Meaning
"It’s like"는 두 가지 이상의 사물을 비교하거나 비슷한 점을 설명할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 이 표현은 주로 비유나 예시를 통해 상대방에게 보다 쉽게 이해를 돕고자 할 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, "It’s like riding a bike"라고 하면, 특정 상황이나 경험이 자전거를 타는 것과 비슷하다는 의미입니다. 즉, 자전거 타기가 한 번 익히면 쉽게 잊지 않는 것처럼 다른 상황도 그렇다는 비유가 됩니다.
"It’s like"는 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 새로운 개념이나 상황을 이해하기 쉽게 설명하고자 할 때 유용합니다. 상대방이 잘 모르는 주제에 대해 설명할 때, 친숙한 개념을 들어주어 이해를 돕는 역할을 합니다.
이 표현을 사용할 때는 비교 대상이 명확하고 듣는 사람이 이해할 수 있는 것이어야 합니다. 이렇게 하면 대화가 더 효과적이고 친근하게 진행될 수 있습니다.
결론적으로, "It’s like"는 비교와 비유를 통해 설명을 명확히 하고, 상대방의 이해를 돕는 데 유용한 표현입니다.
Today's Sentences
- It’s like eating ice cream.
- It’s like hiking in the mountains.
- It’s like you’re always on my mind.
- It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
- It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s like eating ice cream.
Situation 1
Have you ever tried sorbet?
No, I haven’t.
It’s like eating ice cream.
But it’s actually dairy-free.
하지만 실제로는 유제품이 들어있지 않아요.
That sounds really good.
I’d love to try it some time.
언젠가 꼭 시도해보고 싶어요.
Situation 2
What are you eating?
It’s strawberry gelato.
Gelato?
What’s that?
그게 뭐지?
It’s like eating ice cream.
It’s really good, wanna try some?
정말 맛있어, 좀 먹어볼래?
02
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 1
How was your day trip?
It was great.
We went trekking for a few days and camped out for a few nights.
우리는 며칠 동안 트레킹을 하고 몇 밤을 캠핑했어요.
What’s trekking?
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Situation 2
Hey, I heard you went on a trekking trip.
I did.
It was great!
정말 좋았어요!
What’s it like?
Is it like going for a walk?
산책하는 것과 비슷한가요?
It’s like hiking in the mountains.
Trekking excursions are usually over a few days.
트레킹 여행은 보통 며칠에 걸쳐 진행됩니다.
03
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
Situation 1
How are you?
I’m good.
I miss you.
당신이 그리워요.
I miss you too.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
마치 네가 항상 내 생각 속에 있는 것 같아.
You’re so sweet.
I think about you all the time too.
나도 항상 너를 생각해.
Situation 2
How have you been?
I’ve been good.
I wish you were here.
네가 여기 있으면 좋겠어.
I know the feeling.
It’s like you’re always on my mind.
마치 당신이 항상 내 마음속에 있는 것 같아요.
Hopefully, we can see each other soon.
04
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
Situation 1
It’s so nice to get away from everyday life.
It really is.
I’m glad you’re having a good time.
즐거운 시간을 보내고 있다니 기뻐요.
Look at the sky.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip.
우리 여행 때 본 석양과 같아요.
The hues of red, orange, and pink are absolutely stunning.
Situation 2
The sky is beautiful this evening.
It’s like the sunset we saw on our trip to Hawaii.
It does have the same feel.
I'd love to go back one day.
05
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Situation 1
Do you want to try this cannoli with ricotta cream?
What’s ricotta cream?
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
It’s whipped and sweetened ricotta cheese.
휘핑하고 달콤하게 만든 ricotta 치즈입니다.
I’d love to try it!
Situation 2
What’s custard?
It’s a creamy dessert made with egg yolks, cream, and sugar.
It sounds kinda like pudding.
It’s like eating something rich and creamy.
Writer's Note
"Like" is used to compare or show similarities between two or more objects or individuals. It is often used to highlight resemblances as well.
Remember: "Like" is a preposition. It is used before a noun or a pronoun which acts as its object.
- She is like her sister.
- He is a lawyer like his father.
- The Olympic athlete runs like a cheetah.
- You got your hair cut just like me.
- Like his parents, he studies music.
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