전화영어 오늘의 복습

deceive : 1. 속이다2. 자신을 속이다3. 현혹하다

distract : 1. 집중이 안 되게 하다2. 딴 데로 돌리다 

concerning : 전치사 ; 1. …에 관한[관련된]

 

1. rustic [adjective] : 러스틱 ; 1. 시골 특유의2. 시골 사람3. 통나무로 간소하게 만든

Meaning: simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside

Example: The property has a certain rustic charm.

 

2. ruse [noun] : 루스 ; 1. 계략, 책략

Meaning: a trick intended to deceive someone

Example: It was just a ruse to distract her while his partner took the money.

 

[EXPRESSION] 

1. Out of touch 

Meaning: lacking knowledge or information concerning current events and developments

Examples:

a. Linda said she and her sister have been out of touch since 2008. 

b. She's just someone who seems to be out of touch with reality.