(생활영어) 매일 공부하는 영어: 구동사, 숙어 //2024.01.16.

 

1. Give in (굴복하다)

예문: After a long argument, he finally gave in and agreed to the compromise.

예문: It's essential to stand your ground but sometimes knowing when to give in is a sign of maturity.

2. Look up to (존경하다)

예문: As a child, I always looked up to my older sister for guidance and inspiration.

예문: Many students look up to their teachers as mentors and role models.

 

3. Turn down (거절하다)

예문: Despite the tempting offer, she had to turn down the job due to personal reasons.

예문: It's never easy to turn down an invitation, but sometimes it's necessary for time management.

 

4. Bring about (일으키다)

예문: The new policies are expected to bring about positive changes in the workplace.

예문: Social movements have the power to bring about significant societal transformations.

 

5. Break down (고장나다, 분해되다)

예문: Unfortunately, the car broke down in the middle of nowhere, and we had to call for assistance.

예문: The communication barrier between the teams caused the project to break down, leading to delays.