risk a long ocean journey in their flimsy boats...
           His friend's plight had spurred him into taking part.
      = urge
If you do something on the spur of the moment, you do it suddenly, without planning it beforehand.
           They admitted they had taken a vehicle on the spur of the moment...


plight
If you refer to someone's plight, you mean that they are in a difficult or distressing situation that is full of problems.


distress
Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain. 재난, 불행
Distress is the state of being in extreme danger and needing urgent help. 가난, 곤궁, 조난
Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.
He expressed concern that the ship might be in distress.
a ship in ~ 조난선. / in ~ for money 돈에 쪼들려


sexual harrassing

academic competition


이곳은 교도서 안에서 격리된 구역이다.
This section is segregated from the rest of the prison

북한은 아직도 철저히 격리된 사회이다.
North Korea still remains a very segregated socity

나는 남녀 분리 학교에 다녔다.
I used to attend a segregated school


Times up.
시간이 다 됐네요.

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[ POWER ENGLISH ] 2004-03-01

English/EBS 2009. 8. 3. 12:48

posting false information on the web(website)[Q&A board][board].
I posted a message on the board
인터넷에 거짓 정보를 올리고 있어. / 게시판에 글을 올렸다.

Before you know it, ~.
순식간에, 눈깜박할 사이에

what time are u gonna pick me up ?

pick up.
(친구, 정보를)얻다. 습득하다. 입수하다

spread around.
(소문, disease, gossip(소문), bird flue(조류독감))~을 퍼트리다.

seat back
긴장풀고, 편하게 앉다.

exploit ( v )
(이기적인 목적으로) 이용하다(take advantage of someone), 미끼삼다.

If you say that someone is exploiting you, you think that they are treating you unfairly by using your work or ideas and giving you very little in return.
           Critics claim he exploited black musicians for personal gain.


That's where u r wrong.
그게 잘못 된거야.

What is it implying?
무슨 뜻이죠?

It was a real pain.
그거 정말 힘들었어.

cold calling
(전화) 상품 판매 전화

go door-to-door
(판매를 위해) 직접 방문

Thanks to something.
~ 덕분에.

I don't think that is what the World Wide Web is created for.
그걸 위해 World Wide Web 생겨난게 아닐껀데.

organ theif ring(organization)
장기 절도단

stiff
뻣뻣한

It's fulfilling.
만족감이야.

I feel fulfilled.
만족하다

blurry
= not clear. 흐리다.

I'm blurry eyed from sitting all day in my cubicle.
사무실에 하루종일 앉아 있어서 눈이 침침하다.

cubicle
(사무실에) 칸막이로 나눠져 있는 자신의 자리.



Try it in English.

조류 독감이 빠르게 번지고 있다.
The Bird flu is spreading around rapidly.

그가 결혼 한다는 소문이 퍼지고 있다.
Rumors of his marriage is spreading around.

버터를 골고루 발라야 합니다.
You have to spread butter around evenly.

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[General] Words-2

English/Words 2009. 7. 30. 23:12

convict
If someone is convicted of a crime, they are found guilty of that crime in a law court.
ex ) In 1977 he was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment...
      There was insufficient evidence to convict him.
       ...a convicted drug dealer.


A convict is someone who is in prison. (JOURNALISM)
= prisoner
유죄를 입증하다



brat
If you call someone, especially a child, a brat, you mean that he or she behaves badly or annoys you. (INFORMAL)
ex ) He's a spoilt brat.
개구쟁이, 선머슴



spoil
If you spoil children, you give them everything they want or ask for. This is considered to have a bad effect on a child's character.


reimburse

If you reimburse someone for something, you pay them back the money that they have spent or lost because of it. (FORMAL)
배상, 배상하다, (빚 따위를) 갚다.


janitor
A janitor is a person whose job is to look after a building. (mainly AM)
      = caretaker
(아파트, 빌딩 등의)관리인



originally
원래


odd
If you describe someone or something as odd, you think that they are strange or unusual.
Something odd began to happen.
이상한, 홀수의( <-> even )
odd-looking

flush
(변기에) 물을 내리다.
If you flush, your face goes red because you are hot or ill, or because you are feeling a strong emotion such as embarrassment or anger.
         ex )  Do you sweat a lot or flush a lot?...
                  He turned away embarrassed, his face flushing red.

despise
경멸하다. 멸시하다.
If you despise something or someone, you dislike them and have a very low opinion of them.
    ex ) I can never, ever forgive him. I despise him...


curfew
통금시간

inheritance
유산


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English/Words 2009. 7. 29. 12:13

traitor
반역자
If you call someone a traitor, you mean that they have betrayed beliefs that they used to hold, or that their friends hold, by their words or actions.
If someone is a traitor, they betray their country or a group of which they are a member by helping its enemies, especially during time of war.

