영어회화2 강의 8화 :: Cats and Dogs(1)

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• I'd much rather have a cat
• I'd rather 동사원형 A than B
  • A하는게 B보다 낫다
• I'd rather not

 

• This is such a great pad you've got
• Pad 집, 아파트(not fancy)
• = digs
• = crash pad
• = crib
• = joint

 

 

 

• How did you manage to score such a nice place like this?
• = How did you manage to snag such a nice place?
• = How did you manage to get such a nice place?

 

• you're a real creator of comfort

 

• You might say that
• 그렇게 말하니 고마워요

 

• I had to scrounge around to find some of the furniture, but it all worked out in the end.
• scrounge around: 구석구석 찾아 다녔다.
• = hunt around
• = hunt all over
• = turn over every stone
• = do a little searching
• = search high and low

 

• It's been quite a hassle trying to find a place that suit my needs

 

• I didin't know you were into pets

 

• I was heartbroken when I had to leave my pet cat behind in Toronto

 

• To make matters worse, the landlord seems to be intent on eradicating cats in general
• eradicating: 뿌리뽑다, 근절하다
• = Even worse
• = Worse yet
• = Worse still
• = To add insult to injury
• = You know what's worse?

 

• Have you noticed the stray cats lurking about in alleys and in garages?
• stray cats: 길 고양이
• lurking about: 숨어서 걸어다닌다.

 

• It all worked out in the end
• = It all came together in the end
• = it all went smoothly in the end
• = it concluded very nicely

 

• We've got good chemistry
• = a match made in heaven
• = made for each other(Only in romantic situation)

 

• 얼굴에 다 씌여있어
• It is written all over your face