EN: Use 'be' verbs (am/is/are) to describe a state or quality of the subject. In this sentence, 'are' links the subject 'Business emails' to the adjective 'important'.
中文: 使用「be 動詞」(am/is/are) 來描述主詞的狀態或特徵。在本句中,「are」將主詞「Business emails」與形容詞「important」連結起來。
English skills are useful for your career.
英語技能對你的職業生涯很有用。
EN: In modern Western business culture, emails are often preferred over phone calls because they provide a written record of decisions and allow people to respond at their convenience.
中文: 在現代西方商務文化中,電子郵件通常比電話更受歡迎,因為它們提供了決策的書面記錄,並允許人們在方便時回覆。
EN: Use 'every day' (two words) as a time expression to show how often an action happens. It usually goes at the end of a sentence or after the main action.
中文: 使用 'every day'(兩個單字)作為時間副詞,表示某個動作發生的頻率。它通常放在句尾或主要動作之後。
I drink coffee every day.
我每天喝咖啡。
EN: In modern business, 'clients' usually refers to people who pay for professional services (like law or design), while 'customers' usually refers to people who buy products in a shop.
中文: 在現代商務中,'clients' 通常指支付專業服務費用的人(如法律或設計諮詢),而 'customers' 則通常指在商店購買產品的顧客。
EN: Using 'and' to connect multiple adjectives: When you describe something with three or more words, use commas between the first few and put 'and' before the last one.
中文: 使用「and」連接多個形容詞:當你用三個或更多的詞來描述某事時,在前面的詞之間使用逗號,並在最後一個詞之前加上「and」。
The weather is sunny, warm, and beautiful.
天氣晴朗、溫暖且美麗。
EN: In Western business culture, 'short' is valued because it respects the reader's time. Being too wordy can sometimes be seen as unprofessional.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,「簡短」受到重視,因為這代表尊重讀者的時間。過於冗長有時會被視為不專業。
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a condition and its result. When the 'if' part is in the present tense, the result part often uses 'will' to show what will happen in the future.
中文: 使用「If」來描述一個條件及其結果。當「if」引導的部分使用現在式時,結果部分通常使用「will」來表示未來會發生的事。
If you practice every day, you will speak English well.
如果你每天練習,你的英文會說得很好。
EN: In Western business culture, efficiency and clarity are highly valued. Using 'simple rules' to improve emails reflects the professional preference for concise communication over long, flowery language.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,效率和清晰度非常受重視。使用「簡單的規則」來改進郵件,反映了專業場合中偏好簡潔溝通,而非冗長華麗的辭藻。
EN: Use 'starts with' to describe the first part of something. When the subject is singular (like 'every email'), add an 's' to the verb 'start'.
中文: 使用「starts with」來描述某件事的第一部分。當主詞是單數(如 every email)時,動詞 start 要加上 s。
The movie starts with a song.
這部電影以一首歌開始。
EN: In Western business culture, starting an email without a greeting can seem rude or overly aggressive. Even in quick internal emails, a simple 'Hi [Name]' is standard.
中文: 在西方商務文化中,郵件若沒有問候語會顯得無禮或過於強勢。即使是快速的內部郵件,通常也會加上簡單的「Hi [姓名]」。
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.
中文: 使用「should」來提供建議,或表達什麼是正確的做法(應該)。
You should drink more water.
你應該多喝水。
EN: In Western business culture, using 'Dear' followed by a title and last name is the standard professional way to start an email. Using just 'Hi' can sometimes be seen as too casual for a first contact.
中文: 在西方商務文化中,使用「Dear」加上職稱和姓氏是開始電子郵件的標準專業方式。對於第一次聯繫的人,僅使用「Hi」有時會被認為過於隨便。
EN: Use 'For example' at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a specific case that illustrates your point. It is usually followed by a comma.
中文: 在句首使用「For example」來引出具體的例子以說明你的觀點。通常後面會加上逗號。
For example, you can eat an apple or a banana.
例如,你可以吃蘋果或香蕉。
EN: In business, 'Mr.' is used for men, and 'Ms.' is the preferred professional title for women regardless of their marital status. Always use the person's last name (family name) after these titles in formal greetings.
中文: 在商務場合中,「Mr.」用於男性,「Ms.」則是女性的首選專業稱呼(不論已婚或未婚)。在正式問候語中,這些稱謂後方務必接對方的「姓氏」。
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a possible situation and what you should do in that situation.
中文: 使用 'If'(如果)來描述一個可能的狀況,以及在該狀況下你應該採取的行動。
If you are hungry, you can eat an apple.
如果你餓了,你可以吃一顆蘋果。
EN: In modern business, 'Dear Sir or Madam' is very formal. If possible, it is always better to find the person's name on LinkedIn or the company website to make the email more personal.
中文: 在現代商務中,「親愛的先生或女士」是非常正式的用法。如果可能的話,最好先在 LinkedIn 或公司網站上查找對方的姓名,這樣郵件會顯得更具親和力。
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things. For long adjectives like 'polite', we add 'more' before the word instead of changing the ending.
