[구슬쌤] :: 보면 알지만 쓰긴 힘든 센스 있는 일상 표현 4 (On second thought, have second thoughts, What's on your mind 등)

2021. 8. 11. 09:19공부/구슬쌤의 자신감 영어

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1: What's on your mind: 상대가 얘기하고 싶어하는 게 있거나 고민이 있는 것 같을 때
2: Is this a good/bad time? 통화하기 전 기본 매너 표현
3: on second thought(s): 다시 생각해보니
4:  I'll be: 괜찮아질 거예요. Are you okay?라고 물어봤는데 안 괜찮을 때.
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#1: What's on your mind? 무슨 일이야? / 무슨 할 말 있어? / 무슨 생각해?
    *freedictionary.com: What is troubling you?
        An invitation to talk about whatever is bothering someone.
    
    A: That's great.
    B: Yeah, what's on your mind?
    
    <무슨 생각해?>
    What's on your mind?
    
    <무슨 일인지, 용건이 뭔지 물어볼 때도>
    A: So, what's on your mind?
    B: We wanted to give you this.
    
    A: Is this a good time?
    B: Of course. Have a seat, Rachel.
    B: What's on your mind?
    
#2: Is this a good time? 지금 통화/대화해도 괜찮아?
    Is this a good time to talk?
    
    Is this a bad time?
    
    지금 통화/대화 하기 어려워?
    Is this a bad time?
    Am I catching you at a bad time?
    
    <상대가 한숨 쉬며 전화 받자>
    A: Hi, Victoria.
    B: Jane, am I catching you at a bad time?

 


    
#3: on second thought(s): (결정을 바꾸고 싶을 때) 다시 생각해보니
    *캠브릿지 사전: on second thoughts UK (US on second thought)
    *macmillan 사전: used when you want to change something that you have just said, often to say the opposite.
    
    It's just matter of preference.
    
    On second thought, I don't think this is a good idea. 다시 생각해보니 이건 좋은 생각 같지 않아.
    
    Actually, on second thought, I'm just gonna do it the traditional way.
    
    <안 마신다고 했다가 마음을 바꾸며>
    On second thought, I'll have another glass of wine.
    
    <생각해보니 다른 날/시간이 더 나을 것 같을 때>
    On second thought, I think Monday would be better.
    
    <다시 생각해보니 직접 만나 어떤 사람인지 알아가고 싶을 때>
    On second thought, I'd like to get to know Congressman MacLeish as a person not just a file.
    
    <다시 생각해보니 지원군이 있으면 딱 좋을것 같을 때>
    Actually, on second thoughts, maybe I could use some backup.
    
#3-2: have second thoughts: (결정 후 망설여지거나 생각이 달라지려할 때) 다시 생각해보다
    *macmillan 사전: to begin to doubt a decision that you have already made.
    
    I'm having second thoughts about this.
    
    <커리어에 대한 회의가 들 때>
    A: What am I doing with my life?
    B: (Are) You having second thoughts about acting?
    
    We're having second thoughts about signing the contract.
    
    A: Walter, what are you doing here?
    B: I'm having second thoughts.
    
    I'm having second thoughts. I don't think I can do this!
    
    <결정 후 망설이는 사람에게>
    Just tell me straight up if you're having second thoughts.
    
    <확신이 안 서면/마음 바꾸려거든 지금 말해줘>
    A: It's just..
    B: Look, if you're having second thoughts, you should tell me now.
    A: No, I'm not hesitating.

#4: I will be/I will be fine: 괜찮아 질 거야 (내게 Are you okay? 라고 물어봤을 때 안 괜찮을 때)
    
    A: You all right?
    B: I'll be.
    
    A: Phoebe, are you okay?
    B: Yeah, yeah, I'll be all right.

 

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