회화 | Let’s take baby steps. (전 천천히 시작 할래요.)

A: Are you doing your part for conservation? We all have an effect on the environment.
B: I separate my trash. I don’t let the water run while I brush my teeth. How’s that?
A: Those are important, sure. How about making a sacred vow to never drive your car again?
B: Whoa! I’m not ready to go that far.

A: 넌 어떤 일을 하고 있니? 우리 모두가 환경에 영향을 끼치고 있는 거야.
B: 전 쓰레기를 분리수거해요. 이를 닦을 때 물을 틀어 놓질 않구있구요. 이런 건 어때요?
A: 확실히 그런 행동들은 중요하지. 절대 운전 하지 않겠다고 맹세해 보는 건 어떨까?
B: 오우! Let’s take baby steps. (전 천천히 시작 할래요.) 그렇게 까지 하기엔 아직 준비가 안됐는걸요.

[Additional Expressions]

* doing your part – doing what you can / doing your best
* for conservation – to conserve the environment / for the environment
* We all have an effect on the environment. – We all leave a carbon footprint.
* I separate my trash. – I put my garbage in separate bags. / I divide up my recyclable trash.
* I don’t let the water run – I’m careful with my use of water. / I don’t waste water.
* How’s that? – Is that good enough? / Does that work?
* Those are important – Those things count
* sure – for certain / absolutely
* How about – What do you think about / What do you say to
* making a sacred vow – making a promise / promising
* never drive your car again – park your car permanently / give up driving a vehicle
* Whoa! – Hang on! / Hold on a minute!
* Let’s take baby steps. – Let’s go slowly. / Let’s take it easy.
* I’m not ready to go that far. – I’m not prepared for all that. / I can’t do all that yet.