[En] January English Expressions

 

 

Words/Expressions	Meaning/Examples
cardinal	이렇게 생긴 새.
perseverance	인내.  어려움에도 불구하고 뭔가를 꾸준히 하는 것.  persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
bard	음유시인
low-key	절제된, 화려/강렬하지 않은.  something subtle, understated, or not too intense not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest or restrained. ex) "I like to keep my birthday celebrations low-key."  ex)
whatnot	(informal) 이미 언급한 것과 비슷한 물건/항목 등을 말할 때 쓰는 말.  a casual way to refer to other unspecified things or items similar to what has already been mentioned. ex) "We went to the store to buy some snacks, drinks, and whatnot." ex) "I'm low-key excited about the trip, but I don't want to jinx it by talking too much about it."        (being quitely or subtly 신났단 뜻)  ex) "The party was pretty low-key, just a few friends hanging out and listening to music."         (파티가 relaxed and simple했단 뜻)  ex) "I low-key want to try that new restaurant, but I'm not sure if it's worth the hype."         (약간 주저하고 있는걸 나타냄)