[EBS 진짜 미국 영어] move / carry (2023.4.27.)

April 27, 2023

<김교포 & 로라's tip>

move / carry

* move

(몸이나 사물을 움직이거나 옮길 때)

Hey guys, move your feet! Move your feet!

You guys are like magnets. If she moves, you move.

 

*  carry

(무언가를 '나르다', '운반하다', '보유하다', '소지하다' 등)

Americans tend to carry water bottles with them.

I don't carry this bag because I don't wanna get scratches on it.

Do you guys carry/have/sell any high-end dresses?



<Today's Situation>

A: Excuse me. I'm sorry. Could you move a little bit?

B: I'm sorry. Wow, that color looks good on you.

A: Thank you. Do you have this in the next size up?

B: Sorry, we only carry sizes 1 through 5.

 

<Pattern & Expression Practice>

I moved to Los Angeles when I was 8 years old.

I think its mouth is too small to carry its puppies. (강아지가 새끼들을 물어서 옮기는 상황)

I was so stuffed with pizza that I could barely move.

 

I'm moving to the states with my family. We're gonna have a lot of luggage to carry.

It doesn't move! / It won't even budge!

Sorry, we don't carry that bag. You should see if 진미영 store has it. They offer a wide variety of bag types.

 

<Bonus Synonymous Native Expressions>

transfer 이동시키다. 환승하다 -> 사람

transport 운송(수송)하다 -> 주로 화물 등

convey 실어 나르다

relocate 이전하다

give someone a piggy back (ride) 누구를 업어 주다

 

<Natives Only Nuance>

carry a team (to something)

Michael Jordan carried the Bulls to six championships.

Despite our team's procrastination, Tim's contribution allowed us to fix our project on time. Tim truly was the one who carried the team.

Come on, guys! I'm carrying the team by myself here!

 

 

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