get the gravity 뜻? 단순한 중력이 아니다! 상황의 무게와 진지함을 표현하는 영어표현 익히기

오늘  학습할 표현은 '상황의 심각성(중대함)을 이해하다' 입니다.

영어로 'get the gravity' 로 표현할 수 있습니다.

즉, 어떤 일이나 사안의 무게감, 중요성, 심각한 결과를 깨닫는다는 뜻이에요.

여기서 gravity는 ‘중력’이 아닌, 진지함·중대함이라는 추상 명사로 쓰인 거예요.

 

 

다양한 영상 속 오늘의 표현 살펴보기

1. Because diabetes killed my mother. Look. Honestly, I get the gravity. Okay?

 

2. You have to know my dad to understand the gravity of the situation.

 

대화문으로 'get the gravity' 표현활용법 살펴보기

Step 1 대화문 읽으면서 오늘의 표현 살펴보기 

 

 

Sarah: I heard Jake laughed during the safety drill yesterday.
Mike: Yeah, it was so inappropriate. I don’t think he gets the gravity of why we do those drills.
Sarah: Exactly. It’s not just for fun—it’s to save lives.
Mike: I told him that too. But he still acted like it was a joke.
Sarah: Maybe he’ll only get the gravity of it if something serious happens.
Mike: Let’s hope it doesn’t take that for him to realize it.

 

Translation:

사라: 어제 제이크가 안전 훈련 중에 웃었다며?
마이크: 응, 진짜 부적절했어. 걔는 우리가 그런 훈련을 왜 하는지 중요성을 못 느끼는 것 같아.
사라: 맞아. 장난이 아니라, 생명을 구하려고 하는 거잖아.
마이크: 나도 그 얘기 했는데, 계속 장난처럼 굴더라고.
사라: 진짜 심각한 일이 생겨야지만 그 무게를 깨닫는 걸까?
마이크: 그러지 않아도 되길 바래야지.

 

 

 

Step 2 퀴즈 풀면서 대화문 내용 이해하기

 

Sarah: I heard Jake laughed during the safety drill yesterday.
Mike: Yeah, it was so inappropriate. I don’t think he gets the gravity of why we do those drills.
Sarah: Exactly. It’s not just for fun—it’s to save lives.
Mike: I told him that too. But he still acted like it was a joke.
Sarah: Maybe he’ll only get the gravity of it if something serious happens.
Mike: Let’s hope it doesn’t take that for him to realize it.

 

1. What did Jake do during the safety drill?
   a) He helped organize it
   b) He left early
   c) He laughed
   d) He fell asleep
   Answer: c
2. What does “get the gravity” mean in this conversation?
   a) To take notes carefully
   b) To understand the seriousness
   c) To run fast
   d) To ignore completely
   Answer: b
3. How does Sarah feel about the drills?
   a) They are boring
   b) They are pointless
   c) They are important for saving lives
   d) They are only for show
   Answer: c
4. What is Mike’s concern about Jake?
   a) Jake doesn't understand why drills matter 
   b) Jake is always late
   c) Jake forgot his safety gear
   d) Jake was in charge of the drill
   Answer: a
5. What do both Mike and Sarah hope?
   a) That drills will be canceled
   b) That Jake takes charge next time
   c) That Jake learns after something bad happens
   d) That nothing serious has to happen for Jake to understand
   Answer: d

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Step 3 Role-playing 하면서 오늘의 표현 연습하기

 

Sarah: I heard Jake laughed during the safety drill yesterday.

 

Mike: 응, 진짜 부적절했어. 걔는 우리가 그런 훈련을 왜 하는지 중요성을 못 느끼는 것 같아.  

-> Yeah, it was so inappropriate. I don’t think he gets the gravity of why we do those drills.

 

Sarah: Exactly. It’s not just for fun—it’s to save lives.

 

Mike: 나도 그 얘기 했는데, 계속 장난처럼 굴더라고.

-> I told him that too. But he still acted like it was a joke.

 

Sarah: Maybe he’ll only get the gravity of it if something serious happens.

 

Mike: 그러지 않아도 되길 바래야지.

-> Let’s hope it doesn’t take that for him to realize it.

 

영작으로 오늘의  학습 마무리하기

1. 그는 상황의 심각성을 깨달았을 땐 이미 늦었어.
2. 너 지금 하는 말의 중대함을 정말 이해하고 있는 거야?
3. 그녀는 결과를 본 후에야 자신의 실수의 무게를 알게 되었어.
4. 걔네는 이 결정의 중요성을 이해하지 못하는 것 같아.
5. 네가 방금 한 약속이 얼마나 무거운지 알아야 해.

 

Answers:

1. He didn’t get the gravity of the situation until it was too late.
2. Do you really get the gravity of what you’re saying?
3. She finally got the gravity of her mistake after seeing the consequences.
4. I don’t think they get the gravity of this decision.
5. You need to understand the gravity of the promise you just made.