聆聽課程
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EN: Use 'Every' with a singular noun (country) and a singular verb (has) to talk about all members of a group.
中文: 使用 'Every' 時,後方要接單數名詞 (country) 以及單數動詞 (has),用來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: The word 'cuisine' is more formal than 'food' and refers to a specific style of cooking, often associated with a particular culture or region.
中文: 'Cuisine' 這個字比 'food' 更正式,指的是具有特定風格的烹飪方式,通常與特定的文化或地區相關。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject (Food) to a description or definition (an important part). This is the basic 'A is B' pattern.
中文: 使用 'is' 來連接主詞(食物)與其描述或定義(重要部分)。這是最基礎的「A 是 B」句型。
Music is a universal language.
音樂是一種通用語言。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, discussing food is a common way to learn about someone's heritage and traditions, as food is seen as a primary expression of identity.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,討論食物是了解他人文化背景與傳統的常見方式,因為食物被視為身份認同的主要表現。
EN: Use the preposition 'with' to show the tool or material used to do an action.
中文: 使用介係詞「with」來表示做某個動作時所使用的工具或材料。
She writes with a blue pen.
她用藍色的筆寫字。
EN: This sentence reflects the concept of 'local sourcing' and how geography dictates culinary traditions based on what grows nearby.
中文: 這句話反映了「在地食材」的概念,以及地理環境如何根據附近生長的作物來決定飲食傳統。
EN: Use 'a lot of' before both countable and uncountable nouns to show a large amount of something.
中文: 在可數或不可數名詞前使用「a lot of」來表示大量的某物。
I drink a lot of water every day.
我每天喝很多水。
EN: In many cultures, spices are not just for taste but also for preserving food or for their medicinal properties. For example, ginger and garlic are common in Asian cooking for health benefits.
中文: 在許多文化中,香料不僅是為了味道,還用於保存食物或其藥用特性。例如,生薑和大蒜在亞洲烹飪中很常見,因為它們對健康有益。
EN: Use 'Other' followed by a plural noun to talk about different things or people in a group.
中文: 使用「Other」後接複數名詞,用來描述一組群體中其他的物品或人。
Other students like to play sports.
其他學生喜歡運動。
EN: In many Western cultures, 'fresh food' is highly valued as a sign of health and quality, often contrasting with processed or fast food.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,「新鮮食物」被視為健康與品質的象徵,通常與加工食品或速食形成對比。
EN: Using '-ing' at the beginning of a sentence turns an action into a subject (Gerund).
中文: 在句首使用動詞加上 -ing(動名詞),可以將動作變成句子的「主詞」。
Eating healthy food makes you feel good.
吃健康的食物讓你感覺很好。
EN: In many cultures, food is more than just nutrition; it reflects history, climate, and social values. Sharing or learning about food is a common way to build cross-cultural friendships.
中文: 在許多文化中,食物不僅僅是營養,它還反映了歷史、氣候和社會價值觀。分享或了解食物是建立跨文化友誼的常見方式。
EN: Use 'be famous for' or 'be famous + location' to describe what someone or something is known for. In this sentence, 'all over the world' describes the location where it is known.
中文: 使用「be famous (形容詞)」來描述某人或某事很有名。後面可以接地點,例如「all over the world」表示在全世界都很出名。
This singer is famous in Japan.
這位歌手在日本很有名。
EN: Italian cuisine is globally recognized for its simplicity and high-quality ingredients like olive oil, cheese, and tomatoes. It is often cited as one of the most popular food cultures worldwide.
中文: 義大利料理以其簡單且高品質的食材(如橄欖油、起司和番茄)聞名全球。它經常被認為是世界上最受歡迎的飲食文化之一。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two similar things or ideas in a list.
中文: 使用 'and' 來連接清單中兩個相似的事物或想法。
I like apples and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果和橘子。
EN: Pizza and pasta are the most iconic symbols of Italian cuisine worldwide, often representing simple yet high-quality comfort food.
中文: 披薩和義大利麵是全球義大利料理最具代表性的象徵,通常代表簡單但高品質的療癒美食。
EN: Use 'like' to give examples. It means 'such as' or 'for example' in this context.
