희망은 절망 속에서 피어나는 아름다운 꽃

not only A but (also) B = A뿐만 아니라 B도 (또한) ▶ not only A but also B는 「주어」또는「목적어」또는 「보어」로도 사용되고 also는 생략되기도 합니다. [주어] Not only you but (also) I am guilty. s v "너뿐만 아니라 내게도 죄가 있다." ▶ 동사는 B에 맞춥니다! [목적어] I like not only Tom but also Jane. o "난 Tom뿐만 아니라..

I went on a meeting yesterday. (X) I went on a blind date yesterday. (O) "어제 미팅에 나갔어." 　 ▶ meeting은 사업상의 모임에만 한정해서 사용하고, 남녀 간의 사교적 모임이나 맞선 등에는 blind date를 사용합니다. e.g. Some male Yonsei University students went on a group blind date with some Sukmyung Women's University students. "..

pick up에는 상당히 많은 의미가 담겨 있습니다. 이렇게 많은 걸 어떻게 다 외우나 걱정하시는 시간에 충분히 외우실 수 있습니다. (=^-^=) 1. (땅을) 파다 ★ dig과 같은 의미로 사용됩니다. They dug the soil. = They picked up the soil. "그들은 땅을 팠다." ▶ dig - dug - dug (vt) (땅을) 파다 e.g. He dug a hole. "..

A : I'm sorry, but your baggage is over the weight limit. K : Is it? Then, what do I do? A : You can either pay for the excess weight or you can put some of your belongings into another bag as a carry-on. K : How much would it be if I were to pay? A : It would be $100. K : All right. Let me pay the $100. A : I'm sorry, but your baggage is over the weight limit. K : Is it? Then..

My family is 3. (X) There are 3 people in my family. (O) "제 가족은 3명입니다." ▶ 카페를 통해서 많이 받아왔던 질문 중의 하나가 바로 "가족이 몇 분이세요?"이고 주인장의 미국 유학시절에도 빠지지 않는 주제가 "가족"에 대한 질문이었습니다. We are a family of 3.라고도 하지만 위의 표현이 더 많이 사..

May 조동사는 ① 허가(~ 해도 좋다)와 ② 불확실한 추측(~ 일지도 모른다)의 뜻으로 사용됩니다. 조동사 뒤에는 반드시 원형동사가 따라온다는 것을 다시 한 번 기억하시기 바랍니다. May I come in? [허가] "들어가도 되나요?" You may go. [허가] "가도 좋아." She may love him. [may ⇒ 불확실한 추측] "그녀는 그를 사..

K : Would it be possible to get some assistance? B : Of course. What can I do for you? K : My mother may need a wheel chair since she has trouble walking long distance. B : That's no problem. I'll let our people know so they'll be ready. K : Would it be possible to get some assistance? B : Of course. What can I do for you? ▶ assistance [ ] (n) 원조, 도움 ▶ assist (vt) ..

K : Could I apply for a mileage card? V : Certainly. Fill out this form and we can issue a temporary card for you. K : That's it? V : That's it. Once we process the paper work, you'll receive your permanent mileage card in 5 to 10 business days. K : Could I apply for a mileage card? V : Certainly. Fill out this form and we can issue a temporary card for you. ▶ could ⇒ 여..

A : Did you hear the announcement just a minute ago? K : No, what was it about? A : They've overbooked the flight, so, they're offering a free round-trip plane ticket to anyone willing to give up their seat. What do you say? K : Well, if I were you, I would give up my seat. The only inconvenience would be that we take a later flight. A : You're right. Let's do it! A : Did you hear the announcem..

Would you introduce a nice guy to me? (X) Would you set me up with a nice guy? (O) "괜찮은 남자 좀 소개해줄래? ▶ introduce [intr d u s]는 "정식으로 소개"하는 것을 의미하고 이성 관계에서의 소개는 set up을 사용합니다. e.g. Let me introduce my sister to you. "제 누이를 소개하겠습니다." Please set me up with Jean. "내게 Jean..