EN: This sentence uses an exclamatory structure starting with 'What' to express strong feelings of admiration or surprise. The pattern is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb!'. The subject and verb (this is) can sometimes be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 此句子使用了以「What」開頭的感嘆句結構,用來表達強烈的讚美或驚訝。其句型為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在日常口語中,句尾的主詞和動詞(this is)有時可以省略。
What a beautiful day it is!
多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: The demonstrative pronoun 'this' is used as the subject of the clause 'this is' at the end of the exclamatory sentence, referring to the meal that is currently being eaten or just finished.
中文: 指示代名詞「this」在此感嘆句尾的子句「this is」中充當主詞,用來指代當前正在享用或剛吃完的這頓飯。
This is my favorite restaurant.
這是我最喜歡的餐廳。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for a meal is a common and polite way to show gratitude to the host or cook. Using exclamatory sentences like 'What a...' or 'How...' is a very natural way to convey this warmth and appreciation during or after a dinner.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對所享用的食物表達熱情的讚美,是向主人或廚師表達感謝的一種常見且禮貌的方式。在用餐期間或餐後,使用像「What a...」或「How...」這樣的感嘆句,是傳達這種溫暖與感激之情非常自然的方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or reactions. The structure is 'How + adjective + subject + verb!'. Note that the verb comes at the very end, unlike in standard question forms.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的的情感或反應。其結構為「How + 形容詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,與一般疑問句不同,動詞在此結構中位於句尾。
How beautiful this flower is!
這朵花多麼美麗啊!
EN: The demonstrative adjective 'these' is used to point to plural nouns that are close to the speaker in distance or time. It must agree in number with the plural noun it modifies (e.g., 'these dumplings').
中文: 指示形容詞「these」(這些)用於指代在空間或時間上距離說話者較近的複數名詞。它必須與所修飾的複數名詞在單複數上保持一致(例如:「these dumplings」)。
These books are very interesting.
這些書非常有趣。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for food ('How tasty!', 'What a delicious meal!') is a common way to show politeness and gratitude to the host or cook. Dumplings, while originally an Asian staple, have become highly popular and widely enjoyed comfort food globally.
中文: 在許多英語系國家中,對食物表達熱情的讚美(如「多麼美味!」)是向主人或廚師表達禮貌與感謝的常見方式。水餃雖然源自亞洲,但現已成為全球廣受歡迎的療癒美食。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or pleasure. The basic structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun (+ subject + verb)!'. In this sentence, the subject and verb (e.g., 'it is') are omitted for brevity, which is very common in spoken English.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的驚訝、讚美或愉悅等情感。基本結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 (+ 主詞 + 動詞)!」。在本句中,主詞與動詞(例如「it is」)被省略以求簡潔,這在英語口語中非常常見。
What a beautiful day it is!
多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: The prepositional phrase 'from the kitchen' acts as an adjectival modifier, post-modifying the noun phrase 'a wonderful smell' to specify the source or origin of the smell.
中文: 介係詞片語「from the kitchen」(來自廚房)在此作為形容詞修飾語,後置修飾名詞片語「a wonderful smell」,用以明確指出該香味的來源或出處。
The sound from the street was very loud.
從街道傳來的聲音非常吵雜。
EN: In Western culture, commenting on the delicious smell of food cooking in the kitchen is a common and polite way to compliment the host or cook before the meal is even served. It shows enthusiasm and appreciation for the effort put into cooking.
中文: 在西方文化中,在用餐前對廚房裡飄來的食物香味進行讚美,是一種非常常見且禮貌的社交方式。這表達了對主人或廚師辛勤烹飪的熱情期待與感激之情。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or reactions. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或反應。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,此處的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful this flower is!
這朵花多麼美麗啊!
EN: The demonstrative adjective 'this' is used to point out a specific singular noun (here, 'mango cake') that is close to the speaker in time or space.
中文: 指示形容詞「this」(這個)用於指出在時間或空間上距離說話者較近的特定單數名詞(在此指「mango cake」)。
This book is very interesting.
