EN： Quotation marks are used to show that someone is speaking or to highlight a title. In this sentence, they show that "Aesop's Fables" is a title.
中文： 引號用來表示某人說的話，或是強調一個標題。在這個句子中，它們表示「伊索寓言」是一個標題。
She said, "I will be there soon."
她說：「我很快就會到。」
EN： Aesop's Fables are a collection of ancient Greek stories, many of which feature animals with human characteristics. Each fable typically concludes with a moral lesson. They are widely known and taught to children around the world for their simple yet profound wisdom.
中文： 伊索寓言是古希臘故事的集合，其中許多故事以擬人化的動物為主角。每則寓言通常都以一個道德教訓作結。它們因其簡單而深刻的智慧而聞名於世，並被世界各地的兒童學習。
EN： When we list several people or things, we use "and" to connect the last two items. This helps to make the list clear and easy to understand.
中文： 當我們列舉幾個人或事物時，我們會在最後兩項之間使用「and」來連接。這有助於使列表清晰易懂。
My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.
我最喜歡的水果是蘋果、香蕉和柳橙。
EN： This title structure, "The [Noun], the [Noun], and the [Noun]", is very common in English storytelling, especially for fables or children's stories. It clearly introduces the main characters or elements of the narrative.
中文： 這種標題結構，「The [名詞]、the [名詞] and the [名詞]」，在英語故事中非常常見，特別是寓言或兒童故事。它清晰地介紹了敘事中的主要角色或元素。
EN： The past continuous tense (was/were + -ing verb) is used to describe an action that was happening over a period of time in the past.
中文： 過去進行式（was/were + 動詞-ing）用來描述過去某段時間內正在發生的動作。
The children were playing in the park when it started to rain.
當下雨的時候，孩子們正在公園裡玩耍。
EN： Using "Can't I...?" is a common way to ask for permission or make a suggestion, often implying a slight impatience or a desire for something to happen. It's a polite but direct way to ask if something is possible for you.
中文： 使用「Can't I...?」是一種常見的詢問許可或提出建議的方式，通常帶有一點點不耐煩或希望某事發生的意味。這是一種禮貌但直接地詢問自己是否可以做某事的方式。
Can't I have some more cake?
我不能再吃點蛋糕嗎？
EN： Using "Sure you can" is a common way to give permission or agree to a request. "Sure" means "certainly" or "of course," and "you can" directly grants permission.
中文： 使用「Sure you can」是一種常見的表達允許或同意請求的方式。「Sure」的意思是「當然」或「沒錯」，而「you can」直接給予了許可。
Sure you can borrow my book.
你當然可以借我的書。
EN： The conjunction "and" is used to connect two or more actions or ideas that happen together or in sequence. It shows that one thing happens, and then another thing happens.
中文： 連接詞「and」用來連接兩個或多個同時發生或依序發生的動作或想法。它表示一件事發生了，然後另一件事也發生了。
She opened the door and walked inside.
她打開門然後走進去。
EN： The word "soon" tells us that something happened a short time after the previous event. It's often used at the beginning of a sentence or before the verb to show when something takes place.
中文： 「Soon」這個字告訴我們某件事在上一件事發生後不久就發生了。它通常用在句子的開頭或動詞之前，表示事情發生的時間。
Soon, the rain stopped, and the sun came out.
很快地，雨停了，太陽出來了。
EN： The phrase "Look at..." is used to direct someone's attention to something or someone. It's an imperative, meaning it's a command or a strong suggestion.
中文： 片語「Look at...」用於引導某人注意某事或某人。它是一個祈使句，表示命令或強烈的建議。
Look at that beautiful sunset!
看看那個美麗的日落！
EN： In many cultures, openly criticizing someone's behavior, especially a child's, in public is common. This sentence reflects a direct, unreserved observation and judgment. It's a common way people express disapproval or surprise at perceived laziness or inappropriate behavior.
