Daily English 2007.02.06

have a picky taste
=> 눈이 높다. 까다롭다.
=> She is too picky
=> She has a picky taste about shoes.

I am going to watch TV tonight
I will watch TV tonight
I would like to watch TV tonight
How fas were you dring when you were hit?
Briteny Spears has been singing since she was a child

benefit
=> something that gives you advantages or imporves your life in some way
=> an aid program that has brought lasting benefits to the region

profit
=> money that you gain by selling or doing business
an advantage that you gain from doing something

A : Ally left Seoul for good. Do you know why?
B : I don't know
A : Then, do you have any idea why she cried the last day at the office?
B : Beats me. I didn't even notice she was there.

Beats me
=> I have no idea.
=> I haven't got a slice of idea.

The world is your oyster!
=> 세상을 다 가져라
one's oyster
=> (사람이 이용할 수 있는) 유리한 것, 마음대로 할 수 있는 것

entrepreneur
=> a person who organizes and manages an enterprise , esp. a business, usu. with considerable initiative and risk
=> His achievements rivaled those of an earlier generation of entrepreneur

subject
=> matter, topic, person, dependent; ruled by a monarch or goverment
=> The subject of my talk will be "Marketing in Lating America" and I hope it will be of interest to your advertising executives.
=> Participation in Midwest Airline's frequent flier's program is subject to the terms and conditions of the program rulers.

flashy
=> marked by conspicuous display
=> Several directors cringed a trecalling their first sight of the bank's new headquarters late last year,
   with its marble panels, mirrored ceilings and flashy panoply of sculptures and wall hangings.

delinquency
=> an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor
=> Many criminologists believe that today's stronger family contributes to the decline in delinquency.

condense
=> to decrease the volume, size or density of, to concentrate something
=> When condensing gas, keep the following points in mind

drab
=> dreary
=> The hypnotist told him in drab tones that he was becoming more relased and sleepy.

misuse
=> improper use, excessive use
=> There is little that can be done to prevent this kind of misuse of computer power.
=> Misuse of credit cards can cause terrible financial problems.

outstanding balance
=> a fee that hasn't been paid yet
=> According to our records, your account shows an outstanding balance of $866.25 for 150 sacks of Portland cement that were delivered on April 8(invoice #2587; your purchase order #BS851, copies enclosed)