這本書非常有趣。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + (subject + verb)!'. In this sentence, 'What a colorful table' is the exclamatory phrase, followed by the subject 'we' and the verb 'have'.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。在本句中,「What a colorful table」是感嘆結構,後面接主詞「we」與動詞「have」。
What a beautiful day we have!
我們今天擁有一個多麼美好的日子啊!
EN: The adjective 'colorful' is used to describe something full of bright colors or having a lot of variety. In the context of a dining table, it refers to the diverse and vibrant appearance of the dishes served.
中文: 形容詞「colorful」用於描述色彩鮮豔或豐富多樣的事物。在餐桌的語境中,它指的是所提供的菜餚外觀多樣且色彩繽紛。
EN: In Western culture, praising the host's food or the presentation of the dining table ('What a colorful table!') is a common and polite way to show appreciation and excitement before a meal. It reflects enthusiasm and gratitude for the effort put into the preparation.
中文: 在西方文化中,讚美主人的食物或餐桌的擺設(如「What a colorful table!」)是餐前表達感激與興奮的常見禮貌方式。這反映了對準備工作所付出努力的熱情與感謝。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or surprise. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或驚訝。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,感嘆句中的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the sunset looks tonight!
今晚的夕陽看起來真美!
EN: The verb 'look' is a linking verb (copular verb) used to describe appearance. It is followed directly by an adjective (e.g., 'fresh') rather than an adverb, to describe the state of the subject.
中文: 動詞「look」是一個連繫動詞(感官動詞),用於描述外觀。其後直接接形容詞(例如「fresh」)而非副詞,用來修飾主詞的狀態。
The soup smells delicious.
這湯聞起來很香。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for food and ingredients (like fresh fruit or home-cooked meals) is a common way to show gratitude to the host or cook, and to build a warm, positive atmosphere during gatherings.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對食物和食材(如新鮮水果或家常菜)表達熱情的讚賞,是向主人或廚師表達感謝的常見方式,這有助於在聚會中營造溫馨、積極的氛圍。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb!'. The subject and verb at the end are optional and often omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。句尾的主詞和動詞為選填,在口語中常被省略。
What a beautiful song she sang!
她唱了一首多麼優美的歌啊!
EN: The present perfect tense ('has/have + past participle') is used here to describe an action that was completed in the recent past, but has a strong connection or result in the present (the delicious feast is now ready on the table).
中文: 此處使用現在完成式(has/have + 過去分詞)來描述一個在不久前完成、且與現在有強烈關聯或影響的動作(即奶奶做的大餐現在正擺在桌上)。
Look at the mess you have made!
看看你弄得有多亂!
EN: In many cultures, especially in Chinese and Western family traditions, grandmothers are often associated with preparing large, comforting, and delicious meals for family gatherings. Expressing enthusiastic appreciation for the cook's effort is considered polite and warm.
中文: 在許多文化中(特別是華人與西方家庭傳統),祖母或奶奶通常與為家庭聚會準備豐盛、溫馨且美味的飯菜聯繫在一起。對烹飪者的辛勞表達熱情的讚賞,被視為一種非常有禮貌且溫暖的舉動。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or surprise. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Note that the subject and verb are not inverted as they would be in a question.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或驚訝。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,主詞和動詞不需要像疑問句那樣進行倒裝。
How beautiful the sunset is!
這夕陽是多麼美麗啊!
EN: Compound adjectives or multiple adjectives linked by 'and' (e.g., 'soft and warm') can modify a noun or function as a subject complement to describe the subject in detail.
中文: 由「and」連接的複合形容詞或多個形容詞(例如「soft and warm」)可以用來修飾名詞,或作為主詞補語,以詳細描述主詞的狀態。
The coffee is sweet and hot.
這咖啡又甜又熱。
EN: In Western food culture, freshly baked bread is a symbol of warmth, comfort, and hospitality. Describing bread as 'soft and warm' often evokes a cozy, home-cooked meal atmosphere, reflecting appreciation for the host's preparation.
中文: 在西方飲食文化中,剛出爐的麵包象徵著溫暖、慰藉與熱情款待。將麵包描述為「鬆軟且溫暖」通常會讓人聯想到溫馨、家常的用餐氛圍,表達了對主人精心準備食物的感激之情。
EN: This sentence uses the exclamatory structure 'What a/an + adjective + singular countable noun!' to express strong feelings of admiration or appreciation. The subject and verb (e.g., 'it is') are omitted at the end because they are understood from the context.
