입이트이는영어 (2020.01.02)
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Talk about dryers.
In most Korean households, it was commonplace to dry laundry on a drying rack.
However, dryers are becoming more widespread lately.
The prices have dropped, and they are easier to install.
More and more, they are becoming the norm.
Most people who have used dryers speak highly of them.
The biggest advantage is that you can save time when you do the laundry.
You don't need to make space for a drying rack, so it also looks neater.
You can even dry a heavy blanket in just a few hours.
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dryer 건조기
drying rack 건조대
become widespread 대중화되다
prices drop 가격이 떨어지다
become the norm 보편화되다
do the laundry 빨래를 하다
make spaces for ~을 위한 공간을 확보하다
heavy blanket 두꺼운 이불
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1) become the norm 보편화되다
More and more, they are becoming the norm.
Wireless earphones have become the norm.
Streaming sites for music have become the norm these days.
2) speak highly of ~을 높게 평가하다
Most people who have used dryers speak highly of them.
All her coworkers speak highly of her.
My friends spoke highly of this restaurant.
3) make space for ~을 위한 공간을 확보하다
You don't need to make space for a drying rack.
We had to make space for the new sofa.
Can you make space for one more person?
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Talk about electronic wardrobes.
In the past few years, Korean electronics companies have released product called "stylers" or "air dressers."
They are real game-changers.
When you hang clothes in them, they get rid of bad odors and press out wrinkles.
They can even make clothes smell nice.
Owners can save time on washing or ironing clothes.
This makes them really convenient.
It also means you don't need to have clothes laundered, so you can save on your laundry bill.
These products are selling like hot cakes.
The producers are taking aim at not only the domestic market, but the global market as well.
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game-changer 획기적인 것
get rid of bad odors 악취를 제거하다
press out wrinkles 주름을 펴다
save time on ~하는 시간을 아끼다
have clothes laundered 옷 세탁을 맡기다
sell like hot cakes 불티나게 팔리다
take aim at ~을 공격하다, 겨냥하다
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1) game-changer 획기적인 것
Electronic wardrobes are real game-changers.
This new software is a game-changer.
That smartphone model was a game-changer.
2) press out wrinkles 주름을 펴다
When you hang clothes in them, they press out wrinkles.
I was too busy to press out wrinkles in my shirt.
I used an iron to press out the wrinkles.
3) have clothes laundered 옷 세탁을 맡기다
You don't need to have clothes laundered, so you can save on you laundry bill.
It's too expensive to have clothes laundered all the time.
I have my shirts laundered once a week.
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Take my word for it. 나만 믿어.
A: Didn't you say you got a robot vacuum cleaner recently?
B: Yeah, I got one last month. Why do you ask?
A: I'm thinking of buying one, too. But I haven't decided yet.
B: Take my word for it. You should get one right away.
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