中文: 使用 'like' 來舉例。在這個語境中,它的意思是「像是」或「例如」。
I like fruit like apples and bananas.
我喜歡像是蘋果和香蕉的水果。
EN: Italian cuisine is famous for its 'simplicity'. Unlike some cultures that use many spices, traditional Italian cooking focuses on the high quality of a few key ingredients.
中文: 義大利料理以「簡單」聞名。與某些使用多種香料的文化不同,傳統的義大利烹飪專注於少數幾種關鍵食材的高品質。
EN: The word 'that' is used here to connect a main thought (Italian cooks believe) to the specific thing they believe (fresh ingredients give the best flavor).
中文: 這裡使用 'that' 來連接主要的想法(義大利廚師相信)與他們相信的具體內容(新鮮食材能帶來最好的風味)。
I believe that you can cook well.
我相信你可以煮得很好。
EN: Italian cuisine is famous for its 'simplicity'. Instead of using many spices, Italians focus on high-quality, seasonal ingredients like ripe tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil to create flavor.
中文: 義大利料理以「簡單」聞名。義大利人不使用過多的香料,而是專注於高品質的時令食材,例如成熟的番茄和特級初榨橄欖油來創造風味。
EN: Use 'too many' before plural countable nouns (like spices, apples, or books) to say there is more than the right amount.
中文: 在複數可數名詞(如 spices、apples 或 books)之前使用「too many」,表示數量過多,超過了適當的程度。
I have too many books in my bag.
我的包包裡有太多的書。
EN: In Italian cooking philosophy, the focus is on the quality of primary ingredients like tomatoes and olive oil, rather than masking flavors with heavy spices, which is a key difference from many other world cuisines.
中文: 在義大利烹飪哲學中,重點在於番茄和橄欖油等主要食材的品質,而不是用濃重的香料來掩蓋味道,這是義大利料理與世界許多其他菜系的主要區別。
EN: Use 'comes from' to describe the origin or source of something. When the subject is singular (like 'flavor'), we add 's' to the verb 'come'.
中文: 使用「comes from」來描述某事物的來源或出處。當主詞是單數(如「flavor」)時,動詞「come」要加上「s」。
This coffee comes from Brazil.
這咖啡來自巴西。
EN: In Italian cooking, the quality of simple ingredients is prioritized over complex seasoning. Olive oil is often called 'liquid gold' because it is essential to the Mediterranean diet.
中文: 在義大利料理中,簡單食材的品質比複雜的調味更重要。橄欖油常被稱為「液體黃金」,因為它是地中海飲食中不可或缺的一部分。
EN: Use the pattern 'A is different from B' to compare two things that are not the same.
中文: 使用「A is different from B」句型來比較兩個不相同的人事物。
My cat is different from your cat.
我的貓和你的貓不一樣。
EN: In English, 'cuisine' refers to a specific style of cooking, often associated with a country or region. While 'food' is general, 'cuisine' sounds more formal and professional.
中文: 在英文中,「cuisine」指的是特定的烹飪風格,通常與國家或地區相關。雖然「food」是泛指食物,但「cuisine」聽起來更正式且專業。
EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (words ending in -s) to talk about a large number of things you can count.
中文: 使用 'many' 來修飾可數名詞的複數形式(通常以 -s 結尾),用來表達數量很多。
I have many books in my bag.
我的書包裡有很多書。
EN: Chinese cooking is known for its complexity and the use of 'aromatics' like ginger, garlic, and scallions, which often leads to a long list of ingredients compared to some Western styles.
中文: 中式料理以其複雜性著稱,經常使用薑、蒜、蔥等「辛香料」,因此與某些西方料理相比,食譜中的食材清單通常較長。
EN: Use 'often' before the main action word (verb) to show how frequently something happens.
中文: 在主要動作(動詞)之前使用 'often',用來表示某事發生的頻率。
I often eat apples for breakfast.
我經常早餐吃蘋果。
EN: Soy sauce, ginger, and garlic are known as the 'holy trinity' of Chinese cooking, forming the base of many traditional dishes.
中文: 醬油、生薑和大蒜被稱為中式烹飪的「鐵三角」,是許多傳統菜餚的基礎調味。
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things. For short words like 'strong', 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 strong 這樣的短單字,我們在結尾加上 er。
This apple is sweeter than that orange.