中文: 此句子使用了感嘆句結構「What a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞!」來表達強烈的讚美或欣賞。句尾的主詞與動詞(例如「it is」)在日常口語中常被省略。
What a beautiful day!
多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: The prepositional phrase 'with friends' acts as an adjective phrase modifying the noun 'dinner', specifying who the dinner was shared with.
中文: 介係詞片語「with friends」(與朋友)在此作為形容詞片語,修飾前面的名詞「dinner」(晚餐),用以明確指出是與誰一起共進晚餐。
I had a long talk with colleagues.
我和同事們進行了一次長談。
EN: In Western culture, sharing a 'lovely dinner with friends' is a highly valued social ritual. It emphasizes warmth, hospitality, and the joy of connection over a shared meal, often accompanied by lively conversation rather than just eating.
中文: 在西方文化中,與朋友共享「愉快的晚餐」是一種非常受到重視的社交儀式。它強調溫馨、熱情好客,以及透過共進晚餐來連結彼此感情的喜悅,通常伴隨著熱烈的交談,而不僅僅是進食。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How' is followed by the adverb 'quickly' to emphasize the speed of the action.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How」後面接副詞「quickly」(迅速地),用以強調動作的速度之快。
How beautifully she sings!
她唱得真好聽!
EN: The past simple tense is used here ('disappeared') to describe a completed action in the past. In exclamatory sentences describing a specific past event, the verb must agree with the time of the occurrence.
中文: 這裡使用過去簡單式(「disappeared」)來描述過去已經完成的動作。在描述特定過去事件的感嘆句中,動詞必須與事件發生的時間保持一致。
How fast the weekend passed!
週末過得真快!
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'What' are used to express strong feelings or admiration. The structure is 'What + (adjective) + plural noun / uncountable noun + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'cooks' is a plural noun, so 'What' is used without an article.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或讚美。其結構為「What + (形容詞) + 複數名詞 / 不可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「cooks」是複數名詞,因此使用「What」且不加冠詞。
What beautiful flowers you have in your garden!
你花園裡的花真是太漂亮了!
EN: The adverb 'here' is used after a noun phrase or at the end of a clause to refer to the current location or group, adding a sense of immediacy and warmth to the statement.
中文: 地方副詞「here」可用於名詞片語後或子句末尾,用來指代當前的位置或群體,為陳述增添一種臨場感與親切感。
We have some great options here.
我們這裡有一些很棒的選擇。
EN: In Western culture, it is very common and highly appreciated to enthusiastically praise the host or the people who prepared the meal. Using exclamatory sentences like 'What a...' or 'How...' is a warm, informal way to show gratitude and make the hosts feel valued.
中文: 在西方文化中,熱情地讚美主人或準備餐點的人是非常普遍且受歡迎的禮儀。使用「What a...」或「How...」這類的感嘆句,是一種溫馨且非正式的表達感謝方式,能讓主人感到自己的付出備受肯定。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, excitement, or gratitude. The structure is 'How + adjective + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How lucky' is followed by the subject 'we' and the verb 'are'.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、興奮或感激。其結構為「How + 形容詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How lucky」(多麼幸運)後面接主詞「we」與動詞「are」。
How beautiful this view is!
這片風景是多麼美麗啊!
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to share this' acts as an adverbial modifier (specifically, an adjective complement) explaining the reason or cause for feeling 'lucky'. The structure is 'adjective + to-infinitive'.
中文: 不定詞片語「to share this」作為副詞修飾語(具體而言是形容詞補語),用來解釋感到「幸運」(lucky)的原因。其結構為「形容詞 + 不定詞」。
We are happy to meet you.
我們很高興見到你。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing gratitude and appreciation for shared meals and family gatherings is highly valued. Using exclamatory sentences like 'How lucky we are...' is a common and warm way to show sincere appreciation to the host or family members during a dinner.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對於共同享用美食和家庭聚會表達感激之情是非常受到重視的。使用像「How lucky we are...」這樣的感嘆句,是在晚餐時向主人或家人表達真誠謝意的一種常見且溫馨的方式。
EN: The Simple Past Tense is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past. In this sentence, the verb 'held' is the past tense form of the irregular verb 'hold'.
