Seven Expressions a Day #10

Keywords: thrift shop, repellent, without compromising, unparalleled/unbeatable, adverbs for fluency, not necessarily, hit it off

 

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  1. thrift shop
  2. repellent
  3. without compromising
  4. unparalleled, unbeatable
  5. 유창해 보이게 하는 다양한 부사들
  6. not necessarily
  7. hit it off

 

64. thrift shop

= 중고품 가게 (second-hand store)

  • I found this vintage jacket at a local thrift shop.
  • Shopping at a thrift shop is a great way to save money and recycle.
  • You never know what treasures you might find in a thrift shop.

 

65. repellent

= 방충제 (substance that deters insects)

  • Don’t forget to pack insect repellent for the camping trip.
  • This mosquito repellent is very effective in the summer.
  • We need to buy some repellent to keep the bugs away.

 

66. without compromising

= ~을 훼손하지 않고 / 타협하지 않고 (maintaining standards)

  • We want to lower the cost without compromising the quality.
  • He managed to finish the project quickly without compromising on details.
  • It is possible to be successful without compromising your values.

 

67. unparalleled, unbeatable

= 견줄 수 없는, 상대가 없는 (having no equal; better than everyone else)

  • The view from the top of the mountain is unparalleled.
  • They offer unbeatable prices and excellent customer service.
  • Her dedication to the team is unparalleled in this company.

 

68. 유창해 보이게 하는 다양한 부사들

  • They did a real thorough job. (Thoroughly: 꼼꼼하게, 더 세세하게)
  • We are patiently waiting for some good news. (Patiently: 인내심 있게)
  • She was understandably upset about the delay. (Understandably: 그런 상황이 충분히 이해가 되게)
  • He is arguably the best player on the team. (Arguably: 누구는 이렇게, 또 누구는 저렇게 생각할 수도 있겠지만 단연코)
  • Frankly, I don’t think it’s a good idea. (Frankly: 솔직히)
  • Frequently,
  • Practically,
  • Apparently,
  • Literally,
  • Frankly,
  • Technically,
  • Absolutely,
  • Definitely,
  • Thoroughly,
  • Gradually,
  • Quickly, Rapidly,
  • Steadily,
  • Noticeably,
  • Understandably,
  • Arguably,
  • Patiently

 

69. not necessarily

= 꼭 ~인 것은 아니다 (used to say that something is not always true)

  • Our schedules are not necessarily fixed, so we can change them anytime.
  • It is not necessarily a bad thing.
  • Expensive products are not necessarily better than cheap ones.

 

70. hit it off

= 만나자마자 바로 친해지다 (to get along well immediately)

  • We hit it off immediately.
  • I didn’t think I would hit it off with him, but we have a lot in common.
  • Luckily, my parents and my boyfriend hit it off right away.

 

adverbs for fluencyhit it offnot necessarilyrepellentthrift shopunparalleled/unbeatablewithout compromising
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