a. 대단히 흥미로운
Consider some of the fascinating ways in which animals are involved in everyday English.
linguistic
a. 언어의
Let’s begin with a basic linguistic process, the analogy.
analogy
n. 비유
An analogy is a comparison between two things and a convenient way for language to create new meanings.
comparison
n. 비교
An analogy is a comparison between two things and a convenient way for language to create new meanings.
convenient
a. 편리한
An analogy is a comparison between two things and a convenient way for language to create new meanings.
similarity
n. 유사성
By way of analogy, animal expressions draw on the similarities between animals and humans.
logic
n. 논리
In most cases, it is not hard to see the logic behind the comparisons.
draw on
끌어내서 사용하다
By way of analogy, animal expressions draw on the similarities between animals and humans.
observation
n. 관찰
Animal analogies are based on close observation of animal behavior.
misinterpretation
n. 오해, 오역
What if the casual observation leads to false assumptions, or misinterpretation gets in the way?
pretend
v. ~인 척하다
One is said to weep “crocodile tears” if they pretend to be sad when they are not.
prey
n. 먹이
The idea comes from the popular belief that crocodiles weep over the prey they kill.
stimulate
v. 자극하다
Crocodiles seem to cry while they eat, but this is because their eyes are stimulated when the muscles around the mouth move to eat.
flawed
a. 결함이 있는
“Making a beeline” also belongs to the group of animal expressions based on flawed observation.
destination
n. 목적지
If you “make a beeline for” someone or something, you go straight toward your destination, ignoring everything else along the way.
irregular
a. 불규칙적인
As you may have observed, they make irregular twists and turns in their flight.
get in the way
방해하다
What if the casual observation leads to false assumptions, or misinterpretation gets in the way?
weep over
슬퍼하다
The idea comes from the popular belief that crocodiles weep over the prey they kill.
disappear
v. 사라지다
Even though many people know that these analogies are not based on science, the expressions do not easily disappear in the language.
obvious
a. 명백한
Sometimes, the meaning of analogies may not be obvious.
rare
a. 진귀한, 드문
Long ago, in Thailand, white elephants were very rare.
since
conj. ~때문에
The king would then give it as a royal “gift” to someone he did not like since the beautiful animal cost a fortune to take care of.
refuse
v. 거절하다
Nobody could refuse such a present, but it could financially ruin its owner.
financially
ad. 재정적으로
Nobody could refuse such a present, but it could financially ruin its owner.
ruin
v. 파산시키다, 망치다
Nobody could refuse such a present, but it could financially ruin its owner.
crime
n. 범죄
Moreover, it was a serious crime to mistreat a present from the king.
mistreat
v. 잘못 다루다, 학대하다
Moreover, it was a serious crime to mistreat a present from the king.
describe
v. 묘사하다
The expression turned out to be useful for describing costly but useless public buildings.
cost a fortune
돈이 많이 들다
The king would then give it as a royal “gift” to someone he did not like since the beautiful animal cost a fortune to take care of.
refer to
~을 가리키다, 나타내다
Today, it is used to refer to anything that might be costly and useless to someone.
worthless
a. 가치 없는
Long ago, black wool was worthless because it was almost impossible to dye.
dye
v. 염색하다
Long ago, black wool was worthless because it was almost impossible to dye.
odd
a. 특이한, 이상한
Today the expression “black sheep” refers to an odd and unpopular member of a family or a group, perhaps because the unpopular black sheep stood out in a group of white sheep.
unpopular
a. 인기 없는
Today the expression “black sheep” refers to an odd and unpopular member of a family or a group, perhaps because the unpopular black sheep stood out in a group of white sheep.
perhaps
ad. 아마
Today the expression “black sheep” refers to an odd and unpopular member of a family or a group, perhaps because the unpopular black sheep stood out in a group of white sheep.
root
n. 어원; 기원, 뿌리
Be curious about the English expressions and research their roots.
