[영어회화1]시사 28/200(200209)

(28/200.0209) 통증이 지독해요!
A: Nothing hurts worse than a toothache.
B: Right! The pain can be exquisite!
A: Still, people fear dentists.

A: What did you think of the exhibition?
B: The artwork was exquisite.

A: Cindy knows her wines.
B: She's got exquisite taste.

A: I can't eat another bite.
B: That was an exquisite meal.

 

(27/200.0208)개가 산책나가고 싶어하는 것같은데
A: What's getting at the dog?
B: He's acting like he wants to be walked.
A: I'll get his collar and leash.

A: Steve is acting like a baby.
B: He didn't get his way.

A: My stomach is acting like a monster.
B: Get plenty of water.

A: That guy is acting like he's drunk.
B: Maybe he's just dancing.

 

(26/200.0207) 아주 간혹 소식을 들어.
A: Whatever became of the Lee brothers?
B: I hear from them on the odd occasion.
A: Let them know I was asking about them.

A: Do you cook steak at home?
B: On the odd occasion, sure.

A: Tim bullies people around.
B: On the odd occasion, he's nice.

A: The desert is so arid.
B: It rains only on the odd occasion.

 

(25/200.0206)그건 내 삶을 180도 바꿔놓았어요.
A: I've heard Yoga works wonders.
B: It's changed my life in a big way.
A: I hope you keep at it, then.

A: Are you a fan of Elvis?
B: I love his music in a big way.

A: What are you hungry for?
B: I go for pizza in a big way.

A: I really look up to Lee.
B: He's a hero in a big way.

 

(24/200.0205)이쪽에 앉는게 어색하네

A: Thanks for letting me drive.
B: I'm not accustomed to sitting on this side.
A: Things seem backward, don't they?

A: Do you like the local food?
B: I'm quite accustomed to it.

A: Jane caught a serious cold.
B: She's not accustomed to the weather.

A: How's your jet lag?
B: I'm getting accustomed to the difference.

 

(23/200.0204)그 사실을 처음부터 알고 있었어
A: Have you known about this for long?
B: I've been privy since the get-go.
A: I wish you would have told me.

A: What time did you get here?
B: I've been here since the get-go.

A: Are you leaving so soon?
B: Yes. I have an early morning get-go.

A: That's a good idea.
B: I've been saying so from the get-go.

 

(22/200. 0203) 우리 동네 크기랑 맞먹어.
A: This hotel lobby is palatial.
B: It's practically the size of my neighborhood. 
A: This is life in the fast lane. 

A: Your son is growing so much!
B: He's practically as tall as me. 

A: Traffic is packed up. 
B: It's practically a parking lot.

A: Have you studied English long?
B: Practically all my life, yes. 

(21/200. 0202) 눈깜짝할새 도착할거야
A: How much farther do we have to go? 
B: We'll be there before you know it. 
A: Good. I need to use the facilities.

A: Your daughter's getting married!
B: They grow up before you know it.

A: Where are the chips?
B: Eat one and before you know it, they're gone. 

A: Does your dog bite?
B: No, but before you know it, he'll lick. 

(20/200. 0201) 그냥 사소한 직장문제야
A: What's got Frank in a tizzy? 
B: It's just a trivial issue about work.
A: He flies off the handle so easily.

A: What were you and Kim talking about?
B: Just trivial stuff. 

A: Tom has a gum collection. 
B: That's a pretty trivial pursuit. 

A: I heard you got a ticket. 
B: It was for a trivial parking thing. 

(19/200.0131) 아주 근사한걸!
A: Do I look OK in this?
B: You look like a million bucks.
A: You're too kind but thank you.

A: I'll give you a million bucks to turn back time.
B: Let bygones be bygones.

A: That must have cost a million bucks!
B: Not quite, but close.

A: Would you ever go skydiving?
B: Not for a million bucks.

(18/200.0131) 검진에서 모두 양호하다고 나왔어
A: How did your medical go?
B: I passed every test with flying colors.
A: A clean bill of health is priceless.

A: How is Timmy doing in school?
B: He passes the exam with flying colors.

A: Did you get your car fixed?
B: Yes. It runs with flying colors.

A: Linda is so talented.
B: She plays the piano with flying colors.

(17/200.0130) 내가 맞다면 곧 70세가 되지
A: Lee is seemingly fit for his age.
B: He's closing in on 70, if I'm right.
A: He doesn't look a day over 50.

A: How old is your little boy?
B: He's closing in on four.

A: You're the old-hand around here.
B: I'm closing in on 20 years.

A: What's the temperature today?
B: It's closing in on 30 degrees.

(16/200.0129) 당신이 아니었으면 못봤을거예요.
A: That show was off the chain.
B: I couldn't have seen it without you.
A: I'm honored that you went with me.

A: How did you change your tire?
B: I couldn't have learned without my father.

A: What brought you two together?
B: We couldn't have met without the Net.

A: Did you have any trouble?
B: We couldn't have found it without navigation.

(15/200.0128) 오늘은 별로 마실 생각이 없는데
A: Would you care for a brew?
B: I have no desire to drink, today.
A: No worries. There's juice in the fridge.

A: Let's fly or take the train.
B: Agreed. I have no desire to drive.

A: Why are you being a couch potato?
B: I have no desire to do anything.

