[Power English 파워잉글리시] 22.07.07. Is It a Bad Case of "the Blahs" or Something Worse?

Power expressions and Examples

 

1. battle something/someone - to struggle with something/someone

    (~과 싸우다, 씨름하다)

    → (예문)  I have been battling this math problem for an hour! It's impossible!

 

2. in need of something - lacking or requiring something

    (~을 필요로 하는)

    → (예문) We're in need of extra blankets and pillows.

 

3. take a toll on something - to cause damage on something

    (~에 타격을/피해를 주다)

    → (예문) Too much time in the sun will take a toll on your skin.

 

---

 

<Power practice>

 

1. 소냐는 어렸을 때 암과 싸웠고 그로 인해 더 강하다. (battle something/someone)

쫑쫑의 영작: Sonya battled cancer when she was young and it made her strong.

Correction: Sonya battled cancer as a child and is stronger because of it.

 

2. 자전거를 그렇게 오래 타서 나는 시원한 마사지가 필요해. (in need of something)

쫑쫑의 영작: I am in need of cool massage because I rode a bike for such a long time.

Correction: I am in need of a good massage after that long bike ride.

 

3. 흡연은 장거리를 달리는 실력에 지장을 줄 것입니다. (take a toll on something)

쫑쫑의 영작: Smoking will take a toll on the long running skills.

Correction: Smoking will take a toll on your ability to run long distances.