EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with 'of': The main subject of this sentence is 'A new list' (singular), not 'hotels and inns' (plural). Therefore, we use the singular verb 'is' instead of 'are'.
中文: 主詞與動詞一致性(介系詞 of 的用法):本句真正的主詞是單數的「A new list」(一份新名單),而不是後面的複數「hotels and inns」。因此,動詞要搭配單數的「is」,而非「are」。
A box of red apples is on the table.
一箱紅蘋果在桌上。
EN: In the UK, an 'inn' traditionally refers to a historic pub that also provides accommodation, food, and drink for travellers, often found in rural areas and village centres.
中文: 在英國,「inn」(客棧/旅店)傳統上是指同時提供鄉村酒吧、餐飲與住宿歷史悠久的場所,通常坐落於風景如畫的鄉間或村莊中心。
EN: Use the pattern 'be perfect for + noun' to say that something is completely suitable or ideal for a specific purpose or activity.
中文: 使用「be perfect for + 名詞」句型,表示某物「非常適合」某個特定目的、活動或對象。
This small park is perfect for a picnic.
這座小公園非常適合野餐。
EN: In British English, 'holiday' is commonly used where American English speakers would say 'vacation'. Also, the UK is famous for 'autumn breaks' or weekend countryside getaways to enjoy fall foliage and cosy pubs.
中文: 在英式英語中,人們習慣用「holiday」來表示度假或假期(美式英語常用「vacation」)。此外,英國人在秋季很盛行鄉村短途旅行,去欣賞落葉景致並入住溫暖的傳統客棧。
EN: Use the preposition 'with' to describe what features, objects, or qualities someone or something has.
中文: 介系詞「with」可以用來表示「帶有」或「擁有」某種特徵或物品。
She lives in a house with a big garden.
她住在一棟帶有大花園的房子裡。
EN: In the UK, traditional country inns and pubs often have open wood-burning fireplaces, which are central to creating a cosy and welcoming atmosphere during colder autumn and winter months.
中文: 在英國,傳統的鄉村客棧與酒吧通常設有燃木壁爐。在秋冬寒冷的季節裡,劈啪作響的壁爐是營造溫馨愜意氛圍的核心。
EN: Use 'with' followed by a noun to describe a feature, quality, or part that something has. Here, 'with modern rooms' describes the boutique hotels.
中文: 使用介系詞「with + 名詞」來表示某事物所具備的特徵、特色或附屬部分。在此句中,「with modern rooms」用來說明精品酒店擁有現代化的房間。
She lives in an apartment with a large balcony.
她住在一間附有大陽台的公寓裡。
EN: In the UK travel scene, 'boutique hotels' are small, stylish, and often independently run hotels with unique character, contrasting with traditional countryside 'inns' or large hotel chains.
中文: 在英國旅遊文化中,「精品酒店」(boutique hotels)通常指規模不大、注重設計感且獨具風格的旅宿,常由私人獨立經營,與傳統的鄉村小客棧(inns)或大型連鎖飯店形成鮮明對比。
EN: Use 'offer + something + for/to someone' to talk about providing goods, services, or opportunities. Notice that 'all' can be placed right after the subject pronoun 'they' to mean 'all of them'.
中文: 「offer + 某物 + for/to 某人」用來表達「為某人提供某物」。此外,副詞「all」可以直接放在主詞代名詞「they」後面,表示「它們全都……」。
This hotel offers free breakfast for guests.
這間飯店為房客提供免費早餐。
EN: In British English, 'accommodation' is an uncountable noun referring to a place to stay (hotel, inn, B&B), and it is spelled with double 'c' and double 'm'. Notice also the British spelling 'travellers' with a double 'l', whereas American English typically uses 'travelers'.
中文: 在英式英語中,「accommodation」(住宿)是不可數名詞,拼寫為雙「c」與雙「m」。此外,英式拼法為「travellers」(雙「l」),而美式英語通常拼作「travelers」(單「l」)。
EN: Use the preposition 'in' with cities, counties, regions, and countries to show where something is located.
中文: 介系詞「in」可用於表示城市、郡縣、地區或國家等大範圍地點的位置。
The museum is in London, in the south of England.
