EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask for the price of a single item or a singular noun phrase (like 'a bowl of noodles').
中文: 使用「How much is...」來詢問單一物品或單數名詞片語(例如「一碗麵」)的價格。
How much is a cup of tea?
一杯茶多少錢?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, food courts or casual diners are popular places to get quick, affordable meals like a bowl of noodles. Asking 'How much is...' is the standard, polite way to inquire about prices before ordering.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,美食街或簡餐店是享用快速且平價餐點(如一碗麵)的熱門場所。在點餐前,使用「How much is...」是詢問價格的標準且禮貌的方式。
EN: Use 'It is' followed by a price to state how much something costs. Use 'It is' followed by an adjective to describe its quality or taste.
中文: 使用「It is」後面加上價格來表示某物的花費。使用「It is」後面加上形容詞來描述其品質或味道。
It is ten dollars. It is very sweet.
它是十元。它非常甜。
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often stated simply with 'It is [amount]' or just the amount itself. 'Tasty' is a very common, casual way to praise food in daily conversations.
中文: 在英語系國家,人們常用「It is [金額]」或直接說出金額來報價。而「tasty」是日常對話中非常常見且口語的讚美食物方式。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural countable noun to ask about the quantity of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數可數名詞,用來詢問某物的數量。
How many books do you have?
你有幾本書?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and friendly to add the person's name (like 'Emma') at the end of a question or sentence to make the conversation feel more personal.
中文: 在英語系國家中,在問句或句子的末尾加上對方的名字(例如「艾瑪」)是非常常見且親切的表達方式,能拉近彼此的距離。
EN: To talk about quantities of liquids (like tea, water, or coffee), we use the pattern: [number] + [container/unit] + of + [liquid]. For example, 'two cups of' or 'one bottle of'.
中文: 要描述液體(如茶、水或咖啡)的數量時,我們會使用這個句型:[數字] + [容器/單位] + of + [液體]。例如:「two cups of」(兩杯)或「one bottle of」(一瓶)。
I want three cups of green tea.
我想要三杯綠茶。
EN: Bubble tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has become a massive global phenomenon. In English-speaking countries, it is commonly referred to as 'bubble tea', 'boba tea', or simply 'boba'.
中文: 珍珠奶茶源自於1980年代的台灣,現已成為全球風靡的飲品。在英語系國家,人們通常稱它為 'bubble tea'、'boba tea' 或簡稱為 'boba'。
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask for the price of a single item (singular noun).
中文: 使用「How much is...」來詢問單一物品(單數名詞)的價格。
How much is the apple juice?
蘋果汁多少錢?
EN: Use the pattern '[Price] for [Quantity]' to state the cost of a specific amount of something.
中文: 使用「[價格] for [數量]」的句型來表示特定數量的物品是多少錢。
It is ten dollars for three apples.
三顆蘋果是十元。
EN: In English-speaking countries, food prices are often quoted per piece, per slice, or per serving. Using 'for' is a very common and polite way to clarify the unit price to customers.
中文: 在英語系國家,食物價格經常會以「每片」、「每塊」或「每份」來標示。使用介系詞 'for' 是一種非常常見且禮貌的方式,用來向顧客說明單位的價格。
EN: Use 'How much' followed by an uncountable noun (like 'rice', 'water', or 'money') to ask about the quantity of something we cannot easily count.
中文: 使用「How much」後面加上不可數名詞(如「rice」白飯、「water」水或「money」錢)來詢問無法輕易計算數量的東西有多少。
How much water do we need?
我們需要多少水?
EN: To count uncountable nouns like 'rice', we use a container or measure word pattern: [number] + [container/measure word] + of + [uncountable noun]. For example, 'two bowls of rice'. You can also add adjectives like 'big' before the container.
中文: 要計算像「米飯」這類不可數名詞時,我們會使用容器或單位詞的結構:[數量] + [容器/單位詞] + of + [不可數名詞]。例如「two bowls of rice」(兩碗飯)。你也可以在容器前面加上形容詞(如 big)。
She wants three cups of tea.
她想要三杯茶。
EN: In Asian dining culture, rice is a staple food and is typically served in individual bowls. When sharing dishes family-style, it is common to order a specific number of bowls of rice for the table based on the number of people.
中文: 在亞洲飲食文化中,米飯是主食,通常裝在個人碗中。當大家一起合菜分食時,通常會根據用餐人數為整桌點選特定數量的白飯。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural countable noun to ask about the quantity of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數可數名詞,用來詢問某物的數量。
How many apples do you have?
你有幾顆蘋果?
EN: In English-speaking food culture, 'an order' refers to a standard serving size of a dish (like a plate of dumplings or a portion of fries), rather than just the act of requesting food.
