바쁠 때 쓰는 영어 표현, Have/Get One’s Hands Full 활용법

오늘  학습할 표현은 '할 일 이 많아 몹시 바쁘다' 입니다. 

영어로 'have one's hands full' 로 표현할 수 있습니다. 

 

다양한 영상 속 오늘의 표현 살펴보기

1. You have your hands full with Mike.

 

2. You had your hands full.

 

3. Looks like you've got your hands full.

 

대화문으로 'get one's hands full' 표현활용법 살펴보기

Step 1 대화문 읽으면서 오늘의 표현 살펴보기 

 

Chris: Hey, can you help me move some boxes this weekend?
Taylor: I’d love to, but I’ve got my hands full with the kids lately.
Chris: Oh, right. School just started again, huh?
Taylor: Yeah, and they’ve both got different schedules and activities.
Chris: Sounds hectic. Let me know if you ever need a break.
Taylor: Thanks, I’ll definitely take you up on that!

 

Translation:

크리스: 안녕하세요, 이번 주말에 상자 옮기는 것 좀 도와주실 수 있나요?
테일러: 그러고 싶지만 요즘 아이들 때문에 너무 바빠요.
크리스: 아, 맞아요. 학교가 이제 막 다시 시작됐죠?
테일러: 네, 그리고 둘 다 일정과 활동이 다릅니다.
크리스: 정신없겠네요. 혹시 휴식이 필요하면 알려주세요.
테일러: 감사합니다, 나중에 꼭 부탁할게요!

 

 

Step 2 퀴즈 풀면서 대화문 내용 이해하기

 

1. What does “got my hands full” mean in this conversation?
   a) My hands are dirty
   b) I’m already very busy
   c) I’m carrying something
   d) I want to help
   Answer: b
2. Why can’t Taylor help Chris this weekend?
   a) She’s going on a trip
   b) She’s moving
   c) She’s too busy with her children
   d) She’s working late
   Answer: c
3. What has recently changed in Taylor’s life?
   a) She moved houses
   b) She started a new job
   c) Her kids started school again
   d) She joined a sports club
   Answer: c
4. What does Chris offer Taylor?
   a) Money
   b) A ride
   c) Some boxes
   d) A break when she needs it
   Answer: d
5. How does Taylor respond to Chris’s offer?
   a) She ignores it
   b) She refuses it
   c) She appreciates it
   d) She changes the subject
   Answer: c

Step 3 Role-playing 하면서 오늘의 표현 연습하기

 

 

Chris: Hey, can you help me move some boxes this weekend?

 

Taylor: 그러고 싶지만 요즘 아이들 때문에 너무 바빠요.

-> I’d love to, but I’vegot my handsfull with the kids lately.

 

Chris: Oh, right. School just started again, huh?

 

Taylor: 네, 그리고 둘 다 일정과 활동이 다릅니다.

-> Yeah, and they’ve both got different schedules and activities.

 

Chris: Sounds hectic. Let me know if you ever need a break.

 

Taylor: 감사합니다, 나중에 꼭 부탁할게요!

-> Thanks, I’ll definitely take you up on that!

 

 

영작으로 오늘의  학습 마무리하기

1. 다른 프로젝트를 맡을 수 없어요. 이미 일이 꽉 찼어요.
2. 그녀는 두 마리의 강아지를 입양한 후 몹시 바빠요.
3. 그가 그 큰 팀을 관리하면서 몹시 바쁘다는 것을 알 수 있어요. (You can tell)
4. 그들은 새로운 아기로 몹시 바쁩니다.  
5. 참여하고 싶지만 이번 주에는 일이 꽉 차 있습니다. 

 

Answers:

1. I can’t take on another project—I have my hands full already.
2. She got her hands full after adopting two puppies.
3. You can tell he has his hands full managing that large team.
4. They’ve got their hands full with the new baby.
5. I wish I could join, but I have my hands full this week.