입이트이는영어 (2020.01.01)
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Talk about New Year customs in Korea.
People in Korea like to watch the sun rise on the first day of the New Year.
They wish upon the first sunrise, and they vow to do better.
Many people wake up at the crack of dawn on New Year’s Day to see the sunrise.
Some hike up a mountain to get a better view of the sunrise.
Rice cake soup is a traditional dish people eat on New Year’s Day.
Eating the dish symbolizes growing a year older.
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watch the sun rise 일출을 보다 (*강세는 rise 에 )
wish upon ~을 보고 소원을 빌다
vow to do better 심기일전하다
at the crack of dawn 새벽 이른 시간에
hike up a mountain 등산을 하다
get a good view of ~이 잘 보이다
traditional dish 전통 음식
grow a year older 나이가 한 살 늘다
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1) watch the sun rise 일출을 보다
People in Korea like to watch the sun rise on the first day of the New Year.
I woke up too late to watch the sun rise.
I drank some hot coffee as I watched the sun rise.
2) at the crack of dawn 새벽 이른 시간에
Many people wake up at the crack of dawn on New Year’s Day to see the sunrise.
He always wakes up at the crack of dawn, even on weekends.
Nobody was around at the crack of dawn.
3) get a good view of ~이 잘 보이다
Some hike up a mountain to get a better view of the sunrise.
I bought expensive tickets to get a better view of the stage.
I couldn’t get a good view of the show because I was too far away.
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Talk about your New Year resolutions.
I drew up some plans for the New Year.
Personally, I hope I can be healthier this year.
I plan to work our regularly, to shed a few pounds and improve my fitness.
Last year, I stopped exercising because I was too busy.
This year, I will strengthen my resolve and keep at it.
I also want to spend more time with my family.
I want to visit my parents more often, and spend quality time with my son.
Financially, I plan to spend wisely, and save up more money.
I also want to study up on good investments.
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draw up a plan 계획을 세우다
work out regularly 주기적으로 운동을 하다
shed a few pounds 살을 좀 빼다
strengthen someone’s resolve 의지를 굳건히 하다
keep at it 꾸준히 하다
spend quality time with ~와 좋은 시간을 보내다
save up money 돈을 모으다
study up on ~을 공부하다
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1) strengthen one’s resolve 의지를 굳건히 하다
This year, I will strengthen my resolve.
His criticism only strengthen our resolve.
To strengthen our resolve, we went hiking together.
2) keep at it 꾸준히 하다
I will exercise this year and keep at it.
I know it’s boring, but you have to keep at it.
I kept at it until I got better.
3) study up on ~을 공부하다
I also want to study up on good investments.
I decided to study up on the subject.
I like to study up on places before I travel.
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I’m rooting for you. 내가 응원하고 있어.
A: Have you made any New Year's resolutions?
B: Yes, I have. I've decided to quit smoking this year.
A: Wow, that's great! I'm rooting for you.
B: Thanks. This time, I'm definitely going to succeed.
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