這顆蘋果比那顆橘子更甜。
EN: In English, 'strong flavor' often refers to food with many spices, garlic, or intense seasoning, which is a common way Westerners describe authentic Chinese cooking compared to the simpler, ingredient-focused Italian style.
中文: 在英文中,「strong flavor」(味道重) 通常指加入大量香料、大蒜或調味濃郁的食物。這是西方人描述道地中式料理與強調食材原味的義式料理時,常見的對比方式。
EN: Use 'almost every' to talk about something that happens nearly all the time. It is stronger than 'often' but not as absolute as 'always'.
中文: 使用「almost every」來描述幾乎每次都會發生的事情。它的程度比「often」(經常) 強,但不像「always」(總是) 那麼絕對。
I drink water with almost every snack.
我幾乎每次吃零食時都會喝水。
EN: In many Asian cultures, rice is considered the 'staple' food, meaning it is the main source of energy and is served alongside various side dishes.
中文: 在許多亞洲文化中,米飯被視為「主食」,這意味著它是能量的主要來源,並與各種菜餚(配菜)一起食用。
EN: Use 'adjective + er + than' to compare two things.
中文: 使用「形容詞 + er + than」來比較兩個事物。
This apple is bigger than that one.
這顆蘋果比那顆大。
EN: In many cultures, including China and the US, regional food preferences often vary by geography. In China, there is a common saying 'South is sweet, North is salty'.
中文: 在許多文化中(包括中國和美國),地區性的飲食偏好常隨地理位置而異。在中國,有「南甜北鹹」的說法。
EN: Use the past tense (verb + ed) to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past, like 'last year'.
中文: 使用過去式(動詞 + ed)來描述過去特定時間發生的事情,例如「去年」。
Last month, I cooked dinner for my family.
上個月,我為家人做了晚餐。
EN: Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors and use of ingredients like corn, beans, and chili peppers. In many Western countries, 'Tacos' are the most recognizable Mexican dish.
中文: 墨西哥料理以其大膽的口味以及使用玉米、豆類和辣椒等食材而聞名。在許多西方國家,「塔可」(Tacos) 是最知名的墨西哥菜餚。
EN: The past tense of 'find' is 'found'. We use it to talk about things we discovered or located in the past.
中文: find 的過去式是 found。我們用它來描述過去發現或找到的東西。
He found his keys under the sofa.
他在沙發下找到了他的鑰匙。
EN: Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. In many English-speaking countries, 'Taco Tuesday' is a popular custom of eating tacos on Tuesday nights.
中文: 塔可 (Tacos) 是墨西哥傳統料理,由玉米或小麥餅皮包裹餡料。在許多英語系國家,「塔可星期二」(Taco Tuesday) 是一個受歡迎的習俗,人們習慣在週二晚上吃塔可。
EN: Use 'a few' with countable nouns to mean 'a small number of'. It has a positive feeling, suggesting there are enough.
中文: 使用 'a few' 接可數名詞,表示「一些、幾個」。這通常帶有正面的語氣,暗示數量雖然不多但足夠。
I have a few friends in this city.
我在這座城市有幾個朋友。
EN: In many Western cultures, 'simple' cooking with few ingredients is often praised for highlighting the natural quality of the food, especially in Italian and modern home cooking.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,使用少量食材的「簡單」烹飪方式常受到推崇,因為這能凸顯食材本身的天然品質,這在義大利料理和現代家庭料理中尤為常見。
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between them and put 'and' before the last item.
中文: 當列出三個或更多項目時,在項目之間使用逗號,並在最後一個項目之前加上 'and'。
I need eggs, milk, and bread.
我需要雞蛋、牛奶和麵包。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'the store' often refers to the grocery store or supermarket where people buy their daily food items.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,'the store' 通常指雜貨店或超市,即人們購買日常食品的地方。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a reason to a result. The first part is the reason, and the second part is what happened because of it.
中文: 使用 'so' 來連接原因和結果。前半部分是原因,後半部分是因為該原因而產生的結果。
I was hungry, so I ate an apple.
我很餓,所以我吃了一顆蘋果。
EN: Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling. They are popular worldwide as a quick and flavorful meal.
