EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that happened at a specific time in the past, like 'yesterday'.
中文: 使用過去簡單式(動詞 + ed)來描述在過去特定時間(例如「昨天」)發生的動作。
The company started a new project last week.
這間公司上週開始了一個新專案。
EN: San Francisco is a major hub for technology companies in the United States. Many famous tech 'launches' happen here or in the nearby Silicon Valley.
中文: 舊金山是美國科技公司的重要樞紐。許多著名的科技產品「發布會」都會在這裡或鄰近的矽谷舉行。
EN: The verb 'call' can be used with two objects: the thing you are naming, and the name itself (Call + A + B).
中文: 動詞 'call' 可以接兩個受詞:被命名的對象,以及該名稱 (Call + A + B)。
They called their dog Buddy.
他們把他們的狗取名為 Buddy。
EN: In tech marketing, companies often use a combination of a brand name (TechStar) and a model number (X10) to create a high-tech feel.
中文: 在科技行銷中,公司經常結合品牌名稱 (TechStar) 與型號數字 (X10) 來營造高科技感。
EN: Use 'More than' followed by a number to say that the actual amount is higher than that number.
中文: 使用「More than」加上數字,表示實際數量超過該數字。
More than 20 students joined the club.
超過 20 名學生加入了這個社團。
EN: In the tech industry, product launches are often treated like major concerts or festivals to build excitement and brand loyalty.
中文: 在科技產業中,產品發布會通常被視為像大型演唱會或節慶一樣的重要活動,旨在建立興奮感和品牌忠誠度。
EN: Use 'be excited about' to describe a feeling of being very happy and interested in something.
中文: 使用「be excited about」來描述對某事感到非常開心且感興趣的感覺。
She is excited about her vacation next week.
她對下週的假期感到很興奮。
EN: Use 'the' + adjective ending in '-est' to talk about the 'most' of something in a group.
中文: 使用 'the' 加上以 '-est' 結尾的形容詞,用來描述一群事物中「最...」的一個(最高級)。
This is the smallest phone in the store.
這是這家店裡最小的手機。
EN: In the tech industry, 'AI' (Artificial Intelligence) is currently the most popular buzzword used to market new products, even if the features are simple software improvements.
中文: 在科技產業中,「AI」(人工智慧)是目前最流行的行銷術語,用來推廣新產品,即使該功能只是簡單的軟體改進。
EN: Use 'better than' to compare two things when one is higher in quality. 'Better' is the special comparative form of 'good'.
中文: 使用「better than」來比較兩樣事物,表示其中一個品質更好。「Better」是「good」的特殊比較級形式。
This new laptop is better than my old one.
這台新筆電比我的舊筆電更好。
EN: In tech marketing, companies often use comparative adjectives like 'better', 'faster', or 'smarter' to highlight improvements over previous models without naming specific competitors.
中文: 在科技產品行銷中,公司經常使用「better」、「faster」或「smarter」等比較級形容詞來強調比舊款產品的進步,而不一定會指名具體的競爭對手。
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or things someone is able to do. After 'can', always use the base form of the verb.
中文: 使用 'can' 來描述可能發生的事情或某人具備的能力。在 'can' 之後,請務必使用動詞原形。
I can play the piano.
我會彈鋼琴。
EN: Use 'will be able to' to talk about things someone can do in the future. It is the future form of 'can'.
中文: 使用「will be able to」來描述某人將來能夠做到的事情。它是「can」的未來式用法。
I will be able to drive a car next year.
我明年就能夠開車了。
EN: In the tech industry, 'voice control' is a major trend. Using 'just' emphasizes how easy and hands-free the technology has become.
中文: 在科技產業中,「語音控制」是一大趨勢。使用「just」一詞強調了這項技術變得多麼簡單且無需動手。
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things that happen in the future. It is usually followed by the base form of a verb.
中文: 使用「will」來描述未來將要發生的事情。後面通常接動詞的原形。
I will call you tomorrow.
我明天會打電話給你。
EN: In the tech industry, 'software updates' are a common way for companies to improve products after they have been sold, reflecting a culture of continuous improvement.
中文: 在科技產業中,「軟體更新」是公司在產品售出後持續改進產品的常見方式,反映了持續優化的企業文化。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that will happen in the future.
中文: 使用「will」後面接動詞原形,用來描述未來將會發生的事情。
The store will open at nine o'clock.
這家店將會在九點鐘開門。
EN: In the tech industry, 'smart assistant' refers to AI-powered software like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant that helps users perform tasks.
中文: 在科技產業中,「smart assistant」(智慧助手)指的是像 Siri、Alexa 或 Google Assistant 這樣由人工智慧驅動,能幫助使用者執行任務的軟體。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about ability or possibility. When connecting two actions with 'and', you don't need to repeat 'can'.
中文: 使用「can」後面接動詞原形來表示能力或可能性。當用「and」連接兩個動作時,不需要重複使用「can」。
I can play the piano and sing songs.
我會彈鋼琴也會唱歌。
EN: In modern tech contexts, 'assistant' almost always refers to AI-powered software like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant, rather than a human employee.
中文: 在現代科技語境中,「assistant」(助手) 幾乎總是指像 Siri、Alexa 或 Google Assistant 這樣的 AI 軟體,而不是真人助理。
EN: To compare two things, add '-er' to short adjectives and use 'than'.
