something that causes an allergic reaction in people
I’d like to talk to you briefly about allergens and, in particular, dust.
application
a formal, written request for something
Please submit your applications, along with the names of all your team members and the topic you have chosen.
apply to
~에 적용되다
I’m sorry, but it only applies to the jeans.
available
can get it
Only balcony seating is available for that show.
away game
원정 경기
We haven’t won any away games this year.
beat
a regular stroke or its sound
Second, beating your pillows and couch cushions out once a week also gets rid of dust.
briefly
in a BRIEF manner; using only a few words
I’d like to talk to you briefly about the ways to improve your physical health.
browse
look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular
He’s having a lot of trouble browsing the internet with his current phone, and he can’t run some of the newer apps.
complain
When you complain, you say that you are unhappy about something.
But he’s always complaining that his current phone is really slow.
complaint
a statement of unhappiness about something or someone
There have been quite a few complaints about the cafeteria recently from a number of students.
concept
an abstract idea; a general notion
I need proof of concept for the project.
coworker
a person who works in the same company
He said that he needed it to get some files off of his coworker’s computer.
disposable
able to be used for a brief time and then discarded
Using a disposable cup is never good for the environment.
distracting
causing a loss of focus and concentration
Look at how big it is. And it’s so distracting.
drastically
having very noticeable effects
There are several methods of cleaning that can drastically reduce the amount of dust in your home.
excessive
exceeding a normal amount, too much
I know a lot of studies have shown that excessive or long-term cell phone use can cause brain tumors.
from now on
starting now
I won’t drink coffee from now on.
get rid of
to remove; to eliminate
You’re free to get rid of it, if you’d like.
give it a shot
~을 시도하다
In that case, I might give it a shot to make things better.
harmful
causing hurt or damage
What do you think about cell phones being harmful to your health?
horror novel
공포소설
So it must be a horror novel.
in that case
그런 경우에는, 그렇다면 in that case, I might give it a shot.
include
to add something to a group or total
The topics include underwater breathing, race car design, the process of compacting trash, and the behavior of robot maids.
league
a group of people or countries joined together because of common interests or goals
They played one of the best teams in the league, so of course they lost.
mop
to use a mop to wash something mopping your floor often may seem like an inconvenience, but it’s necessary.
nutrition
the process of eating the right kind of food tostay healthy
I know a lot about weight loss and nutrition.
outdated
When something is outdated, it is old and no longer useful in modern time.
Yeah, smartphones get outdated pretty quickly nowadays.
prefer A to B
A를 B보다 선호하다
I prefer tea to coffee.
pregnant
When a female is pregnant, she is going to have a baby.
If you’re pregnant, then you’ll naturally be eating more.
proof
fact that shows something is real
Of course your projects do not have to be working models, but only proof of concept.
renovate
to renew something
We need to renovate the cafeteria soon to ensure a better school life for all of us.
reputation
the opinion that people have about someone
That reputation will continue to get worse if we don’t improve the facilities.
retire
to leave a job, usually because of old age
But then the coach retired.
retirement
an act of leaving or time when one leaves the workforce and stops work
Linda, have you decided where to eat for Dad’s retirement party?
rim
The rim is the outside edge of a round thing, like a cup or bottle.
Would you prefer mixed or solid black rims?
spatial reasoning
the ability to mentally process shapes and patterns
It says that you are great with spatial reasoning and problem solving.
strive
to work hard for something
Dust can have many negative health effects, so we should strive to make our homes as clean as possible.
tumor
unnatural cell growth (often caused by cancer) in one's body
A lot of studies have shown that excessive or long-term cell phone use can cause brain tumors.
vacuum cleaner
a machine device that is usually used to clean the floor
First of all, how often do you run your vacuum cleaner?
well-versed in
~에 정통한
She’s has been working for over five years at the clinic, so she is well versed in nutrition and how to stay healthy.