Would you eat a possum? ‘Ecologically, it’s all very much above board’주머니쥐를 먹겠습니까? "생태학적으로는 전혀 문제될 게 없습니다"
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EN: When using adjectives with words ending in '-thing' (like 'something', 'anything', 'nothing'), the adjective must go AFTER the word, not before it.
한국어: 형용사가 '-thing'으로 끝나는 단어(예: something, anything, nothing)를 수식할 때, 형용사는 그 단어의 '뒤'에 위치해야 합니다. 앞에 위치하지 않습니다.
I want to try something delicious at the market.
나는 시장에서 맛있는 것을 시도해 보고 싶어요.
EN: Tasmania is an island state of Australia known for its pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. The Dark Mofo festival, held in Hobart, celebrates the winter solstice with art, food, and light, often featuring unusual or controversial culinary experiences to challenge visitors.
EN: The modal verb 'could' is used here to express past ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'eat').
한국어: 조동사 'could'는 여기서 과거의 능력이나 가능성을 나타내는 데 사용됩니다. 뒤에는 동사 원형(이 문장에서는 'eat')이 옵니다.
We could see the stars clearly last night.
우리는 어젯밤에 별을 아주 선명하게 볼 수 있었습니다.
EN: The Dark Mofo Winter Feast is a famous annual food and art festival held in Hobart, Tasmania. It is known for its gothic, dark aesthetic, red lighting, and for showcasing unusual, wild, and exotic local Tasmanian foods, such as wallaby and possum, which are legally harvested and managed under strict ecological guidelines.
EN: The structure 'stood in a queue to [verb]' is used to describe the action of waiting in a line in order to do something. 'To' here introduces the purpose of standing in the queue.
한국어: 'stood in a queue to [동사]' 구조는 어떤 동작을 하기 위해 줄을 서서 기다리는 것을 설명하는 데 사용합니다. 여기서 'to'는 줄을 서는 목적을 나타냅니다(목적을 나타내는 부정사).
We stood in a queue to buy movie tickets.
우리는 영화표를 사기 위해 줄을 섰습니다.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an overabundant species. While eating possum might seem unusual to tourists, using locally sourced, sustainable wild game is a growing culinary trend in the region, as seen at festivals like Dark Mofo.
EN: We use 'with + noun' to describe what something has inside or what features it has. It is a simple way to add details to a noun.
한국어: 우리는 'with + 명사'를 사용하여 어떤 사물 안에 무엇이 있는지, 또는 어떤 특징을 가지고 있는지 설명합니다. 이는 명사에 세부 정보를 추가하는 간단한 방법입니다.
He bought a cup of tea with milk.
그는 우유를 넣은 차를 샀습니다.
EN: The word 'Bao' (or baozi) refers to a wide variety of filled buns in Asian cuisine. In Western countries, it has become highly popular in food markets, often referring specifically to Taiwanese 'Gua Bao' (steamed wedge buns filled with meat).
EN: We use the passive voice (was/were + past participle) when we want to focus on the action happening to the subject, rather than who did the action. Here, 'was' is shared by both 'slow-cooked' and 'put'.
한국어: 주어가 받는 동작에 초점을 맞추고 싶을 때, 즉 '누가 그 동작을 했는지'보다는 '무엇이 그 동작을 받았는지'에 초점을 맞출 때 수동태(was/were + 과거분사)를 사용합니다. 여기서 'was'는 'slow-cooked'와 'put' 두 동작을 동시에 수식합니다.
The bread was baked and sold in the morning.
빵은 아침에 구워져서 판매되었습니다.
EN: The word 'bao' refers to the Chinese steamed bun (刈包 / 割包), which has become highly popular in Western food festivals as a trendy street food vessel for various fusion fillings, such as slow-cooked Tasmanian possum.
EN: The Simple Past Tense is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past. Regular verbs form the past tense by adding '-ed' to the base form (e.g., 'create' becomes 'created').
한국어: 단순 과거 시제는 과거의 특정 시간에 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용합니다. 규칙 동사의 과거형은 동사 어미에 '-ed'를 붙입니다(예: 'create'는 'created'가 됩니다).
She cooked a delicious dinner yesterday.
그녀는 어제 맛있는 저녁을 요리했습니다.
EN: Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, Australia. While possums are protected in many parts of Australia, in Tasmania, certain species like the brushtail possum are very common and can be sustainably harvested for meat under strict regulations, which is why local chefs like Jeremy Waterhouse can feature them on their menus.
EN: The phrase 'ago' is used to talk about a specific time in the past, counting back from the present. It is always placed after the time period (e.g., 'three years ago', not 'ago three years').
한국어: 'ago'(~전에)는 현재로부터 거슬러 올라가 계산한 과거의 특정 시간을 말할 때 사용합니다. 시간 표현 뒤에 반드시 위치해야 합니다(예: 'three years ago'이지 'ago three years'가 아닙니다).
We moved to this city five years ago.
