오늘 학습할 표현은 '전화위복'입니다.
영어로 'a blessing in disguise'로 표현할 수 있습니다. 불행 같지만 실은 행운인 것을 나타내고 싶을 때 사용합니다.
다양한 영상 속 오늘의 표현 'a blessing in disguise ' 살펴보기
1. It turns out being a paralegal for long was a blessing in disguise because nobody is better at researcch than me
2. Yeah, maybe this whole thing is a blessing in disguise, huh?
3. - Hey, cheer up. This is a blessing in disguise.
대화문으로 'a blessing in disguise' 표현활용법 살펴보기
Step 1 대화문 읽으면서 오늘의 표현 살펴보기
A: I heard you lost your job last month. How are you holding up?
B: Actually, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Losing that job pushed me to start my own business, and it's going really well!
A: Wow, that's amazing! So, what kind of business did you start?
B: I started an online store for handmade crafts. It’s something I've always been passionate about, but I never had the time to pursue it until now.
A: That’s fantastic. Sometimes things happen for a reason. It's great to see it worked out for you.
B: Absolutely. Losing the job was tough, but it opened doors I never would have considered otherwise.
Translation:
A: 지난달에 실직하셨다면서요. 어떻게 지내시나요?
B: 사실은 전화위복으로 드러났습니다. 그 직장을 잃게 되면서 창업을 하게 되었는데, 정말 잘 되고 있어요!
A: 와, 대단하네요! 그래서 어떤 사업을 시작하게 되셨나요?
B: 제가 수공예품 온라인 스토어를 시작했어요. 평소에 열정적으로 하던 일인데 지금까지 추진할 시간이 없었어요.
A: 정말 대단하네요. 가끔 사정이 있어서 그런 일이 생기곤 하죠. 잘 되셨다니 다행이네요.
B: 물론이죠. 실직은 힘들었지만, 다른 생각은 하지 못했을 거예요.
Step 2 퀴즈 풀면서 대화문 내용 이해하기
Multiple Choice:
1. What happened to B last month?
a) B got a promotion
b) B lost their job
c) B went on vacation
d) B moved to a new city
Answer: b) B lost their job
True or False:
2. B considers losing their job a positive event in hindsight.
Answer: True
Fill in the Blank:
3. B started an ____________ for handmade crafts after losing their job.
Answer: online store
Short Answer:
4. Why does B consider losing their job a blessing in disguise?
Answer: B considers losing their job a blessing in disguise because it pushed them to start their own business, which is going really well.
Matching:
5. Match the following phrases with their meanings from the conversation:
- A blessing in disguise
- Online store
- Passionate
a) Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good
b) An internet-based shop
c) Having strong emotions or enthusiasm about something
Answers:
- A blessing in disguise - a) Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good
- Online store - b) An internet-based shop
- Passionate - c) Having strong emotions or enthusiasm about something
알고 보니 전화위복이더라.
It turns out a blessing in disguise.
영작으로 오늘의 학습 마무리하기
1. 비행기가 심한 난기류를 만나 비상 착륙을 해야 했기 때문에 비행기를 놓친 것은 전화위복으로 드러났습니다. (encounter / turbulence)
2. 마라톤 직전에 병이 난 것은 전화위복이었습니다. 제가 당한 줄 몰랐던 가벼운 부상에서 쉬고 회복할 수 있는 시간을 주었기 때문입니다.
3. 프로젝트 취소는 처음에는 재앙처럼 보였지만 수익성이 더 높은 벤처를 위한 자원을 확보했기 때문에 전화위복이었습니다. (free up / profitable)
Answers:
1. Missing the flight turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as the plane encountered severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing.
2. Getting sick just before the marathon was a blessing in disguise, as it gave me time to rest and recover from a minor injury I didn't know I had.
3. The project cancellation seemed like a disaster at first, but it was a blessing in disguise since it freed up resources for an even more profitable venture.
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