April 17, 2023
<김교포 & 로라's tip>
big / large
* big
(big이 더 많이 쓰임. big은 눈에 보이지 않는 것들에 대해서도 사용. 일의 중요성도 표현)
1. 중요한
This is a big decision.
2. 성공한
She's big time in this industry. 그녀는 이 업계에서 매우 성공한 사람이야.
3. 강력한
That was a big earthquake.
4. 오빠/형/누나/언니
He's my big brother.
5. 매우
I'm a big fan.
* large
(사용 빈도수는 작음. 옷의 치수, 공간, 대상의 양 등)
1. 옷 사이즈
Does this come in (a) large (size)?
2. 양과 관련된 단어(amount, percentage, proportion 등) 앞에
He gave us a large amount.
3. 신체 부위 앞에
She has big/large eyes. (빈도수는 big이 압도적으로 높음)
<Today's Situation>
A: This is a nice house!
B: It's a bit too big for me, but I plan to settle down here.
A: May I ask how you were able to afford this house?
B: I paid half of it with the inheritance money. It was a large amount.
<Pattern & Expression Practice>
My big sister is a big shot in this industry. (big shot: 영향력 있는)
Excuse me? Does this come in a large (size)?
Could you lower your voice a little bit? I have (a) big exam tomorrow. Thanks.
Thank you so much! I owe you big time.
I'd like one double-double burger and one large french fries, please.
Put the paper down. You're making a big mistake. (경찰이 증거를 태우려고 하는 범인을 발견한 상황)
<Bonus Synonymous Native Expressions>
huge : big이나 large의 강조 표현
great
We have great hopes for our upcoming project.
She's in great danger.
<Natives Only Nuance>
play a big[large] part[role]
AI will play a big[large] part in our future.
I realized that healthy relationship plays a large part[role] in happiness.
She played a big role in that movie.
Producer Park played a big part in the success of this show.
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