中文: 簡單過去式(Simple Past Tense)用於描述在過去特定時間已經完成的動作。在本句中,動詞「held」是動詞「hold」(舉辦/容納)的不規則過去式變化。
They held a beautiful wedding ceremony last month.
他們上個月舉辦了一場美麗的婚禮。
EN: Adverbials of Time and Place: In English, time expressions like 'last night' can be placed at the very beginning or the end of a sentence for emphasis. Location modifiers like 'at home' usually appear after the main action (verb + object).
中文: 時間與地點副詞(Adverbials of Time and Place):在英文中,像「last night」(昨天晚上)這樣的時間副詞可以放在句首或句尾以示強調。而像「at home」(在家裡)這樣的地點修飾語,通常放在主要動作(動詞+受詞)之後。
Yesterday morning we played basketball at the park.
昨天早上我們在公園打了籃球。
EN: The concept of a 'food festival at home' reflects a warm, family-centric Western tradition of hosting large, informal gatherings where family members cook and share various dishes together, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere similar to a public festival but in a private, cozy setting.
中文: 「在家舉辦美食節」反映了西方溫馨、以家庭為中心的傳統。家人們會一起烹飪並分享各式各樣的菜餚,在私密且溫馨的居家環境中,營造出類似公共節慶般熱鬧、歡樂的氛圍。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'What a/an' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is: 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun (+ subject + verb)!'. In this sentence, 'What a feast' is the exclamatory focus, and 'it turned out to be' is the subject and verb clause.
中文: 以「What a/an」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為:「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 (+ 主詞 + 動詞)!」。在本句中,「What a feast」是感嘆的焦點,而「it turned out to be」則是主詞與動詞子句。
What a beautiful day it turned out to be!
結果這竟然是多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: The phrasal verb 'turn out to be' means to be discovered to be something, or to have a particular result, especially an unexpected one. It is often followed by a noun phrase or an adjective.
中文: 片語動詞「turn out to be」表示「結果是」、「證明是」或「最終成為」,常用於描述出乎意料的結果。其後通常接名詞片語或形容詞。
The rumor turned out to be true.
那個謠言結果證實是真的。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感官或情感反應。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,感嘆句中的主詞位於動詞之前,不需倒裝。
How beautiful the sunset looks tonight!
今晚的夕陽看起來多麼美麗啊!
EN: Linking verbs (or copular verbs) like 'smell', 'look', 'taste', and 'feel' are followed by adjectives (not adverbs) to describe the subject's state or quality.
中文: 連繫動詞(如 smell、look、taste、feel 等感官動詞)後面須接形容詞(而非副詞)作為主詞補語,用來描述主詞的狀態或特徵。
The freshly baked bread smells delicious.
剛烤好的麵包聞起來很美味。
EN: Dumplings (jiaozi) are a highly significant traditional food in Chinese culture, especially during festivals like the Lunar New Year. The phrase 'steaming dumplings' evokes a warm, cozy family atmosphere, symbolizing wealth (as they are shaped like ancient gold ingots) and family reunion.
中文: 水餃(餃子)在華人文化中具有極其重要的傳統意義,尤其是在農曆新年等節日。句中「冒著熱氣的水餃」喚起了溫暖、溫馨的家庭氛圍,水餃因形似元寶,也象徵著財富與闔家團圓。
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent clauses: 'My mom made a soup' and the exclamatory clause 'what a rich taste it had!'. This structure helps to link actions with immediate reactions or feelings.
中文: 對等連接詞「and」用於連接兩個獨立子句:「My mom made a soup」(我媽媽煮了湯)與感嘆子句「what a rich taste it had!」(那湯的味道多麼濃郁啊!)。這種結構有助於將動作與隨後的即時反應或感受連結起來。
He played the guitar, and what a beautiful melody it was!
他彈奏了吉他,那是多麼優美的旋律啊!