那座博物館位於英格蘭南部的倫敦。
EN: Northumberland is a historic county in North East England, bordering Scotland. It is famous for its rugged coastline, dark sky park for stargazing, and historic castles.
中文: 諾森伯蘭是英格蘭東北部的一個歷史悠久的郡,與蘇格蘭接壤。當地以壯麗的海岸線、適合觀星的暗空公園以及眾多的古堡而聞名。
EN: We use 'has' with singular third-person subjects (like 'this hotel', 'he', 'she', 'it') to talk about possession or features in the present simple tense.
中文: 當主詞是單數第三人稱(例如 this hotel、he、she、it)時,使用動詞「has」來表示擁有某物或具有某種特徵(現在簡單式)。
The small cottage has two bedrooms.
這間小村舍有兩間臥室。
EN: In the UK, many boutique hotels and countryside inns pride themselves on having a lively, welcoming bar where both guests and locals mingle.
中文: 在英國,許多精品酒店與鄉間客棧都以熱鬧親切的酒吧為傲,這裡往往是住客與當地居民互相交流放鬆的社交中心。
EN: Use the past simple tense (opened) to talk about an action completed in the past. Place the adverb 'recently' before the main verb to show it happened not long ago.
中文: 使用一般過去式(opened)來描述過去已經完成的動作。副詞「recently」(最近)通常放在主要動詞之前,表示動作發生在不久之前。
They recently built a new pool behind the house.
他們最近在房子後面建了一座新游泳池。
EN: In the UK countryside, many boutique hotels expand by adding self-contained wooden cabins or lodges on their grounds. These offer guests privacy and a close connection to nature while still enjoying hotel amenities.
中文: 在英國鄉村,許多精品鄉村酒店會透過在自家莊園或林地增建獨立的「木屋」(cabins 或 lodges)來擴展業務。這類住宿能讓旅客在享受飯店設施的同時,擁有私密感並親近大自然。
EN: We use the modal verb 'can' followed by the base form of a verb ('try') to express possibility or things guests are allowed and able to do.
中文: 情態動詞「can」(可以)後面接原形動詞(如「try」),用來表示可能性或某人能夠、可以做某事。
Visitors can see beautiful birds in the park.
遊客可以在公園裡看到美麗的鳥類。
EN: In the UK countryside, foraging (searching for wild food like berries, mushrooms, and herbs) has become a popular eco-friendly tourist activity, allowing visitors to connect with nature.
中文: 在英國鄉村,採集(foraging,在野外採集野莓、菇類或香草等天然食材)近年成為非常受歡迎的生態旅遊活動,讓遊客能更親近大自然。
EN: Use 'win an award for [something]' to state what prize someone or something received and the reason or category for it.
中文: 使用「win an award for [原因或項目]」來表達某人或某事物因某個領域或類別而獲獎。過去式使用「won」。
She won an award for best new singer.
她榮獲了最佳新人歌手獎。
EN: In the UK, tourism boards such as VisitEngland give out annual awards (often Gold, Silver, and Bronze) to recognize exceptional accommodation, dining, and attractions across the country.
中文: 在英國,像英格蘭旅遊局(VisitEngland)等官方觀光機構每年都會頒發各類旅遊大獎(通常分為金獎、銀獎與銅獎),以表揚全境優質的住宿、餐廳及景點。
EN: Use 'be + in + place' to talk about where a building, town, or person is located. When stating both a town and a region/country, put the smaller place first, followed by a comma and the larger place (e.g., 'in Aviemore, Scotland').
中文: 使用「be 動詞 + in + 地點」來表達某個建築、城鎮或人所在的位置。若同時提及城鎮與較大的地區或國家時,英文習慣先講小地方,加上逗號後再接大地方(例如:in Aviemore, Scotland)。
The hotel is in Edinburgh, Scotland.
這家酒店位於蘇格蘭的愛丁堡。
EN: Aviemore is a popular holiday town in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands, famous for outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and water sports. An 'inn' in the UK traditionally refers to a pub that also provides lodging and hearty food for travellers.