A: Shall we order a pizza?
B: Yes. I have no desire to cook.

(14/200.0127) 넌 매력의 표본이지
A: Am I presentable?
B: You are the picture of charming.
A: A simple 'Yes' would suffice.

A: Sally is a big movie star!
B: She's the picture of Hollywood.

A: Sam works his tail off.
B: He's the picture of diligence.

A: How are you feeling?
B: I am the picture of health.

(13/200.0126)난 언제든 인터넷을 할 수 있지
A: What's your phone's best feature?
B: The internet is always at my fingertips.
A: Some say that's a detriment.

A: What if I have a question?
B: Call. I'm at your fingertips.

A: Do you shop online?
B: Yes. The mall is at my fingertips.

A: Should I take a chance?
B: The world is at your fingertips.

(12/200.0125)세상은 불공평해
A: Lee got the short end of the stick.
B: Unfortunately, it's an unfair world.
B: He'll just have to make do, I suppose.

A: The weather is awesome, today.
B: It's a beautiful world, we live in.

A: There are many qualified people.
B: It's a competitive world.

A: Tim is always on the go.
B: It's a fast-paced world, for him.

(11/200.0124) 그래도 없을때는 그거라도 될거야.
A: This is not my brand of choice.
B: In a pinch I'll do.
A: Fair enough, but next time, I'll pick.

A: We're out of salt.
B: In a pinch, use soy sauce.

A: Bill lost his temper.
B: He's in a pinch over that.

A: You seemed distracted.
B: I'm in a bit of a pinch.

(10/200.0123)그녀는 타고난 리더야
A: Lisa's got charisma through the roof!
B: She's a natural-born leader.
A: She ought to run for office.

A: I'm breaking my diet again.
B: You're a natural-born foody.

A: Tina is everybody's darling.
B: She's a natural-born sweetheart.

A: Your puppy is so excitable!
B: He's a natural-born bundle of energy.

[9/200.0122] 아주 분명히 잘 알아들었어요
A: Do you understand what I mean?
B: I get you, loud and clear.
A: I appreciate your indulgence.

A: Quit smoking now.
B: I hear you, loud and clear.

A: Once more and you're fired.
B: Message received, loud and clear.

A: I'm against this idea!
B: Your opinion is understood, loud and clear.

[8/200.0121]우린 중학교때부터 주욱 친구예요
 A: How long have you known Kim?
B: We've been friends ever since middle school.
A: That's truly remarkable!

A: How do you know me so well?
B: You've been the same ever since we met.

A: You really enjoy biking.
B: It's been my hobby ever since I was a kid.

A: Jim's in a bad mood.
B: He's been like that ever since last Monday.

[7/200.0120] 나주 야단났습니다.
A: How did your client take the news?
B: They're in an uproar, for sure.
A: I can see why they would be.

A: I dented the car.
B: Mom will be in an uproar!

A: I think Mike is mad at me.
B: He's been in an uproar all day!

A: Gas prices are going up.
B: People will be in an uproar.

[6/200.0119]상식적으로 집에 들아가야지
A: Should we get another round?
B: Common sense dictates I head home. 
A: Good call. I'm right behind you. 

A: What should I do about this?
B: Use your best common sense.

A: What's your life's motto?
B: I just live by common-sense rules.

A: Bill left his job. 
B: He's lost his common sense.  

[5/200.0118] 난 설탕먹으면 건강에 문제가 생길 수 있어
A: You don't want any cake?
B: Sugar can lead to health issues for me. 
A: Please don't mind if I do.

A: My toddler is so demanding.
B: That can lead to trouble.

A: I put in lots of practice hours. 
B: Doing so will lead to expertise!

A: We need a stronger space program. 
B: Exploration can lead to discovery.

[4/200.0117] 초콜렛으로 된 거나 하나 먹을래
A: What will you have?
B: I'll take one of those chocolate thingies. 
A: I'm going with the berry tart

A: You look tired 
B: It's been one of those days.

A: Where would you like to travel to? 
B: Let's go to one of those tropical islands.

A: Bill brings me down. 
B: He's one of those negative folks.

[3/400.0116] 내리막길이 아니길 바래
A: The economy is not so robust.
B: I hope it's not headed downhill.
A: You and me both.

A: Those flowers are wilting.
B: They're definitely headed downhill. 

A: My English ability is headed downhill.
B: That couldn't be farther from the truth.

A: Did your favorite team do well?
B: No. They're headed downhill.

[2/200.0115] 그렇기는 하지만
A: I'm not up for going out tonight.
B: Be that as it may, we already have tickets.
A: That's right. OK, I'm all in.

A: It looks like a cheapie.
B: Be that as it may, it's the only one.

A: Mary infuriates me.
B: Be that as it may, she's your sister.

A: This traffic is horrendous.
B: Be that as it may, there's no shortcut.

[1/200.0114] 이태리 음식은 아무리 먹어도 안질려
A: What's your first choice of cuisines?
B: I can't get my fill of Italian.
A: We share a kindred spirit!

A: Did you get your fill of dinner?
B: I am very happy, thank you.

A: Sam wants to get his fill of partying.
B: It's just a phase.

A: Kids need to get their fill of adventure.
B: "Kids of all ages", yes.