EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to join two simple sentences into one compound sentence. Both parts have their own subject and verb.
中文: 使用連接詞「and」可以將兩個簡單句連接成一個複合句。前後兩個子句各自擁有獨立的主詞與動詞。
He bought a new bike, and he rides it to school.
他買了一輛新腳踏車,而且他騎它去上學。
EN: Wales is famous for its stunning natural landscapes, including rugged mountains, coastlines, and historic woodlands. Hiking (often called 'walking' in the UK) is a very popular outdoor activity across the country.
中文: 威爾斯以壯麗的自然景觀聞名,包含崎嶇山脈、海岸線與歷史悠久的林地。在英國,健行(當地通常簡稱為「walking」)是一項極受歡迎的戶外休閒活動。
EN: To describe the length, height, or age of something, place the measurement (number + unit) before the adjective (e.g., '50 miles long', 'two meters high', 'ten years old').
中文: 要描述某事物的長度、高度或年齡時,會將「數字 + 測量單位」放在形容詞之前(例如:50 miles long 長 50 英里、two meters high 高兩公尺、ten years old 十歲)。
This bridge is 200 meters long.
這座橋長 200 公尺。
EN: In the UK, road signs and hiking distances traditionally use miles, but metric units (kilometers) are commonly provided alongside for international visitors and European familiarity.
中文: 在英國,道路指標與健行距離傳統上使用英里(miles),但為了方便國際遊客與習慣公制的歐洲民眾,通常會並列公制單位(公里 kilometers)。
EN: Use 'starts at/ends near' + location to describe the beginning and end points of a journey or route. Note the third-person singular '-s' on both verbs connected by 'and'.
中文: 使用「starts at / ends near + 地點」來描述旅程或路線的起點與終點。注意兩個由「and」連接的動詞都必須加上第三人稱單數字尾「-s」。
The bus tour starts at the station and ends near the museum.
觀光巴士行程始於車站,終於博物館附近。
EN: Porthkerry Park is a coastal country park in the Vale of Glamorgan, known for its iconic viaduct. Glynneath is a town situated at the head of the Neath Valley, historically famous for coal mining.
中文: 波斯克里公園(Porthkerry Park)是位於格拉摩根谷的著名海濱鄉村公園,以其壯觀的高架鐵路橋聞名;格林尼斯(Glynneath)則是位於尼斯河谷頂端的小鎮,歷史上以煤礦開採聞名。
EN: Use 'much' before comparative adjectives (like 'longer') to emphasize a big difference, meaning 'a lot more'.
中文: 在比較級形容詞(如 longer)前面加上「much」,可以強調程度差異很大,意思是「……得多」或「更……許多」。
This book is much better than the movie.
這本書比電影好得多。
EN: We use 'hope to + base verb' to talk about plans, desires, or things we want to happen in the future.
中文: 我們使用「hope to + 原形動詞」來表達希望或打算在未來做某事。
She hopes to visit her grandparents next month.
她希望下個月去探望她的祖父母。
EN: The 'National Forest for Wales' is a long-term environmental project initiated by the Welsh Government to create an interconnected network of woodlands across Wales, boosting biodiversity and outdoor recreation.
中文: 「威爾斯國家森林」是威爾斯政府發起的長期環境倡議計畫,旨在透過串聯整個威爾斯的林地,打造綠色生態網絡,以促進生物多樣性並提供戶外休閒空間。
EN: Use 'go + preposition of direction' (like 'up into') to describe where a road, path, or person leads or moves.
中文: 使用「go + 方向介詞」(如 'up into')來描述道路、小徑延伸的方向或人的移動路徑。
The path goes down into a quiet village.
這條小徑向下延伸進一座安靜的村莊。
EN: The 'valleys of south Wales' (often referred to simply as 'The Valleys') are historically famous for coal mining and industrial heritage, surrounded by picturesque hills and moorland.
中文: 「南威爾斯山谷」(常簡稱為 The Valleys)以其煤礦業與工業歷史遺產聞名於世,周圍環繞著開闊壯麗的丘陵與荒原景色。
EN: We use 'there is' or 'there are' to say that something exists. Use 'there are' before plural nouns (like 'villages').
中文: 我們使用「there is」或「there are」來表示「有……」或某物存在。在複數名詞(如 villages)前面要使用「there are」。
There are many trees in the park.
公園裡有許多樹木。
EN: South Wales was once the center of the world's coal mining industry during the Industrial Revolution. Many towns and hiking trails in the valleys still reflect this rich industrial heritage.
中文: 南威爾斯在工業革命時期曾是全球煤礦業的重鎮。如今山谷中的許多城鎮與健行步道,依然保留並記錄著這段豐富的工業遺產歷史。
EN: Use the idiom 'follow in the footsteps of (someone)' to mean doing the same thing as someone before you, or walking the exact same path they walked.
中文: 成語「follow in the footsteps of (某人)」意思是「追隨某人的腳步」或「沿著某人走過的路前行」,常用來表示效仿他人或踏上同一條歷史路線。
She wants to follow in the footsteps of her mother and become a doctor.
她想追隨母親的腳步,成為一名醫生。
EN: South Wales was historically famous for coal mining during the Industrial Revolution. Many scenic walking trails in the region now repurpose the old railways and paths once used daily by miners.
中文: 南威爾斯在工業革命時期曾是著名的煤礦重鎮。當地許多風景秀麗的步道,前身正是當年礦工每天上下班或運送煤礦的舊鐵道與山間小徑。
EN: Use the adverb 'once' before a past tense verb to show that an action or situation happened in the past but does not happen now.
中文: 在過去式動詞前面加上副詞「once」,表示「曾經」做過某事或過去曾存在某種狀態,但現在已經不再發生。
He once lived in London.
他曾經住在倫敦。
EN: Barry docks in south Wales was once one of the largest coal-exporting ports in the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as coal mined from the Welsh valleys was transported there by rail.
中文: 南威爾斯的巴里碼頭在19世紀末至20世紀初曾是全球最大的煤炭出口港之一。當時威爾斯山谷開採的大量煤炭都是透過鐵路與高架橋運送到這裡外銷。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two independent clauses showing a contrast between common habits and an exception.
中文: 使用連接詞「but」(但是)來連接兩個完整的句子,用以表達常見習慣與特殊情況之間的對比。
Many tourists visit London, but this small town is also lovely.
許多遊客會造訪倫敦,但這座小鎮也十分迷人。
EN: In the UK, walking and hiking along the coast or in designated National Parks (such as Snowdonia or the Pembrokeshire Coast) are extremely popular outdoor pastimes. Contrasting this new trail with those traditional spots highlights its unique historical and inland woodland appeal.
中文: 在英國,沿著海岸健行或造訪國家公園(例如雪霸國家公園或彭布羅克郡海岸)是非常盛行的戶外休閒活動。將這條新步道與這些熱門傳統景點進行對比,更能凸顯它結合內陸林地與採礦歷史的獨特魅力。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 步道;小徑
在本文中: 林地;森林地帶
在本文中: 連接;串聯
在本文中: 荒涼的;未開發的;野外的
在本文中: 山谷;溪谷
在本文中: 採礦;礦業
在本文中: 煤炭
在本文中: 碼頭;船塢
在本文中: 海岸;沿海地區
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
a marked path through a natural area used for walking or hiking
健行步道
to pass through or travel across an area
穿過;穿越
to do the same thing that someone else did previously; to walk where someone else walked
步...的後塵;跟隨...的腳步
an area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife
國家公園