stand out
쉽게 눈에 띄다, 두드러지다
Today the expression “black sheep” refers to an odd and unpopular member of a family or a group, perhaps because the unpopular black sheep stood out in a group of white sheep.
celebration
n. 축하, 기념 행사
Most celebrations cannot be held without food, whether they are birthdays, weddings, or holidays.
worm
n. 벌레
He likes trying unusual foods such as garlic ice cream or worm milkshake.
region
n. 지역
Food festivals are often held to celebrate the food traditions of the region where they take place.
unique
a. 독특한
Here are some unique food festivals, from fish to fruit to side dishes.
associate
v. 관련시키다, 연관시키다
It features many events and activities associated with the mango, including mango eating competitions, quizzes, and mango carving.
carving
n. 조각하기, 조각
It features many events and activities associated with the mango, including mango eating competitions, quizzes, and mango carving.
take place
일어나다, 발생하다
Music performances, cooking shows, and a kids’ concert take place at the festival.
come upon ~
~와 우연히 마주치다
Why don’t you try some of the tasty food offerings, if ever you have a chance to come upon a food festival?
exhibit
v. 전시하다
The festival exhibits more than 550 varieties of mangoes and provides a rare opportunity to taste them all for free.
offer
v. 제공하다
Various products based on mangoes, such as mango juice and mango ice cream, are offered.
lobster
n. 바닷가재
Almost one ton of lobsters are served to both locals and visitors from outside the region.
ingredient
n. (요리) 재료, 성분
At cooking contests that use lobsters as the main ingredient, visitors can taste unusual dishes.
local
a. 지역의; n. 현지인
Visitors to the festival can also enjoy other local seafood dishes such as shrimp and steamed clams.
clam
n. 조개
Visitors to the festival can also enjoy other local seafood dishes such as shrimp and steamed clams.
crate
n. (나무) 상자
Participants run over lobster crates floating in the harbor, sometimes falling into the cold water.
participant
n. 참가자 Participants run over lobster crates floating in the harbor, sometimes falling into the cold water.
float
v. 뜨다, 떠다니다
Participants run over lobster crates floating in the harbor, sometimes falling into the cold water.
volunteer
n. 자원봉사자
Many volunteers help the organizers hold the Maine Lobster Festival.
organizer
n. 주최자, 기획자, 조직자
Many volunteers help the organizers hold the Maine Lobster Festival.
herring
n. 청어
For those who do not regard herring as their favorite food, there are many boats and street food shops offering other traditional Finnish food.
fisherman
n. 어부 Fishermen from all over Finland bring their latest catch to Helsinki to take part in one of Finland’s oldest festivals.
imaginable
a. 상상할 수 있는
Sellers sell herring in every imaginable form: fried, pickled, smoked, in bottles, in cans, in soup, on pizza, and in sandwiches.
season
v. 양념하다
Competitions are held to select the most delicious seasoned herring and the best herring surprise.
award
v. 수여하다
The winner of each competition is awarded a trophy.
traditional
a. 전통적인
For those who do not regard herring as their favorite food, there are many boats and street food shops offering other traditional Finnish food.
take part in ~
~에 참가하다
Fishermen from all over Finland bring their latest catch to Helsinki to take part in one of Finland’s oldest festivals.
regard ~ as …
~을 〮〮〮로 여기다, 간주하다
For those who do not regard herring as their favorite food, there are many boats and street food shops offering other traditional Finnish food.
demonstrate
v. (시범으로) 보여 주다
There is a competition to pick the best Gimchi, as well as another one for foreigners to demonstrate their Gimchi-making skills.
a variety of
다양한
The festival celebrates Gimchi, a traditional Korean dish made of salted vegetables with a variety of seasonings such as red pepper and garlic.
as well as ~
~뿐만 아니라
There is a competition to pick the best Gimchi, as well as another one for foreigners to demonstrate their Gimchi-making skills.
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