中文: 在英語系國家的飲食文化中,「an order」指的是某道菜的一份標準分量(例如一份水餃或一份薯條),而不僅僅是指點餐的動作。
EN: We use 'There are' to say that more than one person or thing exists in a place. It is followed by a plural noun.
中文: 我們使用「There are」來表示某個地方存在著不只一個的人或事物。後面要接複數名詞。
There are five apples on the table.
桌上有五顆蘋果。
EN: In English-speaking food culture, especially when ordering Asian food like dumplings, an 'order' refers to a standard serving size or portion. Unlike some Western dishes sold individually, dumplings are almost always sold in set portions (an 'order') containing a specific number.
中文: 在英語系的飲食文化中,特別是在點水餃等亞洲食物時,「order」指的是「一份」標準的分量。與某些按個計價的西方食物不同,水餃幾乎總是以固定數量為「一份」來販售。
EN: Use 'That is a + adjective + noun' to express your opinion or reaction to something that was just mentioned.
中文: 使用「That is a + 形容詞 + 名詞」的句型,可以用來對剛才提到的人事物表達你的看法或反應。
That is a great idea!
那真是個好主意!
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'a good deal' is a very common informal expression used when you get high-quality goods or services for a low price. In restaurants, 'an order' refers to a single serving of a specific dish.
中文: 在英語系國家,「a good deal」是一個非常常見的非正式表達,用來形容物美價廉、非常划算的情況。在餐廳點餐時,「an order」指的是某道菜的「一份」。
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'Let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 使用「Let's」(Let us 的縮寫)後面接原形動詞,可以用來提出建議或邀請他人一起做某事。
Let's play tennis this afternoon.
我們今天下午一起打網球吧。
EN: In Western dining culture, sharing food is less common than in Asian family-style dining, but ordering a few shared items like soup or appetizers for the table is a friendly way to enjoy a meal together, especially in casual settings like food courts.
中文: 在西方飲食文化中,個人分食(一人一份)比亞洲的合菜共食更為常見。然而,在美食街等輕鬆的用餐場合,大家一起多點一些湯或開胃菜來分享,是增進朋友間感情的常見方式。
EN: When talking about yourself and someone else as the subject, always place the other person first (e.g., 'My friends and I', 'You and I'). Use the base form of the verb (love) because the subject is plural.
中文: 當把「自己」和「他人」並列為句子主詞時,英文習慣將「他人」放在前面,「自己 (I)」放在後面(例如:My friends and I)。因為主詞是複數,所以後面的動詞使用原形動詞 (love)。
My brother and I play soccer every weekend.
我弟弟和我每個週末都踢足球。
EN: A 'food court' is a common dining area in shopping malls or department stores with many different food stalls. In Western culture, food courts are popular for quick, casual, and affordable meals with friends, similar to night markets or food plazas in Asia.
中文: 「food court」指的是百貨公司或購物中心裡常見的「美食街」。在西方文化中,美食街是和朋友聚會、快速解決一餐且價格親民的熱門場所,性質非常類似亞洲的夜市或美食廣場。
EN: We use 'There are' followed by a plural noun to say that more than one person, animal, or thing exists in a place.
中文: 我們使用「There are」後面接複數名詞,來表示某個地方存在著一個以上的的人、動物或事物。
There are many books on the desk.
書桌上有許多書。
EN: In many Asian cultures, food courts and night markets are popular social hubs where people gather to enjoy a wide variety of affordable and delicious local dishes.
中文: 在許多亞洲文化中,美食街和夜市是熱門的社交場所,人們聚集在那裡享用各種價格實惠且美味的在地小吃。
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask for the price of a singular item or an uncountable noun.
中文: 使用「How much is...」來詢問單數物品或不可數名詞的價格。
How much is a cup of black coffee?
一杯黑咖啡多少錢?
EN: Beef noodles are a highly popular and iconic comfort food in Taiwan, often found in local food courts and night markets at very affordable prices.
中文: 牛肉麵是台灣非常受歡迎且具代表性的國民美食,經常能在當地的美食街和夜市以非常實惠的價格吃到。
EN: We use 'and' to connect two similar ideas or extra information in a single sentence.
中文: 我們使用「and」(而且/和)來連接同一個句子中兩個相似的想法或額外的資訊。
The food is cheap, and it is delicious.
這食物很便宜,而且很好吃。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural countable noun to ask about the quantity of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數可數名詞,用來詢問某物的數量。
How many apples do you have?
你有幾顆蘋果?
EN: In Taiwan, dumplings are a very common, affordable, and popular street food, often priced individually (e.g., 5 to 7 TWD per dumpling), making it easy to buy a specific number based on your budget.