中文： 在許多文化中，公開批評某人的行為，尤其是孩子的行為，是很常見的。這句話反映了一種直接、不加掩飾的觀察和判斷。這是人們表達對懶惰或不當行為的不滿或驚訝的常見方式。
EN： The word "and" is used to connect two similar ideas or actions. It shows that both things are happening.
中文： 「and」這個字用來連接兩個相似的想法或動作。它表示兩件事情同時發生。
She sings, and he plays the guitar.
她唱歌，他彈吉他。
EN： The simple past tense is used to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past. We often add '-ed' to regular verbs to form the past tense.
中文： 簡單過去式用來描述在過去特定時間發生並完成的動作。我們通常在規則動詞後面加上「-ed」來形成過去式。
She walked to school yesterday.
她昨天走路去學校。
EN： The structure "be + -ing" (e.g., "are saying") is used to talk about actions happening right now or around the present time. It's called the present continuous tense.
中文： 「be + 動詞-ing」的結構（例如：「are saying」）是用來談論現在正在發生或目前這段時間正在進行的動作。這叫做現在進行式。
My sister is reading a book in her room.
我妹妹正在她的房間裡看書。
EN： In many cultures, including Western ones, being concerned about what "people are saying" (gossip or public opinion) is a common social phenomenon. This phrase highlights the impact of social judgment on individual actions, as seen in Aesop's fable where the father tries to please everyone.
中文： 在許多文化中，包括西方文化，「人們在說什麼」（八卦或輿論）是一個常見的社會現象。這句話突顯了社會評價對個人行為的影響，就像伊索寓言中父親試圖取悅所有人一樣。
EN： We use "should" to suggest something is a good idea or the right thing to do. It's like giving advice or expressing an opinion about what is best.
中文： 我們用「should」來建議某事是個好主意或正確的做法。它就像是給予建議或表達對什麼是最好的看法。
You should drink water when you are thirsty.
你口渴的時候應該喝水。
EN： When someone agrees or says something is acceptable, they can use "All right." It means "okay" or "yes."
中文： 當有人同意或表示某事可以接受時，他們會說「All right.」。它的意思是「好的」或「是的」。
All right, I'll help you with your homework.
好的，我會幫你寫作業。
EN： The phrase "put [something] on [somewhere]" means to place an object in a specific location. It's a common way to talk about moving things.
中文： 片語「put [某物] on [某處]」表示將一個物體放在特定的位置。這是談論移動物品的常用方式。
She put her book on the table.
她把書放在桌子上。
EN： The phrase "on their way" means to continue a journey or to proceed towards a destination. It shows that someone is moving from one place to another.
中文： 片語「on their way」表示繼續旅程或朝著目的地前進。它顯示某人正在從一個地方移動到另一個地方。
We are on our way to the beach.
我們正在前往海灘的路上。
EN： The phrase "After a while" is used to talk about something happening a short time later. It shows a passage of time.
中文： 片語「After a while」用來表示某件事在短暫時間後發生。它顯示時間的流逝。
After a while, the rain stopped.
過了一會兒，雨停了。
EN： When someone says something, we often use a reporting verb like 'cried' or 'said' after the quote. The subject (who said it) comes after the verb.
中文： 當有人說話時，我們常用「cried」（喊道）或「said」（說）等動詞來引述。說話者（主詞）會放在動詞後面。
"Hello!" shouted the boy.
「哈囉！」那個男孩大喊。
EN： The exclamation "Shame!" is used to express strong disapproval or embarrassment about someone's actions. It implies that the action is morally wrong or socially unacceptable.
中文： 感嘆詞「Shame!」用於表達對某人行為的強烈不贊同或羞恥感。它暗示該行為在道德上是錯誤的或社會上不可接受的。
EN： The word "and" is used to connect two ideas or actions that happen together or are related. It shows that both parts of the sentence are true.
