EN: The verb 'enjoy' is always followed by a gerund (V-ing) when expressing an action that someone likes doing. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文: 動詞「enjoy」(享受/喜歡)後面若要接動作,必須使用動名詞(V-ing)形式,不能接不定詞(to + 動詞原形)。
She enjoys playing the piano after dinner.
她喜歡在晚餐後彈鋼琴。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'on weekends' is used to describe habits or regular activities that happen every Saturday and Sunday. 'On the weekend' (singular) is also common, especially in American English.
中文: 介係詞片語「on weekends」用來描述在週末(每週六、日)發生的習慣或規律活動。使用複數型態的 weekends 表示「每個週末」。
They usually go hiking on weekends.
他們通常在週末去健行。
EN: The phrase 'be good at' is used to express proficiency in a certain activity. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (V-ing).
中文: 片語「be good at」用來表示擅長某項活動。後面必須接名詞或動名詞(V-ing)。
She is good at playing tennis.
她擅長打網球。
EN: When referring to playing musical instruments, the definite article 'the' is used before the instrument (e.g., play the violin, play the piano).
中文: 當提到演奏樂器時,樂器名稱前必須加上定冠詞「the」(例如:play the violin、play the piano)。
He is learning to play the piano.
他正在學習彈鋼琴。
EN: The verb 'finish' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) when expressing the completion of an activity. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文: 動詞「finish」(完成)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)作為受詞,用來表示完成某項活動,不能接不定詞(to + V)。
They finished painting the house yesterday.
他們昨天完成了房子的粉刷。
EN: The word 'early' is used here as an adverb to modify the verb phrase 'finished doing her homework', indicating that the action was completed before the expected or usual time.
中文: 「early」在此處用作副詞,修飾動詞片語「finished doing her homework」,表示該動作比預期或通常的時間更早完成。
He arrived early for the meeting.
他提早到達了會議現場。
EN: The verb 'love' can be followed by a gerund (V-ing) to express a strong, general preference or enjoyment of an activity.
中文: 動詞「love」(熱愛/喜愛)後面可以接動名詞(V-ing),用來表示對某項活動強烈且持續性的喜好或興趣。
She loves playing the piano.
她熱愛彈鋼琴。
EN: The word 'watching' is a gerund acting as the direct object of the verb 'love'. It is followed by 'basketball games', which acts as the object of the gerund.
中文: 「watching」在此處為動名詞,作為動詞「love」的直接受詞。而「basketball games」則是該動名詞的受詞,形成動名詞片語。
He enjoys watching movies.
他享受看電影。
EN: Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States and many other countries. Expressing a love for watching sports games is a very common way to start a casual conversation or find common ground with others.
中文: 籃球是美國及許多國家最受歡迎的運動之一。表達自己熱愛觀看運動賽事,是日常社交中開啟話題、尋找共同興趣非常常見且實用的方式。
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) functions as a noun and can be used as the subject of a sentence. It takes a singular verb.
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞 + -ing)具有名詞的功能,可以用作句子的主詞。其後須接單數動詞。
Reading books expands your mind.
閱讀書籍能開闊你的心胸。
EN: Noun Adjunct (Noun modifying another noun): The word 'summer' is a noun used as an adjective to modify the noun 'hobby', describing what kind of hobby it is.
中文: 名詞作形容詞:字詞「summer」(夏天)在此處作為形容詞使用,用來修飾名詞「hobby」(愛好),說明這是哪一種愛好。
He attends a winter camp every year.
他每年都參加冬令營。
EN: The verb 'mind' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) when expressing the action that someone might object to. In polite requests, 'Do you mind + V-ing...?' is used to ask for permission or help in a courteous manner.
中文: 動詞「mind」(介意)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing),用來表示某人可能反對或介意的行為。在禮貌的請求中,「Do you mind + V-ing...?」常用於客氣地請求他人協助或許可。
Do you mind opening the window?
你介意開一下窗戶嗎?