中文: 塔可餅 (Tacos) 是墨西哥的傳統料理,由手掌大小的玉米或小麥餅皮包覆餡料而成。它們作為一種快速且美味的餐點,在全世界都非常受歡迎。
EN: Use 'one of + plural noun' to talk about one thing from a group of many.
中文: 使用「one of + 複數名詞」來表達一群事物中的其中一個。
He is one of my best friends.
他是我最好的朋友之一。
EN: Mexican cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and use of ingredients like corn, beans, and chili peppers. It is a very popular international food choice in many Western countries.
中文: 墨西哥料理以其鮮豔的風味以及使用玉米、豆類和辣椒等食材而聞名。在許多西方國家,它是非常受歡迎的國際美食選擇。
EN: Use 'when' to connect two actions that happen at the same time or one after another. Use 'will' for the result in the future, but use the simple present tense after 'when'.
中文: 使用「when」來連接兩個同時發生或接連發生的動作。對於未來的結果使用「will」,但在「when」之後的句子請使用現在式。
You will feel happy when you eat chocolate.
當你吃巧克力時,你會感到開心。
EN: In many cultures, sharing food is a primary way to build relationships and show hospitality. Trying someone's traditional food is often seen as a sign of respect for their culture.
中文: 在許多文化中,分享食物是建立關係和展現熱情好客的主要方式。嘗試他人的傳統食物通常被視為尊重對方文化的表現。
EN: Use 'Every' with a singular noun (cuisine) and a singular verb (tells) to talk about all members of a group individually.
中文: 使用 'Every' 後面要接單數名詞 (cuisine),且動詞也要用單數形式 (tells),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: This sentence reflects the idea that food is more than just nutrition; it is a reflection of a country's history, geography, and values.
中文: 這句話反映了一種觀點:食物不僅僅是營養來源,它更是一個國家的歷史、地理和價值觀的縮影。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about possibility or ability.
中文: 使用「can」後接動詞原形,用來表示可能性或能力。
You can cook dinner tonight.
你今晚可以煮晚餐。
EN: In Western cultures, cooking at home is often seen as a relaxing hobby and a way to connect with one's heritage or explore new cultures through food.
中文: 在西方文化中,在家烹飪通常被視為一種放鬆的愛好,也是一種與自身傳統連結或透過食物探索新文化的方式。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give a command, suggestion, or instruction. The subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
中文: 祈使句以動詞開頭,用於給予命令、建議或指示。主詞「你」被省略不說。
Open the window and let the fresh air in.
打開窗戶,讓新鮮空氣進來。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb and are used to give instructions or suggestions. They usually don't have a visible subject because the subject is 'you'.
中文: 祈使句以動詞開頭,用於給予指令或建議。通常省略主詞,因為主詞就是「你」。
Eat more vegetables and drink water.
多吃蔬菜並喝水。
EN: The word 'cuisine' is more formal than 'food' and refers to a specific style of cooking, often associated with a particular country or region.
中文: 「cuisine」這個字比「food」更正式,指的是特定的烹飪風格,通常與特定的國家或地區相關(如:義大利料理、中式料理)。
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about things that are going to happen in the future or to express a result.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞」來描述未來將會發生的事情或表達某種結果。
This book will help you learn English.
這本書將會幫助你學習英文。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, sharing a meal is considered one of the best ways to build friendships and understand different backgrounds, leading to the phrase 'breaking bread together'.
中文: 在許多英語系國家中,共進晚餐被認為是建立友誼和了解不同背景的最佳方式之一,因此有「breaking bread together」(共同掰開麵包,意指共餐)的說法。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 烹飪方式;料理
在本文中: 文化
在本文中: 食材;原料
在本文中: 香料;調味品
在本文中: 風味;味道
在本文中: 食譜
在本文中: 著名的
在本文中: 發現;探索
在本文中: 令人驚嘆的;極好的
在本文中: 理解;明白
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
In every part of the world; everywhere.
全世界;遍及各地
The initial occasion that something happens.
第一次;初次
To cause someone to feel more connected or friendly toward something or someone.
拉近某人與...的距離
To reveal information about the history or background of something.
訴說故事;反映歷史背景