[스크랩] 중요숙어정리 K

kangaroo court : a self-appointed group that decides how to punish someone who is supposed to have done something wrong

A. He lied to them(그는 그들 한테 거짓말 했어)

B. Don't worry the kangaroo court will handle him(걱정마 사적 재판이 해결 할꺼야)

Katie bar the door  : get ready for trouble, a desperate situation is at hand

A. A bad storm's coming. Katie bar the door!(심한 폭풍이 올지도 몰라. 큰일 났는데?)

B. Yes, let's get into the basement and prepare for the worst(그래 지하실에 내려가서 미리 준비하자)

keel over : fall over and faint

A. He was so drunk last night.(걘 정말 어제 너무 취해 있었어)

B. Yeah, he just mumbled something and keeled over, We had to carry him home.(그는 뭐라고 중얼거리더니 쓰러졌어)

keel over : turn upside down, tip over

A. What happened to your boat?(네 배 어떻게 된거야?)

B. It sank. A wave hit it and it keeled over.(가라 앉아 버렸어. 파도 때문에 뒤로 넘어 갔어)

keep after : remind someone over and over

A. Please remind me to bring the fishing rod when we leave next weekend.(다음주 떠날 때 낚싯대 가지고 가는거 얘기좀 해줘)

B. Ok. I'll keep after you about it.(알았어. 내가 알아서 얘기해줄께)

keep an eye on something or someone : watch (as in take care of something)

A, Can you keep an eye on my son tomorrow?(내일 내 아들좀 봐줄래?)

B. Sure, I'III take care of him while you're away.(알았어. 네가 간동안 봐줄께)

keep a secret : not tell a secret to others

A. Can I trust you with this information?(이 얘기 너한테 해줘도 될까?)

B. Sure, I can keep a secret(물론이지. 비밀은 지킬 수 있어)

keep a stiff upper lip : be brave, face trouble bravely

A. He really keeps a stiff upper lip.(그는 정말 용감해 보여)

B. Yes, he faces trouble bravely.(그는 문제가 생길 때마다 용감하게 대처하지)

keep at : persist with

A. How did you finally solve the riddle?(그 수수께끼 어떻게 풀었어?)

B, I just kept at it until I figured it out.(풀 때 까지 계속 했지)

keep body and soul together : keep alive, survive

A, How did you keep your body and soul together when the blizzard hit?(그 눈보라가 쳤을 때 어떻게 살아 남았어?)

B. I dug a hole in the snow and waited for it to pass.(눈속을 파고 들어가서 눈보라가 지나갈 때 까지 기다렸지)

keep books : keep records of money gained and spent, do the work of a bookkeeper

A. Who keeps your books? How do you keep track of your money?(돈은 누가 관리해? 돈 어디어디에 썼는지 어떻게 알아?)

B. My accountant takes care of that.(내 회계사가 관리해)

keep down : keep from progressing or growing, keep within limits, control

A. Please keep down the noise,(좀 조용히해)

B. Ok. We'll be quiet(알았어 조용히 할께)

keep from : prevent, refrain from

A. My wife wants me to keep from drinking for one month.(내 와이프가 한달동안 술을 끊어 보래)

B. Gee, do you think you can go that long without any alcohol?(놀라운걸? 술 안마시구 그렇게 오래 있을 수 있어?)

keep good time : work accurately (a clock)

A. He works accurately, and schedules his days well.(그는 모든 일을 정확히 해 그리구 항상 스?루을 짜놔)

B. Yeah, he really keeps good time.(그래. 시간 짜는 일은 정말 잘하지)

keep house : look after a house or a household

A. She keeps her home very clean and well-maintained(그녀는 집을 항상 깨끗하게 관리해)

B, Yes, she keeps a good house.(어 그녀는 집을 잘 관리해)

keep in touch : talk or write to someone

A, Please keep in touch after you leave town,(가서도 연락 꼭 취해)

