EN: The pattern 'more and more + noun' is used to show that the quantity or number of something is increasing over time.
한국어: 「more and more + 명사」 패턴은 어떤 것의 수량이나 숫자가 시간이 지남에 따라 '점점 더 많아진다'는 것을 나타낼 때 사용됩니다.
More and more students are using tablets in class.
점점 더 많은 학생들이 수업 시간에 태블릿을 사용합니다.
EN: In the UK, 'barbecue' (often abbreviated as BBQ) refers to both the cooking equipment and the social gathering itself. While British weather is historically known for being rainy, warmer summers in recent years have made outdoor grilling and 'alfresco dining' an increasingly popular lifestyle trend.
EN: The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe a situation that is currently changing or developing over time.
한국어: 현재진행형(am/is/are + 동사-ing)은 여기서 현재 변화하거나 발전하고 있는 상황을 설명할 때 사용됩니다.
The weather is getting warmer.
날씨가 점점 더 따뜻해지고 있습니다.
EN: In the UK, barbecuing (often called a 'BBQ') is a beloved summer tradition. Due to the historically unpredictable and often rainy British weather, a sunny day is a major occasion. When the weather gets warm, supermarkets and shops quickly sell out of barbecue food and equipment as people rush to eat 'alfresco' (outdoors) in their gardens.
EN: Use 'some of + plural noun' to talk about a part of a larger group. The verb that follows agrees with the plural noun, so we use 'cost' instead of 'costs'.
한국어: 「some of + 복수명사」를 사용하여 더 큰 집단의 일부를 나타냅니다. 뒤에 오는 동사는 복수명사와 일치해야 하므로, 단수 동사 「costs」 대신 복수 동사 「cost」를 사용합니다.
Some of these books are very old.
이 책들 중 몇 권은 매우 오래되었습니다.
EN: In the UK, 'pounds' (£) is the official currency. Spending over 1,000 pounds on a barbecue is considered a significant luxury investment, reflecting the growing trend of high-end outdoor dining (alfresco dining) among British households.
EN: We use 'get' + comparative adjective (e.g., hotter, longer) to describe a change that is happening over time.
한국어: 우리는 「get(~이 되다)」 + 비교급 형용사(예: hotter, longer)를 사용하여 시간이 지남에 따라 발생하는 변화를 설명합니다.
The weather is getting colder.
날씨가 점점 더 추워지고 있습니다.
EN: Historically, summers in the UK have been relatively mild and rainy. However, in recent years, climate change has led to increasingly hot and dry summer periods, which has boosted the popularity of outdoor activities like barbecuing and 'alfresco dining'.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do an action.
한국어: 동사 「want」(원하다) 뒤에는 「to」와 다른 동사의 원형(부정사)이 옵니다. 이는 어떤 동작을 하고 싶다는 욕구를 나타냅니다.
They want to buy a new barbecue.
그들은 새 바비큐 그릴을 사고 싶어 합니다.
EN: In the UK, summer weather is traditionally unpredictable and often cool. Therefore, when warm and sunny summer days do occur, British people love to make the most of it by spending as much time as possible outdoors, making 'alfresco dining' (eating outside) and barbecues extremely popular social activities.
EN: Using 'is' to link a subject with its description or identity (Subject + Be verb + Complement).
한국어: 「is」(이다)를 사용하여 주어와 그 설명이나 정체성을 연결합니다(주어 + Be동사 + 보어).
One popular sport is soccer.
인기 있는 스포츠 중 하나는 축구입니다.
EN: The 'Big Green Egg' is a well-known brand of kamado-style charcoal grills. It is highly popular in Western countries, especially among barbecue enthusiasts who enjoy slow-cooking and smoking meats.
EN: We use 'had' (the past tense of 'have') to talk about a specific number of visits or experiences that happened in a completed time period in the past.
한국어: 우리는 「had」(「have」의 과거형)를 사용하여 과거의 특정한 끝난 기간 동안 발생한 특정 방문 횟수나 경험을 설명합니다.
Our video had ten thousand views yesterday.
우리 영상은 어제 조회수 1만 회를 기록했습니다.
EN: The 'Big Green Egg' is a very famous and distinctive dome-shaped charcoal barbecue brand in the UK and US. Mentioning its high website traffic reflects the massive trend of premium backyard cooking (or 'glamping' style dining) in British culture, especially after people spent more time at home during the pandemic.