general
장군
A general is a high-ranking officer in the armed forces, usually in the army.
ex) The General's visit to Sarajevo is part of preparations for the deployment of extra troops.

colonel
대령
A colonel is a senior officer in an army, air force, or the marines.


portrait
초상화

sacrifice
If you sacrifice something that is valuable or important, you give it up, usually to obtain something else for yourself or for other people.
희생하다, 제물로 바치다

officer
장교

invasion
침략
If there is an invasion of a country, a foreign army enters it by force.
ex ) ...seven years after the Roman invasion of Britain...


elusive
표현/정의 하기 어려운, (뜻,성격 등이) 파악하기 어려운
Something or someone that is elusive is difficult to find, describe, remember, or achieve.
ex ) In London late-night taxis are elusive and far from cheap.


exclusive
독점적인, 배타적인

approaches
접근 수단, 방법

versatile
If you say that a person is versatile, you approve of them because they have many different skills.
A tool, machine, or material that is versatile can be used for many different purposes.
응용이 자유자재인, 용도가 넓은


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[Expression] inside out, back to front

English/Expression 2009. 7. 20. 04:43
What perfume are you wearing?
네가 쓰는 향수는 어떤 거야?

You put your sweater on inside out.
너 스웨터를 뒤집어 입었어.

I couldn't understand why people were giggling at me. I was so embarrassed.
That's because I've got T-shirt inside out.
사람들이 나를 보고 웃는 이유를 몰라 당황했는데, 내가 티셔츠를 뒤집어 입 고 있었던 거야.

The high winds ruined the umbrella by blowing it inside out.
강한 바람이 우산을 뒤집어 못쓰게 만들었다.
You put your sweater on back to front.
자네 스웨터를 돌려 입었군.
-> back to front = backwards

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[Expression] take off, put on

English/Expression 2009. 7. 20. 04:38

Take your shoes off before you get in.
들어오기 전에 신발을 벗어라.


As soon as I get home, I take off my clothes and put on something
more comfortable.
집에 오자마자 나는 옷을 벗고 보다 편한 옷을 입는다.

Don't take your shoes off. They are smelly.
신을 벗지 마. 냄새 나.

Do you think that this blouse goes well with this dress, or should I
change?
이 블라우스가 이 옷에 어울려? 다른 걸 입을까?

A : Do you think I should wear this to the party today?
B : You'd better change into a little more formal dress.
A: 오늘 파티에 이 옷을 입을까?
B : 좀더 정장을 해야겠어

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[Expression] dressed up

English/Expression 2009. 7. 20. 04:33
A: What are you all dressed up for? What’s the occasion today?
B : I have a job interview at one o’clock. I have butterflies in my stomach.
A: 왜 정장했어요? 무슨 일 있어요?
B : 1시에 취직 면접이 있어요. 초조하네요.


Why are you dressed up so nicely?
왜 쫙 빼입었어?

He went to the party dressed up as a Chicago gangster.
그는 시카고 갱으로 꾸미고 파티에 나갔다.
To celebrate Halloween, children dress up as monsters, witches,ghosts and cowboys.
할로윈을 기념하려고 아이들은 괴물, 마귀, 귀신, 카우보이로 분장한다.

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[Expression] come and get it

English/Expression 2009. 7. 20. 04:30
Come and get it or your dinner will get cold.
다 됐으니 와서 식사해요. 안 그럼 저녁이 식어요.

A: I’m about to die of hunger.
B: Soup’s on!
A:배가 고파 죽을 것 같아.
B: 식사 준비 다 됐어!


Long time no see. Long time no talk.
I haven’t seen you for ages. It’s been ages since we met.

A : May I invite you to dinner on Saturday?
토요일 저녁 식사에 와주시겠어요?
B : What’s the occasion?
무슨 일 있나요?
A : Just to get together.
그냥 모이는 거예요.

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[Expression] help yourself

English/Expression 2009. 7. 20. 04:26
Help the guests to some ice cream.
손님들에게 아이스크림을 권해 드려라.
Let me help you to some wine.
포도주를 따라드리죠.

Help yourself to the tea before it gets cold.
식기 전에 차를 드시죠.
Just help yourself to whatever you like.
들고 싶은 것을 잡수세요.

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[Expression] I think I'll pass

English/Expression 2009. 7. 20. 04:24
A: Here you are, Tom, have some cake.
B : Thanks, but I think I’ll pass.
A: 여기 있어, 탐. 케이크 좀 먹어.
B : 고맙지만 안 먹을래.


A: Lunch time! There’s homemade soup and sandwiches.
B: Boy oh boy, that soup smells delicious!
☞ Boy oh boy! 와, 좋아라!
A: 점심시간이야! 집에서 만든 수프와 샌드위치가 있어!
B : 와, 수프 냄새 죽이는데!

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