EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 19일 : My Bonus Was a Bummer : Everything was done strictly by the book

EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 19일

 

 My Bonus Was a Bummer : Everything was done strictly by the book

 

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Dialog

 

Daisy : I can't help wondering if management played favorites when deciding bonuses. 

Beau  : No, everything was done strictly by the book.

Daisy : Then why did some people seem to get bigger bonuses than others?

Beau  : The changes were applied to everyone using the same criteria - no exceptions.

Daisy : But how do I know if I really measured up compared to others?

Beau  : Your performance was solid, Daisy, and the records are clear - it's all documented in our department reports. 
            You can take a look at them if you want to.

 

Expression

 

• I can't help wondering
  ~에 대한 궁금증을 멈출 수 없다, ~에 대해 계속 생각하다.
• play favorites
  편파적이다. 편애하다.
• by the book
  규칙대로, 규정대로.
• measured up
  기대에 부응하다, 기준을 충족하다.

 

Word

 

• criteria
  기준
• bummer
  실망

 

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EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 18일 : Foot Problems : I'm trying to take it step by step

EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 18일

 

 Foot Problems : I'm trying to take it step by step

 

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Dialog

 

Lila      : I bought supportive shoes, but I still have to break them in before they feel natural.

Declan : That's normal - new shoes always take time to adjust.

Lila      : I'm trying to take it step by step, slowly building up the distance of my walks.

Declan : Smart approach. If you rush, you'll end up in more pain and set yourself back.

Lila      : Honestly, the inserts are already starting to work wonders.

Declan : That's encouraging! It's amazing what changing your shoes can do for you. 
              Small changes can have a big impact.

 

Expression

 

• break something in
  (편하게 사용하도록 새신발/옷 등)을 길들이다.
• take it step by step
  차근차근 해 나가다
• work wonders
  기적 같은 효과를 내다.
• set something/somebody back
  ~에게 비용이 더 들게 하다/시간이 더 걸리게 하다

 

Word

 

• supportive shoes
  발을 잘 지지해주는 지지력이 좋은 신발
• insert
  shoe insert. 신발 깔창

 

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EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 17일 : Catching up with a friend: Being here brings it all back

EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 17일

 

Catching up with a friend: Being here brings it all back

 

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Dialog

 

Piper : This café feels like a blast from the past.

Owen : Totally! Sitting here together is like a walk down memory lane - remember our study sessions here?
            We had some heated debates among our project group.

Piper : Oh, yes, those late nights!
            Time flies when you realize it was 15 years ago already.

Owen : It's hard to believe it's been that long!

Piper : Look, they still have that picture of you on the wall with cappuccino foam on your face!

Owen : Wow! I was so young in that picture.

 

Expression

 

• Being here brings it all back
  여기 있으니 모든 기억이 되살아나.
• a blast from the past
  과거를 생각나게 하는 사람, 물건, 장소
• a walk down memory lane
  옛 추억을 떠올리기.
• time flies
  시간은 쏜살과 같다.
• it's been that long
  그렇게 오래되다

 

Word

 

• blast 
  폭발
• memory lane
  더듬어가는 기억

 

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EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 16일 : South American Cruise : Look at this ship!

EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 16일

 

South American Cruise : Look at this ship!

 

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Dialog

 

Ivy    : Look at this ship,Silas!
           I can't wait to just kick back and relax once we're aboard.
Silas : Same here.
           Tomorrow we finally set sail for the adventure we've been dreaming about.
Ivy    : It already feels like a vacation, even though we're still docked.
Silas : And once the entertainment is in full swing, we'll have endless options.
Ivy    : I read that there's a cooking class every day and live music every night.
Silas : Perfect! Let's sign up for a few things and just enjoy ourselves until our first stop in Rio!

 

Expression

 

• can't wait
  ~하기를 몹시 바라다. 어서 빨리 하고 싶어하다.
• same here
  나도 마찬가지다
• kick back and relax
  편하게 쉬다. kick back과 relax 모두 긴장을 풀고 쉰다는 의미.
• set sail for
  ~을 향해 출항하다. 돛을 단다는 표현은 set a sail.
• in full swing
  한참 진행중인, 본젹적으로 진행중

 

Word

 

• once
  ~ 할 때, ~하자마자, ~하게되면
• aboard
  탑승한, 승선한
• dock
  부두. 부두에 대다.
• Rio
  RIO DE JANEIRO(리우데자네이루)의 약자. 브라질의 옛수도.

 

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EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 15일 : Winter Foods: It reminds me of family dinners

EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 15일

 

Winter Foods: It reminds me of family dinners

 

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Dialog

 

Sienna : I love these bite-sized snacks you made.
              It reminds me of tapas in Spain.

Jasper : Thanks!

              I thought we could pass around a few plates to share when our friends get here.
Sienna : That's a great idea - everyone gets to try a little of everything.
Jasper :  Exactly. Food has a way of getting people to come together.
Sienna : It reminds me of family dinners when everyone sat at the table even after the meal was over.
Jasper : Those moments prove food is about more than just eating - it's about conncection.

 

Expression

• bite-sized
  한 입 크기의
• pass around
  ~을 돌리다.
• has a way of
  ~하는 경향이 있다. ~하는 성향이 있다.
• come together
  합치다. 모이다.
• It reminds me of something
  나에게 ~을 떠오르게 하다.

 

 

Word

 

• tapas
  타파스. 스페인 요리의 형태로 식전에 음료나 주류와 함께 제공되는 한입거리의 소량의 음식.

 

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