EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) after a noun to describe the purpose or what can be done with that noun.
中文: 在名詞後面使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來描述該名詞的用途或可以對其進行的動作。
I have a lot of homework to do.
我有許多功課要做。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, visiting art galleries on weekends is a common leisure activity, and many public galleries offer free admission to encourage community engagement with art.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,週末參觀美術館是常見的休閒活動,許多公立美術館提供免費入場,以鼓勵社區大眾參與藝術活動。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are possible or allowed.
中文: 使用 'can' 後接原形動詞,用來表達可能發生的事或被允許做的事。
You can buy coffee at the shop.
你可以在那家店買咖啡。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, public art galleries often have free entry for their permanent collections, making art accessible to everyone.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,公立藝廊的常設展覽通常是免費開放的,讓每個人都能輕鬆接觸藝術。
EN: Use 'for (someone) to (do something)' to show who the action is for and what the purpose is.
中文: 使用「for (某人) to (做某事)」來表示動作的對象以及目的。
This book is for children to read.
這本書是給孩子們讀的。
EN: In many Western cities, public museums and galleries often have 'free admission' days or permanent free collections to encourage community engagement with the arts.
中文: 在許多西方城市,公共博物館和美術館經常設有「免費入場」日或永久免費館藏,以鼓勵社區大眾參與藝術活動。
EN: Using a verb ending in '-ing' (Gerund) as the subject of a sentence to talk about an activity.
中文: 使用動詞加上 -ing(動名詞)作為句子的主詞,用來描述一項活動或行為。
Reading books is my favorite hobby.
讀書是我最喜歡的嗜好。
EN: In many English-speaking cities, visiting art galleries is a common and accessible weekend activity, often with free admission to permanent collections.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的城市中,參觀美術館是常見且容易參與的週末活動,許多美術館的常設展覽通常是免費開放給大眾的。
EN: Use 'do not need to' + 'base verb' to say that something is not necessary.
中文: 使用「do not need to」加上「原形動詞」來表示某事是不必要的,沒有義務去做。
You do not need to bring any food to the party.
你不需要帶任何食物來參加派對。
EN: In Western culture, art galleries are often seen as inclusive spaces for the public, not just for academics or wealthy collectors. This sentence reflects the encouraging attitude that art is for everyone.
中文: 在西方文化中,美術館通常被視為大眾包容性的空間,而不僅僅是為了學者或富有的收藏家。這句話反映了一種鼓勵的態度,即藝術是屬於每個人的。
EN: The word 'Every' is used with a singular noun (artist) and a singular verb (has) to talk about all members of a group individually.
中文: 單字 'Every' 後面必須接單數名詞 (artist) 以及單數動詞 (has),用來個別描述群體中的每一個成員。
Every student has a book.
每個學生都有一本書。
EN: In Western art culture, individuality and having a unique 'style' are highly valued and often discussed in galleries.
中文: 在西方藝術文化中,個人特質以及擁有獨特的「風格」是非常受重視的,這也是藝廊中經常討論的話題。
EN: Use 'Some... others...' to talk about different groups of people or things and their different preferences.
中文: 使用「Some... others...」來描述不同群體的人或事物,以及他們各自不同的偏好或特徵。
Some students like math, but others prefer music.
有些學生喜歡數學,但其他人偏好音樂。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to talk about ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of a verb (without 'to').
中文: 助動詞 'can' 用來表達能力或可能性。後面接動詞原形(不加 to)。
She can play the piano very well.
她鋼琴彈得很好。
EN: In modern art, the idea that 'anything can be art' is very important. This sentence reflects the value placed on creativity and innovation over expensive materials.
中文: 在現代藝術中,「任何東西都可以成為藝術」是一個很重要的觀念。這句話反映了藝術界對「創意與創新」的重視程度高於「昂貴材料」。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來解釋某人做某個動作的目的或原因。
I use a pen to write notes.
我用筆來寫筆記。
EN: Modern art often focuses on 'found objects' or recycled materials, reflecting a cultural interest in sustainability and seeing beauty in everyday items.
中文: 現代藝術經常關注「拾得物」或回收材料,這反映了文化上對永續發展的興趣,以及在日常物品中發現美感的觀點。
EN: Use 'instead of' to show that one thing is chosen or used in place of another.
中文: 使用「instead of」來表示用某樣東西取代另一樣東西,意思是「而不是...」。
I want tea instead of water.
我想要茶而不是水。
EN: Using non-traditional materials like coffee, tea, or recycled items is a common practice in modern art to challenge the definition of 'fine art'.
中文: 在現代藝術中,使用咖啡、茶或回收物品等非傳統材料是很常見的,這旨在挑戰「純粹藝術」的定義。
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object followed by an adjective to describe a result or a change in state.
中文: 動詞「make」後面可以接「受詞」加上「形容詞」,用來描述某種結果或狀態的改變。
The music makes me happy.
這音樂讓我感到快樂。
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about finished actions at a specific time in the past.
中文: 使用過去簡單式(動詞 + ed)來描述在過去特定時間點已經完成的動作。
Last week, I watched a movie with my brother.