中文: 比較兩樣事物時,在短形容詞後面加上「-er」,並配合「than」(比)來使用。
This car is bigger than that one.
這輛車比那輛大。
EN: In the tech industry, companies often compare new products to 'last year's version' to show improvement and encourage users to upgrade.
中文: 在科技產業中,公司經常將新產品與「去年的版本」進行比較,以展示進步並鼓勵用戶升級換代。
EN: Use 'The price of [something] is [amount]' to talk about how much an item costs.
中文: 使用「The price of [物品] is [金額]」的句型來描述某樣東西的價格。
The price of the coffee is $5.
這杯咖啡的價格是 5 美元。
EN: In English, the dollar sign ($) is written before the number, but it is spoken after the number (e.g., '$799' is said as 'seven hundred ninety-nine dollars').
中文: 在英文中,錢字號 ($) 寫在數字前面,但唸的時候要放在數字後面(例如:$799 唸作 seven hundred ninety-nine dollars)。
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things. For short words like 'cheap', we add 'er' to the end.
中文: 使用「形容詞 + er + than」來比較兩樣事物。對於像 'cheap' 這樣的短單字,我們在字尾加上 'er'。
This apple is bigger than that one.
這顆蘋果比那一顆大。
EN: In tech news, companies often compare their products directly to competitors to highlight value. The use of '$799' and specific model names is common in marketing to position a product in the market.
中文: 在科技新聞中,公司經常將自己的產品與競爭對手直接比較以強調價值。使用「$799」和具體型號名稱是行銷中常見的手法,用來定位產品在市場中的地位。
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or allowed. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
中文: 使用 'can' 來表達可能發生的事情或被允許做的事。後面接動詞原形。
You can buy tickets at the station.
你可以在車站買票。
EN: In the tech industry, 'starting today' is a common phrase used during product launches to create excitement and immediate sales after an announcement.
中文: 在科技產業中,「starting today」(從今天開始) 是產品發表會上的常用語,旨在發布消息後立即製造興奮感並促進銷售。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen in the future.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述計畫中或預計在未來發生的事情。
The train will leave at 8:00 PM.
火車將在晚上 8 點出發。
EN: In English, specific dates always use the preposition 'on' (e.g., on March 15), while months alone use 'in' (e.g., in March).
中文: 在英文中,具體的日期(如 3 月 15 日)前面一定要用介系詞 'on',如果只有月份(如 3 月)則使用 'in'。
EN: Using 'said' to report information: We use 'said' followed by a statement to tell others what someone else thinks or knows. The word 'that' is often omitted after 'said' in simple sentences.
中文: 使用「said」來轉述資訊:我們在「said」後面加上一個陳述句,用來告訴他人別人的想法或所知道的事情。在簡單的句子中,「said」後面的「that」通常會被省略。
The teacher said the test is easy.
老師說這場考試很簡單。
EN: In tech news, 'experts' often refers to analysts or journalists who follow the industry closely. Calling something an 'innovation' is high praise in the technology sector.
中文: 在科技新聞中,「experts」(專家) 通常指密切關注該產業的分析師或記者。在科技領域,稱某樣事物為「innovation」(創新) 是極高的讚譽。
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do an action.
中文: 使用「want to」後接原形動詞,用來表達想要做某件事的願望或意圖。
I want to buy a new computer.
我想要買一台新電腦。
EN: In the tech industry, 'features' refers to specific capabilities or functions of a product, such as a camera's AI mode or a software's smart assistant.
中文: 在科技產業中,「features」指的是產品的特定功能或能力,例如相機的 AI 模式或軟體的智慧助理。
EN: Use 'hope + to + verb' to talk about things you want to happen in the future.
中文: 使用「hope + to + 動詞」來表達你希望在未來發生的事情。
I hope to visit Japan next year.
我希望明年能去日本旅遊。
EN: In business news, companies often set ambitious sales targets like '10 million' to show confidence to investors.
中文: 在商業新聞中,公司經常設定像「一千萬」這樣雄心勃勃的銷售目標,以向投資者展示信心。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or events that are expected to happen.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述未來的計畫或預計會發生的事件。
We will visit our grandparents next week.
我們下週將去拜訪祖父母。
EN: In the tech industry, 'launching' products in the summer or fall is a common strategy to prepare for the back-to-school season or the holiday shopping period.
中文: 在科技產業中,於夏季或秋季「發布」產品是常見的策略,目的是為了迎接開學季或年底的節慶購物潮。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 推出、發布(新產品)
在本文中: 功能、特色
在本文中: 創新、革新
在本文中: 背景
在本文中: 軟體
在本文中: 助理、助手
在本文中: 版本
在本文中: 競爭對手
在本文中: 行業、產業
在本文中: 產品
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To organize the activities you will do during the day.
規劃你的一天
To request goods or services through the internet.
線上訂購
A new version of a computer program that fixes problems or adds features.
軟體更新
To officially release a new product or service to the public for the first time.
發布 / 推出
Specific functions, capabilities, or characteristics of a device or software.
功能 / 特色
A specific release or edition of a software program or hardware product, often numbered.
版本
A specific branch of business, trade, or manufacture.
產業 / 行業