본문 바로가기
스터디 다이어리

[입이 트이는 영어] 2021년 1월 셋째주

by 쿠루비:-) 2021. 1. 16.
728x90

1월 11일 - Phishing Schemes

1. run rampant : 기승을 부리다, 만연하다
   We need to stop phishing schemes from running rampant.

2. tap on : (터치 화면을) 누르다 = click on
   You shouldn't tap on an Internet link in a text message.

3. let one's guard down : 경계를 늦추다
   If you let your guard down, you can easily become a victim.

   - con : 사기, 속임수

   - malware : 악성 코드

   - take advatage of : ~을 속이다

     Voice phishing uses phone calls to take advantage of the victim.

   - pose as : ~인 척하다

   - be duped : 속아 넘어가다

   - get out of hand : 걷잡을 수 없게 되다, 심각해지다

   - amount to : ~에 달하다(동사)

     The damages over the last ten years amount to over 2 trillion won. 

 

   ★ They are a type of confidence scheme that uses illegally obtained personal information to steal money.

       - confidence scheme : 사기 행각

       - illegally obtained : 불법으로 취득된


1월 12일 - Reading English Books in their Original Language

1. trial and error : 시행착오
   I went through a lot of trial and error trying to study English.

2. a shot in the arm : 활력소, 새로운 원동력
   My motivation at work was low, so I needed a shot in the arm.

3. spur someone on : 격려하다, 동기부여를 하다
   She is my rival, but we spur each other on.

   - take turn : 돌아가며 차례대로 하다

     The members take turns to choose an English book each month.

   - in whatever way we choose : 우리가 원하는 어떤 방법으로든

   - compile a list : 목록을 작성하다

   - book report : 독후감 / book review : (전문가가 작성한) 서평

   - break free from : ~으로부터 자유로워지다

     I was able to break free from the pressure of English studies.

   - without fail : 빠짐없이, 꼼꼼하게

   - get involved with : (모임에) 가입하다, 활동하다

 

   ★ I feel like studying English is becoming more of a habit than a study rotine.

      - become more of a habit : 습관에 가까워지다


1월 13일 - Civil Service Exams

1. job security : 고용 안정
   I chose this company because of the high job security.

2. stiff competiotion : 치열한 경쟁, 높은 경쟁률
   She won first place by beating stiff competition.

3. pass an exam / pass the exam : 시험에 합격하다
   In some cases, applicants have to pass an exam in Korean history.

   - enjoy a very stable career : 안정적인 직장 생활을 누리다

   - adminisdtrative position : 행정직

   - cram school : 입시 학원

   - gear up for : 준비를 하다

   - have been at it : 지속해 왔다

 

   ★ Civil servants are guarateed their jobs until retirement, and they are paid according to their pay grade.

      - civil servant : 공무원

      - pay grade : 호봉


11월 14일 - Online Concerts

1. drag on : 계속되다
   Social distancing measures dragged on all year.
 
2. be deeply moved : 깊은 감동을 받다
   I was deeply moved when I heared waht she said.

3. amp up : 증폭시키다, 개선하다
   We need to amp up production this quarter.

   - bring about change : 변화를 일으키다

   - large-scale gathering : 대규모 모임

   - be off limits : 금지되다, 접근이 제한되다

   - pay for the tickets : 표를 구매하다

   - a blast : 매우 재미있는 것

 

   ★ People who were exhausted by the outbreak were in dire need of performances to comfort them.

      - be in dire need of : ~을 절실히 필요로 하다


1월 15일 - Military Reserve Force

1. technically speaking : 엄밀히 따지면
   Technically speaking, Korea is still at war

2. in case of (an) emergency : 유사시에
   In case of emergency, call this number.

3. get rusty : 녹슬다, 실력이 떨어지다
   They can prevent their military skills from getting rusty.

   - in an armistice : 휴전 중인

   - mandatory military service : 의무 군 복무

   - be discharged from the military : 군에서 전역하다

   - reserve forces unit : 예비군 부대

   - be mobilized : 동원되다

   - brush up : 갈고 닦다

   - battle-readiness : 전투 준비 태세

     They brush up their battle-readiness and prevent their military skills from getting rusty.

   - pain in the neck : 매우 귀찮은 것

   - go in for : ~을 받으러 가다

   - be exempt : 면제되다

 

   ★ The reserve forces are an integral part in maintaining Koera's military strength.

      - an integral part : 반드시 필요한 부분

728x90

댓글