中文: 使用「more + 形容詞 + than」來比較兩件事物。對於像「polite」這樣較長的形容詞,我們在單字前加上「more」,而不是改變單字字尾。
This book is more interesting than that movie.
這本書比那部電影更有趣。
EN: In Western business culture, using 'Dear' is standard for formal emails to show respect, especially when writing to someone for the first time or to a superior. 'Hi' is often reserved for colleagues you know well.
中文: 在西方商務文化中,使用「Dear」是正式郵件的標準做法,以示尊重,特別是第一次寫信給某人或寫給上司時。「Hi」通常用於熟識的同事。
EN: Use 'should be' followed by an adjective to give advice or state how something ought to be.
中文: 使用「should be」後接形容詞,用來提供建議或說明某事應該呈現的狀態。
The instructions should be clear.
這些指示應該要很清楚。
EN: In modern business culture, time is very valuable. Writing long, complex sentences is often seen as unprofessional because it wastes the reader's time. 'Easy to read' is a key principle for professional success.
中文: 在現代商業文化中,時間非常寶貴。撰寫冗長複雜的句子常被視為不專業,因為這會浪費讀者的時間。「易於閱讀」是職場成功的關鍵原則。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a base verb to give instructions or advice. There is no 'you' at the beginning.
中文: 祈使句以動詞原形開頭,用於給予指令或建議。句首不需要加上「你」。
Open the door.
打開那扇門。
EN: In Western business culture, 'Bottom Line Up Front' (BLUF) is highly valued. People prefer to know the purpose of an email immediately rather than reading through long introductions.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,非常重視「重點在前」(BLUF) 的原則。人們傾向於立即知道郵件的目的,而不是閱讀冗長的開場白。
EN: Use 'If' to talk about a possible situation and its result. The structure is 'If + condition, + result'.
中文: 使用「If」來描述一個可能發生的情況及其結果。結構為「If + 條件, + 結果」。
If you have a question, you can ask me.
如果你有問題,你可以問我。
EN: In business emails, 'Please find the attachment' is a standard formal phrase. Using 'I attached the file' is also common but slightly less formal.
中文: 在商務郵件中,「Please find the attachment」是一個標準的正式用語。使用「I attached the file」也很常見,但稍微沒那麼正式。
EN: The Past Simple tense (attached) is used here to show that the action of adding the file happened just before sending the email.
中文: 這裡使用過去式 (attached) 來表示在寄出郵件之前的動作(即「附上檔案」)已經完成了。
I attached the photo to the message.
我在訊息中附上了照片。
EN: In business emails, explicitly mentioning an attachment is a courtesy to ensure the recipient doesn't overlook it. Using 'for you' makes the tone more helpful and service-oriented.
中文: 在商務郵件中,明確提到附件是一種禮貌,以確保收件人不會忽略它。使用「for you」會讓語氣聽起來更具服務熱忱且體貼。
EN: Use ', so' to connect a reason or action with its result.
中文: 使用「, so」來連接一個原因或行動與其產生的結果。
I woke up early, so I could catch the bus.
我早起,所以我能趕上公車。
EN: In Western business culture, 'time is money.' Being concise (short and clear) is seen as a sign of respect for the reader's time.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,「時間就是金錢」。內容簡潔(短小且清晰)被視為尊重讀者時間的表現。
EN: The phrase 'follow up on' is a common phrasal verb used to check the status of something or to take further action on a previous topic.
中文: 動詞短語「follow up on」是一個常見的用法,意思是「跟進」或「追蹤」某事的進度,通常用於處理之前討論過的話題。
I will follow up on your request tomorrow.
我明天會跟進你的請求。
EN: In Western business culture, 'following up' is seen as a sign of professionalism and persistence, not as being annoying. It is common to wait 2-3 days before sending a follow-up email.
中文: 在西方商務文化中,「跟進」(following up) 被視為專業和積極的表現,而不是在打擾別人。通常在發出第一封郵件後等待 2-3 天再發送跟進郵件是常見的做法。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why you are doing something.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來解釋你做某件事的目的或原因。
I am calling to ask a question.
我打電話是為了問一個問題。
EN: In Western business culture, following up is seen as professional and proactive rather than annoying, as long as you wait a reasonable amount of time (usually 2-3 days).
中文: 在西方商務文化中,只要等待合理的時間(通常為 2-3 天),「跟進」(follow up)被視為專業且積極的表現,而不是在打擾別人。
EN: Use 'common' to describe something that happens often or is used by many people.
中文: 使用「common」來描述經常發生或被許多人使用的某事(常見的、常用的)。
Coffee is a common drink in the morning.
咖啡是早晨常見的飲料。
EN: In English-speaking business culture, using standard phrases helps maintain professionalism and avoids misunderstandings.
