(Power English) 2019년 8월 1일

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The Problem with Amalgam Fillings

2 표현

2.1 ticking time bomb

a person, thing, or situation that can cause big problems very fast

While Tom drinks whiskey, his temper becomes a ticking time bomb.

2.2 over the top

extreme; outrageous

Her over-the-top behavior made us think she was drunk.

2.3 for good measure

as extra, to ensure that something is successful or works properly

The company installed extra safety devices for good measure.

3 본문

Sally

My dentist told me I really need to get my fillings changed ASAP. He said I'm walking around with a ticking time bomb!

Juan

That sounds a bit over the top. What did he really say?

Sally

He noticed that I have 7 amalgam fillings, which are made of about 50% mercury, which is a dangerous toxin.

Juan

But the fillings are solid, not liquid.

Sally

Well, he told me that every time I drink coffee or eat hot food, mercury vapor is released, so I've been getting a slow dose of mercury for years.

Juan

You should also do a heavy metal detox for good measure.

4 예문

4.1 교재

1. 장군들 사이의 권력 투쟁은 국가 안보를 위협하는 시한폭탄이다.
   • The power struggle among the generals is a ticking time bomb that could damage national security.
2. 그 공포 영화는 특수 효과를 너무 남발해서 오히려 가짜 티가 나더라.
   • The horror movie's special effects were so over the top that it appeared very fake.
3. 추가로 컴퓨터로 진단 프로그램을 돌려봐.
   • For good measure, you should run a diagnostic test on your computer.

4.2 창작

1. 소프트웨어에서 기술 부채는 시한폭탄이라서 우리는 소스 코드를 정기적으로 리팩토링해야 한다.
   • In software, technical debt is a ticking time bomb, so we should refactor our code on a regular basis.
2. 때로는 과장된 행동이나 단어가 위험의 심각성을 알리는 데 도움이 된다.
   • Sometimes over the top behaviors or words could help people recognize the severity of warning.
3. 확실히 하기 위해서 다른 사람에게 너의 서류를 검토해 달라고 요청해야해.
   • For good measure, you should ask other people to review your documents.