by Mr. Lim

Today, I learned about noodles. The topic of BBC 6 Minute English was "What's your favorite kind of noodle?". It was about the origin of noodle. The podcast said the noodle originated in China and introduced the opinion that the story Marco Polo bringing noodle to Italy was created as a marketing strategy by dried pasta company.The podcast explained Japanese noodle dish, ramen. It said Ramen continues to evolve, unlike other traditional japanese dishes like sushi.

After listening to the podcast, I searched other content about the topic. What I found was also about history of noodle. It was a Youtube channel for kids. The video explained the origin of the noodle in more detail. It said it would be safe to say the noodles originated in China because of an archaeological evidence. It also explained how noodle spread to other countries. There are three theories. One is by trading, another is by conquering, and the third is by Macro Polo. 

In conclusion, while it is still unclear how the noodle spread around the world, their long history and the ongoing innovation continue to bring joy to our taste buds.

at one point or another : at some unspecified time in the past
- e.g. At one point or another, different chefs decided to localise these dishes.

tweak : change sth slightly, especially in order to make it more corret, effective, or suitable
- [verb] e.g. Why don't we tweak them?
- [verb] e.g. You just need to tweak the last paragraph and then it's done.
- [noun] e.g. By making these tweaks, adding new toppings and slices of beef or chicken, Japanese chefs created the noodle dish we know today as ramen.
- [noun] e.g. We make tweaks to the menu as needed.
- [noun] e.g Experts say the system could be improved with a few tweaks.

push the boundaries : do things which challenge normal acceptable behaviour.
- e.g. modern version of ramen push the boundaries, unlike other traditional food such as sushi.
- e.g. Professionally, Jin Xing continues to push the boundaries of modern dance in Europe and here in China.
- e.g. By embracing AI, webcomic creators can tap into the vast potential of machine learning algorithms to experiment with new aesthetics, explore uncharted artistic territories, and push the boundaries of traditional art forms.

give sth a twist : change sth in some small way to create sth new and exciting
- e.g. People gave noodles a twist, adding different flavours and ingredients to create a new dish.

strand : a thin thread of sth
taste buds : a group of cells, found especially on the tongue, that allow different tastes to be recognized
- e.g. Noodles, those delightfully versatile strands of dough, have captured the hearts and taste buds of people across the globe.
- e.g. One thing is certain noodles continued to captivate our palates and bring joy to our taste buds.

savor : enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible
twirl : turn sth quickly several times / give a sudden quick turn or set of turns in a circle.
- e.g. Whether you're savoring them in a piping hot bowl of ramen, tiwrling them with marinara sauce, or mixing them into a flavorful curry, noodles have truly become a kitchen essential.

shroud : [verb] hide sth by covering or surrounding it / [noun] a layer of sth that covers or surrounds sth.
tug of war : 줄다리기
- [verb] e.g. The exact origin of noodles are shrouded in mystery, with China and Italy engaged in a tug of war to claim the title of the inventor of Noodles.

precursor : sth that happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it
- e.g. Biological research has often been a precursor to medical breakthroughs.
- e.g. These early Greek noodles were made from wheat dough and served with broth, marking an early precursor to modern pasta dishes.

for ages : for a very long time
- e.g. Italians were also twirling noodles on their forks for ages.
- e.g. It feels as if we've been waiting for the train to arrive for ages.

slurp : drink a liquid noisily as a result of sucking air into the mouth at the same time as the liquid.
- e.g. Next time you twirl a forkful of pasta or slurp a steaming bowl of ramen, take a moment to appreciate the rich history and cultural heritage that brought these delightful strands of dough to your plate.

On the weekend, I went to a dermatology clinic near my house to get rid of some moles. I have lots of moles, not only on my face but also on my body. But I decided to remove only the moles on my face because it would cost a lot to get rid of every mole. I met the doctor and decided to get the treatment on the same day because he explained it would only take about 30 minutes. The doctor put some numbing cream on my face and I waited 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, he wiped off the cream and started the treatment. He removed about 15 moles from my face. It didn't hurt me but stung a bit. I've never had my facial hair waxed, but I think this treatment would hurt less than waxing. I've had a tattoo on my eyebrow, and removing my moles hurt less than getting a tattoo. I've also had a lot of acne on my face before and have received skin treatments at beauty salons, and those treatments were much more painful.

dermatology clinic 
- I went to a dermatology clinic = I went to a dermatologist.

remove moles
- I decided to remove moles on my face = I decided to get rid of moles on my face

There are superstitions about moles. For example, some believe that if you have a mole right under your eye, it will cause you to cry a lot because the position is associated with tears. Therefore, some people want to remove their moles for this reason. On the other hand, some moles are believed to have a positive meaning, so some people even choose to tattoo moles on their face. However, regardless of superstition, some moles should be removed because they can be a sign of disease. Usually, moles are harmless, but they can sometimes be harmful. Therefore, it is best to consult a dermatolist if your moles look unusual or change in appearance.

