[v] to give someone an idea about what to do or create
The decor was inspired by a fantasy novel.
실내 장식은 판타지 소설에서 영감을 받았다.
comfort
[n] a state or feeling of being less worried, upset, frightened, etc.
She found comfort in her friend’s kind words.
그녀는 친구의 따뜻한 말에서 위안을 찾았다.
existence
[n] the state of being real, present, or having life
I don’t believe in the existence of ghosts.
나는 유령의 존재를 믿지 않는다.
century
[n] a period of 100 years
Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century.
아인슈타인은 20세기 최고의 사상가 중 한 명이었다.
recognizable
[adj] able to be recognized or identified
His voice is instantly recognizable.
그의 목소리는 즉시 알아들을 수 있다.
bring to mind
[v] to cause someone to remember something
This painting brings to mind some of Picasso’s early works.
이 그림은 피카소의 초기 작품을 연상시킨다.
diversity
[n] the state of having a variety of different types or forms
It is important to understand cultural diversity.
문화적 다양성을 이해하는 것은 중요하다.
emotion
[n] a strong feeling arising from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
His voice was full of emotion during the speech.
그의 목소리는 연설 동안 감정으로 가득 차 있었다.
appreciate
[v] to understand the value or importance of something
We appreciated the country’s cities and beautiful nature.
우리는 그 나라의 도시들과 아름다운 자연을 감상했다.
generation
[n] a group of people born and living around the same time
The younger generation prefers online communication.
젊은 세대는 온라인 소통을 선호한다.
portrayal
[n] the act of showing or describing someone or something, especially in a painting or drawing
The portrayal of the hero in the movie was inspiring.
영화 속 영웅의 묘사는 감동적이었다.
go about
[v] to begin or continue doing something
She goes about her daily routine with a positive attitude.
그녀는 긍정적인 자세로 일상을 시작한다.
sweep
[v] to clean or clear away dirt or debris
He swept the floor at home for the housewarming party.
그는 집들이 파티를 위해 집에서 바닥을 쓸었다.
graze
[v] to eat grass or other plants
There are many grasslands where the sheep can graze.
양들이 풀을 뜯어 먹을 수 있는 많은 초원이 있다.
alongside
[prep] next to or together with
This road runs alongside the railroad.
이 길은 철도와 나란히 뻗어 있다.
figure
[n] a person of a particular kind, especially someone who is important
She is a leading figure in the music industry.
그녀는 음악 산업에서 주도적인 인물이다.
pass away
[v] to die
I was afraid that my grandfather would pass away.
나는 할아버지가 돌아가실까 봐 무서웠다.
rural
[adj] of or relating to the countryside
The rural economy relies heavily on agriculture.
시골 경제는 농업에 크게 의존한다.
bring about
to cause something to happen
Her dedication brought about positive change.
그녀의 헌신은 긍정적인 변화를 불러일으켰다.
nostalgia
[n] a sentimental longing or affection for a time in the past
The old song filled her with nostalgia.
그 오래된 노래는 그녀에게 향수를 불러일으켰다.
leftover
[adj] remaining after something has been used or eaten
We donated the leftover snacks to a local shelter.
우리는 지역 보호소에 남은 간식을 기부했다.
the rest is history
[phr] used to say that everyone knows what happened next
They started their business in a small garage, and the rest is history.
그들은 사업을 작은 차고에서 시작했으며, 그 후의 일은 다들 아는 대로다.
all walks of life
people from different social, economic, or cultural groups
He has friends from all walks of life.
그는 각계각층의 친구들이 있다.
reminder
[n] something that helps you remember something
The note on the fridge was a reminder about the meeting.
냉장고에 붙은 쪽지는 회의를 상기시켜 주는 것이었다.
deal with
[v] to take action in order to solve a problem
He dealt with the Vietnam War in the film.
그는 영화에서 베트남 전쟁을 다루었다.
lighthearted
[adj] having or showing a cheerful and happy nature
He promised to help, and then I felt lighthearted.
그가 도와주겠다고 약속하자 나는 근심 걱정이 없어졌다.
at first glance
when something is seen or considered quickly At first glance, the problem seemed difficult to solve.
언뜻 보기에, 그 문제는 해결하기 어려워 보였다.
seemingly
[adv] appearing to be true but not necessarily so
He was seemingly uninterested in that topic.
그는 겉보기에 그 주제에 관심이 없는 것 같았다.
refuge
[n] something that provides shelter or protection
The hidden bunker served as a refuge during the war.
숨겨진 벙커는 전쟁 동안 피신처 역할을 했다.
flee
[v] to run away from danger
The rabbit fled into the forest to escape the fox.
그 토끼는 여우로부터 달아나기 위해 숲으로 도망쳤다.
poverty
[n] the state of being poor
The writer overcame poverty by writing a best-selling novel.
작가는 자신의 베스트셀러 소설로 가난을 극복했다.
separation
[n] the act of separating or being separated
They were reunited after a separation of more than 10 years.
그들은 10년 이상의 헤어짐 후에 재결합했다.
survival
[n] the act of continuing to live or exist
The survival of the species depends on its habitat.
종의 생존은 서식지에 달려 있다.
underneath
[prep] under or below something else
The treasure was hidden underneath the old tree.
보물은 오래된 나무 아래에 숨겨져 있었다.
refer to
[v] to mention or talk about someone or something
She always referred to Lucy as her best friend.
그녀는 항상 Lucy를 자신의 가장 친한 친구라고 불렀다.
fame
[n] the condition of being known by many people
James achieved fame after the movie.
James는 그 영화 이후에 명성을 얻었다.
overnight
[adv] for or during the entire night; suddenly
Success doesn’t come overnight.
성공은 하룻밤 사이에 오지 않는다.
reject
[v] to refuse to allow someone to attend a school
The committee decided to reject his proposal.
위원회는 그의 제안을 거절하기로 결정했다.
apply for
[v] to formally request something, usually in writing
The teacher encouraged him to apply for a scholarship.
선생님은 그에게 장학금을 신청하라고 장려했다.
hold on to
to keep or retain something
You must not hold on to the past.
너는 과거에 매달려서는 안 된다.
insert
[v] to put something into something else
We don’t advertise using inserts in newspapers.
우리는 신문에 전단지를 넣어 광고하지 않는다.
illustration
[n] a picture or diagram that explains or decorates something
This science textbook contains a lot of illustrations.
이 과학 교과서는 삽화가 많다.
break
[n] an opportunity or chance, especially one leading to professional success
She got her big break when she starred in the movie.
그녀는 영화에 출연하면서 큰 기회를 잡았다.
land
[v] to arrive or succeed in getting something
As hard as he tried, he couldn’t land a decent job.
아무리 노력해도 그는 제대로 된 일자리를 얻지 못했다.
commission
[v] to order someone to do something
He was commissioned to paint her picture.
그는 그녀의 그림을 그려 달라는 의뢰를 받았다.
life-sized
[adj] having the same size as a real person or thing
The museum displayed a life-sized dinosaur replica.
박물관은 실물 크기의 공룡 복제품을 전시했다.
royalty
[n] members of a royal family
The event was attended by royalty from several nations.
그 행사에는 여러 나라의 왕족이 참석했다.
primary
[adj] most important; main
His primary concern is the well-being of his family.
그의 주된 관심사는 가족의 행복이다.
instant
[adj] happening or done without delay
This program offers instant communication with other users.
이 프로그램은 즉각적인 소통을 제공한다.
come along
[v] to appear or arrive
When these daily pauses come along, I am tempted to listen to music.
이런 일상의 휴식이 생기면 음악을 듣고 싶어진다.
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