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'What' are used to show strong emotion. The pattern is: 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'it had' (subject + verb) is placed at the end for emphasis.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感。其句型為:「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「it had」(主詞 + 動詞)被置於句尾以達強調效果。
What a wonderful day we had!
我們度過了多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for a home-cooked meal is a common and polite way to show gratitude to the host or family member who prepared the food. Using exclamatory sentences like 'What a...' is a natural way to convey this warmth.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對家常便飯表達熱情的讚賞,是向準備食物的主人或家人表達感激的常見且禮貌的方式。使用像「What a...」這樣的感嘆句是傳達這種溫暖情懷的自然方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,此處的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the sunset looks tonight!
今晚的日落看起來是多麼美麗啊!
EN: The linking verb 'look' is used to describe appearance. It is followed by an adjective (e.g., 'colorful') to describe the subject. When adding a cause or accompanying circumstance, the prepositional phrase 'with...' can be used.
中文: 連繫動詞「look」(看起來)用於描述外觀。其後接形容詞(例如「colorful」)來修飾主詞。若要加入原因或伴隨情境,可以使用介係詞片語「with...」(伴隨著…/因為…)。
The room looked cozy with the warm fireplace.
有了溫暖的壁爐,房間看起來很溫馨。
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent clauses: 'We tried sweet cakes' and 'what soft bread we had!'. It shows a logical addition of experiences.
中文: 對等連接詞「and」用於連接兩個獨立子句:「We tried sweet cakes」與「what soft bread we had!」,表示體驗的邏輯遞進與累積。
We visited the museum, and what a great time we had!
我們參觀了博物館,而且我們玩得真開心!
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'What' are used to express strong emotion. The structure is 'What + (adjective) + uncountable/plural noun + subject + verb!'. Here, 'soft bread' is an uncountable noun phrase.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的情感。結構為「What + (形容詞) + 不可數名詞/複數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在此處,「soft bread」(鬆軟的麵包)為不可數名詞片語。
What beautiful music they played!
他們演奏的音樂多麼美妙啊!
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How happy' is followed by the subject 'everyone' and the linking verb 'felt'.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How happy」(多麼快樂)後面接主詞「everyone」(每個人)與連繫動詞「felt」(感覺)。
How beautiful the sunset looks tonight!
今晚的夕陽看起來多麼美麗啊!
EN: The conjunction 'while' is used to introduce a subordinate clause showing an action happening at the same time as the main clause. When the subject of the 'while' clause is the same as the main clause, the subject and 'be' verb can be omitted, resulting in 'while + -ing' (a participle clause). Here, 'while eating together' is shortened from 'while they were eating together'.
中文: 連接詞「while」用於引導從屬子句,表示與主要子句同時發生的動作。當「while」子句的主詞與主要子句相同時,可以省略主詞與 be 動詞,簡化為「while + -ing」(分詞片語)。這裡的「while eating together」是由「while they were eating together」簡化而來。
Please be quiet while studying in the library.
在圖書館學習時請保持安靜。
EN: In many cultures, sharing a meal is a key way to build and reinforce social and family bonds. Expressing gratitude and joy during or after a meal, as seen in this exclamatory sentence, is a common way to show appreciation to the host or family members for their effort in cooking.
中文: 在許多文化中,共同進餐是建立和鞏固社交與家庭紐帶的關鍵方式。正如這句感嘆句所展現的,在用餐期間或之後表達感激與喜悅,是向主辦人或家人表達對其辛勤烹飪謝意的常見方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb!'. The subject and verb at the end are optional and often omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。句尾的主詞和動詞為選用,在口語中經常被省略。
What a beautiful day it is!
多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: Using coordinate adjectives (two adjectives separated by 'and') to modify a single noun. In this sentence, 'warm' and 'noisy' both modify 'evening' to describe two different qualities of the same night.
中文: 使用對等形容詞(由「and」連接的兩個形容詞)來修飾同一個名詞。在本句中,「warm」(溫馨的)與「noisy」(熱鬧的/喧鬧的)共同修飾「evening」(夜晚),用以描繪同一個夜晚的兩種不同特質。
It was a long and tiring journey.
