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PART 5
renew
to arrange for an agreement or official document to continue for a further period of time
renew somebody's contract/licence/membership etc
I need to renew my passport this year.
You need two portrait shots when you renew your driving license.
: 운전 면허 갱신에는 증명사진이 두 장 필요합니다
He renewed his contract for another year.
: 그는 한 해 더 계약을 갱신했어요.
Did you decide whether to renew your lease?
: 임대 계약을 연장할 건지 결정했어요?
subscription
an amount of money you pay, usually once a year, to receive copies of a newspaper or magazine, or receive a service, or the act of paying money for this
subscription to
Are you interested in taking out a subscription to Newsweek (=arranging to buy it on a regular basis)?
You may cancel your subscription at any time.
I've decided not to renew my subscription.
As you know the subscription rate is $10 per month for daily papers, and $5 extra per month for the Sunday edition.
: 아시다시피 구독료는 일간지의 경우 매달 10달러이며 일요판에는 매달 5달러의 가산금이 추가 됩니다.
If you have any questions, or problems regarding your subscription, please contact us.
: 구독과 관련해 질문이 있거나 문제가 있으시면, 저희에 게 연락하십시오.
This letter is to inform you that your subscription to Music World magazine ends with next month's issue.
: 귀하의「뮤직 월드」잡지 구독이 다음 호로 종결됨을 알려 드리고자 이 서신을 보냅니다.
prescription
a piece of paper on which a doctor writes what medicine a sick person should have, so that they can get it from a pharmacist
prescription for
a prescription for sleeping pills
We are trying to cut the price of prescription drugs.
a repeat prescription (=one that you have regularly)
fill a prescription American English (=get the drugs a doctor has written that you need)
I got the prescription filled on the way home.
The information that follows is intended as guidance rather than prescription in the design of your individualized program.
: 다음에 나오는 정보는 당신의 개성있는 프로그램 디자인과 관련된 규정이라기보다는 지침 역할을 할 것이다.
Most antibiotics are available by prescription only.
: 대부분의 항생제는 처방전이 있어야 구입할 수 있다.
inscription
a piece of writing inscribed on a stone, in the front of a book etc:
a Latin inscription on the memorial stone
conduct an interview
to carry out a particular activity or process, especially in order to get information or prove facts
conduct a survey/investigation/review etc
We are conducting a survey of consumer attitudes towards organic food.
conduct an experiment/a test
Is it really necessary to conduct experiments on animals?
conduct a campaign
They conducted a campaign of bombings and assassinations.
conduct an interview
The interview was conducted in English.
The memorial service was conducted by the Rev. David Prior.
It was the first time that I had conducted business in Brazil.
immediate supervisor
Because her new assignment was highly confidential, only Ms. Jung's immediate supervisor was told where she was being sent and what duties she would carry out.
: 그녀의 새 임무는 극비였으므로, 융 씨의 직속 상관만이 그녀가 어디로 파견되는지, 그녀가 어떤 임무를 수행하게 될지를 들었다.
labor
initially
at the beginning:
Stan initially wanted to go to medical school.
Initially, I thought I would only stay there a year.
Unless the driver has previous experience with a vehicle with power steering, he or she should exercise care while initially driving this car.
: 파워 핸들을 다뤄 본 경험이 없는 운전자는 이 차를 처음 운전할 때 각별히 조심해야 합니다
Adam Horowitz of Webster Consulting said the study was initially designed to find out how long it takes to complete and fulfill orders on-line.
: 웹스터 컨설팅의 애덤 호로위츠 씨에 따르면 이번 조사의 원래 취지는 온라인 주문에서 배송까지 걸리는 시간을 알아 내기 위한 것이었다고 한다.
actual
[only before noun]
used to emphasize that something is real or exact:
I'm not joking. Those were his actual words.
I know Germany won, but I can't tell you the actual score.
Interest is only charged on the actual amount borrowed.
In actual fact (=really), there is little evidence to support the allegations.
initiate
to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan:
They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the newspaper.
Intellectuals have initiated a debate on terrorism.
to tell someone about something or show them how to do something
initiate somebody into something
Those kids were initiated into heroin use at a young age.
Corporations are less inclined to initiate litigation when sales and profits are falling.
: 기업은 매출액과 수익이 하락할 때 소송을 덜 제기하는 경향이 있다.
The best thing for us is to initiate a process out of this business into new areas.
