[n] the process of going from one place to another
The journey to becoming a doctor requires years of dedicated study.
의사가 되기 위한 여정에는 수년간의 헌신적인 공부가 필요합니다.
center around
to focus mainly on someone or something
The movie's plot centers around a young hero who saves the world.
그 영화의 줄거리는 세상을 구하는 젊은 영웅을 중심으로 전개됩니다.
former
[adj] that existed or was true in the past
The former president gave a speech about climate change.
전 대통령이 기후 변화에 대한 연설을 했습니다.
professional
[adj] receiving money for an activity, rather than doing it for enjoyment
She hired a professional photographer for her wedding.
그녀는 결혼식을 위해 전문 사진작가를 고용했습니다.
compete
[v] to try to win against others in a game or competition
Students compete for the scholarship every year.
학생들은 매년 장학금을 놓고 경쟁합니다.
represent
[v] to take part in a game, contest, or activity as a member of a particular nation, school, or team
The flag will represent our country at the Olympics.
그 깃발은 올림픽에서 우리나라를 대표할 것입니다.
international
[adj] connected with or happening between different countries
The international conference brought together leaders from many nations.
국제 회의는 여러 나라의 지도자들을 한자리에 모았습니다.
come true
to become a reality or happen exactly as one hoped
Her dream to become a singer finally came true.
가수가 되고 싶다는 그녀의 꿈이 마침내 실현되었습니다.
break out
to begin suddenly and forcefully
War broke out between the two neighboring countries.
인접한 두 나라 사이에 전쟁이 발발했습니다.
risky
[adj] having a chance that something bad or dangerous will happen
Investing all your money in one company is very risky.
모든 돈을 한 회사에 투자하는 것은 매우 위험합니다.
chaos
[n] a situation where everything is completely mixed up and there is no organization or structure
The sudden power outage caused chaos in the subway system.
갑작스러운 정전으로 지하철 시스템에 혼란이 일어났습니다.
cling to
to hold onto something or someone firmly
Some people cling to old traditions even in modern times.
어떤 사람들은 현대에도 오래된 전통을 고수합니다.
fateful
[adj] having an important and usually bad result
That fateful day changed the course of history forever.
그 운명적인 날이 역사의 흐름을 영원히 바꿔놓았습니다.
bomb
[n] a weapon that explodes and is used to kill people or destroy buildings
The terrorist planted a bomb in the crowded market.
테러리스트가 붐비는 시장에 폭탄을 설치했습니다.
explode
[v] to blow up suddenly with a loud noise and strong force, causing pieces to fly in all directions
The fireworks will explode at midnight on New Year's Eve.
새해 전야 자정에 불꽃놀이가 터질 것입니다.
incident
[n] an event, particularly one that is negative or surprising
The police are investigating the incident that occurred last night.
경찰은 어젯밤에 발생한 사건을 조사하고 있습니다.
horrifying
[adj] making you feel very scared and shocked
The horrifying scene in the movie made everyone scream.
그 영화의 소름 끼치는 장면 때문에 모든 사람들이 비명을 질렸습니다.
wake-up call
an event that makes people realize a serious problem or danger
The accident served as a wake-up call for safer driving habits.
그 사고는 안전한 운전 습관에 대한 경각심을 불러일으켰습니다.
make up one’s mind
to decide what to do
After much consideration, she finally made up her mind to study abroad.
많은 고민 끝에 그녀는 마침내 유학을 가기로 결심했습니다.
flee
[v] to leave a place very quickly in order to escape from danger
Many families had to flee their homes during the natural disaster.
많은 가족들이 자연재해 동안 집을 떠나 피난해야 했습니다.
reach
[v] to arrive at a destination
We hope to reach the mountain peak before sunset.
우리는 해질녘 전에 산 정상에 도달하기를 바랍니다.
destination
[n] the final location where a person is traveling to or where an item is being delivered
The train's final destination is Seoul Station.
기차의 최종 목적지는 서울역입니다.
board
[v] to get on a plane, ship, train, or bus
Passengers must board the airplane thirty minutes before departure.
승객들은 출발 30분 전에 비행기에 탑승해야 합니다.
strike
[v] to happen suddenly and cause harm or damage to someone or something
Lightning will strike the tallest building during the storm.
폭풍우 동안 번개가 가장 높은 건물을 칠 것입니다.
sink
[v] to move down below the surface of water or liquid
The heavy ship began to sink slowly into the deep ocean.
무거운 배가 깊은 바다 속으로 천천히 가라앉기 시작했습니다.
panic
[v] to suddenly feel or cause extreme fear that cannot be controlled
Don't panic when you face difficult situations in life.
인생에서 어려운 상황에 직면했을 때 당황하지 마세요.
desperate
[adj] willing to do anything because of a serious problem or lack of hope
The desperate mother searched everywhere for her lost child.
절망적인 엄마는 잃어버린 아이를 찾기 위해 모든 곳을 수색했습니다.
possessions
[n] items or objects that belong to a person
They lost all their possessions in the terrible fire.
그들은 끔찍한 화재로 모든 소유물을 잃었습니다.
heartbroken
[adj] feeling extremely sad or deeply hurt
She was heartbroken when her best friend moved to another country.