那是一段漫長且令人疲憊的旅程。
EN: In Western culture, a 'noisy' evening spent with family or friends is often viewed positively, associated with warmth, laughter, lively conversation, and a bustling, happy household, rather than negative noise pollution.
中文: 在西方文化中,與家人或朋友度過一個「noisy」(熱鬧、喧鬧)的夜晚通常是具有積極含意的,它讓人聯想到溫馨、歡笑、熱烈的交談以及充滿活力的快樂家庭氛圍,而非負面的噪音干擾。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions. The structure is 'How + adjective + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How lucky I am' follows this pattern to emphasize the speaker's feeling of being fortunate.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情。其結構為「How + 形容詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How lucky I am」符合此結構,用以強調說話者感到無比幸運。
How beautiful the sunset is!
這日落是多麼美麗啊!
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to have...' functions as an adverbial modifier of result or cause, explaining why the speaker feels 'lucky'. 'Such a/an + adjective + singular noun' is used to emphasize the quality of the noun.
中文: 不定詞片語「to have...」在此作副詞副詞修飾語,表示原因或結果,解釋了說話者為何感到「幸運」。「such a/an + 形容詞 + 單數名詞」的結構則用來強調該名詞的特質(如此...的...)。
I am glad to meet such a kind person.
我很高興能遇見如此善良的人。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing gratitude and appreciation for one's family is highly valued and commonly voiced, especially during family gatherings or festive occasions. Using exclamatory sentences like this warmly reinforces family bonds.
中文: 在英語系國家中,人們非常重視並常口頭表達對家庭的感激與珍惜,尤其是在家庭聚會或節慶場合。使用像這樣的感嘆句,能溫暖地增進家人之間的凝聚力。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective + subject + verb!'. Note that unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,與疑問句不同,感嘆句中的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful this flower is!
這朵花真漂亮!
EN: The demonstrative adjective 'this' is used to point out a specific singular noun ('fried rice') that is close to the speaker in terms of physical distance or time.
中文: 指示形容詞「this」(這個)用於指出在空間或時間上距離說話者較近的特定單數名詞(此處指「fried rice」炒飯)。
This soup is too salty.
這碗湯太鹹了。
EN: Fried rice is a staple comfort food in many Asian cultures, often made from leftover rice stir-fried with various ingredients. Expressing enthusiasm for home-cooked food is a common way to show appreciation to the host or family members.
中文: 炒飯在許多亞洲文化中是經典的家常美食,通常是用剩飯與各種食材一起翻炒而成。對家常菜表達熱情的讚美,是向款待者或家人表達感謝的常見方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or delight. The basic structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + (subject + verb)!'. In this sentence, 'What a sweet smell' is the exclamatory phrase, followed by the subject 'the cookies' and the verb 'have'.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或喜悅。其基本結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。在本句中,「What a sweet smell」是感嘆片語,後面接主詞「the cookies」與動詞「have」。
What a beautiful voice she has!
她的聲音多麼美妙啊!
EN: The verb 'have' is used here to indicate that the subject possesses a certain quality or characteristic (in this case, a sweet smell). While 'have' often denotes physical possession, it is also commonly used with abstract qualities, sensations, or characteristics.
中文: 動詞「have」在此處用於表示主詞具有某種特質或特徵(在此指香甜的氣味)。雖然「have」通常表示實質上的擁有,但也常用於抽象特質、感覺或特徵。
The flowers have a fresh scent.
這些花朵帶有清新的香氣。
EN: In Western culture, baking cookies at home is a classic symbol of warmth, family comfort, and hospitality. The aroma of freshly baked cookies is often associated with cozy family gatherings and childhood memories.
中文: 在西方文化中,在家烤餅乾是溫馨、家庭舒適感和熱情好客的經典象徵。現烤餅乾的香氣通常會讓人聯想到溫馨的家庭聚會和童年回憶。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,感嘆句的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful this flower is!
這朵花多麼美麗啊!
EN: The verb 'look' is a linking verb (copular verb) used to describe appearance. It is followed directly by an adjective (e.g., 'fresh') rather than an adverb, to describe the state of the subject.
中文: 動詞「look」是一個連繫動詞(感官動詞),用於描述外觀。它後面直接接形容詞(例如「fresh」)而非副詞,用來修飾並描述主詞的狀態。
The soup smells delicious!
