미국인들이 쓰는 생활 속 영어 ( 바라빙 영어 )

Bernie usually does the laundry on Saturday mornings. At first, he tried to do laundry twice a week. However, it was impossible with his busy schedule.

Last Saturday morning, Bernie slept in . So, he didn't have time for laundry. On Sunday, he chose nap over laundry.

When Bernie was getting ready for work on Monday, he couldn’t find any socks. All the socks were in the laundry basket. So he grabbed a pair of socks from the basket. Then, he put them on and went to work.

put off: 미루다, 연기다

Please don’t put off your homework until tomorrow.

숙제를 내일로 미루지 마세요.

1. Friend 1: Hi. I have bad news. I can't join you guys at the movies tonight.

Friend 2: Why not? You were so excited to watch the new film.

Friend 1: The thing is, I haven't finished my report yet. So, go without me.

Friend 2: That sucks. I finished the report two days ago. Stop putting off your homework.

Friend 1: You sound like my mom. You know the saying, “Old habits die hard.”

Friend 2: Yeah, whatever. If you don’t break the habit, then you miss out on all the fun!

Andy goes to an English-speaking kindergarten in Seoul. Every month, there is a birthday party for the students . The party is simple with cake and juice.

Yesterday, students and teachers celebrated May birthdays. Ms. Stone, a teacher, was carrying the birthday cake. There were three lit candles on the cake. But as Ms. Stone was walking, her hair caught on fire. Andy quickly grabbed a cup of juice. Then, he threw the juice on Ms. Stone's hair. One cup was enough to save Ms. Stone and her hair.

Andy goes to an English-speaking kindergarten in Seoul. Every month, there is a birthday party for the students . The party is simple with cake and juice.

Yesterday, students and teachers celebrated May birthdays. Ms. Stone, a teacher, was carrying the birthday cake. There were three lit candles on the cake. But as Ms. Stone was walking, her hair caught on fire. Andy quickly grabbed a cup of juice. Then, he threw the juice on Ms. Stone's hair. One cup was enough to save Ms. Stone and her hair.

put out

The fire fighters put out the fire in thirty minutes.

소방관들은 30분 만에 불을 껐다.

(불을) 끄다

Korean: Happy birthday! I got you raw cream cake. I heard that it’s your favorite kind.

American: You mean, fresh cream cake? You’re so sweet! I can't wait to have a bite. Isn’t this cake from the bakery in Garosu-gil?

Korean: Yes, it is. I pre-ordered it last week. Oh, the fire sticks are burning. Quick. Make a wish.

American: You mean candle, not fire stick. Okay, I made a wish. But, why are you still here? Just joking.

Korean: Is this American humor? The candles are melting. Hurry, put out the fire.

American: Okay, okay. You make me laugh. You should say “blow out the candles.”

put out

The fire fighters put out the fire in thirty minutes.

소방관들은 30분 만에 불을 껐다.

(불을) 끄다

Korean: Happy birthday! I got you raw cream cake. I heard that it’s your favorite kind.

American: You mean, fresh cream cake? You’re so sweet! I can't wait to have a bite. Isn’t this cake from the bakery in Garosu-gil?

Korean: Yes, it is. I pre-ordered it last week. Oh, the fire sticks are burning. Quick. Make a wish.

American: You mean candle, not fire stick. Okay, I made a wish. But, why are you still here? Just joking.

Korean: Is this American humor? The candles are melting. Hurry, put out the fire.

American: Okay, okay. You make me laugh. You should say “blow out the candles.”

Interestingly, Chloe and her boyfriend are still going out. Next month will be their third anniversary.

Many people think Chloe is a likeable person. They say that she is polite and considerate. And she has a good reputation among her friends.

However, Chloe’s boyfriend thinks differently. In public, Chloe often criticizes the boyfriend. When they are with friends, she humiliates him with jokes. And she likes to make fun of him when they are alone.

put (someone) down : (누구를) 깎아내리다, 비난하다, 무시하다/남들 앞에서 남을 비판함으로써 자존심을 떨어뜨리다.

예문: Don't ever put me down in front of people!

사람들 앞에서 나를 무시하지 마!

Friend 1: I’m going skiing this weekend with my family. Do you have any weekend plans?

Friend 2: Nothing special. I wanna stay home and read a book and catch some volleyball on TV.

Friend 1: Oh, I forgot. You’re single. That’s why you’re always home.

Friend 2: You like outdoor activities, but I’m a homebody- I like staying home. I don't like going out.

Friend 1: Let's be honest. You can't go out. Nobody wants to date you.

Friend 2: That's not what I meant. And stop putting me down because I’m single. You said that you're tired of married life.

put (someone) down : (누구를) 깎아내리다, 비난하다, 무시하다/남들 앞에서 남을 비판함으로써 자존심을 떨어뜨리다.

예문: Don't ever put me down in front of people!

사람들 앞에서 나를 무시하지 마!

Friend 1: I’m going skiing this weekend with my family. Do you have any weekend plans?

Friend 2: Nothing special. I wanna stay home and read a book and catch some volleyball on TV.

Friend 1: Oh, I forgot. You’re single. That’s why you’re always home.

Friend 2: You like outdoor activities, but I’m a homebody- I like staying home. I don't like going out.

Friend 1: Let's be honest. You can't go out. Nobody wants to date you.

Friend 2: That's not what I meant. And stop putting me down because I’m single. You said that you're tired of married life.