中文: 在台灣,水餃是非常普遍、平價且受歡迎的街頭小吃,通常是按顆計價(例如每顆 5 到 7 元台幣),因此很容易根據預算購買特定數量。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about ability or possibility in the present.
中文: 使用「can」(能夠/可以)後面接動詞原形,用來表示現在的能力或可能性。
I can make delicious dumplings.
我會包美味的水餃。
EN: In Taiwan and many Asian cultures, dumplings are a popular, affordable comfort food often sold in food courts or small stalls, where you can easily get a filling meal for a very reasonable price.
中文: 在台灣及許多亞洲文化中,水餃是一種受歡迎且平價的國民美食,常在美食街或小吃攤販售,讓人能以非常實惠的價格飽餐一頓。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause (reason) to an effect (result). The pattern is: [Cause], so [Effect].
中文: 使用「so」(所以)來連接原因(因)與結果(果)。句型為:[原因], so [結果]。
It is raining, so I need an umbrella.
下雨了,所以我需要一把傘。
EN: Bubble tea (also known as boba tea) originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has become a globally popular beverage. In Taiwan, it is a very common and affordable daily treat, often purchased at local food courts or street stalls.
中文: 珍珠奶茶(bubble tea 或 boba tea)源自於1980年代的台灣,現已成為全球風靡的飲料。在台灣,珍奶是非常普遍且平價的日常飲品,人們經常在美食街或街邊攤位購買。
EN: Use the conjunction 'so' to connect a cause (reason) to an effect (result). It shows that the second action happens because of the first action.
中文: 使用連接詞「so」(所以)來連接原因與結果。它表示第二個動作是因為第一個動作而發生的。
It is raining, so I take an umbrella.
下雨了,所以我帶了一把傘。
EN: In many Asian cultures, sharing food family-style is a common way to bond and show friendship. This sentence reflects the warm, communal dining experience of sharing multiple dishes among friends.
中文: 在許多亞洲文化中,合菜或分享食物是拉近彼此距離、展現友誼的常見方式。這句話反映了朋友們一起分享多道菜餚時,那種溫馨、溫暖的共餐體驗。
EN: Using 'always' with the verb 'to be' (is/am/are) to describe a constant state or habit. 'Always' is placed after the 'be' verb.
中文: 結合 be 動詞(is/am/are)與 'always'(總是)來描述一種持續的狀態或習慣。'always' 必須放在 be 動詞的後面。
He is always happy.
他總是很快樂。
EN: Sharing food with friends is a universal way to build relationships. In many English-speaking cultures, casual dining at food courts or sharing small plates (like tapas or family-style meals) is a popular, low-pressure way to socialize.
中文: 與朋友分享食物是增進感情的普世方式。在許多英語系國家中,在美食街簡單用餐或分享分食(如家庭式聚餐)是一種非常流行且輕鬆的社交方式。
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask about the price of a single item (singular noun).
中文: 使用「How much is...」來詢問單一物品(單數名詞)的價格。
How much is this apple?
這顆蘋果多少錢?
EN: Bubble tea (also known as boba milk tea) originated in Taiwan in the 1980s and has become a globally popular beverage. In English-speaking countries, it is commonly referred to as 'bubble tea' or 'boba'.
中文: 珍珠奶茶(又稱波霸奶茶)源自於 1980 年代的台灣,現已成為全球風靡的飲料。在英語系國家,人們通常稱它為「bubble tea」或「boba」。
EN: Use the coordinating conjunction 'and' to connect two simple sentences that share the same subject ('it'). This helps make your speech flow more smoothly.
中文: 使用對等連接詞「and」來連接兩個主詞相同(皆為 it)的簡單句子,可以讓說話的語氣更連貫流暢。
The apple is sweet, and it is cheap.
這顆蘋果很甜,而且很便宜。
EN: In Taiwan, bubble tea is a very common and affordable drink, often priced around thirty to sixty NT dollars. Describing a drink as 'fresh' usually means the ingredients (like tea leaves or milk) are of good quality.
中文: 在台灣,珍珠奶茶是非常普遍且平價的飲料,價格通常在三十到六十元台幣之間。形容飲料「fresh」(新鮮的)通常代表茶葉或鮮奶等原料品質很好、現點現做。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural countable noun (like 'bowls') to ask about the quantity of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數可數名詞(例如「bowls」)來詢問某物的數量。
How many cups of tea do you want?
你想要幾杯茶?
EN: Use 'for everyone' to show that something is intended to be shared by or distributed to all people in a group.
中文: 使用「for everyone」來表示某物是給團體中的每個人所使用或分享的。
I bought some cupcakes for everyone.
我買了一些杯子蛋糕要給每個人吃。
EN: Use 'How much is...' to ask for the price of a single item or an uncountable noun (like a plate of food).