I read an article released by JLL, which is a global commercial real estate and investment management firm, and I summarized it.

JLL analysts researched the future of real estate by combining insights from a wide range of disciplines to explore possible future scenarios and prepare accordingly.

Rather than settling on a single prediction, they focused on a structured, scenario-based approach that enables planning for multiple potential futures.

The research suggested four urgent priorities : climate, people, technology and resilience.

Climate

Everywhere will continue to climate change risks. In this new landscape, environmental regulation and repricing of risk will become more and more pervasive. Therefore, climate resilience will be key. For example, minimizing the impact climate change will become default and the importance of duravility against vairous environmental threats increase.

People

The upheaval people live and work is ongoing and continues to impact the real estate industry. Social impact will become more important to government and companies. How values such as wellness, hospitality and entertainment are  incorporated into environments will be crucial.

Technology

Advanced technolgies such as AI, quantum computin, and robotics will allow the built environment to become part of an interconnected ecosystem, ranging from subtle step changes to fully immersive realities, and affecting everything from design to demolition.

Resilience

Climate change, technology and demographic shifts are continuously influencing real estate investments. VUCA (Volatility,  Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) is becoming a fundamental factor for the investment decisions. With these shifts and the new normal in the industry, the necessity of resilient stratigies-such as scenario planning, stress-testing, agile business models and diversification-is increasing.

안녕하세요! 오늘은 BBC Learning English와 Britcent 팟캐스트에서 소개된 건강과 관련된 영어 표현들을 정리해봤어요. 아플 때나 면역력에 대해 이야기할 때, 원어민처럼 자연스럽게 말할 수 있는 표현들인데요. 함께 배워볼까요?

1. 면역력과 건강을 표현하는 영어 (BBC Learning English)

The immune system

• 뜻: 우리 몸이 병에 걸리지 않도록 보호하는 자연 방어 체계를 말해요.
• 예문: "A strong immune system is essential for staying healthy."

Touch wood

• 뜻: 나쁜 일이 생기지 않기를 바라는 마음으로 쓰는 표현이에요. 한국의 "부정 타지 않게"랑 비슷하죠.
• 예문: "I’ve never caught a cold this winter, touch wood."

Snuffle or sniffle

• 뜻: 코가 막히거나 약간 아픈 상태를 표현할 때 쓰는 단어예요.
• 예문: "He’s been snuffling all day because of the cold weather."

Back someone up

• 뜻: 누군가를 지지하거나 의견을 지원할 때 쓰는 표현이에요.
• 예문: "My friends always back me up when I need help."

Tickety-boo

• 뜻: 모든 것이 괜찮거나 잘 진행되고 있다는 의미의 귀여운 표현이에요.
• 예문: "Everything is tickety-boo with the project so far!"

Saline spray

• 뜻: 코를 깨끗하게 하기 위한 소금물 스프레이를 말해요. 감기 걸렸을 때 유용하죠!
• 예문: "Using saline spray can help relieve nasal congestion."

Dampen one's spirits

• 뜻: 누군가의 열정을 꺾거나 기운을 빠지게 할 때 쓰는 표현이에요.
• 예문: "Don’t let criticism dampen your spirits."

2. 아플 때 쓰는 다양한 영어 표현 (Britcent)

Under the weather

• 뜻: 몸이 조금 안 좋거나 컨디션이 별로일 때 쓰는 표현이에요. 원어민들이 정말 자주 써요!
• 예문: "I’m feeling a bit under the weather today."

I feel sick

• 뜻: 영국에서는 구토할 것 같은 느낌을 묘사할 때 주로 사용해요. 한국에서 '속이 안 좋아'라는 말과 비슷하죠.
• 예문: "I feel sick after eating too much cake."

I've got sth

• 뜻: ‘~가 있다’라는 아주 자연스러운 표현이에요. 일상에서 정말 많이 쓰여요!
• 예문: "I’ve got a headache today."

Break a leg

• 뜻: 건강과는 상관없이 ‘행운을 빌어요’라는 의미로 쓰이는 관용구예요. 공연이나 중요한 일을 앞둔 사람에게 자주 사용해요.
• 예문: "Break a leg at your performance tonight!"