B. I will. I'll email you.(그럴거야. 이메일 보낼께)

keep on (doing something) : continue

A. Should I keep on the assignment, sir?(숙제 계속 할까요? 선생님?)

B. Yes, keep on it until you're finished.(다 할 때 까지 계속해)

keep one`s chin up : be brave, be determined

A. I don't lolow if I have what it takes to 7nish the job.(이 일 계속 할 수 있을지 모르겠다)

B. Sure you do. Come on! Be brave! Keep your chin up!(그럼 할 수 있어. 좀 용기를 내. 자신감좀 가져)

keep one`s eye on the ball : be watchful and ready

A. This game is too hard. What can I do to imrove?(이 게임은 너무 어려워. 어떻게 하면 잘할 수 있을까?)

B. Just watch and be ready. Keep your eye on the ball.(나 하는 것 좀 봐. 공을 끝까지 쳐다봐)

keep one`s fingers crossed : wish for good results in something one is doing

A. I wish you luck tomorrow,(내일 하는 일에 행운을 빌어)

B. Thanks. I'm hoping for the best. I'll keep my fusels crossed.(고마워. 난 최선을 다 할뿐이야. 정말 잘 됐으면 좋겠다)

keep one`s head : stay calm when there is trouble or danger

A. What should you do if you encounter a bear in the forest?(당신이 만약에 숲속에서 곰을 만났다면 어떻게 할꺼야?)

B. The best thing to do is stay calm and keep your head.(우선 조용히 가만히 있는게 좋아)

keep one`s head above water : have the ability to pay one`s bills

A. Are you managing to pay your bills these days?(요샌 생활이 좀 낳아졌어?)

B. Yes, I'm keeping my head above water.(어 요샌 좀 살만해)

keep one`s mouth shut : be or stay silent

A, She's so noisy and annoying.(그녀는 너무 시끄럽고 사람을 짜증나게해)

B. I know. I wish she'd keep her mouth shut(알아. 좀 조용히 좀 해줬으면 좋겠어)

keep one`s nose clean : stay out of trouble

A. Are you keeping out of trouble these days?(요샌 사고 안쳐?)

B. Yeah, I'm keeping my nose clean.(어 요샌 많이 조심하고 있지)

keep one`s nose to the grindstone : work very hard

 A. How can you advance in this company?(어떻게 하면 진급 할까?)

B. Just do your work. Keep your nose to the grindstone,(네 일 열심히 해 그럼 되)

keep one`s own counsel : keep one`s ideas and plans to oneself

A. He never shares his plans or ideas with anyone.(그는 그의 아이디어를 다른사람에게 알려줄려고 하지 않아)

B. Yeah, he really keeps his own counsel.(어 맞아 그는 자기만 알고 있을려고 하지)

keep one`s shirt on : calm down, keep from losing one`s temper or getting impatient

A. Keep your shirt on! Calm down!(진정해! 좀 진정해봐!)

B. Oh, sorry for overreacting. I'll try to control my temper.(오바해서 미안해. 진정해 볼려구 노력할께)

keep one`s wits about one : stay calm when there is trouble or danger

A. What's the best thing to do if attacked by a cougar?(만약에 퓨마가 널 덮친다면 어떻게 하는게 좋을까?)

B. You should stay calm and keep your wits about you.(진정하고 조용히 있는게 최우선이야)

keep one`s word : fulfill one`s promise

A. Are you a man of honor Are you trustworthy?(널 믿을 수 있을까? 정말 믿을 수 있을까?)

B. Yes, I always keep my word.(그럼 난 내가 한말은 꼭 지켜)

keep pace : go as fast, go at the same rate

 A. I want you run alongside of me in the race today.(오늘 경주때 내 옆에서 달려)

B. Ok, I'll keep pace with you.(알았어 너랑 같이 뛸께)

keep quiet : remain silent

A. Please keep quiet. You're being too noisy.(좀 조용히좀 해 너무 시끄럽다)

B. Ok, sorry. I'll try to lower my voice.(알았어 미안해. 좀 작게 얘기할께)

keep someone on : allow someone to continue working for you

A. Are you going to fire the new guy for his mistake?(그 신입 사원 실수 한 것 때문에 해고 할꺼야?)

B. No. We're going to keep him on for now.(아니 당분간은 그냥 놔둘꺼야)

keep tabs on : watch or check, keep under observation

A. Are you keeping tabs on her?(너 그여자 계속 지켜보구 있어?)

B. Yes, she's under observation,(어 계속 지켜보구 있어)

keep the ball rolling : keep up an activity or action, not allow something that is happening to slow or stop