우리는 오년 전에 이 도시로 이사했어.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated and causes significant environmental damage. While eating possum might seem unusual or controversial to some, using it for food is promoted by some local chefs as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: The verb 'think' (past tense: 'thought') can be followed directly by a clause (a mini-sentence with a subject and verb) to show what someone believes. The word 'that' is often left out in casual English.
한국어: 동사 'think'(과거형: 'thought')는 뒤에 직접 절(주어와 동사를 포함하는 작은 문장)을 이어서 누군가의 생각이나 신념을 나타낼 수 있습니다. 일상 영어에서 접속사 'that'은 보통 생략됩니다.
I thought you were at home.
나는 네가 집에 있다고 생각했어.
EN: The pattern 'feel + adjective + about + doing something' is used to describe someone's emotions or reactions toward a specific activity. 'About' is a preposition, so the verb that follows must end in '-ing' (gerund).
한국어: 'feel + 형용사 + about + 동사-ing' 구문은 누군가가 특정 활동에 대해 느끼는 감정이나 반응을 설명하는 데 사용합니다. 'about'은 전치사이므로 뒤에 오는 동사는 반드시 -ing을 붙여 동명사로 만들어야 합니다.
She felt excited about traveling to Japan.
그녀는 일본 여행에 대해 매우 흥분하고 있습니다.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated, causing ecological damage. While eating possum is very unusual for most Australians and tourists, some chefs promote it as an environmentally friendly, sustainable meat source. However, because possums are commonly seen as cute backyard animals, many people have a strong psychological barrier to eating them.
EN: The pattern 'It takes/took someone time to do something' is used to express how much time is needed for someone to complete an action. 'It' is a placeholder subject, and the real action is introduced by 'to' followed by a verb.
한국어: 문형 'It takes/took someone time to do something'은 누군가가 어떤 동작을 완료하는 데 얼마나 많은 시간이 필요한지를 나타내는 데 사용됩니다. 여기서 'It'은 가주어이며, 실제 동작은 'to' 뒤에 오는 동사가 이끕니다.
It took me three hours to finish my homework.
숙제를 끝내는 데 세 시간이 걸렸어.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an overpopulated species that causes significant damage to the local ecosystem and forests. While eating possum might seem unusual or even taboo to outsiders, promoting it as a sustainable, organic meat source is seen by some locals as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: Using a gerund (verb + -ing) as the subject of a sentence. When a verb ends in '-ing', it can act like a noun and be the subject of a sentence. It is always treated as singular, so we use 'is'.
한국어: 동명사(동사 + -ing)가 문장의 주어로 사용되는 용법. 동사 어미에 '-ing'을 붙이면, 그 동사는 명사처럼 문장의 주어가 될 수 있습니다. 동명사 주어는 단수로 취급되므로 뒤에 단수 동사 'is'가 옵니다.
Eating vegetables is good for your health.
야채를 먹는 것은 건강에 좋습니다.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum population is very large and can cause ecological imbalance. While eating possum might seem unusual or controversial to outsiders, some locals and chefs promote it as a sustainable, organic meat source that helps manage the pest population, making it 'good for the environment.'
EN: Using 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe a state or characteristic. 'Common' is an adjective meaning happening often or found in many places.
한국어: '주어 + is + 형용사' 구문을 사용하여 상태나 특징을 설명합니다. 'common'은 형용사로, 자주 발생하거나 많은 곳에서 발견되는 것을 의미합니다(흔한).
Rain is very common in this city.
이 도시에서 비가 오는 것은 매우 흔한 일입니다.
EN: The brushtail possum is a nocturnal marsupial native to Australia. While protected in mainland Australia, they are very common in Tasmania and are sometimes harvested for meat and fur to help manage their population ecologically.
EN: The idiom 'above board' (often 'open and above board') means honest, legal, and completely transparent, without any secret or illegal activity.
한국어: 관용구 'above board'(종종 'open and above board')는 정직하고, 합법적이며, 완전히 투명한 것을 의미하며, 어떤 비밀이나 불법 행위가 없음을 나타냅니다.
Don't worry, the entire business deal is completely above board.
걱정하지 마세요. 이 사업 거래는 완전히 합법적이고 공개적이며 투명합니다.
EN: The idiom 'above board' historically comes from card games, where players keeping their hands 'above the board' (table) showed they were not cheating. In Tasmania, hunting and eating brushtail possums is strictly regulated by government guidelines to ensure sustainability, which is why the chef emphasizes that it is 'above board' (legal and ecologically sound).
EN: When a singular subject (like 'the chef') does two actions, we use 'and' to connect the two verbs. Both verbs must end with '-s' or '-es' in the simple present tense (uses, cooks).
한국어: 단수 주어(예: 'the chef')가 두 가지 동작을 동시에 할 때, 'and'(그리고/또한)를 사용하여 두 동사를 연결할 수 있습니다. 현재 시제에서 두 동사 모두 '-s' 또는 '-es'를 붙여야 합니다(예: uses, cooks).
She plays the piano and sings beautifully.