這湯聞起來很美味!
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + (subject + verb)!'. In this sentence, 'What a huge cake' is the exclamatory phrase, and 'Grandma baked' is the optional subject and verb clause at the end.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。在本句中,「What a huge cake」是感嘆結構,而「Grandma baked」則是置於句尾、可省略的主詞與動詞子句。
What a beautiful song she sang!
她唱的歌真好聽啊!
EN: The simple past tense (baked) is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past. In this exclamatory structure, the verb 'baked' agrees with the singular subject 'Grandma'.
中文: 簡單過去式(baked)用於描述在過去特定時間已經完成的動作。在此感嘆句結構中,動詞「baked」與單數主詞「奶奶(Grandma)」在人稱與時態上保持一致。
What a delicious dinner Grandma cooked!
奶奶煮的晚餐真美味啊!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, grandmothers are often associated with home-baked goods, comfort food, and family gatherings. Expressing enthusiastic appreciation for a grandmother's cooking or baking is a common way to show love and gratitude within the family.
中文: 在英語系國家中,祖母(奶奶/外婆)通常與手作烘焙、療癒美食及家庭聚會聯繫在一起。對奶奶的廚藝或烘焙表示熱情的讚賞,是家庭成員間表達愛意與感激的常見方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or surprise. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以 'How' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或驚訝。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副外語 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,感嘆句中的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful this flower is!
這朵花多漂亮啊!
EN: The linking verb 'is' (a form of 'be') connects the subject 'this soup' with the adjective 'spicy' which describes it. In exclamatory sentences, this verb is placed at the very end of the sentence.
中文: 連繫動詞 'is'('be' 動詞的一種形式)將主詞 'this soup' 與形容它的形容詞 'spicy' 連結。在感嘆句中,該動詞會被置於句子的最後面。
How expensive that car is!
那輛車多貴啊!
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'What' are used to express strong feelings or emphasis. The structure is 'What + (adjective) + plural noun / uncountable noun + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'What kind friends' is the exclamatory phrase, followed by the subject 'I' and the verb 'have'.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或強調。其結構為「What + (形容詞) + 複數名詞 / 不可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「What kind friends」是感嘆片語,後面接主詞「I」與動詞「have」。
What beautiful pictures you took!
你拍的照片多麼漂亮啊!
EN: The prepositional phrase 'at this table' acts as an adverbial of place, modifying where the action or state of 'having friends' is situated. 'At' is commonly used to indicate a specific point or location, such as sitting around a dining table.
中文: 介係詞片語「at this table」(在這張餐桌上)作為地方副詞,修飾「擁有朋友」這一狀態發生的地點。介係詞「at」常用於指示特定的點或位置,例如坐在餐桌旁。
We sat at the table and enjoyed our dinner.
我們坐在餐桌旁,享受著我們的晚餐。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the company of friends and family during a meal is a common and highly valued social custom. Complimenting the guests or the host at the dining table fosters a warm, communal atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家中,在用餐時對朋友和家人的陪伴表達感激與讚美,是一種非常普遍且受重視的社交習俗。在餐桌上讚美客人或主人,能營造出溫馨、融洽的團聚氣氛。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or surprise. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How' modifies the adverb 'fast'.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或驚訝。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How」修飾副詞「fast」(快地)。
How beautifully she sings!
她唱得真好聽啊!
EN: The present continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used here to describe an action that is happening right now, in front of the speaker's eyes. 'Are disappearing' emphasizes the ongoing process of the food being eaten quickly.
中文: 現在進行式(be 動詞 + 現在分詞)在此處用於描述此時此刻、正在說話者眼前發生的動作。「Are disappearing」強調食物正被快速吃光、不斷減少的過程。
The snow is melting under the sun.
雪正在陽光下融化。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on how quickly food is disappearing is a high compliment to the host or cook. It implies that the food is so delicious that everyone is eagerly eating it, rather than implying greediness.
