the level to which something is ACIDIC; the condition of tasting sour or containing ACID
The acidity of vinegar is strong enough to kill the bacteria.
authority
the power to give orders and make decisions
According to a respected news authority based in London, around two billion people can speak English.
big deal
대단한 일, 큰일
I wasn’t aware that you felt getting closer to young people was such a big deal.
billion
a very large number: 1,000,000,000
There are around two billion people in the world who can speak English.
bother
to make the effort to do something
It never seemed to bother him when he was younger.
brief
short
You can brief me on it at a later date.
combination
group; two or more things put together
Canadian English is a combination of American and British English.
commend
to praise something or someone publicly
The dean of the department is particularly impressed and commends Peter for his effort.
concussion
뇌진탕
I think you might have a concussion, Phillip.
dean
the head of a department or school at a university
The dean of the department, Dr. Goldberg, is particularly impressed and commends Peter for his effort.
diner
a person who dines.
I put it closest to the diners.
dizzy
If someone is dizzy, then they feel off balance as if they will fall down.
I remember that I tried to walk, but I felt dizzy.
engineering
the work of designing and creating roads,bridges, buildings, products, or systems
His university opened up an engineering contest for students.
fit in with someone
~와 잘 어울리다
They might see you as someone who fits in with them if they hear you use their slang once in a while.
flaw
something that is not perfect
I think I should rework some of the design flaws.
formal
done in an official public way
It’s formal, but not too formal.
freeze
to form into ice
It's freezing out here.
handout
printed information which is free of charge
To get a better idea of the differences in these native English countries, have a look at the handout I have provided.
impolite
If someone is impolite, they are rude.
I’m not sure what they were saying, but it all sounded very impolite.
intonation
the rise and fall in the sound of your voice as you speak
The differences between American English, British English, and Australian English are usually matters of intonation.
major
important
What is your major?
out of reach
손이 닿지 않는 곳에
Do you think that the corn is a little out of reach?
physics
the scientific study of forces and matter and the ways they affect each other
Peter is a physics major.
pronunciation
the way that a word is PRONOUNCED
The differences between these are usually matters of pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary.
respected
admired and considered important by many people
According to a respected news authority, there are around two billion people in the world who can speak English.
rinse
to wash lightly
Finally, just rinse the berries off in the sink to rid them of any remaining vinegar.
serious
being dangerous or having a potentially negative effect
It seems like he has some serious issues with his stomach.
shelf life
(식품 등의) 보존 기간, 유통기한
A friend showed me an easy way to maximize shelf life.
slang
a type of language that is considered informal
You mean they were using slang?
soak
to absorb something
Let the berries soak for about five minutes while the vinegar does its work on the bacteria.
solution
a way to solve a problem
Simply by using a solution of water and vinegar, you can greatly extend the life of fresh berries.
starve
to die from not having enough food
I'm starving.
stick to
~을 고수하다, 계속하다
He should stick to simple foods like rice and beans for now.
suit
to satisfy
I think it suits me perfectly.
tackle
to grab and throw someone to the ground in order to stop them
The last thing I remember, I was going for a pass and someone on the other team tackled me from behind.
term paper
a long essay written by a student
I have two term papers due next Monday.
upset stomach
배탈
They’re known to cause upset stomachs.
variety
different types
There are even different varieties of English for those who speak it as their first language.
vegetarian
a person who does not eat meat of any kind
I also made pasta for the vegetarians.
vinegar
a sour liquid that is a weak acid made from fermenting wine or beer
First, wash the berries in a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water.
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