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and the pattern 'with + noun' to specify the task or area in which assistance is being provided.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫助)後面可接代名詞(受格)並搭配「with + 名詞」的結構,用來具體說明在某個特定任務或事情上提供協助。
Can you help me with my homework?
你能幫我做功課嗎?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Do you mind...?' is considered a very polite and indirect way to make a request, as it gives the other person an easy option to decline without being rude. Remember that answering 'No' means 'I don't mind (I will help you)', while 'Yes' means 'I do mind (I won't help you)'.
中文: 在英語系國家中,使用「Do you mind...?」(你介意...嗎?)是一種非常禮貌且委婉的請求方式,因為它給予對方拒絕的空間,顯得不那麼強硬。需要特別注意的是,回答「No」代表「我不介意(我願意幫忙)」,而回答「Yes」則代表「我介意(我不方便幫忙)」。
EN: The pattern 'be interested in + noun/gerund' is used to express a hobby, passion, or curiosity about something. Since 'in' is a preposition, it must be followed by a noun or a gerund (V-ing).
中文: 句型「be interested in + 名詞/動名詞」用於表達對某事物的興趣、愛好或好奇心。因為「in」是介係詞,後面必須接名詞或動名詞(V-ing)。
She is interested in learning photography.
她對學習攝影感興趣。
EN: The verb 'learn' can be followed by an infinitive ('to' + base verb) to indicate acquiring the ability to perform an action.
中文: 動詞「learn」(學習)後面可以接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示學習並掌握做某個動作的技能。
He wants to learn to play the piano.
他想要學習彈鋼琴。
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb (is).
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞 + -ing)可以當作名詞使用,並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數,因此後方要接單數動詞(is)。
Reading books expands your mind.
閱讀書籍能開闊你的心靈。
EN: Coordinate Adjectives: 'Fun' and 'relaxing' are adjectives connected by the coordinating conjunction 'and' to describe the subject. They share the same weight in the sentence.
中文: 對等形容詞:'fun'(有趣的)與 'relaxing'(令人放鬆的)是藉由對等連接詞 'and' 連結的形容詞,用來修飾主詞,兩者在句子中具有相同的分量。
The movie was long and boring.
這部電影又長又無聊。
EN: The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to express the continuation of an action or state, meaning 'to continue doing something' or 'to do something repeatedly'.
中文: 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞(V-ing),表示持續進行某個動作或狀態,意思是「持續做某事」或「重複做某事」。
She kept working despite being tired.
儘管很累,她還是繼續工作。
EN: The phrase 'every single day' is an emphatic form of 'every day', used to emphasize that the action happens without exception, every day.
中文: 片語「every single day」是「every day」的強調形式,用來強調該動作毫無例外地每天都在發生。
I practice English every single day.
我每一天都練習英文。
EN: The phrasal verb 'feel like' is used to express a desire or inclination for something at a particular moment. It is followed by a gerund (V-ing) or a noun.
中文: 動詞片語「feel like」用來表達在特定時刻「想要」或「渴望」做某事。後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)或名詞。
I feel like going for a walk in the park.
我想去公園散步。
EN: Indefinite pronouns ending in -thing (like 'something', 'anything', 'nothing') are modified by adjectives that come *after* them, rather than before.
中文: 以 -thing 結尾的不定代名詞(如「something」、「anything」、「nothing」)在受到形容詞修飾時,形容詞必須放在代名詞的「後面」。
Do you have anything interesting to read?
你有什麼有趣的東西可以讀嗎?
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (V-ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so the verb that follows must be singular (e.g., 'makes').
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(V-ing)可以當作名詞使用,並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數,因此後續的動詞必須使用單數形(例如 'makes')。
Reading books expands our knowledge.
閱讀書籍能增長我們的知識。
EN: Causative Verb Pattern (make + object + adjective): The verb 'make' can be used to express causing a state or emotion. The structure is 'make + object + adjective', meaning to cause the object to be in that state.
