고등 영어 YBM 한상호 레슨 Special1

be about to

막 ~하려 하다
I was about to board a plane, and I was scared.

board

v. 탑승하다
I was about to board a plane, and I was scared.

await

v. 기다리다
I was afraid of what awaited me at my destination.

destination

n. 목적지
I was afraid of what awaited me at my destination.

orphanage

n. 고아원
We spent several weeks volunteering at a community center and an orphanage.

stick with

기억에 남다
It was our volunteering time that stuck with me.

inspiring

a. 영감을 주는
The experiences were eye-opening, educational, and inspiring.

possession

n. 소유물, 소지품
It was eye-opening to see how few possessions they had, yet how much love and personal strength they had.

witness

v. 목격하다, 경험하다
It was inspiring to witness their close family ties and endless positivity.

positivity

n. 긍정성
It was inspiring to witness their close family ties and endless positivity.

gratitude

n. 감사
Volunteering gave me deep gratitude for the comforts and opportunities I used to take for granted.

literally

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When I returned home, I literally hugged my toilet, and I cried during my first hot shower.

tap

n. 수도꼭지
I sometimes say a silent “Thank you” as I turn on the tap to get a drink of water.

take ~ for granted

~을 당연하게 여기다
Volunteering gave me deep gratitude for the comforts and opportunities I used to take for granted.

overwhelmingly

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The local people are welcoming, strong, and overwhelmingly positive.

rural

a. 시골의
Growing up in rural New York State, I had never before experienced people so different from me.

diversity

n. 다양성
Volunteering abroad taught me the beauty of diversity.

confident

a. 확신하는; 자신감 있는
Though I was happy to return home, I was confident it would not be my last adventure.

landscape

n. 풍경
I knew I wanted to continue exploring, trying new foods, and discovering unique landscapes.

addict

n. 중독자
It made me a travel addict.

principle

n. 원칙
It has now been 10 years since I traveled to Tanzania, and these principles still guide me.

grateful

a. 고마워하는
I do know I will be forever grateful I got on that plane.

inherit

v. 물려받다, 상속하다
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.

fortune

n. 재산, 거금
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.

convince

v. 확신을 주다, 설득하다
Scientific research provides convincing data to support the evidence that giving is a powerful path to lasting happiness.

activate

v. 활성화하다
Researchers have found that the areas in our brains that feel pleasure become activated when we give.

donate

v. 기부하다
Besides doing good, donating our money or time actually makes us feel good.

sensation

n. 느낌, 감동
This feeling is similar to a “runner’s high,” a term created for that feel-good sensation that rushes through your body after a run.

wealthy

a. 부유한
Helping others may just be the secret to living a life that is not only happier but also healthier, wealthier, and more meaningful.