<토익대신 해리포터> 영어공부 2

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1. “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

– Albus Dumbledore


어휘:

choices = decisions (선택들)

abilities = skills, talents (능력)


영영 정의:

choice: the act of selecting between options


응용 예문:
Your career success depends more on your choices than your background.



2. “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.”

– Harry (activating the Marauder’s Map)

핵심 표현: I solemnly swear = 진지하게 맹세한다
→ up to no good = 뭔가 나쁜 일을 꾸미고 있다 (익살스러운 표현)

어휘:

solemnly = seriously and sincerely

up to no good = doing mischievous or dishonest things


영영 정의:

solemn: very serious and formal in manner


응용 예문:
He looked like he was up to no good, sneaking around the office.




3. “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

– Albus Dumbledore

핵심 표현: even in the darkest of times = 가장 힘든 시기에도
→ turn on the light = 희망을 다시 켜다 (은유)

어휘:

remember to = ~하는 것을 잊지 않다


영영 정의:

happiness: the state of being happy

remember: to not forget to do something


응용 예문:
In stressful times, try to remember to focus on small joys.



4. “You're a wizard, Harry.”

– Hagrid

핵심 표현: You’re a ~ = 직업·정체성 선언
→ 영어회화의 기본 표현.

어휘:

wizard = a person who can use magic


영영 정의:

wizard: someone with magical powers; also used figuratively (e.g., tech wizard)


응용 예문:
You’re a genius when it comes to solving problems.


5. “Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.”

– Hermione

핵심 표현: X increases fear of Y = 언급을 꺼리는 것이 더 큰 두려움을 만든다
→ 두려움과 언어의 관계를 보여주는 표현

어휘:

fear = an unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat

increase = to make greater


영영 정의:

fear: an emotion caused by being afraid


응용 예문:
Avoiding difficult conversations often increases fear of confrontation.