Deary me

• 뜻: 놀라거나 걱정스러울 때 쓰는 정중하고 오래된 표현이에요. 약간 귀여운 느낌도 있답니다!
• 예문: "Deary me, I forgot my keys at home!"

https://engoo.co.kr/app/daily-news/article/qatar-airways-named-worlds-best-airline-for-2021/gFRaeOpEEeuwa5vzrWiPOA

• AirlineRatings.com ranks airlines on a number of different criteria, including the age of the airline's planes, passenger reviews, and what types of products the airline offers on its flights.
• rank A on B : B에 따라 A 순위를 매기다 | a number of 수많은
• Speaking to CNN Travel, Geoffrey Thomas of AirlineRatings.com said that the way Qatar Airways responded to the challenges of the pandemic put it at the top of the list, as did the way it worked hard to keep its routes open.
• Speaking to AAA : AAA와 인터뷰에서

https://engoo.co.kr/app/daily-news/article/later-school-start-gives-teens-better-sleep/GbmmfOo3Eeue2cPlhvjQ6Q

• Also, about one in 10 high school students reported better quality sleep, and one in five said they felt less sleepy during the day.
• one in 10 : 10명 중 한명

https://engoo.co.kr/app/daily-news/article/netflix-to-offer-video-games-as-part-of-its-service/yUOQxuiYEeuexq9nevhUGw

문장

• Verdu is joining Netflix from Facebook's Oculus, where he was in charge of game development.
• be in charge of A : A를 맡고 있다
• However, the company had a slow start to 2021, with its smallest first-quarter subscriber increase in four years.
• have a slow start to 2020 : 2020년에는 출발이 늦었다=속도가 더디다
• And it wouldn't come as much as a surprise either, as Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has previously said the company competes as much against video games for people's leisure time as it does against other streaming services.
• either : (부정문에서) …도[또한/역시] (그렇다)
• Greg Peters, Netflix's chief operating officer, also said in April that video games could be another way to engage subscribers already following the stories on the service's TV series and movies.
• engage subscriber : involve , 가입시키다

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-14/netflix-plans-to-offer-video-games-in-expansion-beyond-films-tv

• The games will appear alongside current fare as a new programming genre -- similar to what Netflix did with documentaries or stand-up specials. -> 소식통에 따르면 넷플릭스가 일단 요금제에 포함된 서비스로 출시할 거 같다고 하네요.
• alongside : ~와 함께
• Netflix has been seeking ways to keep growing, especially in more saturated markets such as the U.S.
• saturated market : 포화된 시장
• Citi analyst Jason Bazinet said Netflix’s move creates “obvious risks” for larger game developers and publishers.
• Video games give Netflix another way to lure new customers and also offer something none of its direct competitors currently provides.->기존의 경쟁사들이 보여주지 않았던 전략이라 평가하네요
• Ultimately, the move may make it easier for Netflix to justify price increases in coming years.->넷플릭스가 게임서비스를 제공하면 궁극적으로 가격 상승을 정당화할 수 있다고 보네요
• Netflix has previously licensed the rights to games based on its shows -- including “Stranger Things” -- but this new initiative is much larger in scope. -> 넷플릭스가 이전에 게임관련 라이센스를 따내긴 했는데 이번 부사장 인사는 더 큰 그림을 시사한다고 보네요.
• in scope : 범위가 넓은

단어

• runway : 활주로
• aviation : 항공
• prototype : 시제품

문장

• The prototype AirCar took off from the international airport in Nitra, Slovakia and landed about half an hour later in the capital Bratislava, some 75 kilometers away. 
• take off from A ↔ land in B
• It is now working on AirCar Prototype 2, which is expected to be able to fly up to 1,000 kilometers at a time at speeds of 300 kilometers per hour
• at a time : 한번에
• it might take a while before the car is shown to be safe for use.
• take a while : 좀 걸린다 | for use : 쓰기에

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Klein company의 Aircar 영상

단어

• pass up : 지나치다
• cut down : 줄이다
• impulse purchase : 충동구매

문장

• The study found that, when shopping online, people spent an average of about $2.50 less on unhealthy impulse purchases, such as candy, ice cream and cakes, compared to shopping in stores.
• spend om A : A에 돈을 쓰다 | an average of : 평균적으로
• While the study did not look at the reasons why people spent less on unhealthy foods when shopping online, the authors say that customers may not feel such a strong need to buy these products when they don't see them in person
• in person : 직접
• The study also found that most shopping is still done in person, with participants ordering groceries online only around 20% of the time
• with S ~ing : S는 ~하면서

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