EN: The phrase 'first ever' is used to emphasize that something has never happened before in history up to that point.
한국어: "first ever"라는 구문은 어떤 일이 역사상 "사상 처음으로" 일어났음을 강조할 때 사용하며, 강한 강조의 어조를 지닙니다.
This is my first ever trip to Europe.
이번이 제가 사상 처음으로 유럽 여행을 가는 것입니다.
EN: T20 (Twenty20) is a shortened, fast-paced format of cricket that has greatly increased the global popularity of the sport, especially in women's athletics. For Scotland, a nation where cricket is a minority sport compared to football or rugby, winning a match at the World Cup is a monumental achievement.
EN: Use the preposition 'by' followed by a number or score to show the margin of victory in sports (how much a team won by).
한국어: 전치사 "by" 뒤에 숫자나 점수를 사용하여 스포츠 경기에서 승리한 점수 차이(얼마나 많은 점수로 이겼는지)를 나타냅니다.
Our team won the game by 10 points.
우리 팀은 10점 차로 경기에서 이겼습니다.
EN: In cricket, points are called 'runs'. Winning 'by 40 runs' means the winning team scored 40 more runs than the losing team before the losing team's turn ended.
EN: The word 'maiden' is used as an adjective before a noun to describe the very first time something happens, such as a first win, first voyage, or first speech.
한국어: "maiden"은 여기서 형용사로 명사 앞에 사용되어, 어떤 것의 "첫 번째" 또는 "첫 항해/첫 시도"(예: 첫 승리, 첫 항해, 첫 연설)를 설명합니다.
The ship made its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
이 배는 대서양을 횡단하는 첫 항해를 했습니다.
EN: In sports commentary, 'maiden' is a common term used to describe a competitor's or team's very first victory or achievement. In cricket, a 'maiden over' also refers to an over in which no runs are scored, though here 'maiden win' simply means their historic first-ever win in the tournament.
EN: Using 'from' to show the source or total number of opportunities used to achieve a score.
한국어: 전치사 "from"을 사용하여 특정 점수를 달성하는 데 사용된 총 투구 수나 기회의 출처를 나타냅니다.
He scored 20 points from 15 shots.
그는 15번의 슛 시도에서 20점을 득점했습니다.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring, and 'balls' refer to the individual deliveries bowled by the opponent. Scoring 60 runs from 39 balls is considered a very fast and efficient performance, especially in the T20 format where teams only face 120 balls in total.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Regular verbs add '-ed' (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played'), while irregular verbs change their form (e.g., 'lead' becomes 'led').
한국어: 단순 과거 시제는 과거에 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 규칙 동사는 어미에 "-ed"를 붙이고(예: "play"는 "played"가 됨), 불규칙 동사는 철자가 바뀝니다(예: "lead"는 "led"가 됨).
She played the piano and sang a song.
그녀는 피아노를 연주하고 노래를 불렀습니다.
EN: We use 'have a great day' (or 'had a great day' in the past tense) to say that someone experienced a very good, successful, or happy day.
한국어: 우리는 "have a great day"(과거형은 "had a great day")를 사용하여 누군가가 매우 좋고, 성공적이거나 즐거운 하루를 보냈음을 나타냅니다.
I had a great day at my new school.
나는 새 학교에서 좋은 하루를 보냈습니다.
EN: We use 'used to + verb' to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true now.
한국어: 우리는 "used to + 동사 원형"을 사용하여 과거에 자주 했지만 지금은 더 이상 하지 않는 습관이나 상태를 설명합니다.
He used to live in London.
그는 예전에 런던에 살았습니다.
EN: In sports like cricket, players sometimes change their allegiance and play for a different national team if they meet certain eligibility criteria, such as holding citizenship or residency. Kirstie Gordon's move from England to Scotland is a notable example of this in women's cricket.
EN: We use the past simple tense (moved) to talk about actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
한국어: 우리는 단순 과거 시제(moved)를 사용하여 과거의 특정 시간에 완료된 동작을 설명합니다.
They moved to a new house last month.
그들은 지난달에 새 집으로 이사했습니다.
EN: In sports, players sometimes change their national representation if they meet certain residency or citizenship requirements. Kirstie Gordon's move from England to Scotland represents a significant transition in her cricket career, allowing her to represent a different nation in international tournaments.
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Irregular verbs change their form (e.g., 'take' becomes 'took', 'give' becomes 'gave').