: 그래서 우리에게 최선의 방법은 이 사업에서 빠져나와 새로운 영역으로 들어가는 과정을 시작하는 것입니다.
renewal
when an activity, situation, or process begins again after a period when it had stopped
renewal of
a renewal of the recent conflict
Spring is a time of renewal.
patron
someone who supports the activities of an organization, for example by giving money:
a wealthy patron
patron of
a patron of the arts
someone who uses a particular shop, restaurant, or hotel:
facilities for disabled patrons
These spaces are reserved for handicapped patrons only.
: 이곳은 장애인 고객들을 위한 공간입니다.
Patrons in the cafe are seated by the window.
: 카페에서 손님들이 창가에 앉아 있다.
diverse
Diverse opinions were expressed at the meeting.
: 모임에서는 다양한 의견들이 나왔다.
A diverse range of ideas, theories and opinions on management of public expenditures will be presented from representatives of developed nations in Asia, Europe and North America.
: 공공 부문 지출 관리에 관한 다양한 아이디어, 이론, 의견들을 아시아와 유럽 및 북아메리카의 선진국 참석자들로부터 듣게 될 것입니다.
This candidate has an impressively diverse range of interests and experience.
: 이 후보는 인상깊게도 다양한 범위의 관심과 경험을 가지고 있다.
acquaint
1 acquaint yourself with something formal to deliberately find out about something:
I need to acquaint myself with the new regulations.
He is well acquainted with Korean affairs.
: 그는 한국의 사정에 정통하다
How did you become acquainted with him?
: 그와는 어떻게 알게 되었느냐?
solicit
to ask someone for money, help, or information:
Morgan is accused of illegally soliciting campaign contributions.
solicit something from somebody
The governor sent two officials to Mexico City to solicit aid from the President.
Mr. Adams has organized fund-raising events and actively solicited large corporate donations to support the Arts Center.
: 애덤스 씨는 아트 센터를 지원하기 위해 기금 마련 행사를 조직하고, 기업측에 많은 후원금을 낼 것을 적극 요청했다.
Soliciting customer feedback is essential to building loyalty among our customer base.
: 고객에게 피드백을 요청하는 것은 고객 충성도를 확립하기 위해 꼭 필요하다.
frequent
happening or doing something often [≠ infrequent]
more/less frequent
Her headaches are becoming less frequent.
Trains rushed past at frequent intervals.
She was a frequent visitor to the house.
inspection
a careful examination of something to find out more about it or to check for anything wrong
for inspection
Copies of the documents are available for inspection (=people can look at them) at local libraries.
(on) close/closer inspection (=when looked at in detail)
However, on closer inspection, a number of problems emerged.
Close inspection of the plane's engines revealed several small defects.
reimburse
to pay money back to someone when their money has been spent or lost
reimburse somebody for something
The company will reimburse you for travel expenses.
We cannot reimburse expenses for which no receipts are provided.
: 영수증을 첨부하지 않은 경비는 상환해 줄 수 없습니다.
What is the standard limit that airlines must reimburse for lost luggage?
: 분실한 짐에 대해 항공사가 배상해야 하는 최대 한도액 기준은?
expense
the amount of money that you spend on something
legal/medical/living/travel etc expenses (=the money that you spend for a particular purpose)
He borrowed £150,000 and used the money for legal expenses.
at great/considerable/vast expense
Conference rooms were equipped at great expense.
The council must now decide whether to go to the expense of appealing through the courts
essential
extremely important and necessary
essential for/to
A good diet is essential for everyone.
it is essential (that)
It is essential that our pilots are given the best possible training.
it is essential to do something
It is essential to book in advance.
Window locks are fairly cheap and absolutely essential.
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool.
absolutely
1completely and in every way:
He made his reasons for resigning absolutely clear.
Are you absolutely sure?
This cake is absolutely delicious.
2 used to emphasize something:
The burglars took absolutely everything.
Jim knew absolutely nothing about the business when he joined the firm.
He has absolutely no experience of marketing.
preferably
used in order to show which person, thing, place, or idea you think would be the best choice:
Students must take two years of a foreign language, preferably Spanish.
unusable
something that is unusable is in such a bad condition that you cannot use it
Although the product seemed free of defects, it was, in fact, unusable.
: 그 제품은 아무 하자가 없어 보였지만, 실은 쓸모가 없었다.
spacious
a spacious house, room etc is large and has plenty of space to move around in
a spacious living area
shareholder
someone who owns shares in a company or business:
Shareholders have been told to expect an even lower result next year.
