the SKIMM - 2021.06.25

(출처: 네이버 영어사전, the skimm)

 

1. For years, people have celebrated Pride across the globe - doing things like waving flags, marching, and pushing for legislative change. And parts of the world seem to be turning a corner.

 

2. But gay and transgender people don't always get to experience the same protections in some coutries.

 

3. crack down

-> Hungary's been passing legislation that cracks down on the LGBT+ community.

 

4. declare: 선언하다/ (세금당국에 소득을)신고하다.

-> In Poland, several towns declared themselves "LGBT-free zones."

 

5. And 2021 is on track to be the deadliest year for trans people yet.

 

6. The number of Americans who support gay marriage has reached 70% for the first time.

 

7. Things like pandemic stress, economic hardship, and pushback against police have factored into the rising cirme rate.

 

8. open up: 마음을 터놓다/ 발사[발포]되다/ (문이나 뚜껑을)열다

-> He's also opening up federal aid for communities to boost their law enforcement.

 

9. plead with: -에 탄원[항변]하다

-> Yesterday, she pleaded with a Los Angeles judge to end her court-ordered conservatorship.

 

10. In response, fans have launced the #FreeBritney movement, expressing concerns over the singer's well-being.

 

11. But health experts want people to know that the benefits of getting vaccinated outweigh the risks.