[Power English 파워잉글리시] 22.08.20. Standing in the "Power Pose" Will Boost Your Confidence

Power expressions and Examples

 

1. boost one's confidence - to improve one's belief in themselves and their abilities

    (국문 설명) 자신감을 높이다 

    → (예문)  Buying a new wardrobe really boosted my confidence when being in public.

 

2. stick (something) out - to make something protrude or project outward

    (국문 설명) ~을 내밀다, (툭) 튀어나오다

    → (예문) Open your mouth and stick out your tongue.

 

3. engage in something - to occupy one with a task or activity

    (국문 설명) ~에 관여하다, 참여하다

    → (예문) I tried to engage in conversation with the new girl, but she seemed too shy.

 

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<Power practice>

 

1. 나는 자신이 불만족스러울 때 자심감을 높이기 위해 달리기를 하러 나간다. (boost one's confidence)

쫑쫑의 영작: When I feel unsatisfied with myself, I go and run to boost my confidence.

Correction: I go out for a run to boost my confidence when I am feeling unhappy with myself.

 

2. 지하철에서 다리를 내밀지 마세요. 안 그러면 누군가가 걸려 넘어질 수 있어요. (stick (something) out)

쫑쫑의 영작: Don't stick out your legs in the subway. Or somebody could fall over.

Correction: Don't stick out your legs on the subway or someone could trip.

 

3. 이 여행을 보람차게 하기 위해 나는 가능한 한 많은 활동에 참여하고 싶다. (engage in something)

쫑쫑의 영작: To make this trip fruitful, I would like to engage in as many activities  as I could.

Correction: I want to engage in as many activities as possible to make this trip worthwhile.

 

 

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