한국어: 단순 과거 시제는 과거에 완료된 동작을 설명하는 데 사용됩니다. 불규칙 동사는 철자 형태가 바뀝니다(예: "take"는 "took"가 되고, "give"는 "gave"가 됨).
She took the bus and gave her seat to an old man.
그녀는 버스를 타고, 자리를 한 노인에게 양보했습니다.
EN: In cricket, 'taking a wicket' means a bowler dismisses a batter, which is a major success for the bowling team. 'Giving away runs' refers to the opponent scoring points while a player is bowling. Limiting the opponent to only 16 runs while taking three wickets is considered an outstanding individual performance.
EN: The phrase 'in a row' is used to describe things happening one after another without any interruption.
한국어: 구문 "in a row"는 일이 끊김 없이 연속적으로 일어나는 것을 설명할 때 사용하며, "연속으로"라는 뜻입니다.
He won three games in a row.
그는 세 경기를 연속으로 이겼습니다.
EN: In cricket, taking 'three wickets in a row' (getting three batters out in three consecutive deliveries) is called a 'hat-trick'. It is an extremely rare and celebrated achievement in the sport, which explains why the player was so emotional.
EN: Use 'before' followed by a subject and a verb (a clause) to show that one action happened before another in the past.
한국어: "before" 뒤에 주어와 동사(절)를 사용하여, 어떤 동작이 과거의 다른 동작보다 먼저 일어났음을 나타냅니다.
He washed his hands before he ate dinner.
그는 저녁을 먹기 전에 손을 씻었습니다.
EN: We use the preposition 'with' followed by an emotion noun (like 'happiness', 'sadness', or 'anger') to show the reason why someone does an action.
한국어: 우리는 전치사 "with" 뒤에 감정을 나타내는 명사(예: "happiness" 행복, "sadness" 슬픔, 또는 "anger" 분노)를 사용하여, 누군가가 어떤 행동을 하는 이유를 나타냅니다.
She smiled with joy when she saw her family.
그녀는 가족을 보았을 때 기쁨에 웃었습니다.
EN: In international sports, hearing one's national anthem (referred to here as 'national song') played before a match is a deeply emotional moment for athletes, especially when representing Scotland on a global stage like the World Cup.
EN: The word 'also' is used to add extra information. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'took') but after the verb 'to be' (like 'is/are').
한국어: 단어 "also"(또한)는 추가 정보를 덧붙일 때 사용합니다. 일반적으로 일반 동사(예: "took") 앞에 오지만, be 동사(예: "is/are") 뒤에 옵니다.
He also plays cricket on weekends.
그는 주말에도 크리켓을 칩니다.
EN: In cricket, 'taking a wicket' is a major achievement for a bowler (the player who throws the ball), similar to a pitcher getting a strikeout in baseball. Taking three wickets in a single match is considered a very strong performance.
EN: The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas or clauses. It shows that the second part of the sentence is surprising or different from what might be expected after the first part.
한국어: 접속사 "but"(하지만)은 두 가지 대조적인 생각이나 절을 연결하는 데 사용됩니다. 이는 문장의 후반부가 전반부에서 기대했던 결과와 다르거나 놀라운 것임을 나타냅니다.
He studied hard but he did not pass the test.
그는 열심히 공부했지만, 시험에 통과하지 못했습니다.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring. A score of 121 runs in a T20 match (which is a shorter, fast-paced version of cricket) is a decent effort, but often not high enough to win if the opposing team plays well. The phrase 'it was not enough' highlights the competitive nature of the sport where the second team to bat failed to surpass the first team's score.
EN: Using the preposition 'with' to show a score or achievement in sports.
한국어: 전치사 "with"를 사용하여 스포츠에서의 점수나 성과를 나타냅니다.
He won the game with 10 points.
그는 10점으로 이 경기에서 이겼습니다.
EN: In cricket, 'runs' are the units of scoring. A player scores runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets. Scoring 33 runs is a solid individual contribution in a T20 match.
EN: The verb 'say' (past tense 'said') is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'that' to report what someone said. In English, the word 'that' is very commonly left out, especially in speaking and simple writing.
한국어: 동사 "say"(과거형은 "said") 뒤에는 종종 "that"으로 시작하는 명사절이 오며, 누군가가 말한 내용을 전달할 때 사용합니다. 영어에서 "that"은 특히 구어체와 간단한 글쓰기에서 매우 쉽게 생략됩니다.