上週,我和我哥哥看了一部電影。
EN: In many Western cities, the 'city center' (or downtown) is the cultural hub where major art galleries and museums are located, often accessible by public transport.
中文: 在許多西方城市,「city center」(市中心)是文化樞紐,主要的藝術館和博物館通常都設在那裡,且大眾運輸非常便利。
EN: Use 'more than' before a number to show that the amount is higher than that number.
中文: 在數字前使用「more than」來表示數量超過該數字。
There are more than ten students in the classroom.
教室裡有超過十名學生。
EN: In English, 'work' is usually uncountable when referring to labor, but 'works of art' is a standard countable phrase used to describe individual pieces like paintings or sculptures.
中文: 在英文中,「work」指勞動時通常是不可數名詞,但「works of art」是一個標準的可數片語,用來描述個別的藝術作品,如畫作或雕塑。
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things. For short words like 'big', double the last letter before adding 'er'.
中文: 使用「形容詞 + er + than」來比較兩個事物。對於像 'big' 這樣的短單字,在加上 'er' 之前要先重複最後一個字母。
This box is smaller than that one.
這個盒子比那個小。
EN: In art galleries, 'pieces' is a common way to refer to individual artworks, including paintings, sculptures, or installations.
中文: 在藝廊中,「pieces」是稱呼個別藝術作品(包括畫作、雕塑或裝置藝術)的常用方式。
EN: Use 'more than' to compare two things and show which one you prefer or which is greater.
中文: 使用「more than」來比較兩樣事物,表示你更喜歡哪一個或哪一個程度更高。
I like apples more than oranges.
比起柳橙,我更喜歡蘋果。
EN: In Western art galleries, it is common for visitors to have strong personal preferences between different mediums like painting, sculpture, or photography, and sharing these opinions is a standard part of the gallery-going experience.
中文: 在西方美術館中,參觀者對繪畫、雕塑或攝影等不同媒介有強烈的個人偏好是很常見的,分享這些觀點是參觀體驗中很自然的一部分。
EN: Use 'had' (the past tense of 'have') to describe the features or qualities of something in the past.
中文: 使用 'had'('have' 的過去式)來描述過去某個事物的特徵或性質。
The old house had a big garden.
那間舊房子以前有一個大花園。
EN: In English, 'colorful' can describe both physical colors and someone's personality or life, meaning 'interesting' or 'full of variety'.
中文: 在英文中,'colorful' 不僅可以形容物理上的色彩鮮豔,也可以形容一個人的個性或生活非常「精彩」或「豐富多采」。
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to show how long an action lasts.
中文: 使用 'for' 接一段時間,用來表示某個動作持續了多久。
I studied for two hours.
我讀書讀了兩小時。
EN: In art galleries, it is common and encouraged to spend several minutes looking at a single piece of art to appreciate its details.
中文: 在美術館中,花幾分鐘專注欣賞單一件藝術品的細節是很常見且被鼓勵的行為。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about things that happen regularly or facts that are generally true.
中文: 使用現在簡單式來描述定期發生的事情或普遍的事實。
Fashion styles change every season.
時尚風格每個季節都會改變。
EN: In the art and design world, 'trends' refer to popular styles that many people follow for a short time. Saying they change 'every year' highlights the fast-paced nature of modern creativity.
中文: 在藝術與設計界,「趨勢 (trends)」指的是許多人在短時間內追隨的流行風格。說它們「每年」都在變化,強調了現代創意產業快速變遷的特性。
EN: Use 'be + adjective' to describe the state or quality of a subject. In this sentence, 'are' connects the subject 'designs' to the quality 'popular'.
中文: 使用「be 動詞 + 形容詞」來描述主詞的狀態或特徵。在本句中,「are」將主詞「designs」與特徵「popular」連結起來。
These new books are very interesting.
這些新書非常有趣。
EN: In modern art and design, 'minimalism' (simple and clean) has been a dominant global trend for several years, reflecting a lifestyle choice of 'less is more'.
中文: 在現代藝術與設計中,「極簡主義」(簡約且乾淨)已成為全球流行多年的趨勢,反映了「少即是多」的生活哲學。
EN: Use 'fewer' with plural nouns (things you can count, like colors, books, or people) to mean a smaller number.
中文: 使用 'fewer' 來修飾可數複數名詞(可以數的東西,如顏色、書本或人),表示「較少的」數量。
I should eat fewer cookies.
我應該少吃一點餅乾。
EN: The sentence refers to 'Minimalism,' a popular design trend in Western art and modern branding that focuses on simplicity and using fewer elements.
中文: 這句話提到了「極簡主義」(Minimalism),這是西方藝術和現代品牌設計中非常流行的趨勢,強調簡單以及使用較少的元素。
EN: Use 'will' + 'become' to talk about a change or a state that will happen in the future.
中文: 使用「will」加上「become」來描述未來將會發生的變化或狀態。
The weather will become colder tomorrow.
明天天氣會變得更冷。
EN: Digital art includes art made with computers, like animations or VR. It is a growing trend in modern cities like London, Tokyo, and New York.
