영어 학습 (어휘) 기본동사 Make

영어에서 "Make"는 매우 중요한 기본 동사 중 하나로, 다양한 의미와 활용 방법을 가지고 있습니다. "Make"는 무언가를 만들거나 생성하는 행위를 나타내는 기본적인 의미 외에도, 다양한 전치사와 결합하여 많은 구동사(Phrasal Verbs)와 관용 표현(Idiomatic Expressions)을 형성합니다. 이러한 표현들은 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 영어를 더욱 유창하게 구사하는 데 큰 도움이 됩니다.

Make + Phrasal Verbs

• Make up
  • 의미: 꾸며내다, 화해하다.
  • 예문:
    1. She made up an excuse for being late.
    2. They finally made up after the argument.
    3. He made up a story to explain his absence.
    4. She made up with her friend after their fight.
    5. The committee made up a new set of rules.
• Make out
  • 의미: 알아보다, 이해하다.
  • 예문:
    1. I can't make out what he's saying.
    2. She made out the details in the dim light.
    3. Can you make out the handwriting on this note?
    4. He made out the figure in the distance.
    5. They made out a plan for the weekend.
• Make over
  • 의미: 변신시키다, 개조하다.
  • 예문:
    1. She made over her entire wardrobe.
    2. The show focuses on making over homes.
    3. He made over the garden into a beautiful oasis.
    4. They made over the old car to look brand new.
    5. The actress made over her appearance for the role.
• Make off
  • 의미: 서둘러 떠나다.
  • 예문:
    1. The thief made off with the stolen goods.
    2. They made off as soon as they saw the police.
    3. He made off before anyone could stop him.
    4. The cat made off with the fish.
    5. She made off quickly to avoid being seen.
• Make for
  • 의미: ~쪽으로 향하다, 기여하다.
  • 예문:
    1. He made for the exit as soon as the meeting ended.
    2. The changes will make for a better working environment.
    3. She made for the hills when the storm approached.
    4. This route makes for a more scenic drive.
    5. Their hard work makes for a successful project.
• Make up for
  • 의미: 만회하다.
  • 예문:
    1. She worked hard to make up for lost time.
    2. He made up for his mistake by apologizing.
    3. They made up for the delay by speeding up the process.
    4. The pleasant weather made up for the previous week’s storms.
    5. She brought flowers to make up for her absence.
• Make out with
  • 의미: (누구와) 애정행위를 하다.
  • 예문:
    1. They were caught making out in the park.
    2. He made out with his girlfriend at the party.
    3. She saw them making out in the movie theater.
    4. They often make out in public places.
    5. He didn't expect to make out with her on the first date.
• Make into
  • 의미: ~으로 바꾸다, 변형하다.
  • 예문:
    1. They made the garage into a guest room.
    2. She made the old dress into a new one.
    3. The novel was made into a movie.
    4. He made the basement into a home office.
    5. The artist made the scrap metal into a sculpture.
• Make away with
  • 의미: 훔치다.
  • 예문:
    1. The robbers made away with the jewels.
    2. She made away with the company’s funds.
    3. They made away with the valuable paintings.
    4. The thief made away with her purse.
    5. He made away with the stolen car.
• Make through
  • 의미: (어려움을) 극복하다.
  • 예문:
    1. We made through the tough times together.
    2. He made through the exam despite the difficulties.
    3. She made through the surgery successfully.
    4. They made through the storm unharmed.
    5. He made through the training program with flying colors.

Get + Idiomatic Expressions

• Get a grip
  • 의미: 정신 차리다.
  • 예문:
    1. You need to get a grip and calm down.
    2. He told her to get a grip and focus on the task.
    3. After hearing the news, she had to get a grip on herself.
    4. It's time to get a grip and face the reality.
    5. He tried to get a grip before speaking to the audience.
• Get the hang of
  • 의미: ~의 요령을 터득하다.
  • 예문:
    1. She finally got the hang of driving.
    2. It took him a while to get the hang of the new software.
    3. Once you get the hang of it, it's easy.
    4. He’s getting the hang of speaking English.
    5. I think I'm starting to get the hang of this game.
• Get the picture
  • 의미: 상황을 이해하다.
  • 예문:
    1. Do you get the picture now?
    2. She explained the plan, and he got the picture.
    3. After his explanation, I finally got the picture.
    4. It took a while, but I got the picture.
    5. He didn't need more details; he got the picture.
• Get the ball rolling
  • 의미: 시작하다.
  • 예문:
    1. Let's get the ball rolling on this project.
    2. He got the ball rolling by introducing the topic.
    3. Once we get the ball rolling, it will be easier to continue.
    4. She got the ball rolling with her presentation.
    5. It's time to get the ball rolling and start working.
• Get a move on
  • 의미: 서두르다.
  • 예문:
    1. We need to get a move on if we want to catch the train.
    2. He told her to get a move on and finish the task.
    3. Let's get a move on; we're running late.
    4. She got a move on when she realized the time.
    5. They need to get a move on to meet the deadline.
• Get away with
  • 의미: 벌을 받지 않고 넘어가다.
  • 예문:
    1. He got away with cheating on the test.
    2. She got away with breaking the rules.
    3. They got away with not paying taxes.
    4. The thief got away with the crime.
    5. He can't believe he got away with it.
• Get on someone's nerves
  • 의미: 신경을 건드리다.
  • 예문:
    1. His constant talking gets on my nerves.
    2. The noise from the construction site gets on everyone's nerves.
    3. Her nagging really gets on his nerves.
    4. This traffic jam is getting on my nerves.
    5. The dog's barking gets on their nerves.
• Get off someone's back
  • 의미: 그만 괴롭히다.
  • 예문:
    1. He told her to get off his back about the chores.
    2. She wished her boss would get off her back.
    3. They need to get off his back and let him work.
    4. I wish you would get off my back about it.
    5. He asked his parents to get off his back about his grades.
• Get the short end of the stick
  • 의미: 부당한 대우를 받다.
  • 예문:
    1. He got the short end of the stick in the deal.
    2. She always seems to get the short end of the stick.
    3. They got the short end of the stick with the new policy.
    4. He felt like he got the short end of the stick.
    5. She ended up getting the short end of the stick.
• Get a kick out of
  • 의미: ~에서 즐거움을 얻다.
  • 예문:
    1. He gets a kick out of playing pranks on his friends.
    2. She gets a kick out of watching comedy shows.
    3. They get a kick out of traveling to new places.
    4. I get a kick out of teaching kids.
    5. He gets a kick out of trying new foods.