中文: 阿維莫爾(Aviemore)是蘇格蘭高地凱恩戈姆國家公園內著名的度假勝地,以健行、滑雪與水上活動聞名。在英國,「inn」(客棧)傳統上指兼具酒吧、提供家常料理並為旅人提供住宿的地方。
EN: Use the prepositional phrase 'next to' to describe that someone or something is beside or very close to another place, person, or object.
中文: 使用介系詞短語「next to」來表示某人或某物緊鄰、在……旁邊。
The cafe is next to the bookstore.
那家咖啡館在書店隔壁。
EN: In British English, rivers are often referred to as 'the River [Name]' (e.g., the River Spey, the River Thames), whereas in American English, 'River' usually comes after the name (e.g., the Mississippi River). The River Spey in Scotland is famous for salmon fishing and whisky distilleries.
中文: 在英式英語中,河流名稱通常習慣將「River」放在名字前面(如 the River Spey、the River Thames),而在美式英語中則多放在後面(如 the Mississippi River)。蘇格蘭的斯佩河以鮭魚垂釣和威士忌釀酒廠聞名。
EN: Use 'can' + base form of verbs to express what is possible. When listing multiple actions, join them with commas and place 'or' before the last verb.
中文: 使用「can + 原形動詞」表示可以做的事情。列舉多個動作時,中間以逗號隔開,並在最後一個動詞前加上「or」(或者)。
You can read, relax, or sleep in the garden.
你可以在花園裡閱讀、放鬆或睡覺。
EN: In British holiday and travel writing, the phrase 'from the door' (or 'from the doorstep') is commonly used to emphasize that outdoor activities are immediately accessible without needing to drive or travel elsewhere.
中文: 在英國的旅遊介紹中,常用「from the door」或「from the doorstep」來強調地點便利,意味著一踏出客棧大門即可直接親近自然、開展戶外活動,無須另外開車接駁。
EN: Use 'like' to introduce examples, similar to 'such as'. It is followed by nouns or noun phrases.
中文: 使用「like」可以用來舉例,意思相當於「例如」或「像是」,後面接名詞或名詞片語。
She likes hot drinks like tea and coffee.
她喜歡熱飲,例如茶和咖啡。
EN: Traditional British and Scottish inns (pubs with rooms) often take pride in hearty, local food. Dishes like smoked fish soup (such as Scottish Cullen Skink) and savoury meat pies are classic pub comfort food.
中文: 傳統的英國與蘇格蘭鄉村客棧(附帶住宿的酒館)非常講究在地與家常美食。例如煙燻魚湯(蘇格蘭著名的 Cullen Skink 就是一種煙燻黑線鱈濃湯)以及各式鹹派,都是最具代表性的傳統酒館暖胃佳餚。
EN: Use 'like' as a preposition to give examples, meaning 'such as'. It is followed by nouns or noun phrases.
中文: 使用介系詞「like」來列舉範例,意思是「例如、像……一樣」,後面接名詞或名詞片語。
She likes warm drinks like tea and hot chocolate.
她喜歡溫暖的飲品,例如茶和熱巧克力。
EN: In the UK, traditional country inns and boutique hotels often design their interiors using 'earthy' or 'autumnal' tones (such as gold, moss green, and rust) to match the surrounding landscape and create a cosy atmosphere.
中文: 在英國,傳統鄉村客棧與精品旅宿常採用「大地色」或「秋季色調」(如金黃、苔蘚綠、鐵鏽紅),以呼應周遭的自然景致,營造溫暖舒適的度假氛圍。
EN: Use 'start from [amount]' to show the lowest price or starting point of something.
中文: 使用「start from + 金額」來表示某物的起步價格或最低價格(從……起)。
Tickets start from 20 dollars.
門票20美元起。
EN: In the UK, prices are given in pounds (£). Hotel rates are usually advertised 'per night' or 'per room per night', and often include VAT (tax), though it is always good to check if breakfast is included.
中文: 在英國,貨幣單位為英鎊(£)。飯店住宿價格通常以「per night」(每晚)為單位標示,多數報價已包含增值稅(VAT),但通常需確認是否包含早餐。
EN: Use 'Many of + plural noun phrase' to talk about a large number of specific things or people. It takes a plural verb (like 'have' instead of 'has').