A. People are getting bored. We have to keep the ball rolling.(사람들이 좀 지루해 하는 것 같다. 뭔가를 해야될 것 같은데)

B. Ok, let's try some more upbeat music. That ought to get them excited.(알았어 좀 신나는 음악을 틀어 보자)

keep the home fires burning : keep things going as usual while someone is away

A. Can you feed my dog and take care of my garden while I'm away?(내가 없는 동안 내 개하구 우리 정원좀 봐줄래?)

B. Sure, I'll keep the home fires burning for you.(물론이지, 내가 잘 관리 해줄께)

keep track of : maintain a record

A. Are you keeping track of your expenses(네가 쓰는돈 다 기록해 놨어?)

B. Yes, I'm maintaining a record of everything I spend.(어 나가는 돈 다 기록해 놨지)

keep (someone) up : prevent someone from going to bed

A. I'm so tired. That barking dog has kept me up Every night(정말 피곤하다. 밤새도록 저 개가 짓는 바람에 한숨도 못잤어)

B. That's terrible. Maybe you ought to talk to its owners.(정말 안됐네. 그 개 주인 한테 얘기하는게 좋겠다)

keep time : show the right time

A. Does that clock keep good time?(저 시계 맞는거야?)

B. Yes, it works beautifully,(그럼 정확하지)

keep time : keep the beat, keep the same rhythm

 A. He's a great drummer.(그는 정말 굉장한  드럼 연주가야)

B. Yeah, he has good rhythm and he keeps good time.(그래, 그는 박자도 잘 맞추고 리듬도 잘 맞아)

keep under one`s hat : keep secret, not tell

A. Can you keep this a secret and never tell anyone?(이거 비밀 지키구 아무 한테도 얘기해주지 마)

B. Sure, I'll keep it under my hat.(물론이지, 비밀로 해두지)

keep up appearances : keep an outward show of prosperity or good behavior!

A. How did he manage to convince everyone that his house is worth so much money(걔 집이 값이 많이 나가는 집이라고 어떻게 얘기 해 놨어)

B. He repaints it every six months in order to keep up appearances.(잘 보이게 해놓을려구 엿달 마다 계속 칠을 하고 있어)

keep up : go on, not stop, continue

A, Come on! Keep running! The finish line is in sight!(힘내! 계속 달려! 거의 다 왔어!)

B. No. I'm too tired. I can't keep up with you. Go on ahead.(안될 것 같아, 너무 힘들어. 널 따라가질 못하겠어. 너 먼저 가)

keep up : keep something at the same level or rate or in good condition

A, How do you manage to keep up your garden in your retirement(너 없을동안 네 정원 누가 관리하지?)

B. I have afoot of time on my hands.(아직 시간 많아)

keep up with : go at the same speed as a person or thing, maintain the same rate of progress

A. You are very current. You must keep up with the news.(너는 현대인이야. 뉴스에 관심을 가져)

B. Yeah, I try to stay informed.(그래 그럴려고 많이 노력하지)

keep up with the Joneses : try to be the same as your neighbors

A. So you bought a new car and spent a thousand dollars on clothes?(차사고 천 달러 짜리 옷 샀다며?)

B, Yeah‥‥ Just trying to keep up with the Joneses.(어 우리 집도 이웃 사촌 닮아 가나봐)

kettle of fish : something to be considered, how things are

A. Is there anything else we should consider before proceeding?(시작 하기 전에 고려할 점 더 없나?)

B. Yes. I think foreign investment is a kettle of fish worth investigating.(어 외국 투자에 관해 조사하는 것에 관해 생각해 봐야 할점이 있을 것 같아)

keyed up : excited, nervous

A. Wow. That guy is really excited about something.(와우. 저 사람 정말 긴장해 있는데?)

B. Yeah, he's really keyed-up.(그래 저사람 정말 흥분해 있다)

kick around : treat badly, act roughly or badly to someone or something

A. He beats his dog and his wife, He treats them really badly.(그는 그의 개와 와이프를 막 패. 그는 정말 무섭게 그들을 위협해)

B. Yeah, he really kicks them around.(그래, 그는 정말 거칠 게 그들을 대해)

kick around : lie around in a place

A, What have you been doing for the past month?(지난 달 내내 뭐 했어?)