中文: 使役動詞句型(make + 受詞 + 形容詞):動詞 'make' 可用於表達引起某種狀態或情緒。結構為「make + 受詞 + 形容詞」,表示使該受詞處於某種狀態。
The good news made her happy.
這個好消息讓她很高興。
EN: The verb 'enjoy' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) when expressing an activity that someone likes doing. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文: 動詞「enjoy」(享受/喜歡)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)作為受詞,用來表示喜歡進行某項活動。此處不能接不定詞(to + V)。
They enjoy playing board games on rainy days.
他們喜歡在下雨天玩桌遊。
EN: The phrase 'spend time' means to pass time doing something or being with someone. It is often followed by 'together' to emphasize shared experiences.
中文: 片語「spend time」表示「度過時間」或「花時間」做某事或與某人相處。常與「together」(一起)連用,以強調共同經歷的時光。
We should spend more time together.
我們應該多花點時間在一起。
EN: The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is grammatically singular. Therefore, the verb that follows it must take the third-person singular form (e.g., 'enjoys' with an -s).
中文: 不定代名詞「everyone」(每個人)在語法上視為單數。因此,其後接的動詞必須使用單數第三人稱形式(例如:動詞 enjoy 要加上 -s 成為 enjoys)。
Everyone in the class has a textbook.
班上的每個人都有一本教科書。
EN: The verb 'enjoy' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) as its object, not an infinitive (to V). In this sentence, 'doing' is the gerund acting as the object of 'enjoys'.
中文: 動詞「enjoy」(享受/喜歡)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)作為受詞,不能接不定詞(to V)。在本句中,「doing」即為動名詞,作為「enjoys」的受詞。
She enjoys playing the piano in her free time.
她空閒時喜歡彈鋼琴。
EN: The verb 'love' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference or enjoyment of an activity. In this sentence, 'growing' is the gerund acting as the direct object of 'loves'.
中文: 動詞「love」(喜愛)後面可以接動名詞(V-ing)來表示對某項活動的普遍喜好或享受。在本句中,「growing」是動名詞,作為「loves」的直接受詞。
She loves taking photos of sunsets.
她喜愛拍攝日落的照片。
EN: The simple present tense is used here to describe a habitual action or a permanent state. Because the subject 'My mom' is third-person singular, the verb 'love' takes the ending '-s' to become 'loves'.
中文: 此處使用現在簡單式來描述習慣性的動作或恆常的狀態。因為主詞「My mom」(我媽媽)是第三人稱單數,所以動詞「love」要加上「-s」變成「loves」。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, gardening is a highly popular and therapeutic hobby. Having a 'small garden' or backyard is a common feature of suburban homes, and tending to flowers or vegetables is often associated with relaxation and family pride.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,園藝是一項非常受歡迎且具療癒效果的嗜好。擁有一個「小花園」或後院是郊區住宅的常見特色,而照料花草或蔬菜通常與放鬆身心及對家庭的歸屬感聯繫在一起。
EN: The phrase 'be good at' is a common idiom used to express proficiency or skill in a particular area. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文: 片語「be good at」是表示在特定領域具有專長或擅長某事的常用片語。其後須接名詞或動名詞(動詞-ing)。
She is good at playing the piano.
她很擅長彈鋼琴。
EN: A gerund (verb-ing) is used after prepositions like 'at'. In this sentence, 'fixing' acts as the object of the preposition 'at'.
中文: 在介係詞(如「at」)之後,動詞必須轉為動名詞(動詞-ing)形式。在本句中,「fixing」作為介係詞「at」的受詞。
He is interested in learning new languages.
他對學習新語言很感興趣。
EN: The verb 'enjoy' is always followed by a gerund (V-ing) when expressing an action that someone likes doing. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文: 動詞「enjoy」(享受/喜歡)後面接動詞時,必須使用動名詞(V-ing)形式,不能接不定詞(to + 動詞)。
She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
她空閒時喜歡讀小說。
EN: The simple present tense is used here to describe a regular habit or routine. Since 'My brother' is a third-person singular subject, the verb 'enjoy' takes the ending '-s' to become 'enjoys'.
