sea legs
US /ˈsiː leɡz/
UK /ˈsiː leɡz/
1.
뱃멀미 극복 능력, 선상 균형 감각
the ability to keep one's balance and not feel seasick when on a ship or boat
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It took him a few days to get his sea legs on the cruise.
그는 크루즈에서 뱃멀미를 극복하는 데 며칠이 걸렸다.
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After a week at sea, everyone had their sea legs.
일주일간 바다에 있자 모두 뱃멀미를 극복했다.
2.
적응하다, 익숙해지다
the ability to adapt to a new or challenging situation
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After starting his new job, he quickly got his sea legs and became productive.
새로운 직장을 시작한 후, 그는 빠르게 적응하여 생산적이 되었다.
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It takes time to get your sea legs in a new culture.
새로운 문화에 적응하는 데는 시간이 걸린다.