Because a majority of the shareholders withheld their consent, the merger could not proceed.
: 대다수의 주주들이 동의하지 않았기 때문에, 그 합병작업은 중단되었다.
Quarterly earnings are seldom reported to the shareholders.
: 각 분기별 수익은 주주들에게 거의 보고되지 않는다.
The board of directors and shareholders of Easton Bank have voted to change the bank's name to Citizen's Bank.
: 이스턴은행의 이사회와 주주들은 은행 명칭을 시티즌은행으로 바꾸는 안을 투표에 부쳐 가결시켰다.
on behalf of
on behalf of somebody also in behalf of somebody American English
a) instead of someone, or as their representative:
She asked the doctor to speak to her parents on her behalf.
On behalf of everyone here, may I wish you a very happy retirement.
b) because of or for someone:
Oh, don't go to any trouble on my behalf.
give out
give out [phrasal verb]
1 give something ↔ out to give something to each person in a group [= hand out]:
Can you give the drinks out, please?
give something ↔ out to
Students were giving out leaflets to everyone on the street.
2 if part of your body gives out, it stops working properly or becomes much weaker:
Just as I approached the town, my legs finally gave out.
3 if a supply of something gives out, there is none left:
My money was beginning to give out and there were no jobs to be found.
After two hours her patience gave out.
4 give out something to produce something such as light, heat, or a signal [= emit]:
A gas lamp gave out a pale yellowish light.
grant
to give someone something or allow them to have something that they have asked for:
Britain could grant Spain's request.
I would love to be able to grant her wish.
grant somebody something
The council have granted him permission to build on the site.
grant something to somebody
A licence to sell alcohol was granted to the club.
grant that (=used in prayers)
Grant that we may know your presence and love.
set aside
set something ↔ aside [phrasal verb]
1 to keep something, especially money, time, or a particular area, for a special purpose
set something ↔ aside for
Try to set aside some time each day for exercise.
a room that had been set aside for visitors
2 to decide not to consider a particular feeling or thing because something else is more important:
Both sides agreed to set aside the question of independence.
3 to officially state that a previous legal decision or agreement no longer has any effect:
The judge set aside the verdict of the lower court.
quote
to repeat exactly what someone else has said or written
quote from
She quoted from a newspaper article.
He quoted a short passage from the Bible.
A military spokesman was quoted as saying that the border area is now safe.
quote somebody on something
Can I quote you on that?
be subjet to change
be subject to something
a) if someone or something is subject to something, especially something bad, it is possible or likely that they will be affected by it:
All flights are subject to delay.
Prices are subject to change.
b) if something is subject to something such as approval#, it depends on that thing happening before it can happen:
The funding is subject to approval by the Board of Education.
the rate at which goods are produced, and the amount produced, especially in relation to the work, time, and money needed to produce them
increase/improve/raise productivity
ways of increasing productivity
high productivity levels in manufacturing
It cost the country $4 million in lost productivity.
beneficial
having a good effect :
a drug that has a beneficial effect on the immune system
beneficial to/for
Cycling is highly beneficial to health and the environment.
an arrangement that is mutually beneficial (=it has advantages for everyone who is involved)
Drinking green tea is said to be beneficial to the body.
: 녹차를 마시면 몸에 좋다고 한다.
Our meeting with the union turned out to be more beneficial than expected.
: 노조와 가졌던 우리의 회의는 기대했던 것보다 더 유익한 것으로 판명되었다.
vulnerable
someone who is vulnerable can be easily harmed or hurt:
He took advantage of me when I was at my most vulnerable.
We work mainly with the elderly and other vulnerable groups.
be vulnerable to something
Children are most vulnerable to abuse within their own home.
Heavy reliance on important fuels has left the nation vulnerable to manipulation by foreign interests.
: 그 나라는 지나치게 수입 연료에 의존한 결과 외국의 이익 집단에 의한 시장 조작에 취약해졌다.
Meager snowfall this winter has left the region vulnerable to drought as it enters what are usually its driest months.
: 올 겨울 불충분한 강설량으로 인해 그 지역은 통상 가장 건조한 달로 접어듦에 따라 가뭄에 취약하게 되었다.
justify
to give an acceptable explanation for something that other people think is unreasonable:
Ministers must appear before parliament and justify their actions.
justify doing something
How can we justify spending so much money on arms?
justify yourself (=prove that what you are doing is reasonable)
I don't have to justify myself to you or anyone else.
단어 출처 : ET house
예문 출처 : Naver Dictionary
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online