B. I've been kicking around my apartment watching TV and playing video games.(우리 집에서 텔레비젼 보구 오락하구 바닥에서 때굴때굴 구르고 그러면서 지냈어)

kick back : relax and do nothing

A. What are you going to do this weekend?(이번 주말에 뭐할거야?)

B. Absolutely nothing, I'm going to kick back and watch the baseball game.(아무것도 안할거야, 편하게 누워서 야구 경기나 볼거야)

kickback : money paid illegally for favorable treatment

A. That police officer is getting kickbacks for letting that gang operate without punishment.(저 경찰은 저 깡패를 혐의 없이 풀어주는 대신 돈을 받기로 했대)

B. Yeah, he ought to be thrown in jail for taking their money.(그래, 그경찰도 그돈 받는 혐의로 쳐 넣어야 될텐데)

kick off : begin, launch, start

A. When should we kick off tomorrow?(내일 언제 시작할까?)

B, We'll begin at 9:00 am.(내일 아침 아홉시에 시작 하자)

kick oneself : regret

A, Are you regretting the decision you made?(네가 내린 결정 후회는 없어?)

B. Yeah, I'm really kicking myself.(그래, 정말 후회 된다)

kick out : make someone go or leave, get rid of, dismiss

A. So you made her leave your house?(그래서 그녀를 내 쫏았어?)

B. Yeah, I kicked her out(그래, 내 쫏아버렸지)

kick over : a motor begins to work

A. So you fixed your car. Did the engine run well?(네 차 고쳤다며? 엔진은 잘 걸려?)

B. Yeah, it kicked over as soon as I turned the key,(어, 열쇠를 돌리자마자 바로 걸리던데?)

kick over : pay, contribute

A. Don't forget about the money you owe me.(내가 꿔준 돈 잊어먹지마)

B. Yeah, I'll kick it over to you as soon as I get paid.(네, 월급 받자마자 너한테 넘겨줄께)

kick the bucket : die

A. What happened to old Mr. Jung who lived up the street from us when we were kids?(우리 어릴 때 근처에 살던 정씨 아저씨 어떻게 됐는지 알아?)

B. He kicked the bucket a few years ago. He's dead.(돌아 가셨대. 그는 죽었어)

kick the habit : stop a bad habit like smoking or taking drugs

A. Have you managed to strop drinking?(술 끊어 볼려고 한적 있어?)

B. Yes, I kicked that habit years ago,(어, 술 끊은지 오래야)

kick up a fuss : make trouble, make a disturbance

A. He's always causing trouble at parties.(그는 파팅장에서 항상 말썽을 이르켜)

B. Yeah, I don't know why he always kicks up such a fuss.(어, 왜그렇게 말썽을 부리는지 모르겠어)

kick up one`s heels : have a good time, celebrate

A. Did you have fun at the party last night?(어제 저녁 파티때 재미있게 놀았어?)

B. Yeah, I really kicked up my heels and let loose.(어, 그냥 어제 완전히 망가져서 놀았지)

kill off : kill or end completely, destroy

A. What happened to all the Buffalo on the Canadian Prairies?(캐나다 벌판에서 뛰어 놀던 버팔로는 다 어떻게 됐어?)

B. They were killed off more than a century ago.(그들이 사라진지 벌써 10년이 넘었어)

kill the goose that layed the golden egg : spoil something that is good or something that one has by being greedy

A, He was making clot of money, but he got too greedy and lost everything.(그는 돈을 엄청나게 많이 벌었어. 근데 너무 욕심을 부리다 보니 다 잃어 버렸어)

B. Man. Sounds like he killed the goose that layed the golden egg.(그 사람 자신이 자진해서 불행을 불러 왔구만)

kill two birds with one stone : accomplish two things with one action

A. If I Pay this bill, my phone will stay connected and my wife will be happy with me.(내가 전화세를 내면 전화를 계속 할 수 있을거구 내 와이프가 제일 기뻐할거야)

B. You'll kill two birds with one stone,(돌 하나로 두 개의 새를 잡는 셈이지)

knock about : travel without a plan, go where one pleases

A. Where are you going to travel next month on your time off(다음달부터 어디로 여행 할거야?)

B. Oh, I'll just wander around Europe. You know, just kick about.(그냥 유럽을 돌아 다닐거야. 계획 없이 돌아다니는거 알잖아)

knock it off : stop doing something, quit

A, Are we playing too loudly?(우리 너무 시끄럽게 놀았나?)

B. Yes, knock it off! I'm trying to study!(이제 그만 해! 공부좀 하자)

knock off : murder someone

A, What happened to that con artist who was on the news last night?(어제 뉴스에 나온 그 사기꾼 예술까는 어떻게 됐어?)