中文： 「and」這個字用來連接兩個同時發生或相關聯的想法或動作。它表示句子的兩部分都是真實的。
She sings, and he plays the guitar.
她唱歌，他彈吉他。
EN： This sentence comes from Aesop's Fables, which often use simple language to convey moral lessons. The direct, contrasting structure highlights the judgment being made by the observer.
中文： 這句話來自伊索寓言，它常用簡單的語言來傳達道德教訓。這種直接、對比的結構突顯了觀察者正在做出的判斷。
EN： The word "again" tells us that something happened before and is happening one more time. It usually comes after the verb or at the end of the sentence.
中文： 「again」這個字告訴我們某件事以前發生過，現在又再發生一次。它通常放在動詞後面或句子的結尾。
She sang the song again.
她又唱了一次那首歌。
EN： The word "cannot" is a modal verb that shows impossibility or inability. It's formed by combining "can" (meaning 'to be able to') and "not". It always comes before the main verb.
中文： 「cannot」這個字是一個情態助動詞，表示不可能或沒有能力做某事。它是由「can」（表示「能夠」）和「not」組合而成。它總是放在主要動詞之前。
I cannot open this jar.
我打不開這個罐子。
EN： This sentence reflects a common human experience: it's impossible to satisfy everyone's expectations or opinions. It's a theme often found in fables and life lessons, encouraging people to focus on their own values rather than external validation.
中文： 這句話反映了一種普遍的人類經驗：不可能滿足每個人的期望或意見。這是一個在寓言和人生課程中常見的主題，鼓勵人們專注於自己的價值觀，而不是尋求外部認可。
EN： The phrase "so that" is used to show the purpose or reason for an action. It means "in order to" or "with the result that."
中文： 片語「so that」用來表示一個動作的目的或原因。它的意思是「為了」或「結果是」。
She studied hard so that she could pass the exam.
她努力學習，這樣她就能通過考試了。
EN： The word "and" is used to connect two actions or ideas that happen together or one after another. It shows a sequence of events.
中文： 「and」這個字用來連接兩個同時發生或接連發生的動作或想法。它表示事件的順序。
She opened the door and walked inside.
她打開門然後走進去。
EN： We use "How + adjective!" to express strong feelings or surprise about something. It's a way to show emotion about a quality or state.
中文： 我們用「How + 形容詞！」來表達強烈的情緒或驚訝。這是一種對某種特質或狀態表達感受的方式。
How beautiful! The flowers in the garden are amazing.
多麼美麗！花園裡的花真令人驚嘆。
EN： The phrase "How mean!" expresses strong disapproval or shock at someone's unkind or unfair behavior. It's a common way to react to perceived injustice or cruelty.
中文： 「How mean!」這個片語表達了對某人不友善或不公平行為的強烈不滿或震驚。這是對感知到的不公或殘忍行為做出反應的常見方式。
EN： We use "should" to ask for or give advice, or to talk about what is the right thing to do. It means something is recommended or expected.
中文： 我們用「should」來詢問或給予建議，或者談論什麼是正確的事情。它表示某事是值得推薦或預期的。
You should drink more water every day.
你每天應該多喝水。
EN： We use "should" to suggest something is a good idea or the right thing to do. It's like giving advice or making a recommendation.
中文： 我們用「should」來建議某事是個好主意或正確的做法。它就像是給予建議或提出推薦。
You should drink more water every day.
你每天應該多喝水。
EN： When we connect two actions that happen one after another, we can use "and" to join them. This shows a sequence of events.
中文： 當我們連接兩個接連發生的動作時，可以使用「and」來連接它們。這表示事件的順序。
She opened the door and walked inside.
她打開門然後走進去。
EN： This sentence uses the simple past tense. We use the simple past tense to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past. Often, regular verbs add '-ed' to their base form to become past tense, like 'laugh' becoming 'laughed'.
