EN: Use 'may + base verb' to express a possibility in the present or future.
中文: 使用「may + 原形動詞」表示現在或未來的「可能性」(可能、或許)。
The school may close early tomorrow.
學校明天可能會提早放學。
EN: The Australian Football League (AFL) is Australia's premier professional Australian rules football competition. Its national women's league, AFLW, began in 2017 and frequently attracts players from Gaelic football due to similar physical demands and ball-handling skills.
中文: 澳洲澳式足球聯盟(AFL)是澳洲最高殿堂的職業澳式足球賽事。其女子聯賽(AFLW)於2017年創立,因為球技和體能需求與蓋爾式足球相似,吸引了許多愛爾蘭的蓋爾式足球選手前來挑戰。
EN: The adverb 'once' is used here before a past tense verb to mean 'formerly' or 'in the past', showing an action or state that happened before but no longer happens.
中文: 副詞「once」在此處放在過去式動詞前面,表示「曾經」,用來描述過去曾發生過但現在可能已經沒有在做的事情。
He once lived in London.
他曾經住在倫敦。
EN: Gaelic football is a traditional Irish team sport that combines elements of soccer, rugby, and basketball. Many Irish female players have successfully transitioned to the Australian Football League due to the similarities in athletic skills like kicking, catching, and running.
中文: 蓋爾式足球是一項愛爾蘭傳統團隊運動,結合了足球、橄欖球和籃球的元素。由於踢球、接球和跑步等體能技巧十分相似,許多愛爾蘭女子選手近年來紛紛跨界加入澳洲澳式足球聯盟。
EN: Use 'must' + base verb to talk about rules or things that are necessary.
中文: 使用「must」加上原形動詞,用來表示規則或必須做的事情(必須……)。
Drivers must stop at the red light.
駕駛人遇到紅燈必須停下來。
EN: In Australian rules football (AFL), running with the ball is strictly limited. A player cannot run more than 15 metres without either bouncing the ball on the ground or touching it to the turf, making it a unique physical skill compared to rugby or soccer.
中文: 在澳洲澳式足球(AFL)規則中,持球跑動受到嚴格限制。球員奔跑不得超過 15 公尺,期間必須將球拍向地面彈回手中(running bounce)或以球觸地一次,這是該運動與英式橄欖球或一般足球非常不同的一項獨特技術。
EN: Use the modal verb 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability or permission. When connecting two actions with 'and', both verbs share the modal verb 'can': 'can [do] ... and [kick] ...'.
中文: 使用助動詞「can」加原形動詞來表示能力或允許。當使用「and」連接兩個動作時,兩個動詞都共享「can」:即「can [do] ... and [kick] ...」。
In basketball, players can run and bounce the ball at the same time.
在籃球運動中,球員可以一邊奔跑一邊運球。
EN: In Gaelic football, a traditional Irish sport, a 'solo' is a unique and essential skill where a running player drops the ball onto their foot and kicks it back up into their own hands. This allows players to carry the ball legally without breaking the travel rules.
中文: 在愛爾蘭傳統運動「蓋爾式足球」中,「solo」(單手拋踢自接)是一項獨特且核心的技術:球員在奔跑時將球放落到腳上,再踢回自己的手中。這項技巧讓球員在符合規則的情況下繼續持球推進。
EN: Use the simple past tense (did) to talk about a completed action at a specific time in the past (On Friday).
中文: 使用一般過去式(did)來表示在過去特定時間(On Friday,週五)所完成的具體動作。
Yesterday, she did her homework before dinner.
昨天,她在晚餐前做完了功課。
EN: In Gaelic football, a 'solo' is a fundamental skill where a running player drops the ball onto their foot and kicks it back up to their own hands. In Australian rules football (AFLW), players are normally required to bounce the ball every 15 metres, so performing a Gaelic solo is technically not permitted.
中文: 在愛爾蘭蓋爾式足球中,「solo」是一種基本動作:球員邊跑邊將球放落腳背並踢回自己手中。但在澳洲澳式足球中,球員跑動每 15 公尺必須拍球觸地一次,因此蓋爾式的 solo 動作目前屬於違規動作。
EN: Use the conjunction 'but' to connect two complete sentences showing a contrast or surprise between two ideas.
中文: 使用連接詞「but」來連接兩個完整的子句,表達轉折、對比或令人意外的關係。
The test was difficult, but she passed it easily.
考試很難,但她輕鬆通過了。
EN: In sports, an action can be technically 'illegal' (violating a league's rule) while still showcasing incredible skill. Here, Kearns executed a 'solo' from Gaelic football—a familiar habit for crossover athletes that thrilled fans even though it broke Australian football rules.