B. I think someone got angry with him and knocked him off. He was killed this morning,(어떤 사람이 너무 화가 치밀어 그를 때려눕혔나봐. 오늘아침 살해 되었대)

knock off one`s feet : surprise or shock someone so much that he does not know what to do

A. I was so surprised when you told me the news.(네가 그 소식을 애기 해줬을 때 나는 너무 놀랐었어)

B. Yes, you were. It really Knocked your socks off.(정말 그랬지. 정말 충격적인 일이었어)

knock one`s block off : hit someone very hard, beat someone up

A. Did you see the boxing match with Holy field last night?(어제 저녁에 홀리 필드 권투 경기 하는거 봤어?)

B. Yeah, Mike Tyson really knocked his block off. Knocked him out in the first round.(어, 마이크 타이슨이 한방 먹였더니. 첫라운드때 한방에 날아가더라구)

knock one`s head against the wall : waste time trying to do something with no success

A.I'm sick of trying to convince him.(나는 정말 그를 설득시키는데 질력이 나)

B. Me too. He just won't listen. It's like knocking your head against a wall.(나두 마찬가지야. 들을려고 하질 않는거 있지. 벽에 대고 얘기하는 기분이야)

knock oneself out : make a great effort

A. I've been knocking myself out preparing for the wedding,(결혼식 준비 하느라 많은 준비를 했어)

B, Yeah, you've been working really hard.(네, 정말 열심히 일하더라)

knock on wood : knock on something made of wood to keep from having bad luck

A. Do you think the Yankees will win tomorrow night?(내일 저녁 양키즈가 이길 것 같아?)

B, I hope so. I have money riding on them. Knock on wood.(그랬으면 좋겠다. 돈 내기 했거든. 운이 좋아야할텐데)

knockout : a very beautiful woman

A. She's gorgeous!(그녀는 정말 아름다워!)

B. Yeah, she's a real knockout!(네, 정말 죽이더라구)

knock out : make unconscious, unworkable or unusable

A. I missed the boxing match last night. What happened?(어제 권투시합 못 봤어. 어떻게 됐어?)

B. Holyfield got knocked out in the first round. He was on the match for 2 minutes before he Regained consciousness.(첫 라운드에서 홀리필드가 다운 됐어. 그는 다시 또 일어나기도 전에 2분 안에 K.O 당했어

knock the living daylights out of someone : make someone unconscious

A. So you got in a fight and beat some guy unconscious?(그래서 어떤 사람이랑 싸움이 붙어서 때려 눕혔어?)

B. Yeah, I beat the living daylights out of him.(그래, 완전히 뻗게 만들어 버렸지)

know by heart : memorize

A. Have you memorized this poem?(이 시 외웠어?)

B. Yes, I know it off by heart,(어, 완전히 외워 버렸지)

(not) know if one is coming or going : not know what to do

A. That guy seems really confused.(저 사람 완전히 헷갈리나 본데?)

B. Yeah, he doesn't know whether he's coming or going.(어, 뭘 할지 모르는 사람처럼 이리저리 서성대네)

know-it-all : a person who acts as if they know everything

A. He thinks he knows everything.(그는 모든걸 안다고 생각하지)

B. Yeah, he's a real how-it-all.(그래 정말 다 아는 듯 행동해)

(not) know the first thing about something : lack basic knowledge about something

A. Why did they hire him if he can't do the job?(그 사람이 그일에 적합하지 않다면 그사람을 왜 고용 했어?)

B. I don't know, He doesn't know the first thing about that job.(몰라, 그 일에 대해 아는게 하나도 없어)

know which side one`s bread is buttered on : know who can help one and try to please him, know what is good for oneself

A, If you know what's good for you, you'll be nice to her. She can help you right now.(당신한테 좋은게 뭔지 않다면, 그녀에게 잘해야되. 당신에게 도움이 될 수도 있어.

B. Ok. I know what side my bread's buttered on.

knuckle down : begin to work earnestly

A. Exams are next week. You'd better knuckle down.(다음주에 시험이야. 이제 진짜로 공부해야되)

B. Yeah, I'm going to start studying tonight.(그래, 오늘 밤부터 공부 열심히해야되)

knuckle under : yield, submit

A, Do you think he'll yield the information if we pressure him?(우리가 계속 따지고 들면 우리에게 정보를 줄까?)

B. Yeah, he'll knuckle under. (그래 그러면 다 얘기 할거야)

 

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