Keywords: appreciate the gesture, throw off, effective, uneasy, in the nick of time, healthy concept, adaptable
[List of Expressions included here]
- appreciate the gesture
- throw off
- effective
- uneasy
- in the nick of time
- without healthy concept/understanding
- adaptable
134. appreciate the gesture
= (결과와 상관없이) 호의나 마음씨에 감사하다 (to be grateful for the kind intention or action, even if the result isn’t perfect)
- Thank you for grabbing me a coffee. But I can’t drink coffee at all because I have a low tolerance for the caffeine. I really appreciate the gesture.
- I couldn’t make it to the party, but I really appreciate the gesture of inviting me.
- He sent flowers to apologize; even though she was still mad, she appreciated the gesture.
135. throw off
= 당황하게 하다/혼란스럽게 하다 (to confuse or disturb someone’s concentration or expectations)
- The overall design is good enough. But, the color threw me off.
- His sudden question really threw me off during the important presentation.
- The loud noise outside threw off my concentration while I was trying to study.
136. effective /ɪˈfektɪv/
= 가성비 좋은/효과적인 (producing the intended or expected result; cost-effective)
- My parents buy in bulk because it is more cost-effective.
- I’m going to pick option 1. It is sort of cost-effective.
- This new medication is very effective at reducing pain and inflammation.
= (법률 등이) 시행되는 (starting to be used; in effect)
- The new security rules will be effective from the first of next month.
- The contract is effective immediately after both parties sign it.
- These old regulations are no longer effective in the current market.
137. uneasy /ʌnˈiːzi/
= 불안한/불편한 (feeling worried, anxious, or uncomfortable)
- I felt uneasy about leaving the children alone in the house for the first time.
- There was an uneasy silence in the room after she made that sharp comment.
- He had an uneasy feeling that he was being followed on his way home.
138. in the nick of time (landed in the nick of time)
= 아슬아슬하게/제시간에 딱 맞춰 (at the last possible moment; just in time)
- The ambulance arrived in the nick of time to save the patient’s life.
- I finished the report in the nick of time, just seconds before the deadline.
- We caught the last train in the nick of time as the doors were closing.
139. without a healthy concept/understanding of
= 제대로 된 개념/이해 없이 (lacking a proper or sound grasp of a subject or situation)
- Starting a business without a healthy concept of finance can lead to failure.
- Many people use social media without a healthy understanding of its impact on mental health.
- It’s difficult to solve complex problems without a healthy understanding of the root cause.
140. adaptable /əˈdæptəbl/
= 적응력 있는/융통성 있는 (able to adjust to new conditions or different situations)
- Successful leaders need to be highly adaptable to rapidly changing market trends.
- The new software is adaptable to various operating systems and user needs.
- Children are often more adaptable to new environments than adults are.