中文: 使用「Many of + 複數名詞片語」來表達特定群體中的「許多……」。後面接複數動詞(例如使用 have 而非 has)。
Many of these rooms have a balcony.
這些房間中有很多間都設有陽台。
EN: In the UK, traditional country inns and pubs often pride themselves on their culinary offerings, serving high-quality, locally sourced meals rather than just basic pub food. Staying at an inn frequently doubles as a dining experience.
中文: 在英國,鄉村傳統客棧(inns)與酒吧(pubs)通常以美食為傲,供應精緻且使用在地食材的特色料理,而不僅是簡單的下酒菜。因此入住客棧往往也是一種美食享受。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two complete sentences with contrasting ideas. Put a comma before 'but'.
中文: 使用連接詞「but」來連接兩個語意對比的完整句子。在「but」前面通常會加上逗號。
The hotel is small, but it has a very nice pool.
這間飯店很小,但它有一個非常漂亮的泳池。
EN: In the UK, many traditional country pubs (or coaching inns) have been refurbished into stylish boutique accommodation, combining historic charm with modern hotel comforts.
中文: 在英國,許多傳統的鄉村酒吧(或稱驛站客棧)已翻新為時尚精品住宿,兼具歷史建築韻味與現代化客房的舒適體驗。
EN: Use the pattern 'a wonderful time to + verb' to talk about the ideal period or season to do an activity.
中文: 使用「a wonderful time to + 動詞原形」句型,表示做某件事的「絕佳時機」或「好時候」。
Spring is a great time to see the flowers.
春天是賞花的好時節。
EN: In the UK, 'autumn' is the standard word used for the season between summer and winter, whereas in American English 'fall' is more common. British countryside breaks in autumn are popular because of the colourful foliage, quieter walking trails, and cosy pub fireplaces.
中文: 在英國,秋季普遍稱為「autumn」,而美式英語則較常用「fall」。秋季到英國鄉村度假非常受歡迎,人們喜歡欣賞金黃楓葉、走在清幽的步道上,並在鄉村客棧圍著溫暖的壁爐放鬆。
EN: Use 'keep + someone/something + adjective' to describe causing someone or something to stay in a particular state or condition.
中文: 使用「keep + 人/物 + 形容詞」的句型,表示使某人或某物保持在某種特定的狀態。
A hot cup of tea will keep you warm.
一杯熱茶會讓你保持溫暖。
EN: In the UK, traditional country inns and pubs often feature a real wood-burning or coal fireplace (hearth). Sitting by the fireplace with a hot drink or meal is a quintessential autumn and winter tradition for British travellers.
中文: 在英國,傳統的鄉村客棧與酒吧通常都設有燃木或燒煤的真實壁爐。在秋冬季節坐在溫暖的壁爐旁喝杯熱飲或享用美食,是英國人度假不可或缺的經典體驗。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause (room prices start low) with its result (there is accommodation for everyone).
中文: 「so」是表示結果的連接詞,意思是「所以、因此」,用來連接因果關係的兩個完整句子。
The hotel is very close to the station, so it is easy to find.
這間飯店離車站非常近,所以很容易找到。
EN: In the UK, prices are given in pounds (£). Accommodation is an uncountable noun in British English and refers generally to places to stay, such as hotels, inns, or B&Bs.
中文: 在英國,貨幣單位為英鎊(pounds, £)。在英式英語中,「accommodation」(住宿)是不可數名詞,泛指旅館、客棧或民宿等各類住宿場所。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 提供住宿與餐飲的小旅館、客棧
在本文中: 精品飯店(通常規模小但具獨特設計與風格)
在本文中: 住宿設施
在本文中: 小木屋
在本文中: 壁爐
在本文中: 觀星、觀看星空
在本文中: 覓食、採集野生食材
在本文中: 鄉村、郊外
在本文中: 預算、經費
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to have a specified minimum price, point, or level
從……起算、起價為
suitable for people with any amount of money to spend
各種預算需求、適合任何預算
to become a different colour, especially leaves in autumn
變色(尤指秋天樹葉變色)