EN: The verb 'cost' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'the basic model'), we add 's' to the verb in the simple present tense, making it 'costs'.
한국어: 동사 「cost」는 어떤 것의 가격을 나타낼 때 사용됩니다. 주어가 단수(예: 「the basic model」)이고 현재시제일 때, 동사 뒤에 「s」를 붙여 「costs」가 됩니다.
The ticket costs 10 dollars.
이 표는 10달러입니다.
EN: In the UK, the currency is the pound sterling (£). A price of nearly 1,500 pounds for a basic barbecue model is considered extremely high and luxury, reflecting the growing trend of high-end outdoor dining in British culture.
EN: We use the preposition 'for' followed by an amount of money to state the price of something.
한국어: 우리는 전치사 「for」 뒤에 금액을 붙여서 어떤 물건의 가격을 나타냅니다.
He bought the bicycle for 150 dollars.
그는 그 자전거를 150달러에 샀습니다.
EN: Kamado Joe is a well-known brand of ceramic charcoal grills. The word 'Kamado' comes from a traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove. In the UK, high-end outdoor cooking has become a status symbol, with people investing heavily in premium garden equipment.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come with' is used to describe what is included as part of a product or package when you buy it.
한국어: 구동사 「come with」는 어떤 상품을 구매할 때 포장에 포함되거나 딸려 오는 부속품이나 사은품을 설명할 때 사용됩니다.
The phone comes with a charger.
이 휴대폰에는 충전기가 포함되어 있습니다.
EN: In the UK, buying a barbecue (often called a 'barby' or 'BBQ') is a major summer ritual. High-end brands like Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg are status symbols. Since British weather is notoriously unpredictable, having a 'cover' is essential to protect the expensive equipment from sudden rain.
EN: The word 'even' is used as an adverb to emphasize something that is surprising or unexpected.
한국어: 부사 「even」(심지어)는 놀랍거나 예상 밖의 일을 강조할 때 사용됩니다.
He can even speak five languages.
그는 심지어 다섯 가지 언어를 할 수 있습니다.
EN: Modern high-end barbecues in the UK and other Western countries now often feature smart technology, including Wi-Fi connectivity and meat probes, allowing cooks to monitor food temperatures from their smartphones.
EN: We use 'by + percentage' to show the amount or degree of change (increase or decrease) of something.
한국어: 우리는 「by + 퍼센트」를 사용하여 어떤 것의 변화(증가 또는 감소)의 정도나 폭을 나타냅니다.
The price of milk went up by 10 percent.
우유 가격이 10퍼센트 올랐습니다.
EN: John Lewis is a high-end British department store chain known for quality goods. A 100 percent sales increase there highlights how popular premium outdoor dining became in the UK.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past. In this sentence, 'happened' is the past simple form of 'happen', showing that the sales boom is completed.
한국어: 과거시제는 과거의 특정 시간에 시작되어 끝난 동작을 설명할 때 사용됩니다. 이 문장에서 「happened」는 「happen」의 과거형으로, 이 판매 붐이 이미 발생하여 끝났음을 나타냅니다.
The accident happened yesterday morning.
그 사고는 어제 아침에 일어났습니다.
EN: The verb 'see' can be followed by an object and a verb ending in '-ing' (present participle) to describe witnessing an action in progress or a general trend happening.
한국어: 동사 「see」(보다/경험하다) 뒤에는 「목적어 + 현재분사(V-ing)」가 올 수 있으며, 이는 눈으로 직접 진행 중인 동작을 목격하거나 진행 중인 추세를 경험하는 것을 설명할 때 사용됩니다.
The company saw more customers visiting its website.
이 회사는 더 많은 고객이 웹사이트를 방문하는 것을 보고 있습니다.
EN: Weber is a very well-known American brand of charcoal, gas, and electric outdoor grills. In the UK and many Western countries, backyard barbecues are a major part of summer social life, and owning a high-end grill from a brand like Weber is seen as a status symbol for outdoor entertaining.
EN: The verb 'means' is used to define a concept, and it is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to show the action that defines it.
한국어: 동사 「means」(의미하다)는 개념을 정의할 때 사용되며, 뒤에는 보통 동명사(동사-ing)가 와서 그 개념을 정의하는 구체적인 동작을 나타냅니다.
Learning English means practicing every day.
영어를 배운다는 것은 매일 연습하는 것을 의미합니다.
