침대
Everyone likes different sleep conditions. Some like it dark and quiet. Others like to listen to sounds of nature as they fall asleep.
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하룻밤 자며 잘 생각해야 해
Hey your wife told me that you got a wonderful job offer today. Yes I did but I didn’t decide on taking the job yet. I still need to sleep on it.
465
수학 공포증
Sometimes it seems like the world is made of two kinds of people. No, not men and women, but those who can handle mathematics, and those who are terrified of it.
1289
포카혼타스
Pocahontas is one of the most famous figures in American history. Many books and films portray her as a beautiful American Indian “princess” who made sacrifices to serve British colonial interests.
1319
~에 끌어들이다
Paul: It’s definitely universal and that’s what drew me into stand-up comedy.
357
공간이 더 필요해
Recently the New York Times ran a photograph of a commercial storage facility, under which it printed the following caption: "Bigger houses, smaller families, and they still want more space."
1318
가상현실을 이용한 수술 준비
Felicia Luna had a really bad headache. She said the painful pressure felt “like someone was squeezing my head really tight.”
1274
유아어
Baby talk. It is how many adults speak to babies: slowly, using shorter sentences, talking at a higher pitch, and putting more emphasis on certain vowels.
861
유전자 교정
Scientists are debating how to limit their newly-discovered power to change genetic structure. Scientists already modify the genes of farm animals and agricultural plants to make them more productive or stronger.
1045
로비스트
“Lobbying” is an attempt to influence a legislator’s vote on a bill. Lobbying has been a legal activity since the earliest days of the United States.
781
모든 것
Today let’s talk about … everything. American English has many ways to talk about everything under the sun. Cradle to grave means an entire life cycle.
1482
뉴욕의 교통혼잡세
New York City is set to become the first major American city to make drivers pay money to get into its most crowded areas.
182
여가시간 부족
A new report says the average number of hours spent at work seems to be shrinking in most developing countries. But as more and more businesses stay open around the clock, a growing number of Americans are working longer hours.
566
어떤 지하철 노선을 타야 되나요?
Excuse me, sir. I’m trying to go to the White House. Which subway line should I take? 실례합니다. 지금 제가 백악관을 가려고 하는데요, 어떤 지하철 노선을 타야 되나요?
1161
귀찮은 일이야
Jen: George, it seems like you have a big list of ‘Back to School’ items for your kids. George: This is my first year doing it. My wife usually does it so yes…it is a hassle for me.
367
사전과 씨름하는 맥도날드
The giant McDonald's fast-food corporation is not just serving 50 million people a day in 119 countries. It's also polishing its image among wordsmiths.
829
돈에 쪼들려
Man, I’m feeling the pinch as the gasoline prices keep going up! I know. It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? You’re not the only one feeling the pinch of surging gasoline prices. Everyone else is too.
1603
참회하다
In American English, guilt or sadness is often expressed by the symbol of ashes -- the gray matter left over from a fire.
686
졸업 축하해!
Congratulations on your graduation! We are so happy for you, Becky!! Thanks a lot!
1448
포기하지 마
Popular culture has a strong influence on language. The expressions that come from movies and television shows can be especially powerful.