(Power English) 2019년 7월 24일

1 제목

My Air Conditioner Doesn't Work!

2 표현

2.1 on the fritz

The old TV was on the fritz, so we bought my mom a new one.

2.2 at/on short notice

I wonder what's wrong with Bill. He insisted I meet with him on very short notice.

2.3 know one's way around something

I heard you know your way around this web design program.

3 본문

Olive

You look like you haven't slept in days.

Monty

My air conditioner is on the fritz. I can't find a repairman who can over on short notice.

Olive

This heatwave is awful. I can't imagine trying to sleep with such high temperatures!

Monty

Exactly! As soon as I get home, I turn on all my fans and take a cold shower.

Olive

I know a guy I can call right now.

Monty

Good luck finding someone at short notice. I'll probably have to wait weeks.

Olive

I already found one - my dad. He's not a professional, but he knows his way around an air conditioner.

4 예문

4.1 교재

1. 전기 시스템이 작동을 멈춰서 전기 기술자를 불렀다.
   • The electrical system was on the fritz, so we called in an electrician.
2. 막판에 취소해서 미안한데, 집에 급한 일이 생겼어.
   • Sorry to cancel on short notice, but there's an emergency at home.
3. 그 강도는 거의 모든 경보 시스템을 다 꿰뚫고 있었다.
   • The burglar knew his way around almost any alert system.

4.2 창작

1. The secondhand laptop that I bought in Paris was on the fritz, but I haven't had it fixed.
   • 내가 파리에서 샀던 중고 노트북이 고장났지만, 나는 그것을 아직 고치지 않았다.
2. 무례한 태도로 급박히 요청하는 걸 나는 싫어한다.
   • I hate the requests on short notice with rude manners.
3. 나는 초반에 고생했지만, 지금은 대부분의 시스템을 꿰뚫고 있다.
   • I struggled at first, but now I know my way around the whole system in my company.