트럼프 음모론, AI의 숨겨진 규칙, 플라스틱 화학물질 노출 줄이기, 그 외 더 많은 이야기 — 2026년 5월 11일 월요일
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오늘 에피소드는 정치, 기술, 건강 등 다양한 분야의 영어 표현을 담고 있습니다. 뉴스 영어에서는 conspiracy theory(음모론), exposure(노출), regulation(규제) 같은 명사 중심의 표현이 자주 등장합니다. 각 단어가 어떤 문맥에서 쓰이는지 주목하며 들어보세요. 트랜스크립트가 제공되지 않아 에피소드 제목과 요약을 바탕으로 대표적인 표현과 예문을 구성하였습니다.
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Good morning. It is Monday, May 11th. Here are the seven stories you need to know today. We start with politics. Former President Trump has been amplifying a series of conspiracy theories, making claims that have been widely debunked by independent fact-checkers. Critics say this kind of muddying the waters on key issues makes it harder for voters to separate fact from fiction.
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오늘 알아야 할 일곱 가지 이야기
These are the seven stories you need to know this Tuesday morning.
오늘 알아야 할 일곱 가지 이야기
These are the seven stories you need to know this Tuesday morning.
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amplifying — 증폭시키다, 퍼뜨리다
Social media platforms have been amplifying misinformation at an alarming rate.
amplifying — 증폭시키다, 퍼뜨리다
Social media platforms have been amplifying misinformation at an alarming rate.
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conspiracy theories — 음모론
He dismissed the conspiracy theories as baseless and harmful.
conspiracy theories — 음모론
He dismissed the conspiracy theories as baseless and harmful.
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debunked — 반박된, 허위임이 밝혀진
The study was quickly debunked by leading scientists around the world.
debunked — 반박된, 허위임이 밝혀진
The study was quickly debunked by leading scientists around the world.
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muddying the waters — 상황을 혼란스럽게 만들다, 물을 흐리다
His contradictory statements kept muddying the waters during the investigation.
muddying the waters — 상황을 혼란스럽게 만들다, 물을 흐리다
His contradictory statements kept muddying the waters during the investigation.
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separate fact from fiction — 사실과 허구를 구분하다
It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction online.
separate fact from fiction — 사실과 허구를 구분하다
It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction online.
좋은 아침입니다. 오늘은 5월 11일 월요일입니다. 오늘 알아야 할 일곱 가지 이야기를 전해드립니다. 먼저 정치 소식입니다. 트럼프 전 대통령이 일련의 음모론을 확산시키고 있으며, 독립적인 팩트체커들에 의해 허위임이 밝혀진 주장들을 반복하고 있습니다. 비평가들은 이처럼 핵심 사안에 대해 상황을 혼란스럽게 만드는 행위가 유권자들이 사실과 허구를 구분하기 더 어렵게 만든다고 말합니다.
Story two: Artificial intelligence companies are operating under a set of proprietary internal guidelines — often called system prompts — that govern how AI tools respond to sensitive questions. These hidden rules have come under scrutiny after researchers found significant differences between what AI systems say publicly and how they actually behave. Advocates for transparency argue that users have a right to know what goes on behind the scenes.
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proprietary — 독점적인, 기업 소유의
The company refuses to share its proprietary algorithm with the public.
proprietary — 독점적인, 기업 소유의
The company refuses to share its proprietary algorithm with the public.
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system prompts — 시스템 프롬프트 (AI 동작을 제어하는 내부 지침)
Researchers discovered that hidden system prompts were shaping the AI’s responses.
system prompts — 시스템 프롬프트 (AI 동작을 제어하는 내부 지침)
Researchers discovered that hidden system prompts were shaping the AI’s responses.
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govern how — ~하는 방식을 규정하다/지배하다
New laws will govern how tech companies collect and store personal data.
govern how — ~하는 방식을 규정하다/지배하다
New laws will govern how tech companies collect and store personal data.
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scrutiny — 정밀 조사, 면밀한 검토
The senator’s financial records came under intense scrutiny.
scrutiny — 정밀 조사, 면밀한 검토
The senator’s financial records came under intense scrutiny.
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transparency — 투명성
The organization pledged greater transparency in its decision-making process.
transparency — 투명성
The organization pledged greater transparency in its decision-making process.
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goes on behind the scenes — 무대 뒤에서 일어나다, 겉으로 드러나지 않게 진행되다
Voters rarely know what goes on behind the scenes in government negotiations.
goes on behind the scenes — 무대 뒤에서 일어나다, 겉으로 드러나지 않게 진행되다
Voters rarely know what goes on behind the scenes in government negotiations.
