Daily Routines

Everyday collocations for common activities and habits

소개

일상생활은 무의식적으로 쓰는 콜로케이션으로 가득해요. "do the shopping"이지 "make the shopping"이 아니고, 영국 영어에서는 "have a shower"이지 "take a shower"가 아니에요. 이것들은 학습자가 가장 먼저 익혀야 할 기본 콜로케이션이에요.

이 챕터에서는 원어민이 아침부터 밤까지 사용하는 일상 콜로케이션을 배워요.

테마

이 챕터의 모든 영어 연어 (27)

• do the shopping To go to the shops and buy groceries or necessities
• do the washing To wash clothes, usually in a washing machine
• do the ironing To press clothes with an iron to remove wrinkles
• do the cooking To prepare and cook meals
• have a shower To wash yourself under a shower
• have a bath To wash yourself by sitting in a bathtub filled with water
• brush your teeth To clean your teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste
• set the alarm To program an alarm clock to wake you at a specific time
• make the bed To tidy the bedcovers and pillows after sleeping
• tidy up To make a room or space neat and organised
• take out the rubbish To carry household waste outside to the bin or collection point
• run errands To go out to do various small tasks or chores
• commute to work To travel regularly between home and the workplace
• grab a bite To eat something quickly, usually a small meal or snack
• have a lie-in To stay in bed later than usual in the morning
• early night Going to bed earlier than usual
• heavy sleeper A person who sleeps very deeply and is hard to wake up
• light sleeper A person who wakes up easily from small sounds or disturbances
• daily routine The regular activities you do every day in the same order
• morning person Someone who feels most energetic and productive in the morning
• night owl Someone who naturally stays up late and is most active at night
• kill time To do something unimportant while waiting for something else
• spare time Free time when you are not working or doing obligations
• quality time Time spent giving full attention to someone, especially family
• lunch break The midday period when you stop work to eat lunch
• weekday routine The regular pattern of activities followed on working days (Monday to Friday)
• weekend plans Activities or events you intend to do on Saturday and Sunday