中文: 此處使用現在簡單式來描述規律的習慣或例行公事。因為主詞「My brother」(我弟弟/哥哥)是第三人稱單數,所以動詞「enjoy」字尾要加「-s」變成「enjoys」。
EN: The verb 'like' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference or hobby. When expressing multiple hobbies, the gerunds should be parallel in form (e.g., 'drawing and writing').
中文: 動詞「like」(喜歡)後面可以接動名詞(V-ing)來表示一般的喜好或興趣。當同時表達多個愛好時,動名詞的結構應保持平行對稱(例如:「drawing and writing」)。
She likes swimming and playing tennis on weekends.
她喜歡在週末游泳和打網球。
EN: Adjective order: When multiple adjectives describe a noun, they follow a general order. Here, 'short' (size) comes before 'funny' (opinion/observation) to modify the noun 'stories'.
中文: 形容詞的順序:當有多個形容詞修飾同一個名詞時,通常會遵循一定的排列順序。在這裡,「short」(長短/尺寸)放在「funny」(好笑的/主觀意見)之前,共同修飾名詞「stories」(故事)。
He wrote a short, interesting article.
他寫了一篇短小且有趣的報導。
EN: The verb 'enjoy' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express liking an activity. This is a common pattern for verbs of liking or disliking.
中文: 動詞「enjoy」(享受/喜歡)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)作為受詞,用來表示享受某種活動。這是表示喜好的動詞常見的用法。
They enjoy playing board games on rainy days.
他們喜歡在下雨天玩桌遊。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'on weekends' is used to describe habits or regular activities that happen every weekend. It can be placed at the beginning or the end of a sentence.
中文: 介系詞片語「on weekends」用來描述每個週末固定會發生的習慣或活動。它可以放在句首或句尾,放在句首時通常會加上逗號隔開。
On weekends, I usually sleep in.
在週末,我通常會睡懶覺。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, cooking 'big meals' (like a Sunday roast or a large family dinner) on weekends is a traditional way for families and friends to gather, slow down, and connect after a busy work week.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,週末「煮大餐」(例如週日的烤肉大餐或豐盛的家庭晚餐)是家人與朋友相聚、放慢生活步調,並在忙碌工作一週後重新維繫感情的傳統方式。
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It takes a singular verb.
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞 + -ing)可以當作名詞使用,並在句子中擔任主詞。其後須接單數動詞。
Swimming is a great way to stay healthy.
游泳是保持健康的好方法。
EN: Prepositional Phrase as Modifier: The prepositional phrase 'before bed' acts as an adjective modifying the gerund 'Reading', specifying when the action takes place.
中文: 介係詞片語作修飾語:介係詞片語「before bed(睡前)」在此作為形容詞使用,修飾動名詞「Reading」,明確指出該動作發生的時間點。
A walk after dinner is very relaxing.
晚餐後散步非常令人放鬆。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, establishing a 'bedtime routine' or 'quiet habit' before sleeping, such as reading a physical book, is highly valued for mental well-being and sleep hygiene, contrasting with the modern habit of looking at screens.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,建立「睡前儀式」或「安靜的習慣」(例如閱讀實體書)被認為對心理健康和睡眠衛生非常有益,這與現代人睡前看螢幕的習慣形成對比。
EN: The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to express that an action continues or is repeated. In this sentence, 'keeps practicing' means the action of practicing is done repeatedly or continuously.
中文: 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞(V-ing),用來表示某個動作持續進行或反覆發生。在本句中,「keeps practicing」表示練習這個動作持續或反覆地進行。
She keeps talking about her new job.
她一直聊著她的新工作。
EN: The verb 'practice' is also followed by a gerund (V-ing) when it takes an action as its object. Here, 'practicing the guitar' uses the gerund 'practicing' which itself takes 'the guitar' as its direct object.