中文: 使用「How much is...」來詢問單一物品或不可數名詞(例如一盤食物)的價格。
How much is a cup of black coffee?
一杯黑咖啡多少錢?
EN: In English-speaking countries, food portions like 'a plate of' or 'a bowl of' are commonly used to make uncountable nouns like 'rice' or 'soup' countable when ordering food.
中文: 在英語系國家,像「a plate of」(一盤)或「a bowl of」(一碗)這樣的量詞非常常用,用來將「rice」(飯)或「soup」(湯)等不可數名詞變成可數,方便點餐時計算數量。
EN: Use the pattern 'It is [price] for [quantity/item]' to state the price of a specific portion or item.
中文: 使用「It is [價格] for [數量/品項]」的句型來表示特定份量或物品的價格。
It is ten dollars for three apples.
三顆蘋果是十元。
EN: In many Asian food courts or local diners, dishes like fried rice or noodles are often offered in different sizes (small/big). Using 'for a big plate' is a common way to specify which portion size the price refers to.
中文: 在許多亞洲的美食街或在地小吃店中,炒飯或麵食等餐點通常會區分大小份。使用「for a big plate」(大盤的份量)是說明該價格對應哪種份量時非常實用的表達方式。
EN: Use 'look + adjective' to describe how something appears. When the subject is plural (like 'buns'), use the base verb 'look' without adding '-s'.
中文: 使用「look + 形容詞」來描述某樣事物看起來如何。當主詞是複數(例如 'buns')時,使用動詞原形 'look',不需要加 '-s'。
These apples look fresh.
這些蘋果看起來很新鮮。
EN: In English-speaking food markets or food courts, 'How much are they?' is a very common and polite way to ask for the price of multiple items, such as buns, dumplings, or fruits.
中文: 在英語系國家的市集或美食街中,「How much are they?」是詢問多個品項(如包子、水餃或水果)價格時非常常見且禮貌的問法。
EN: Use the pattern 'price + for + quantity' to state how much a specific number of items costs.
中文: 使用「價格 + for + 數量」的句型來表示特定數量的物品是多少錢。
They are ten dollars for three.
三個十元。
EN: In English-speaking countries, pricing items in groups (e.g., 'two for twenty dollars' or 'twenty dollars for two') is a very common way to offer bulk discounts or standard pricing for small items like buns, donuts, or fruit.
中文: 在英語系國家,以組合方式定價(例如「兩個二十元」)是非常常見的銷售方式,常用於麵包、甜甜圈或水果等小商品。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural countable noun to ask about the quantity of something. 'Should' is a helper verb used to ask for suggestions or advice.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數可數名詞,用來詢問某物的數量。「Should」是一個助動詞,用來徵求建議或意見。
How many cups should we buy?
我們應該買幾個杯子?
EN: In English-speaking restaurants, 'order' can be used as a noun to mean a portion of food (e.g., 'an order of fries'). 'Get' is a very common, casual alternative to 'buy' or 'order' when choosing what to eat.
中文: 在英語系的餐廳中,「order」可以當作名詞,表示「一份食物」(例如:an order of fries 一份薯條)。在決定要吃什麼時,美式英文常用「get」來替代「buy」或「order」,聽起來非常自然且口語化。
EN: Use the pattern '[Subject] + be verb + enough for [someone]' to show that an amount or quantity is sufficient for a specific person or group.
中文: 使用「[主詞] + be 動詞 + enough for [某人]」的句型,來表示某個數量對特定的人來說已經足夠了。
One pizza is enough for us.
一個披薩對我們來說就夠了。
EN: In Western dining culture, sharing food is becoming more common in casual settings, but ordering individual portions is still the standard. Expressing that a certain number of orders is 'enough for us' is a polite way to tell the server or group that you do not need to order more.
中文: 在西方飲食文化中,雖然在輕鬆的場合中分享食物越來越普遍,但個人點餐仍是主流。說某個份量「對我們來說足夠了」是一種禮貌的方式,用來告訴服務生或同伴不需要再多點了。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 美味的,可口的
在本文中: 水餃,餃子
在本文中: (食物的)一份,一單
在本文中: 湯
在本文中: 美食街,美食廣場
在本文中: 攤位,小吃攤
在本文中: 便宜的
在本文中: 美味的,好吃的
在本文中: 多汁的
在本文中: 分享,分食
在本文中: 新鮮的
在本文中: 小圓麵包,包子
在本文中: 足夠的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A transaction that is beneficial to the buyer; a bargain.
划算的交易,便宜,划算
A cold, frothy drink made with iced tea, sweetened milk, and chewy tapioca pearls.
珍珠奶茶
Rice fried with meat, vegetables, and eggs.
炒飯