EBS 입트영 표현정리 :: 2016.06.08 Problems with Home Appliances

- take ~ for granted : ~를 당연시하다.

We shouldn't take our parent's sacrifice for granted.

Don't take your rights for granted.

- break down : 고장 나다.

Our car broke down on the highway.

My computer broke down again.

- depend on ~ : ~에 의지하다. ~할거라고 믿다.

You can depend on her to be on time.

- be a nightmare : 최악의 상황이다.

A broken fridge is a nightmare.

The traffic on my way here was a nightmare.

Our hotel room was a nightmare.

- go bad : 상하다.

- call up a repairperson : 수리 기사를 부르다.

- vacuum : 진공 청소기

- remedy : 해결책

- empty out : 해결책

- be a major issue : 큰 문제가 되다.

This will be a major issue in the debate.

Speed is a major issue for reporters.

- sweltering : 무더운

- unbearably hot : 견딜 수 없이 더운

It was unbearably hot yesterday.

The sauna isn't unbearably hot.

- repair costs : 수리 비용

- I'm sweating like a pig. 땀을 뻘뻘 흘리고 있어.