[YBM 톡톡 생활영어] You`re precious cargo. 귀중한 분을 모시는 걸요.

◇오늘의 학습 주제

A: Buckle up. It's "Safety First" when I'm at the helm.

B: Yes, Captain. I won't let my guard down for one minute.

A: I'm not joking around. 귀중한 분을 모시는 걸요.

B: That's very nice of you to say. I'm safely secured.



◇해석 및 해설

A: 안전벨트 매. 내가 운전할 때는 "안전제일"이라구.

B: 네, 대장님. 단 일분도 경계를 늦추지 않겠습니다.

A: 농담하는 거 아냐. You're precious cargo.

B: 그렇게 말하니 참 고맙네. 난 안전 승차하고 있다구.



◇부가표현

*Buckle up.

Put your seatbelt on. / Fasten your safety belt. / Please put on your safety belt.

*It's "Safety First"

Safety is the most important thing / You can't be "too safe" / Safety really matters

*when I'm at the helm

when I'm driving / while I'm behind the wheel of a car

*I won't let my guard down for one minute.

I'll pay strict attention to my personal safety conditions.

*I'm not joking around.

I'm not kidding. / Don't make too light of it. / I'm being serious.

*You're precious cargo.

You are a very valuable person. / I value your safety very highly.

*That's very nice of you to say.

You are kind to say that. / Thank you for your kind concern.

*I'm safely secured.

I'm fastened in. / The belt is on and I am snug and secure.