EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 18일 : Foot Problems : I'm trying to take it step by step

EBS 파워잉글리시 - 2025년 12월 18일

 

 Foot Problems : I'm trying to take it step by step

 

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Dialog

 

Lila      : I bought supportive shoes, but I still have to break them in before they feel natural.

Declan : That's normal - new shoes always take time to adjust.

Lila      : I'm trying to take it step by step, slowly building up the distance of my walks.

Declan : Smart approach. If you rush, you'll end up in more pain and set yourself back.

Lila      : Honestly, the inserts are already starting to work wonders.

Declan : That's encouraging! It's amazing what changing your shoes can do for you. 
              Small changes can have a big impact.

 

Expression

 

• break something in
  (편하게 사용하도록 새신발/옷 등)을 길들이다.
• take it step by step
  차근차근 해 나가다
• work wonders
  기적 같은 효과를 내다.
• set something/somebody back
  ~에게 비용이 더 들게 하다/시간이 더 걸리게 하다

 

Word

 

• supportive shoes
  발을 잘 지지해주는 지지력이 좋은 신발
• insert
  shoe insert. 신발 깔창

 

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