[2022 수능특강 영어] 2강 1번 지문분석/한줄해석

 

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[ 한줄해석 ]

 

Just as I was approaching thirty, I was offered a sponsorship to go to the Ladies Professional Golf Association in the USA and attend their qualifying school.

 

막 서른이 되어가던 때, 나는 미국 여자 프로 골프협회에 가서 그들의 퀄리파잉 스쿨에 참여할 수 있는 후원 제안을 받았다.

 

But I was very concerned about my family rather than thinking it was a good opportunity.

 

하지만 나는 그것이 좋은 기회라고 생각하기보다는, 내 가족이 매우 걱정되었다. 

 

If I accepted the sponsorship offer, I couldn’t continue to work for Mom, to help her out and to earn us some extra income between amateur golf tours.

 

내가 그 후원 제안을 수락하면, 계속 엄마를 위해 일하고, 그녀를 돕고, 아마추어 골프 투어 사이에 약간의 추가 수입을 우리에게 벌어다 줄 수 없었다.

 

This would mean there would be less money coming in to begin with, though the sponsorship money would support me through qualifying school.

비록 후원금이 퀄리파잉 스쿨을 마치도록 나를 지원하겠지만, 이것은 우선 들어오는 돈이 더 적으리라는 것을 의미할 것이었다.

 

Of course, there was a small chance I could make the grade to become a professional, which should lead to higher earning opportunities.

 

물론, 내가 프로 선수가 되는 수준에 이를 가능성은 약간 있었는데, 그것은 더 높은 소득의 기회로 이어질 것이었다.

 

It was a risk for us financially.

 

그것은 재정적으로 우리에게는 위험한 일이었다.

 

 “I don’t want to leave you in trouble, Mom.”

 

“엄마, 난 엄마를 곤경에 처하게 하고 싶지는 않아요.”

 

“Never mind about that, daughter. Of course you must do this. It’s a wonderful opportunity. We’ll manage.” She smiled.

 

“딸아, 그건 신경 쓰지 마라. 당연히 넌 이것을 해야만 해. 정말 좋은 기회란다. 우리는 어떻게든 해낼 거야.” 그녀는 미소 지었다.

 

“We always have up to now, and it’s time for you to step out and take the chance.”

 

“우리는 항상 지금까지 해내 왔고, 지금은 네가 (집을) 잠시 떠나 기회를 잡아야 할 때란다.”

 

“Are you sure?” “Of course I’m sure. If you don’t give it a go, you’ll always regret it.”

 

 “정말이에요?” “물론 정말이지. 한번 해 보지 않으면, 넌 항상 후회할 거야.”

 

I was so glad to receive her support.

 

나는 엄마의 지지를 받아서 참으로 기뻤다.

 

Thanks to her words, I was able to move on to my goal with a lighter heart.

 

엄마의 말 덕분에, 나는 더 가벼운 마음으로 목표를 향해 나아갈 수 있었다.