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책 Insight - 중상급 - 어휘 통찰 4

여기에서는 Insight Upper-Intermediate 교과서의 Vocabulary Insight 4에서 "dismally", "in vain", "addicted" 등의 단어를 찾을 수 있습니다.

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to [clear] the decks

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

장애물을 치우고 준비하다, 걸림돌을 먼저 치우다

장애물을 치우고 준비하다, 걸림돌을 먼저 치우다

Ex: Before we start the launch, let's clear the decks and deal with these small issues. 
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saved by the bell

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: I wish I had been saved by the bell. 
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addicted
addicted
[형용사]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

중독된, 의존하는

중독된, 의존하는

Ex: The addicted individual sought help from a support group to overcome their dependency. 
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addiction
addiction
[명사]

a strong desire to do or have something

중독, 집착

중독, 집착

Ex: His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork. 
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bald
bald
[형용사]

having little or no hair on the head

대머리의, 탈모의

대머리의, 탈모의

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald. 
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baldness
baldness
[명사]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

대머리, 탈모증

대머리, 탈모증

Ex: Baldness can be caused by genetics or medical conditions. 
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deaf
deaf
[형용사]

partly or completely unable to hear

귀머거리의, 청각 장애인

귀머거리의, 청각 장애인

Ex: The deaf child communicates using sign language. 
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deafness
deafness
[명사]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

청각 장애, 청각 상실 상태

청각 장애, 청각 상실 상태

Ex: Deafness can occur at any stage of life. 
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disabled
disabled
[형용사]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

장애인, 불구자

장애인, 불구자

Ex: He uses a wheelchair to get around because he is disabled. 
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disability
disability
[명사]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

장애, 불구

장애, 불구

Ex: He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk. 
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imperfect
imperfect
[형용사]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

불완전한, 결함이 있는

불완전한, 결함이 있는

Ex: The old chair was comfortable but imperfect, with a wobbly leg. 
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imperfection
imperfection
[명사]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

불완전, 결점

불완전, 결점

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obese
obese
[형용사]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

비만, 과체중

비만, 과체중

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese. 
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obesity
obesity
[명사]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

비만, 과체중

비만, 과체중

Ex: Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide, becoming a major public health concern in many countries. 
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there [is] more to {sb/sth} than [meets] the eye

used to say that something is more complicated, important, or suspicious than it first appears

보이는 게 다가 아니다, 겉모습이 전부는 아니다

보이는 게 다가 아니다, 겉모습이 전부는 아니다

Ex: At first glance, she may seem shy and reserved, but there is more to her than meets the eye; she is an incredibly talented artist. 
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{one's} heart [is]  {not} in  {sth}

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: Her heart wasn’t in the speech; she seemed uninterested and distant. 
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to [dig] {one's} heels in

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: It was really the British who, by digging their heels in, prevented any last-minute deal. 
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to [come] to {one's} senses

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city. 
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dismally
dismally
[부사]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

우울하게, 절망적으로

우울하게, 절망적으로

Ex: The sky was dismally gray, reflecting the mood of the day. 
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flowing
flowing
[형용사]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

흐르는, 공기역학적인

흐르는, 공기역학적인

Ex: The car’s flowing design reduces air drag. 
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head and shoulders above {sb/sth}

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

월등히 뛰어난, 다른 것보다 훨씬 앞선

월등히 뛰어난, 다른 것보다 훨씬 앞선

Ex: The talented pianist was head and shoulders above the other competitors in the music competition, showcasing exceptional skill and artistry. 
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to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

직감적으로 느끼다, 강한 예감이 들다

직감적으로 느끼다, 강한 예감이 들다

Ex: I feel it in my bones that this plan is going to work. 
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(at|in) the back of {one's} mind

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

마음 한구석에, 머릿속 어딘가에

마음 한구석에, 머릿속 어딘가에

Ex: At the back of my mind, I knew the plan might fail. 
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two heads are better than one

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table, recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture. 
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in vain
in vain
[부사]

without success or achieving the desired result

헛되이, 성공하지 못하고

헛되이, 성공하지 못하고

Ex: Despite hours of searching, the lost keys were found in vain, and she had to get a spare set. 
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body and soul

with all that one has

온몸과 마음을 다해, 모든 것을 걸고

온몸과 마음을 다해, 모든 것을 걸고

Ex: She threw herself body and soul into the campaign. 
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to [keep] {sth} in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keep in mind that the meeting is at 3 PM. 
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weight off {one's} shoulders

used to say that a heavy worry or burden is removed

Ex: So I told him that if he needs me as an assistant to do the odd jobs which are once or twice a year, I'd be willing to take some weight off his shoulders. 
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faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden)

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits. 
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to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

속이다, 잘못 믿게 하다

속이다, 잘못 믿게 하다

Ex: The salesman tried to pull the wool over my eyes by telling me that the car was in perfect condition, when in fact it was full of problems. 
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feather in {one's} cap

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

자랑거리, 큰 업적

자랑거리, 큰 업적

Ex: Winning the award was a real feather in her cap. 
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to [let] the cat out of the bag

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

비밀을 누설하다, 비밀을 무심코 말하다

비밀을 누설하다, 비밀을 무심코 말하다

Ex: She wanted to buy designer clothes and dine at fancy restaurants, but with her student budget, she had champagne taste on a beer budget. 
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lifeless
lifeless
[형용사]

without any signs of life or vitality

생명이 없는, 죽은

생명이 없는, 죽은

Ex: The lifeless body of the bird lay motionless on the ground. 
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pearly
pearly
[형용사]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

진주 같은, 진주빛의

진주 같은, 진주빛의

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shrivelled
shrivelled
[형용사]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

오그라든, 말라 비틀어진

오그라든, 말라 비틀어진

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watery
watery
[형용사]

having too much water and little taste

물기가 많은, 맛이 없는

물기가 많은, 맛이 없는

Ex: The soup was disappointingly watery, lacking the rich flavor of homemade broth. 
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to head out
to head out
[동사]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

출발하다, 떠나다

출발하다, 떠나다

Ex: He needs to head out to the store to pick up some groceries. 
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to [get] the (sack|boot|axe)

to be fired from one's position or job

해고되다, 직장을 잃다

해고되다, 직장을 잃다

Ex: He got the sack after repeatedly missing deadlines. 
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to [take] {sth} on the chin

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

타격을 고스란히 받다, 피해를 떠안다

타격을 고스란히 받다, 피해를 떠안다

Ex: After losing the championship match, the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season. 
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[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

일의 요령을 알려 주다, 어떻게 돌아가는지 가르쳐 주다

일의 요령을 알려 주다, 어떻게 돌아가는지 가르쳐 주다

Ex: On my first day, Carla showed me the ropes. 
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to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest)

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

속내를 드러내지 않다, 계획을 숨기다

속내를 드러내지 않다, 계획을 숨기다

Ex: The negotiator kept his cards close to his chest during the business deal, not revealing his true bottom line to the other party. 
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to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

속내를 솔직히 털어놓다, 패를 다 드러내다

속내를 솔직히 털어놓다, 패를 다 드러내다

Ex: During the negotiation, she decided to put her cards on the table and honestly discuss her expectations and limitations. 
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hard to (swallow|take)

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first. 
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