왕초보영어(제2420회) : 직업-좀 멀기는 한데 고민되네

아직 일자리 찾고 있니?

네, 이력서를 몇 군데 보냈어요.

원하면 삼촌 밑에서 일해도 되는데.

생각 좀 해볼게요, Peter 삼촌.

 

Are you still looking for a job?

Yeah, I've sent my resume to a few places.

If you want, you can work for me.

Let me think about it, Uncle Peter.

 

 

M Are you still looking for a job?

   job = 직업 / 일자리 / 임무

   look for(= 행동)  vs  find(= 결과)

   Be (~ing) = (~ing) 하고 있다

   Are you having dinner?

   I am writing a book.

 

Z Yeah, I've sent my resume to a few places.

   resume = 이력서,  cover letter = 자기소개서

   A Few (복수명사) = (복수명사) 몇 개

   I know a few places.

   They hired a few people.

 

 

M If you want, you can work for me.

   work = 일하다

   If you want = 원한다면

   If you want, you can stay here.

   Call me If you want.

   work for ~ = ~ 밑에서 일하다 / ~ 에서 일하다

   

Z Let me think about it, Uncle Peter.

   uncle = 삼촌,  aunt = 이모 / 고모

   let me(= will보다 부드러운 표현)  vs  will(= 의지)

   Let me (동사원형) = (동사원형) 할게요.

   Let me give you a call.

   Let me buy you a drink.

 

Q 당신을 도와 드릴게요.

   Let me help you.

 

 

*  More expressions

 

Look + for (명사) = (명사)를 찾다(=과정) vs find(=결과)

Look for = 찾고 있다(과정)  vs  find = 찾아내다(결과)

I am looking for snow sleds for kids.
snow sled = 썰매,   kids(캐주얼한 느낌) vs children
I am looking for an inexpensive car.
Your mom is looking for you.
I am looking for a decent ring.
decent = 괜찮은/나쁘지 않음 = not bad = pretty good

I'm looking for a gift for my niece.

   niece = 여자 조카  vs  nephew = 남자 조카

I'm looking for someone.

She is looking for a job.

Hmm. I'm looking for a portable stroller so...

   portable = 휴대하기 쉬운 / 휴대용의

I am looking for a used car.

Are you looking for a job?

We are looking for a used truck.

What are you looking for?

What (질문어순)? = 무엇을 (질문어순)이니?

What are you looking at?

What did Cavin tell you?

M Are you still looking for a job?

   still = 여전히 / 아직

Are you looking for a desk?

I'm looking for a decent job.

Is she looking for a job?

Let me see.  Oh, You are looking for Mayu Hotel.

   let me see = 어디 봅시다

I'm looking for someone.

Are you looking for this?

Are you still looking for a job?

 

Be (~ing) = (~ing) 하고 있다 / 현시점에 한참 ~ 하고 있을 때.

Be (~ing) = (~ing) 하고 있다 <=> Be not (~ing) = (~ing) 하고 있지 않다

Honey, The heater is working again. <=> Honey, The heater is not working again.

Honey, The elevator is working.        <=> Honey, The elevator is not working.

The lights are working.                      <=> The lights are not working. = The lights are not coming on.

I am looking for a decent ring. 

I am waiting for Jason.

She is taking a shower.

Yeah. I think she is seeing someone.

I am seeing someone = 만나는 사람이 있어

Are you seeing anyone?

The baby is sleeping.

We are eating korean BBQ.

Excuse me. I'm looking for diapers.

   diaper[daiper] = 기저귀

I am delivering food.

Are you crying right now?

I am washing the dishes.

I'm begging you, man !  I'm dying !

   beg = 빌다

I'm riding a bicycle.

She is fixing her computer.

It's pretty obvious. You're watching WCB English.

   look = 일반적으로 보다  vs  watch = 일정기간 꾸준히 보다

   see = 보이는 것  vs  look = 의도적으로 보는 것

I'm watching Mayu's videos.

Katherine is playing baseball.

   obvious = 뻔한 / 티가 나는

Is someone using the toilet?

   toilet = 변기 / 화장실 = lavatory = bathroom

Are you using this computer?

Is she taking the test.

Thank you. I'm just doing my job.

   job = 일자리 / 일 / 임무

I am playing basketball.

We are just relaxing.

Oh, Help me, God !  I'm dying !

   die = 죽다, dying

The ship is sinking.

The bird is chirping.

Are you enjoying my painting?

   painting = 그림(= 색상이 들어간 그림)

   vs drawing = 스케치 / 데생(= 색칠하지 않은 그림)

   vs picture = 그림이나 사진(= 주로 사진을 이야기함)

Are you doing your homework?

Are you having lunch?

I am using my computer.

Are you still looking for a job?

   job = 직업 / 일자리 / 임무

Are you having dinner?

I am writing a book.

 

A Few (복수명사 ) = (복수명사) 몇 개 / 몇 명 / 몇 마리...

Ok. I have a few questions for you.

You have a few options.

She knows a few places.

I'm so sorry. Give me just a few minutes.

   sorry = 미안한 / 마음이 안 좋은

I am so sorry =< I am terrible sorry

I am sorry =< I apologize.

Give me a few hours.

I need a few dollars.

Yeah, I've sent my resume to a few places.

   resume = 이력서,  cover letter = 자기소개서

I know a few places.

They hired a few people.

 

Let me (동사원형) = (동사원형) 할게요

No problem. Here. Let me hold you.

   no problem = no sweat = 문제없다,  here = 자

Let me help you.

Let me come back.

Actually, Let me comb your hair for you !

   comb = 빗 / 빗질하다

Let me cut your hair.

Let me tie your shoes.

Let me check. Oh, Just my wallet.

   wallet = 지갑(카드를 꽂을 수 있는)  vs  purse = 지갑 / 핸드백 (똑딱이 단추가 있는)

Let me double-check.

Let me ask Mom.

Let me give my Identification.

OK.  Let me move you to another seat.

Let me bring my car.

Let me ask you something.

   let me = ~할게(부드러운 표현)  vs  i will = ~할래 / ~할 거야(의지가 강함)

   seat = 자리 / 좌석  vs  sit = 앉다

Let me check the surveillance camera.

   surveillance camera = CCTV = 감시 카메라

   catch on camera = caught on tape = CCTV에 잡힌

Let me help your grandpa.

Let me double-check.

I see. Let me talk to their parents.

   parents = 부모

   I will (=의지)  vs  Let me (= 허락)

Let me talk to him.

Let me try again.

   I see = I got it = I understand

Let me think about it, Uncle Peter.

   uncle = 삼촌,  aunt = 이모 / 고모

   let me(= will보다 부드러운 표현)  vs  will(= 의지)

Let me give you a call.

Let me buy you a drink.

Let me help you.