at the end of the day, '결국에는' 이 말, 영어로 이렇게 써요

오늘  학습할 표현은 “결국에는, 궁극적으로는” 입니다.

영어로 "at the end of the day" 로 표현할 수 있습니다. 요점을 정리하거나 결론을 말할 때 자주 쓰는 표현이에요.

 

다양한 영상 속 오늘의 표현 살펴보기

1. At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.

2. At the end of the day, you gotta jump.

 

 

대화문으로 'at the end of the day' 표현활용법 살펴보기

Step 1 대화문 읽으면서 오늘의 표현 살펴보기 

 

Nina: I’m not sure if I should take the new job. The pay is better, but I’ll have to move.
Jake: That’s a big decision. What does your gut tell you?
Nina: I like my current job, but I feel stuck.
Jake: At the end of the day, you have to do what’s right for your growth.
Nina: True. I just hope I’m not making a mistake.
Jake: Whatever you decide, make sure it’s what you really want.

 

Translation:

니나: 새 직장을 잡아야 할지 잘 모르겠어요. 급여는 더 좋지만 이사를 가야겠어요.
제이크: 큰 결정이네요. 직감은 당신에게 뭐라고 말하나요?
니나: 현재 직장이 마음에 드는데, 막막한 기분이에요.
제이크: 결국에는 성장에 맞는 일을 해야 하더라고요.
니나: 맞아요. 실수하지 않기를 바랄 뿐입니다.
제이크: 무엇을 결정하든, 당신이 진정으로 원하는 것인지 확인해보세요.

 

 

Step 2 퀴즈 풀면서 대화문 내용 이해하기

 

1. What is Nina unsure about?
A. Moving to a new house
B. Starting a relationship
C. Taking a new job
D. Quitting her current job
Answer: C

2. Why is Nina considering the new job?
A. She doesn’t like her coworkers
B. She wants a new career
C. It pays better
D. It’s closer to her home
Answer: C

3. What does Jake suggest?
A. Talk to her boss
B. Do what helps her grow
C. Stay at her current job
D. Ask for more money
Answer: B

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4. What does “at the end of the day” mean in this conversation?
A. After work
B. In the evening
C. After careful thought, ultimately
D. Tomorrow morning
Answer: C

5. How does Nina feel about her current job?
A. Excited
B. Bored
C. Satisfied
D. Stuck
Answer: D

 

Step 3 Role-playing 하면서 오늘의 표현 연습하기

 

Nina:  I’m not sure if I should take the new job. The pay is better, but I’ll have to move.

 

Jake: 큰 결정이네요. 직감은 당신에게 뭐라고 말하나요?

-> That’s a big decision. What does your gut tell you?

 

Nina: I like my current job, but I feel stuck.

 

Jake: 결국에는 성장에 맞는 일을 해야 하더라고요.

-> At the end of the day, you have to do what’s right for your growth.

 

Nina: True. I just hope I’m not making a mistake.

 

Jake: 무엇을 결정하든, 당신이 진정으로 원하는 것인지 확인해보세요.

-> Whatever you decide, make sure it’s what you really want.

 

영작으로 오늘의  학습 마무리하기

1. 결국 가장 중요한 것은 당신의 행복입니다. (matter)
2. 많은 의견을 들을 수 있겠지만, 결국에는 당신의 결정에 달려 있습니다.
3. 결국 우리 모두는 가치를 느끼고 싶어합니다. (valued)
4. 힘든 경기였지만 결국 팀워크가 차이를 만들었습니다. (match)
5. 결국, 비록 이기지 못했지만 최선을 다해 노력해서 기쁩니다.

Answers:

1. At the end of the day, what matters most is your happiness.
2. You might hear many opinions, but at the end of the day, it's your decision.
3. At the end of the day, we all want to feel valued.
4. It was a tough match, but at the end of the day, teamwork made the difference.
5. At the end of the day, I’m glad I tried my best, even if I didn’t win.