그녀는 피아노를 치고 노래도 잘해요.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an introduced species that has become overpopulated and causes environmental damage. While eating possum might seem unusual to outsiders, using it for food is promoted by some local chefs as an eco-friendly way to manage the pest population.
EN: We use 'a few' with plural countable nouns (like 'times', 'days', 'people') to mean 'a small number of' (usually 3 to 5). It has a positive meaning, showing that there are some, unlike 'few' which means 'almost none'.
한국어: 우리는 'a few'를 복수 가산 명사(예: times, days, people)와 함께 사용하여 '몇 개' 또는 '약간'(보통 3~5개)을 나타냅니다. 이 표현은 긍정적인 의미로 '약간 있다'는 뜻이며, 'few'만 단독으로 사용하면 '거의 없다'는 뜻입니다.
I go to the library a few times each month.
나는 매달 도서관에 몇 번 갑니다.
EN: In Australia, particularly in Tasmania, the brushtail possum is an abundant species. While eating possum is very unusual for most Australians and tourists, some local chefs promote it as an environmentally friendly, sustainable meat source ('game meat') to help manage the wild population.
EN: We use the Present Simple tense (e.g., 'happens') to talk about regular events, routines, or facts that are true all the time.
한국어: 우리는 현재 시제(예: 'happens')를 사용하여 정기적인 사건, 일상적인 습관 또는 변하지 않는 사실을 설명합니다.
The school year starts every September.
학년은 매년 9월에 시작합니다.
EN: Dark Mofo is a famous winter arts and food festival held in Hobart, Tasmania. Because Tasmania is in the Southern Hemisphere, winter occurs from June to August, making this a unique mid-year winter celebration.
EN: The phrase 'be famous for' is used to describe what a person, place, or thing is well-known for. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
한국어: 구문 'be famous for'(~로 유명하다)는 어떤 사람, 장소, 사물이 무엇으로 잘 알려져 있는지 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 뒤에는 명사나 동명사(동사-ing)가 옵니다.
The city is famous for its beautiful beaches.
이 도시는 아름다운 해변으로 유명합니다.
EN: The Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania is famous for its dark, gothic, and winter-themed art installations, light shows, and unusual culinary experiences. It celebrates the winter solstice and embraces things that are alternative and avant-garde.
EN: Using 'with' to describe what is on or accompanying an object. In the phrase 'long tables with candles', 'with' means 'having' or 'decorated with' candles.
한국어: 'with'를 사용하여 어떤 사물에 부착되거나 함께 있는 것을 설명합니다. 'long tables with candles'라는 구에서 'with'는 긴 탁자 위에 촛불이 '있다' 또는 '놓여 있다'는 것을 나타냅니다.
He likes to drink tea with honey.
그는 꿀을 넣은 차를 마시는 것을 좋아해요.
EN: The Dark Mofo festival in Tasmania is known for its gothic and moody aesthetic, which is why the market is decorated with red lights and candles to create a dark, warm, and mysterious winter atmosphere.
EN: We use 'like' to give examples. It has the same meaning as 'such as' and is followed by nouns or noun phrases.
한국어: 우리는 'like'를 사용하여 예를 들 때 사용합니다. 'such as'(예를 들어)와 같은 의미이며, 뒤에 명사나 명사구가 옵니다.
I like sweet fruits like mangoes and strawberries.
저는 망고와 딸기 같은 단 과일을 좋아합니다.
EN: In Australia, wallaby is a common native animal similar to a small kangaroo. While eating wallaby or kangaroo meat might seem unusual to international visitors, it is a sustainable and lean source of protein that can be found in Australian supermarkets and specialty food festivals.
EN: The pattern 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to talk about a single person, place, or thing that belongs to a group of the highest degree. Remember that the noun following this pattern must always be plural (e.g., 'dishes', not 'dish').
한국어: 'one of the + 최상급 형용사 + 복수 명사' 구문은 최상급의 정도에 도달한 집단 중에서 '하나'를 나타내는 데 사용합니다. 이 구문 뒤에는 반드시 복수형 명사가 와야 합니다(예: 'dish'가 아닌 'dishes').
She is one of the smartest students in our class.
그녀는 우리 반에서 가장 똑똑한 학생 중 한 명입니다.
EN: The 'bao' mentioned here refers to the traditional Asian steamed bun (often known as gua bao), which has gained immense popularity in Western food festivals as a trendy street food vessel for various fusion fillings, including local Australian wild game like possum.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 특이한, 독특한
문맥 속: 줄, 대기줄
문맥 속: 설득하다, 권하다
문맥 속: 자연 환경
문맥 속: 흔한, 일반적인
문맥 속: 생태학적으로
문맥 속: 이국적인, 특이한
문맥 속: 인기 있는
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
cooked slowly over a low heat for a long time
푹 끓인, 약한 불로 오랫동안 조리한
legal, honest, and open; without deceit
합법적이고 공정한, 정정당당한
to wait in a line of people
줄을 서다