Vocabulary 5. stand on one’s (own) two feet

오늘의 vocabulary는 stand on one’s (own) two feet입니다. stand on one’s (own) two feet이 가지고 있는 의미와 어떻게 일상생활에서 사용할 수 있는지 문장을 통해서 알아보겠습니다 ☺️

stand on one’s (own) two feet

meaning

• to be able to provide all of the things you need for living without help from anyone else

• 자립하다, 홀로 서다, 스스로 서다

stand on one’s (own) two feet 표현은 자립성과 독립성을 강조하며, 어떤 상황에서도 스스로 능동적으로 대처하고 살아간다는 의미를 담고 있습니다. 단어가 주는 느낌 그대로 “스스로 발을 디딘다”라는 의미는, 자신의 힘으로 상황을 이끌어 가고 있다는 것을 나타내고 있습니다.

stand on one’s (own) two feet에서 own은 선택 사항으로써 표현을 더 간결하게 하거나 문맥에 따라 자연스럽게 사용하고 싶을 때는 own을 생략해서 사용하셔도 됩니다. 하지만, own을 사용하게 되면, “자기 자신의 두 발로 스스로 서다”라는 의미를 조금 더 강조할 수 있습니다.

example sentences

1. He never left home after high school, so he never learnt to stand on his own two feet.
2. You’re a talented programmer, and you could have a lot of influence here if you stood on your own feet a bit more.
3. Now that you’re growing up you must learn to stand on your own two feet.
4. When his parents died, he had to learn to stand on his own two feet.
5. She’ll have to get a job and learn to stand on her own two feet sooner or later.
6. My father didn’t mind whom I married, so long as I could stand on my own two feet and wasn’t dependent on my husband.
7. They babied over you in high school, but you’ll have to stand on your own two feet at university.
8. They are self-starters and want to own their territory and to walk on their own two feet.
9. Molly-coddled by the government for years, they may not be equipped to stand on their own twe feet.

sentences I chose

beginner

1. Jenny learnt to stand on her own two feet by doing things by herself.
2. Learning to stand on your two feet takes effort but is important for personal growth.
3. Sarah felt proud when she stood on her own two feet in her new home.
4. To stand on your two feet means to make decisions and take control of your own life
5. Despite challenges, Mark managed to stand on his own two feet and do well in his job.
6. Becoming independent is about standing on your two feet with confidence.
7. Emma thinks everyone should be able to stand on their own two feet and follow their dreams.
8. Kevin’s parents encouraged him to stand on his own two feet and take charge.
9. Amanda decided it was time to stand on her own two feet and pursue her lover for art.
10. Jason wants to teach others how to stand on their own two feet and confidently face life.

intermediate

1. Maria realised the importance of standing on her two feet and managing her finances.
2. Alan felt a sense of achievement when he finally stood on his own two feet and rented his own apartment.
3. David, as a young adult, needed to learn how to stand on his two feet in the professional world.
4. Lucy understood that standing on her two feet meant making decisions without relying on others.
5. Thomas faced challenges but eventually learned to stand on his own two feet in the competitive job market.
6. Becoming an adult involves learning how to stand on your two feet in various situations.
7. Learning to stand on your two feet is a crucial step towards achieving personal autonomy.
8. Navigating a new culture requires the ability to stand on your two feet and adapt to unfamiliar customs.
9. The workshop aimed to teach participants how to stand on their two feet in terms of time management.
10. Michelle understood that standing on her two feet meant asserting herself in social situations.

advanced

1. Navigating complex negotiations requires the ability to stand on your two feet and articulate your perspective.
2. Demonstrating leadership often involves the capacity to stand on your two feet and guide your team through challenges.
3. Academic success at this level is contingent upon the ability to stand on your two feet intellectually and engage with complex ideas.
4. Success in research relies on the researcher’s capacity to stand on their two feet and explore innovative methodologies.
5. In the world of international affairs, diplomats must stand on their two feet diplomatically to navigate complex geopolitical issues.
6. The CEO’s autobiography details how she stood on her own two feet, overcoming adversity to build a successful global company.
7. Pursuing advanced degrees requires students to stand on their two feet academically and contribute meaningfully to their fields of study.
8. Mastering advanced scientific concepts requires the intellectual capacity to stand on your two feet and contribute to the forefront of knowledge.
9. Driven by a desire for continuous improvement, Victoria always stands on her own two feet and challenges the status quo in her field.
10. The CEO demonstrated exceptional leadership by standing on his own two feet during the company’s restructuring process.

이번 글에서는 이전 vocabulary 글과 다르게 조금 다른 방향으로 작성해 봤습니다.

처음 보는 단어나 표현들은 몇 개의 예문을 가지고는 이해가 잘되지 않는 게 사실입니다 🥲 저 또한, 새로운 단어들을 만날 때마다 한영사전에도 검색해 보고, 영영 사전에도 검색해 보고, Youglish나 Youtube를 통해서 제가 알고 싶은 단어나 표현들이 어떻게 쓰이는지도 확인하고 발음도 들어보고, 이렇게 다양한 예문을 통해서 습득하는 과정을 거치곤 합니다.

모든 언어가 그렇듯이 ‘반복’이 실력 향상을 위한 필수 과정이 아닐지 생각합니다.

그래서 영어 레벨을 3단계로 나눠서 레벨에 맞는 예문들을 준비해 봤습니다!

예문을 CEFR 기준으로 나눠서 작성해 보았습니다 😊 CEFR은 “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”의 약자로, 주로 유럽 국가에서 언어 교육 및 평가에 사용되지만, 전 세계적으로도 널리 활용되고 있기에 저도 그 기준을 적용해서 예문들을 나눠보았습니다.

Beginner (초급)

• A1: 초급
• A2: 초급

Intermediate (중급)

• B1: 중급
• B2: 중상급

Advanced (고급)

• C1: 고급
• C2: 전문가

이런 기준으로 나눠보았고, 계속해서 다양한 예문을 Beginner, Intermediate, 그리고 Advanced의 레벨에 맞게 준비해보겠습니다.

예문들은 Chatgpt의 도움을 받았음을 알려드립니다.

오늘도 저와 함께해 주셔서 감사합니다 🥰

Cambridge Dictionary

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Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries가 익숙해지셨다면, 오늘은 Cambridge Dictionary를 소개해 드립니다!

저는 개인적으로 빠르게 단어를 찾아봐야 할 때, 예를 들어서 단어의 뜻이나 발음을 듣고 싶을 때는 Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries를 사용하고,
조금 더 자세한 단어의 용법이라든가 예문을 보고 싶을 때는 Cambridge Dictionary를 사용합니다.

Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries는 유료 버전이 있어서 그런지 예문들이 풍부하지는 않더라고요 🥲

그에 반해, Cambridge Dictionary는 정말 자세히 나와 있어요! 같은 단어일지라도, CEFR 기준으로 단어를 나눠서 어떻게 사용이 되는지 보여주고 그 레벨에 맞는 예문도 볼 수 있고, 단어가 영국에서 특별히 다른 의미로 사용이 될 때는 표시해서 차이점을 볼 수 있습니다.