中文: 在體育賽事中,某些動作雖然違反了規則(illegal),但仍可能展現出令人驚嘆的運動技巧。瑞秋·卡恩斯使用的「solo」技巧源自蓋爾式足球,跨界運動員常會下意識使出母國運動的絕活,這雖不合澳洲足球規定,卻依然贏得觀眾的喝采。
EN: Use the preposition 'against' after words like 'game', 'match', or 'play' to show who the opposing team or competitor is.
中文: 在「game」(比賽)、「match」(賽事)或「play」(對打)等字詞後面加上介系詞「against」,用來表示對手或競爭隊伍是誰。
Our school won the match against the Tigers.
我們學校贏得了對陣老虎隊的比賽。
EN: Geelong Football Club (nicknamed the Cats) and the Western Bulldogs are two prominent, historic clubs in the Australian Football League (AFL and AFLW), both based in Victoria, Australia.
中文: 吉朗隊(Geelong,暱稱 Geelong Cats)與西部鬥牛犬隊(Western Bulldogs)皆是澳洲澳式足球聯盟(AFL 及其女子聯賽 AFLW)中極具歷史代表性的維多利亞州球隊。
EN: Use 'is a [noun] of [something]' to describe someone's role or identity as part of a group or organization.
中文: 使用「is a [名詞] of [某團體/事物]」來描述某人在某個組織或團體中的職位或身分。
He is a member of the soccer team.
他是這支足球隊的成員。
EN: In Australian sports governance, the women's league typically refers to AFLW (AFL Women's), which was established in 2017 to provide a professional platform for female Australian rules football players.
中文: 在澳洲體育界,這裡的女子聯賽指的是 2017 年成立的 AFLW(女子澳洲澳式足球聯盟),專門為女性澳式足球選手提供職業競賽平台。
EN: Use 'be not allowed' to say that something is forbidden or against the rules. Adding 'still' emphasizes that a previous rule or state continues to apply.
中文: 使用「be not allowed」表示某事是被禁止的或不符合規定。加入「still」(仍然)表示過去的規定或狀態現在依然持續適用。
Phones are still not allowed in the exam room.
考場內仍然不允許使用手機。
EN: In Gaelic football, a 'solo' is a core skill where a running player drops the ball onto their foot and kicks it back into their hands. In Australian rules football, players must bounce the ball, making Rachel Kearns' solo an illegal yet exciting cross-sport innovation.
中文: 在愛爾蘭的蓋爾式足球中,「solo」(帶球自踢)是一項基本技巧,球員在奔跑中將球丟向腳部並踢回自己手中。然而在澳洲的澳式足球中,球員跑動時必須將球反彈於地面(bounce),因此瑞秋·卡恩斯使用 solo 屬於違規動作,但也引發了關於引進新規則的熱烈討論。
EN: The phrase 'have a look at' means to inspect, examine, or think about something. Using 'will' (contracted to 'll) expresses a promise or future intention.
中文: 片語「have a look at」意思是「看一看」或「研究/考慮某事」。「will」(縮寫為 'll)則用來表達未來的打算或承諾。
I'll have a look at your homework later.
我等等會看一下你的作業。
EN: In Australian English and British English, 'have a look at' is a very common, polite, and casual way to say 'review' or 'consider'. Officials often use it to sound approachable while keeping options open.
中文: 在澳洲英語與英國英語中,「have a look at」是非常常見且親切的說法,意思是「審視」或「考慮看看」。官方管理人員常用這種口吻來表達開放考慮的態度,同時保留彈性。
EN: Use the modal verb 'may' followed by a base verb to talk about possibilities in the present or future (meaning 'perhaps' or 'maybe').
中文: 情態動詞「may」後面接原形動詞,用來表示現在或未來的「可能性」(意思是「也許」或「可能」)。
New rules may come to the game next season.
下個賽季這項運動可能會迎來新規則。
EN: In professional sports, rule innovations often migrate between closely related codes. The crossover between Australian rules football and Gaelic football has led to experimental rules, particularly as the women's league actively explores ways to make the sport more dynamic.
中文: 在職業運動中,彼此相關的球類項目經常會互相借鑑規則。澳洲澳式足球與蓋爾式足球的交流,促進了諸如「自踢自接(solo)」等規則的討論,女子聯賽也藉此積極探索如何讓比賽節奏更具觀賞性。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 比賽,競賽;聯賽
在本文中: 使彈跳,拍(球)
在本文中: 違規的,不合規定的
在本文中: 稱讚,讚賞
在本文中: 運動的,體育的
在本文中: 表現
在本文中: 允許,准許
在本文中: 決賽階段,季後賽
在本文中: 創新,革新做法
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To examine, inspect, or consider something.
看一看、檢視、考慮
Modifications or alterations made to official regulations.
規則修改,規章變更
How well an athlete carries out sporting activities.
運動表現
An action in a sport or game that violates the established rules.
違規動作,犯規舉動