2024. 6. 8. 16:36ㆍ공부/구슬쌤의 자신감 영어
원어민이 아니면 쉽게 쓰기 힘든 표현 3(defeat the purpose, for future reference, more of)
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#1: That would defeat the purpose.
그러면 목적/취지에 어긋나잖아, 그러면 의미 없어지잖아
#2: I'm more of a homebody. 난 집돌이/집순이인 편이야.
#3: For future reference,: 다음에 참고하기 위해, 나중을 위해,
I'll remember that for future reference.
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#1: That would defeat the purpose. (목적을 헛되게 하고 무산시키듯) 그러면 목적/취지에 어긋나잖아, 그러면 의미 없어지잖아.
*macmillan 사전: to make something pointless
*Yourdictionary.com: to be against/nullify the purpose of something.
defeat 패배/좌절시키다, (계획,희망 등을) 헛되게 하다
I'll just tell her we can't do that.
No, that would defeat the purpose of this meeting.
I mean, we've spent hours trying to come up with a solution.
<사람들과 공유하면 기업/영업 비밀의 의미가 없어지겠죠>
That would defeat the purpose of the secret actually.
Let's get ice cream after the gym.
No, that would defeat the purpose of working out.
We can't do that because it would defeat the purpose.
A: Can I see your answer?
B: Sorry, that would defeat the purpose of testing.
A: You caught me off guard.
A: I wish you would have told me you were coming.
B: Well, that would defeat the purpose.
It's supposed to be a surprise inspection.
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be supposed to (원래) ~하기로 되어있어 / ~해야 해
- https://youtu.be/VYKwPa28sqI?t=10
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<마스크 겉면을 만지지 말라며>
Never touch the outside of the mask (because) that would defeat the purpose of wearing a mask.
#2: more of (오히려) ~하는 편인 / ~에 더 가까운
*Merriam-Webster 사전: used to say that one way of describing a person or things is better or more accurate than another
I'm more of a wine person.
I'm more of a dog person.
I'm more of a coffee person / coffee drinker.
I'm more of a coffee drinker, I'm afraid.
I'm more of a homebody.
*캠브릿지 사전: a person who likes spending time at home rather than going out with friends or travelling to different places
She's more of a homebody.
I'm more of a domestic traveler.
- Where have you been, traveling-wise?
- Oh, everywhere.
- Paris? - I'm more of a domestic traveler.
Can you talk him into it? 그가 하도록 설득할 수 있어?
I'd rather not.
*Merriam-Webster 사전: to get someone to do something by talking about the good reasons for doing it.
- https://youtu.be/ssc5eYi9Xqs?t=16
I'm more of a behind-the-scenes computer guy.
*britannica 사전: working or happening privately without being known or seen by the public.
<나서는 거 별로 안 좋아한다는 거 아는데>
I understand you're more of a behind-the-scenes type.
No offense, but I'm really more of a lone ranger.
*Merriam-Webster 사전: one who acts alone and without consultation or the approval of others (broadly loner)
I can get this done in a more efficient manner without you looking over my shoulder.
*manner 방식/태도 - https://youtu.be/6kmhiAwjsH0?t=75
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상대가 듣고 싶어하지 않을 말을 하기 전
- No offense, but ~
- I hate to say this, but ~
- with all due respect, (외람된 말씀이지만, 이런 말씀드려 죄송하지만)
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#3: for future reference 다음에 참고하기 위해, 훗날을 위해
*Merriam-Webster 사전: for the purpose of being looked at for information in the future.
Tonight was fun, but for future reference, I'm not a big fan of loud places.
For future reference, I prefer chunky.
for future reference, 다음에 참고하시라고 말씀드리는 건데
*macmillan 사전: used for telling someone something that you feel they should know, often when you are slightly annoyed with them.
Go with the flow, 좋은게 좋은거
*Collins 사전: If you go with the flow, you let things happen or let other people tell you what to do, rather than trying to control what happens yourself.
<그냥 흘러가는대로 사는 편>
I'm more of a go-with-the-flow sort of guy.
We can fit you in now, but for future reference, please give us a call to set up an appointment in advance.
*fit 사람 in: (마치 바쁜 일정에 들어갈 공간을 만들듯) 시간을 내서 ~를 만나다/일정에 넣어주다
<필요한 정보는 다 매뉴얼에 있음>
For future reference, you can find all the codes you need in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual.
<나중을 위해 이 자료를 저장해 놓는 게 좋을지도 모른다며 부드럽게 제안>
You may want to keep this slide for future reference.
I was up all night finishing this project.
I stayed up all night finishing this project
You must be exhausted.
*must - https://youtu.be/Ss3L0NygI4s?t=108
For future reference, you can just ask me for help.
I'd be happy to help you.
Honestly, I'm more of wine drinker.
I'll remember that for future reference.
That's good to know for future reference.
A: He's a numbers guy. He's all about statistics.
B: Noted for future reference.