가장 친한 친구가 다른 나라로 이사갔을 때 그녀는 마음이 아팠습니다.
treasure
[v] to treat something as very special and keep it safe
The old photograph treasures precious memories.
그 오래된 사진은 소중한 추억을 간직하고 있습니다.
belongings
[n] personal possessions that belong to someone, especially items that can be moved or carried.
The refugees could only carry a few belongings with them.
난민들은 소수의 소지품만 가지고 갈 수 있었습니다.
disappear
[v] to stop being visible
The magician made the rabbit disappear from the hat.
마술사는 모자에서 토끼를 사라지게 만들었습니다.
drift
[v] to move slowly along with the wind or water
The small boat began to drift away from the harbor.
작은 배가 항구에서 멀어지기 시작했습니다.
shore
[n] the land along the edge of a sea or lake
We could see the beautiful lighthouse on the distant shore.
우리는 먼 해안가에 있는 아름다운 등대를 볼 수 있었습니다.
distance
[n] how far apart two points, places, or objects are
The castle looked magnificent even from a great distance.
그 성은 아주 먼 거리에서도 웅장해 보였습니다.
border
[n] a boundary that divides two countries or regions
Soldiers guard the border between the two countries.
군인들이 두 나라 사이의 국경을 지키고 있습니다.
exhausted
[adj] very tired; feeling completely worn out and having no energy left
The marathon runner was completely exhausted after the race.
마라톤 선수는 경기 후 완전히 지쳐있었습니다.
overwhelming
[adj] having an effect so strong that you feel confused and do not know how to handle it
The amount of homework was overwhelming for the students.
숙제의 양이 학생들에게는 감당하기 어려울 정도였습니다.
settle
[v] to move to a new place and start living there
Many immigrants settle in big cities to find better opportunities.
많은 이민자들이 더 나은 기회를 찾기 위해 대도시에 정착합니다.
refugee
[n] a person who flees their country to seek safety
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for displaced families.
난민 캠프는 집을 잃은 가족들에게 임시 피난처를 제공했습니다.
hardship
[n] something that brings difficulty, trouble, or harm
She overcame many hardships to achieve her dreams.
그녀는 꿈을 이루기 위해 많은 어려움을 극복했습니다.
adversity
[n] a difficult or unfortunate situation
Success often comes to those who face adversity with courage.
성공은 종종 역경을 용기 있게 마주하는 사람들에게 찾아옵니다.
undergo
[v] to experience something, such as a change or a difficult situation
The patient will undergo surgery next week.
환자는 다음 주에 수술을 받을 예정입니다.
take up
to start a new hobby or sport
He decided to take up piano lessons during his free time.
그는 여가 시간에 피아노 레슨을 받기로 결정했습니다.
outstanding
[adj] extremely good
Her outstanding performance earned her a scholarship to university.
그녀의 뛰어난 성과로 대학 장학금을 받게 되었습니다.
persistent
[adj] refusing to give up or stop doing something despite difficulties or opposition
The persistent student never gave up despite failing multiple times.
끈기 있는 학생은 여러 번 실패했음에도 불구하고 포기하지 않았습니다.
excellence
[n] the condition of being very outstanding or superior in standard
The school is known for its excellence in science education.
그 학교는 과학 교육의 우수성으로 유명합니다.
instruction
[n] a statement or direction that tells someone what to do
Follow the teacher's instruction carefully during the experiment.
실험 중에는 선생님의 지시를 주의 깊게 따르세요.
pay off
to bring about a successful result
Years of hard work finally paid off when she got promoted.
수년간의 노력이 마침내 결실을 맺어 그녀가 승진했습니다.
hesitant
[adj] not acting or speaking quickly because of uncertainty, reluctance, or shyness
She was hesitant to speak in front of the large audience.
그녀는 많은 청중 앞에서 말하는 것을 주저했습니다.
pity
[n] a feeling of sympathy or sorrow for the misfortune or pain of others
What a pity that the concert was canceled due to rain.
비 때문에 콘서트가 취소된 것은 정말 안타깝습니다.
athlete
[n] a person who is good at sports or physical activities
The young athlete trains every day for the upcoming competition.
젊은 운동선수는 다가오는 대회를 위해 매일 훈련합니다.
turn down
to say no to an offer or request
She had to turn down the job offer because of family obligations.
그녀는 가족 때문에 그 일자리 제안을 거절해야 했습니다.
determined
[adj] showing strong will and commitment to achieve a goal
The determined student studied all night for the final exam.
의지가 강한 학생은 기말고사를 위해 밤새 공부했습니다.
pour
[v] to invest a lot of time, money, or effort in something
Heavy rain began to pour down from the dark clouds.
먹구름에서 폭우가 쏟아지기 시작했습니다.
alongside
[prep] side by side with or occurring at the same time
The volunteers worked alongside professional rescue teams.
자원봉사자들이 전문 구조팀과 함께 일했습니다.
statement
[n] ideas or information communicated through writing or speech
The president made an important statement about the economy.
대통령이 경제에 대한 중요한 성명을 발표했습니다.
remark
[v] to state a thought or make a comment about something or someone
The way he remarked about the movie was quite interesting.
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