中文: 數位藝術包括使用電腦製作的藝術,例如動畫或虛擬實境(VR)。這在倫敦、東京和紐約等現代城市中是一個日益增長的趨勢。
EN: Use 'more' and 'less' to compare quantities of things you can't count (like art) or general amounts.
中文: 使用 'more' (更多) 和 'less' (更少) 來比較不可數名詞(如藝術)或整體的數量。
I want to spend more time on hobbies and less time on work.
我想花更多時間在愛好上,更少時間在工作上。
EN: This sentence reflects the modern shift toward digital art and NFTs, where art is consumed through devices rather than physical galleries.
中文: 這句話反映了現代向數位藝術和 NFT 的轉變,藝術越來越多地透過電子設備而非實體畫廊來欣賞。
EN: Use 'will always' to talk about something that is certain to continue happening or being true in the future.
中文: 使用「will always」來描述未來肯定會持續發生或保持真實的事情。
I will always remember this trip.
我會永遠記得這次旅行。
EN: The phrase 'have a special place' is often used to express emotional value or importance, suggesting that even as technology changes, some things remain cherished.
中文: 短語「have a special place」(佔有一席之地) 常被用來表達情感價值或重要性,暗示即使科技改變,某些事物仍然會被珍視。
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a condition. If the first part is true, the second part (the result or advice) follows. When giving advice, you can start the second part with a verb.
中文: 使用「If」來描述一個條件。如果前半部分的條件成立,後半部分(結果或建議)就會發生。在給予建議時,後半部分可以直接以動詞開頭。
If you are tired, take a rest.
如果你累了,就休息一下。
EN: In many Western cities, local art galleries are community hubs and are often free or very affordable, encouraging people to visit casually on weekends.
中文: 在許多西方城市,當地的藝廊是社區中心,通常是免費或收費低廉的,鼓勵人們在週末隨意去參觀。
EN: Use 'or' to connect two choices or possibilities in a sentence.
中文: 使用 'or' 來連接句子中的兩個選擇或可能性。
We can eat pizza or pasta.
我們可以吃披薩或是義大利麵。
EN: In many Western cultures, visiting art galleries alone is a common and respected way to enjoy art at one's own pace, though going with friends is also a popular social activity.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,獨自參觀美術館被視為一種能按自己節奏欣賞藝術的常見方式,雖然與朋友同行也是受歡迎的社交活動。
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or advice. They start with a base verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
中文: 祈使句用於給予指示或建議。它們以動詞原形開頭,不需要加上主詞(如 you)。
Open the window and breathe the fresh air.
打開窗戶,呼吸新鮮空氣。
EN: In Western art galleries, 'Take your time' is a common piece of advice because art is meant to be contemplated slowly rather than rushed through.
中文: 在西方美術館中,「Take your time」(慢慢來)是常見的建議,因為藝術品旨在讓人慢慢沉思,而非匆忙走馬看花。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give instructions or advice. There is no 'you' at the beginning.
中文: 祈使句以動詞開頭,用於給予指令或建議。句首不需要加上「你」。
Look at the beautiful painting.
看那幅美麗的畫。
EN: In Western art galleries, viewers are encouraged to form their own opinions rather than just looking for a 'correct' answer. 'Creative choices' refers to why an artist chose specific colors or materials.
中文: 在西方美術館中,通常鼓勵觀眾形成自己的觀點,而不僅僅是尋找「正確」答案。「創意選擇」指的是藝術家為何選擇特定的顏色或材料。
EN: Use 'every time' as a conjunction to connect two actions. It means that whenever the second action happens, the first action also happens.
中文: 使用「every time」作為連接詞來連接兩個動作。它表示每當第二個動作發生時,第一個動作也會隨之發生。
I feel happy every time I see my friends.
每次見到朋友們時,我都感到很開心。
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to describe a change or a state. The pattern is: make + someone/something + adjective.
中文: 動詞「make」可以接「受詞」和「形容詞」,用來描述一種改變或狀態。句型為:make + 某人/某物 + 形容詞。
Music makes me happy.
音樂讓我感到快樂。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 展覽,公開展示藝術品或物品的活動
在本文中: 雕塑,立體的藝術作品
在本文中: 美術館或畫廊,專門展示藝術品的場所
在本文中: 專家,對某領域有深入了解的人
在本文中: 有創造力的,具備獨特想法的
在本文中: 現代的,當代的
在本文中: 趨勢,流行的走向
在本文中: 數位化的,與電腦或電子技術相關的
在本文中: 傳統的,延續長久習慣或方式的
在本文中: 仔細地,認真地
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to not hurry; to do something at your own pace
慢慢來;不急
in place of someone or something
而不是;代替
close to the front part of something
在...前面
a painting, sculpture, or other object made by an artist
藝術作品
Individual artistic creations such as paintings, sculptures, or musical compositions.
藝術作品
A single, complete work of art, music, or literature.
(一件)作品
A style of design that is simple, minimalist, and free of unnecessary elements.
簡約、俐落的設計