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◇오늘의 학습 주제
A: I've got unbelievable news. 자, 마음 단단히 먹고 들어봐.
B: You lead a very intriguing life. I won't be taken aback.
A: I've accepted a job in South America. I leave tomorrow.
B: I was wrong. You've just thrown me for a loop!
◇해석 및 해설
A: 믿을 수 없을 만큼 놀라운 소식이 있어. Brace yourself.
B: 넌 워낙 흥미로운 인생을 사니까, 놀래지 않을 게.
A: 남미에서 일하는 제의를 받아들였어. 내일 떠나.
B: 내가 틀렸네. 완전히 충격 먹었어.
◇부가표현
*I've got unbelievable news.
I have some truly amazing news. / I have some news that will shock you.
*Brace yourself.
You'd better sit down. / Hold onto something. / Get ready to be shocked.
*You lead a very intriguing life.
Your life is always amazing. / So many unusual things happen to you.
*I won't be taken aback.
I won't be astonished. / You won't be able to surprise me.
*I've accepted a job in South America.
I got an offer to work in South America. / I got a job in South America.
*I leave tomorrow.
I take off tomorrow. / My departure is scheduled for tomorrow.
*I was wrong.
I made a mistake. / I was mistaken. / It seems I was in error.
*You've just thrown me for a loop!
You've just blown my mind! / I was just knocked off my feet by you!
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