中文： 這個句子使用了簡單過去式。我們用簡單過去式來談論在過去某個特定時間發生並完成的動作。通常，規則動詞會在其原形動詞後加上「-ed」來變成過去式，例如「laugh」變成「laughed」。
She walked to the store yesterday.
她昨天走路去商店了。
EN： In English, when reporting what someone said, we often put the speaker's name or description (like "one man") before the verb "said." This is a common way to introduce direct speech.
中文： 在英文中，當我們轉述某人說的話時，通常會把說話者的名字或描述（例如「一個人」）放在動詞「說」之前。這是引導直接引述的常見方式。
The girl smiled and said, "Hello!"
女孩微笑著說：「哈囉！」
EN： The word "yet" is used to show a contrast or something surprising. It means "but" or "however." It connects two ideas where the second idea is unexpected given the first one.
中文： 「yet」這個字用來表示對比或令人驚訝的事情。它的意思是「但是」或「然而」。它連接兩個想法，其中第二個想法是根據第一個想法來看是出乎意料的。
She studied hard, yet she failed the exam.
她努力學習了，但她考試還是不及格。
EN： When describing a sequence of actions, we often use "and" to connect two verbs performed by the same subject. This shows that one action happened, and then another action followed.
中文： 當描述一系列動作時，我們常用「and」來連接由同一個主詞執行的兩個動詞。這表示一個動作發生後，另一個動作接著發生。
She smiled and waved at her friend.
她笑了笑，然後向她的朋友揮手。
EN： The phrase "can't please everyone" is a common idiom meaning it's impossible to make everyone happy or satisfy every person. It's often used when someone tries hard to satisfy different people but fails because their opinions or desires conflict.
中文： 「can't please everyone」是一個常見的慣用語，意思是「不可能讓每個人都滿意」或「無法取悅所有人」。當一個人努力想滿足不同的人，但因為他們的意見或願望互相衝突而失敗時，常會使用這個片語。
Don't worry too much about what others think; you can't please everyone.
別太擔心別人怎麼想；你不可能取悅所有人。
EN： The phrase "You can't please everyone" is a very common idiom in English-speaking cultures, often used to offer comfort or advice when someone is struggling with criticism or trying too hard to satisfy conflicting demands. It emphasizes the futility of trying to achieve universal approval and encourages focusing on what is right or important to oneself.
中文： 「You can't please everyone」在英語系文化中是一個非常普遍的慣用語，經常用來安慰或建議那些正努力應對批評或試圖滿足相互衝突要求的人。它強調了試圖獲得普遍認可的徒勞，並鼓勵人們專注於對自己來說正確或重要的事情。
EN： The word "should" is used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do. It suggests a recommendation, not a strong command.
中文： 「should」這個字用來給予建議，或是說明什麼是正確的事情。它表示一種建議，而不是強烈的命令。
You should eat more vegetables for your health.
為了你的健康，你應該多吃蔬菜。
EN： This sentence reflects a common moral lesson found in many cultures: the importance of internal conviction and doing what is right, rather than trying to please everyone. It's a theme often explored in fables and stories about wisdom.
中文： 這句話反映了許多文化中常見的道德教訓：內心信念的重要性，以及做正確的事情，而不是試圖取悅所有人。這是寓言和智慧故事中經常探討的主題。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 一種像小馬的動物，有長耳朵，常用來馱東西或拉車。
在本文中： 騎在動物或車輛上。
在本文中： 把某物從較低的位置抬到較高的位置。
在本文中： 從某人或某物旁邊走過或經過。
在本文中： 不願意工作或活動的。
在本文中： 皺眉，表示不悅或思考。
在本文中： 向上移動，通常需要用手和腳。
在本文中： 感到羞恥或不光彩。
在本文中： 使某人感到高興或滿意。
在本文中： 用手或身體的某部分拿著或搬運。
在本文中： 不聰明或愚蠢的。
在本文中： 做出選擇或判斷。