YBM 고등 진로 영어 박준언 Lesson 1

values

n. 가치관
Her values were very different from mine.

mean

v. 의미하다
What does being happy really mean?

pursue

v. 추구하다
Here we have three people who each pursue happiness in their own way.

adolescence

n. 청소년기
From adolescence, my dream was to become a lawyer.

qualification

n. 자격, 능력
I had to study to pass a series of difficult tests, including the qualification exams.

sacrifice

v. 희생하다
Those exams required me to sacrifice leisure activities.

attorney

n. 변호사, 법률 대리인
I am now a business law attorney in the legal department of a big company.

nonetheless

ad. 그럼에도
Nonetheless, I love the challenge and excitement my job offers.

precious

a. 귀중한
We can save precious time by taking this shortcut.

recognition

n. 인정
Even more precious to me is the social recognition I gain as a law professional.

security

n. 안정감, 보장; 보안, 경비
Even more precious to me is the financial security that comes with a good income.

accomplishment

n. 성취, 업적
My job brings me a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

satisfaction

n. 만족(감)
What are the things in life that give you a deep sense of satisfaction or a feeling that you too are on the right road?

temporary

a. 일시적인
A job is a position of regular employment or simply a paid task, which may be temporary or permanent.

permanent

a. 영속적인, 영구적인
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage.

hang out with

…와 시간을 보내다
They are leisure activities such as {hanging out} with my friends or going to see new films.

bond

n. 유대(감)
Music and the bonds I form with other people through music are the most important things in my life.

accompaniment

n. 반주
For some pieces that needed the accompaniment of other instruments, I had to learn to use computer music programs.

instrument

n. 악기
I enjoy playing musical instruments with my friends.

would-be

a. (장차) ~이 되려고 하는, ~을 지망하는
The would-be actor is still in his teens, but he has a mysterious appeal.

passion

n. 열정, 갈망
We found a similar passion in each other for fresh, creative music.

low-budget

a. 저예산의
We perform on the street or in clubs and produce low-budget albums.

finance

v. ~에 자금을 대다
To finance my music activities, I give private guitar lessons and sometimes I take part-time jobs.

steady

a. 안정적인, 꾸준한
My parents are worried because I’m not looking for a steady job.

belong

v. 제자리〔알맞은 위치〕에 있다
I feel certain that I’m where I belong.

be fascinated by

…에 매료〔매혹〕되다
I began learning to play the guitar as a teenager, having been fascinated by the sound.

manage to

어떻게든 …을 해내다
Even as a beginner, I managed to create some simple guitar pieces for fun.

get acquainted with

…와 교제를 맺다, 알게 되다
I got acquainted with some great would-be musicians and singer-songwriters.

look for

…을 찾다
The police continue to look for the escaped prisoners.

humanitarian

a. 인도주의적인
I am a humanitarian aid worker who works with people in developing countries.

refugee

n. 피난자, 난민
Humanitarian aid workers provide short-term help for refugees or victims of wars or natural disasters.

victim

n. 희생자, 피해자
If people find a victim, they should help him or her.

disaster

n. 재난, 참사
The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters of this century.

combination

n. 조합, 결합
My usual life is a combination of terrible Internet connections and a lot of extra work.

intermittent

a. 간헐적인, 간간이 나오는
My usual life is a combination of intermittent electricity, even more intermittent water.

worth

a. ~의 가치가 있는
Even though I often find myself working hours that I won’t get paid for, it’s worth it.

survive

v. 살아남다, 생존하다
I help people survive their crises.

dignity

n. 존엄성; 존엄, 품위
Helping people keep their human dignity in the face of overwhelming obstacles is dynamic, engaging, and rewarding work.

overwhelming

a. 극도의, 저항하기 힘든
He gained overwhelming popularity through the drama.

define

v. 정의하다
People define happiness differently and have their own ways of pursuing it.

status

n. 지위
For Eva, happiness means the social status and financial rewards of her career.

equate

v. 동일시하다
For Naomi, happiness is equated with the fulfillment she gains from helping others.

fulfillment

n. 충족감, 성취
She found fulfillment by starting her own business.

priority

n. 우선 사항
They make choices based on their priorities.

essential

a. 필수적인
Reservations are essential if you plan to eat there on a Saturday.

comfort

n. 생활을 안락하게 해주는 것
The hotel where we stayed offered a high standard of comfort and service.

journey

n. (인생의) 행로
These three people are happy no matter how difficult the journey may sometimes feel.

in common

공통의, 공통적으로
If Eva, Jinwoo, and Naomi have one thing in common, it is their self-understanding.

be aware of

~을 알고 있다
They are aware of what is most important to them.

be willing to

흔쾌히 ~하다
These people are willing to give up the things many other people would consider essential for a happy life.

stem from

~에서 기인하다, 유래하다
Long-term happiness seems to stem from a belief that we are on the road we want to be on.