두 번째 이야기: 인공지능 기업들은 AI 도구가 민감한 질문에 어떻게 응답할지를 결정하는 ‘시스템 프롬프트’라고 불리는 독점적인 내부 지침에 따라 운영되고 있습니다. 이 숨겨진 규칙들은 연구자들이 AI 시스템의 공개적인 발언과 실제 동작 사이에 상당한 차이가 있음을 발견한 이후 정밀 조사를 받게 되었습니다. 투명성을 옹호하는 사람들은 사용자들이 무대 뒤에서 무슨 일이 일어나는지 알 권리가 있다고 주장합니다.
Story three: A new study offers practical guidance on how everyday consumers can reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals found in plastics. Researchers found that simple changes — such as avoiding microwaving food in plastic containers and choosing glass or stainless steel — can make a significant dent in the amount of phthalates and BPA that make their way into the human body.
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reduce — 줄이다, 감소시키다
Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
reduce — 줄이다, 감소시키다
Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
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exposure — 노출
Long-term exposure to air pollution can cause serious lung damage.
exposure — 노출
Long-term exposure to air pollution can cause serious lung damage.
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chemicals — 화학물질
Some cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin.
chemicals — 화학물질
Some cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin.
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microwaving — 전자레인지에 데우다
You should avoid microwaving food in plastic bags or containers.
microwaving — 전자레인지에 데우다
You should avoid microwaving food in plastic bags or containers.
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make a significant dent in — ~에 상당한 영향을 미치다, 눈에 띄게 줄이다
The new policy could make a significant dent in the city’s carbon emissions.
make a significant dent in — ~에 상당한 영향을 미치다, 눈에 띄게 줄이다
The new policy could make a significant dent in the city’s carbon emissions.
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phthalates — 프탈레이트 (플라스틱 가소제로 사용되는 화학물질)
Phthalates are commonly found in food packaging and personal care products.
phthalates — 프탈레이트 (플라스틱 가소제로 사용되는 화학물질)
Phthalates are commonly found in food packaging and personal care products.
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BPA — 비스페놀 A (플라스틱에 사용되는 화학물질)
Many water bottles are now labeled BPA-free due to health concerns.
BPA — 비스페놀 A (플라스틱에 사용되는 화학물질)
Many water bottles are now labeled BPA-free due to health concerns.
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make their way into — ~으로 들어가다, 침투하다
Microplastics have made their way into our food and drinking water.
make their way into — ~으로 들어가다, 침투하다
Microplastics have made their way into our food and drinking water.
세 번째 이야기: 새로운 연구가 일반 소비자들이 플라스틱에서 발견되는 유해 화학물질에 대한 노출을 줄일 수 있는 실용적인 방법을 제시했습니다. 연구자들은 플라스틱 용기에 음식을 넣고 전자레인지에 가열하는 것을 피하거나 유리 또는 스테인리스 스틸 제품을 선택하는 것과 같은 간단한 변화가 프탈레이트와 BPA가 인체에 흡수되는 양을 상당히 줄일 수 있다는 것을 발견했습니다.
Story four: Diplomatic negotiations between several world powers have hit a wall over competing geopolitical interests. At stake are critical trade agreements and security alliances that could reshape the global order for years to come. Analysts warn that failure to reach a deal could have serious repercussions across multiple sectors.
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negotiations — 협상
Trade negotiations between the two countries broke down last week.
negotiations — 협상
Trade negotiations between the two countries broke down last week.
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hit a wall — 벽에 부딪히다, 난관에 봉착하다
Peace talks have hit a wall as both sides refuse to compromise.
hit a wall — 벽에 부딪히다, 난관에 봉착하다
Peace talks have hit a wall as both sides refuse to compromise.
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geopolitical — 지정학적인
The region’s geopolitical importance has grown significantly in recent years.
geopolitical — 지정학적인
The region’s geopolitical importance has grown significantly in recent years.
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at stake — 위험에 처한, 걸려 있는
Millions of jobs are at stake if the factory closes.
at stake — 위험에 처한, 걸려 있는
Millions of jobs are at stake if the factory closes.
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alliances — 동맹, 연합
The two nations have maintained strong military alliances for decades.
alliances — 동맹, 연합
The two nations have maintained strong military alliances for decades.
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reshape — 재편하다, 새로운 형태로 만들다
Advances in AI are expected to reshape entire industries.
reshape — 재편하다, 새로운 형태로 만들다
Advances in AI are expected to reshape entire industries.
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repercussions — 파장, 결과, 반향
repercussions — 파장, 결과, 반향