EN: 'Alfresco' is borrowed from Italian ('al fresco'), meaning 'in the cool air'. In English, it specifically refers to dining outside, which became extremely popular in the UK during the pandemic when indoor restaurant dining was restricted.
EN: The verb 'say' can be followed by a clause (a mini-sentence with a subject and verb) to report what someone thinks or says. The word 'that' is often left out in casual English.
한국어: 동사 「say」(말하다/나타내다) 뒤에는 직접 절(주어와 동사가 있는 작은 문장)이 올 수 있으며, 이는 누군가의 생각이나 말을 전달할 때 사용됩니다. 일상 영어에서는 접속사 「that」이 보통 생략됩니다.
They say the weather is nice today.
그들은 오늘 날씨가 좋다고 말했습니다.
EN: During the Covid pandemic, lockdowns in the UK forced restaurants to close. This led to a massive trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and home cooking, as people invested in high-end garden equipment like expensive barbecues to recreate restaurant experiences at home.
EN: We use 'could not' (or 'couldn't') followed by a basic verb to talk about things we were unable to do in the past.
한국어: 우리는 「could not」(또는 「couldn't」) 뒤에 동사 원형을 사용하여 과거에 무언가를 할 수 없었거나 능력이 없었음을 나타냅니다.
I could not find my keys yesterday.
나는 어제 열쇠를 찾을 수 없었습니다.
EN: During the Covid pandemic, the UK government implemented strict lockdowns, which included closing all pubs, cafes, and restaurants. This forced people to cook at home and led to a massive boom in home cooking and outdoor dining (alfresco dining) in their own gardens.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do an action.
한국어: 동사 「want」(원하다) 뒤에는 「to」와 다른 동사의 원형(부정사)이 옵니다. 이는 어떤 동작을 하고 싶다는 것을 나타냅니다.
We wanted to play tennis yesterday.
우리는 어제 테니스를 치고 싶었습니다.
EN: During the Covid lockdowns in the UK, restaurants were closed. This led to a huge trend of 'home cooking' and 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors), where people invested in high-quality garden and cooking equipment to recreate restaurant experiences at home.
EN: Using 'a' before singular nouns starting with a consonant sound. We use 'a' to talk about one person's job or identity.
한국어: 자음 소리로 시작하는 단수 명사 앞에 부정관사 「a」를 사용합니다. 우리는 「a」를 사용하여 사람의 직업이나 신분을 설명합니다.
He is a teacher.
그는 선생님입니다.
EN: In English-speaking media, experts are often introduced with their specific field of expertise (e.g., 'food expert', 'tech expert') to establish their authority on the topic being discussed.
EN: When reporting what someone said in the past, we often use 'said' followed by a clause in the past tense (e.g., 'wanted'). The word 'that' can be omitted after 'said'.
한국어: 과거에 누군가가 말한 것을 전달할 때, 우리는 종종 「said」(말했다) 뒤에 과거형 동사가 있는 절(예: 「wanted」)을 사용합니다. 「said」 뒤의 「that」은 보통 생략할 수 있습니다.
He said he liked the food.
그는 그 음식을 좋아한다고 말했습니다.
EN: During the Covid pandemic, lockdowns in the UK forced restaurants to close. This led to a huge trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and cooking gourmet meals at home, which explains why many people invested in very expensive barbecue equipment.
EN: Use 'so' to connect two sentences when the second sentence is the result of the first sentence.
한국어: 「so」(그래서)를 사용하여 두 문장을 연결할 때, 두 번째 문장이 첫 번째 문장의 결과일 때 사용합니다.
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
비가 와서 우리는 집에 머물렀습니다.
EN: During the Covid lockdowns in the UK, restaurants were closed, which led to a massive trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and home cooking. People invested heavily in high-end garden equipment like luxury barbecues to recreate restaurant-quality experiences at home.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 비싼, 가격이 높은
문맥 속: 장비, 기구
문맥 속: 야외의, 실외의
문맥 속: 숯, 목탄
문맥 속: (상업, 경제의) 호황, 급증
문맥 속: 식사, 진지하게 식사하기
문맥 속: 추세, 유행
문맥 속: 전문가
문맥 속: 경험, 체험
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
The preparation and cooking of food in an outdoor setting, typically using a grill or campfire.
야외 요리
Eating outdoors, especially in a pleasant and casual atmosphere.
야외 식사, 노천 식사
A sudden and rapid increase in the sales of a product or service.
매출 급증, 판매 붐