He said he was tired.
그는 자신이 피곤하다고 말했습니다.
EN: Using a gerund (verb + -ing) as the subject of a sentence. Here, 'singing' acts as a noun and is the main action being described as 'really special'.
한국어: 동명사(동사 + -ing)를 문장의 주어로 사용합니다. 여기서 "singing"(노래하기)은 명사로 사용되며, 뒤에서 "정말 특별하다"라고 설명되는 주체 동작입니다.
Playing soccer with friends is fun.
친구들과 축구를 하는 것은 재미있습니다.
EN: In international sports, singing the national anthem (referred to here as 'national song') alongside passionate fans is a highly emotional and unifying moment for athletes, especially when representing a nation like Scotland on a global stage.
EN: The pattern 'something is important for someone' is used to show who or what is affected by the importance of an event or thing.
한국어: 문형 "something is important for someone"(무언가가 누군가에게 중요하다)은 어떤 사건이나 사물이 누구 또는 무엇에게 중요성을 가지는지 나타내는 데 사용됩니다.
Regular exercise is important for health.
규칙적인 운동은 건강에 중요합니다.
EN: In many countries, women's cricket and other sports receive less funding and media attention than men's sports. Events like the Women's T20 World Cup are crucial for raising the profile of female athletes, especially in nations like Scotland where many players are semi-professional and balance sports with regular jobs.
EN: Use 'subject + are not + noun' to say that multiple people or things do not belong to a certain group or profession.
한국어: "주어 + are not + 명사" 문형을 사용하여, 여러 사람이나 사물이 특정 집단이나 직업에 속하지 않음을 나타냅니다.
They are not professional soccer players.
그들은 프로 축구 선수가 아닙니다.
EN: In many countries, women's cricket is still transitioning from amateur to professional. Many top-level female players must balance full-time jobs or studies with their international sports careers, often training in their free time without receiving a regular salary.
EN: The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two actions done by the same subject ('They'). This avoids repeating the subject: 'They train... and [they] take...'.
한국어: 접속사 "and"는 같은 주어(They)가 하는 두 가지 동작을 연결하는 데 사용됩니다. 이렇게 하면 주어를 반복하지 않아도 됩니다: "They train... and they take..."라고 말할 필요 없이 "and"로 연결하면 됩니다.
We eat dinner and watch TV.
우리는 저녁을 먹고 텔레비전을 보았습니다.
EN: In many countries, minor sports or women's sports do not receive enough funding. As a result, many top-level athletes are 'amateurs' or semi-professionals who must work regular day jobs and self-fund their training and travel to international tournaments like the World Cup.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then a base verb (without 'to') to show who or what is being assisted in doing an action. The pattern is: help + object + verb.
한국어: 동사 "help"(돕다/도움이 되다) 뒤에는 목적어를 쓰고, 그 다음에 원형 동사(to를 붙이지 않음)를 씁니다. 이는 누군가 또는 어떤 일이 어떤 동작을 하도록 돕는 것을 나타냅니다. 문형은 다음과 같습니다: help + 목적어 + 원형 동사.
This book will help you learn English faster.
이 책은 당신이 더 빨리 영어를 배우는 데 도움이 될 것입니다.
EN: The word 'maiden' in sports (especially cricket) refers to a first-time achievement, such as a team's first-ever win or a bowler's over where no runs are scored. In this context, it highlights the historic nature of Scotland's victory.
IPA 발음, 정의, 예문, 인터랙티브 퀴즈가 포함된 핵심 단어입니다.
문맥 속: 역사적인, 역사적으로 큰 의미가 있는
문맥 속: 첫 번째의, 최초의
문맥 속: 승리, 성공
문맥 속: 감정이 격해진, 감정이 넘치는
문맥 속: 국가의, 국립의
문맥 속: 기쁨, 즐거움
문맥 속: 직업적인, 전문적인
문맥 속: 훈련하다, 연습하다
유형 태그, 이중 언어 정의, 사용 설명, 예문이 포함된 구문입니다.
To take a break or holiday from work or study.
휴가를 내다, 쉬다
Without receiving any salary or wages.
무급의, 급여가 없는
In cricket, to dismiss a batsman.
위켓을 잡다(타자를 아웃시키다)
One after another without a break; consecutively.
연속으로, 연달아