中文: 在英語商務文化中,使用標準片語有助於保持專業形象並避免誤解。
EN: The verb 'tell' can be followed by a person (the other person) and then a sentence (you are still waiting) to show what information is being shared.
中文: 動詞 'tell' 後面可以接「對象」(the other person)以及一個「完整的句子」(you are still waiting),用來表達分享的內容。
He tells me the shop is closed.
他告訴我商店關門了。
EN: In Western business culture, 'following up' is seen as professional and proactive, not rude. It shows you are organized and care about the task.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,「跟進」(following up) 被視為專業且積極的表現,而非不禮貌。這顯示了你有條理且重視該項任務。
EN: Use 'It is (adjective) to (verb)' to give an opinion about an action. 'It' is a placeholder, and the real action comes after 'to'.
中文: 使用「It is (形容詞) to (動詞)」的句型來對某個動作發表評論或意見。這裡的 It 是虛主詞,真正的動作在 to 之後。
It is important to sleep early.
早點睡覺是很重要的。
EN: In Western business culture, proactive communication is highly valued. If you haven't received a reply, it is considered professional to send a polite reminder rather than waiting indefinitely.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,主動溝通非常受重視。如果你還沒收到回覆,發送一封禮貌的提醒信被視為專業的表現,而不是無止盡地等待。
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or say what is the right thing to do.
中文: 使用「should」來提供建議或表達正確的做法。
You should drink more water.
你應該多喝水。
EN: In Western business culture, ending an email with a polite closing like 'Best regards' is essential to maintain a professional relationship, even if the email is short.
中文: 在西方商務文化中,即使郵件內容簡短,使用如「Best regards」之類的禮貌結語對於維持專業關係至關重要。
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or allowed. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
中文: 使用「can」來表達可能或被允許的事情。後面接動詞原形。
You can use a blue pen.
你可以使用藍色的筆。
EN: In Western business culture, 'Best regards' is a standard, professional way to end an email. It shows respect while remaining friendly. 'Kind regards' is slightly more formal.
中文: 在西方商務文化中,「Best regards」是結尾電子郵件的標準專業方式,既展現尊重又保持友好。「Kind regards」則稍微更正式一點。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) after a noun to show the purpose or function of that noun.
中文: 在名詞後面使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來表示該名詞的目的或功能。
I need a pen to write a letter.
我需要一支筆來寫信。
EN: In business contexts, 'Regards' is a safe and professional choice. While 'Best regards' is slightly warmer, 'Regards' is standard for daily professional communication.
中文: 在商務情境中,「Regards」是一個安全且專業的選擇。雖然「Best regards」稍微溫暖一點,但「Regards」是日常專業溝通的標準用法。
EN: The word 'know' is a stative verb used to describe a state of having information or understanding. It is usually used in the simple present tense rather than the continuous (-ing) form.
中文: 單字 'know' 是一個狀態動詞,用來描述擁有資訊或理解的狀態。它通常使用一般現在式,而不是進行式(-ing)。
I know the answer to your question.
我知道你問題的答案。
EN: In English-speaking business culture, clarity and structure are highly valued. This sentence signals the end of a lesson or explanation, transitioning the reader from learning to practice.
中文: 在英語商務文化中,清晰度和結構非常受到重視。這句話標誌著教學或解釋的結束,引導讀者從學習過渡到實踐。
EN: Use 'and' after an imperative sentence (a command) to show a positive result that will happen if you follow the instruction.
中文: 在祈使句(命令或建議)之後使用 'and',可以用來表示如果遵循該建議將會產生的正面結果。
Eat more vegetables, and you will be healthy.
多吃蔬菜,你就會變得很健康。
EN: In Western business culture, 'confidence' is highly valued. Encouraging someone to practice to gain confidence is a common way to motivate learners or junior employees.
中文: 在西方職場文化中,「自信」被視為非常重要的特質。鼓勵他人透過練習來獲得自信,是激勵學習者或初級員工的常見方式。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 客戶,指購買服務或產品的人或公司
在本文中: 有禮貌的,符合社交禮儀的
在本文中: 問候語,信件開頭的打招呼方式
在本文中: 附件,隨電子郵件發送的檔案
在本文中: 附上的,指將檔案連結至郵件中
在本文中: 正式的,適合商務或官方場合的
在本文中: 有信心的,對自己的能力感到肯定
在本文中: 沈默的,在此指不回應或不聯絡
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To take further action or check the status of a previous communication.
後續跟進
A standard phrase used to direct the reader's attention to a file sent with the email.
請查收附件
A polite and professional way to end a business letter or email.
誠摯的問候 / 祝好
A formal greeting used when you do not know the name of the person you are writing to.
致相關負責人 / 敬啟者
The main part of an email message that contains the actual message, excluding the greeting and the closing.
電子郵件正文
A computer file that is sent together with an email message.
附件
The final part of a letter or email before the signature.
結尾語 / 結語
A polite and formal expression used to end a letter or email.
致意 / 問候