中文: 在英語系國家中,稱讚「食物消失得真快」是對主廚或主人極高的讚美。這代表食物美味無比,以至於大家迫不及待地享用,而非暗指大家貪吃。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What a/an + adjective + singular countable noun' are used to express strong feelings of surprise, admiration, or appreciation. The structure is followed by a subject and a verb (often 'this is' or 'it is'), which can sometimes be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 使用「What a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞」開頭的感嘆句,用來表達驚訝、讚美或感激等強烈情感。此結構後面通常會接主詞和動詞(如「this is」或「it is」),在口語中這些主詞和動詞有時可以省略。
What a beautiful day it is!
這是多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: The demonstrative pronoun 'this' is used as the subject of the clause to refer to something close to the speaker in time or space, followed by the linking verb 'is' to identify or describe the subject.
中文: 指示代名詞「this」(這個)在此處用作子句的主詞,用來指代在時間或空間上靠近說話者的事物,後接連繫動詞「is」以識別或描述該主詞。
This is my favorite book.
這是我就算讀再多次也不厭倦的最喜歡的書。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for food (especially dessert) is a common social courtesy. Using exclamatory sentences starting with 'What a...' or 'How...' is a natural way to compliment the host or chef at the end of a meal.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對食物(尤其是甜點)表達熱情的讚美是一種常見的社交禮儀。在用餐結束時,使用以「What a...」或「How...」開頭的感嘆句,是讚美主人或廚師非常自然且得體的方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How' modifies the compound adjectives 'full and happy'.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How」修飾複合形容詞「full and happy」(飽足與快樂的)。
How beautiful this sunset is!
這夕陽多麼美麗啊!
EN: The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copula) that connects the subject to a subject complement (an adjective describing the subject's state). Here, 'full and happy' function as the subject complements describing the subject 'I'.
中文: 動詞「feel」(感覺)是一個連繫動詞(linking verb),用來連接主詞與主詞補語(描述主詞狀態的形容詞)。在這裡,「full and happy」作為主詞補語,用來修飾主詞「I」(我)。
She feels tired after the long walk.
長途步行後她感到疲倦。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing sincere appreciation and physical satisfaction after a meal (such as saying how full and happy you are) is a warm way to compliment the host or cook, showing that the food was both delicious and plentiful.
中文: 在英語系國家中,餐後真誠地表達生理上的飽足與心理上的快樂(例如說自己有多飽、多開心),是對主人或廚師非常溫馨的讚美,代表食物不僅美味而且份量充足。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or pleasure. The basic structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun (+ subject + verb)!'. In informal speech, the subject and verb (e.g., 'it is') are often omitted.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或愉悅。基本結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 (+ 主詞 + 動詞)!」。在非正式口語中,主詞和動詞(例如 'it is')經常會被省略。
What a beautiful day!
多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: The word 'together' is an adverb used to describe doing something with another person or people. In this sentence, it functions as a post-modifier, describing the 'dinner' as a shared experience.
中文: 單字 'together' 是一個副詞,用於描述與他人一起做某事。在本句中,它作為後置修飾語,用來形容這頓「晚餐」是大家共同分享的體驗。
We enjoyed a quiet lunch together.
我們一起享用了安靜的午餐。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for a meal and the company of others is a common social courtesy. Using exclamatory sentences like 'What a...' is a warm, sincere way to thank the host and show that you enjoyed the gathering.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對餐點以及他人的陪伴表達熱情的讚賞是一種常見的社交禮儀。使用像 'What a...' 這樣的感嘆句,是一種溫暖且真誠的方式來感謝主人,並表達你非常享受這次的相聚。
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,味道極佳的
在本文中: 餃子
在本文中: 極好的,令人驚嘆的
在本文中: 色彩豐富的,五彩繽紛的
在本文中: 盛宴,豐盛的宴席
在本文中: 消失(此處指食物被迅速吃光)
在本文中: 冒著熱氣的,熱騰騰的
在本文中: (食物味道)濃郁的,濃厚的
在本文中: 熱鬧的,嘈雜的
在本文中: 辛辣的,有香料味的
在本文中: 甜點,甜食
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
An event featuring a variety of food, often celebrating culinary traditions
美食節,食物盛會
To prove to be in the end; to result in
結果是,證明是
A dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or a frying pan
炒飯