中文: 動詞「practice」(練習)後面接動作作為受詞時,必須使用動名詞(V-ing)。在這裡,「practicing the guitar」中,動名詞「practicing」本身又帶了「the guitar」作為其直接受詞。
He practices speaking English every day.
他每天練習說英文。
EN: A gerund phrase (verb-ing + object/modifier) can function as the singular subject of a sentence. In this sentence, 'Doing what we love' is the gerund phrase acting as the subject, which takes the singular verb 'makes'.
中文: 動名詞片語(動詞-ing + 受詞/修飾語)可以作為整個句子的單數主詞。在本句中,「Doing what we love」(做我們熱愛的事)是動名詞片語擔任主詞,因此後方搭配單數動詞「makes」。
Reading books in the morning helps me focus.
早上讀書能幫助我集中注意力。
EN: The verb 'make' can be used as a causative verb followed by an object and an adjective (make + object + adjective) to describe causing someone or something to be in a certain state.
中文: 動詞「make」可作為使役動詞,後接「受詞 + 形容詞」(make + 受詞 + 形容詞),用來描述使某人或某事處於某種狀態。
The good news made everyone happy.
這個好消息讓每個人都很開心。
EN: The verb 'enjoy' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express pleasure in doing an activity. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文: 動詞「enjoy」(享受/喜歡)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)作為受詞,用來表示從事某項活動的樂趣。注意不能接不定詞(to + V)。
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
我空閒時喜歡讀書。
EN: In English, when addressing someone directly by name (vocative case), a comma is placed before the name at the end of the sentence.
中文: 在英語中,直接稱呼某人名字(呼格)時,若名字放在句尾,前面必須加上逗號與句子主體隔開。
How are you feeling today, John?
約翰,你今天感覺怎麼樣?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's hobbies or what they enjoy doing is a very common and polite way to make small talk and build rapport, especially when getting to know someone.
中文: 在英語系國家中,詢問他人的興趣或喜歡做的事情是非常常見且禮貌的社交寒暄(small talk)方式,特別是在認識新朋友、建立關係時。
EN: The verb 'enjoy' is transitively followed by a gerund (V-ing) as its object, not an infinitive (to V). When connecting multiple activities, parallel structure must be maintained (V-ing and V-ing).
中文: 動詞「enjoy」(享受/喜歡)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)作為受詞,不能接不定詞(to V)。當連接多個活動時,必須保持平行結構,即「V-ing and V-ing」。
We enjoy listening to music and dancing.
我們喜歡聽音樂和跳舞。
EN: The phrase 'take photos' uses the plural noun 'photos' to refer to the general activity of photography rather than taking one specific picture.
中文: 片語「take photos」(拍照)使用複數名詞「photos」來泛指拍照這項活動,而非特指拍某一張照片。
She loves taking photos of nature.
她熱愛拍攝大自然的照片。
EN: The phrase 'be good at' is used to express proficiency or skill in a particular activity. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文: 片語「be good at」用來表示擅長某項活動或技能。後面必須接名詞或動名詞(V-ing)。
She is good at playing the piano.
她擅長彈鋼琴。
EN: A gerund (verb-ing) is used after prepositions like 'at'. Here, 'fixing' acts as a noun representing the activity of repairing.
中文: 在介係詞(如「at」)之後,動詞必須轉為動名詞(V-ing)形式。在此處,「fixing」作為名詞,代表「修理」這項活動。
He is interested in learning new languages.
他對學習新語言感興趣。
EN: Using gerunds (verb + -ing) as objects of the verb 'like'. A gerund functions as a noun, representing the activity itself.
中文: 使用動名詞(動詞 + -ing)作為動詞「like」的受詞。動名詞在句中當作名詞使用,用來表示該項活動本身。
I prefer swimming to running.
比起跑步,我更喜歡游泳。
EN: The use of 'A or B more' in alternative questions to ask about a preference between two options.
中文: 在選擇性疑問句中使用「A or B more」的結構,用來詢問在兩個選項中較偏好哪一個。
Do you like tea or coffee more?
你比較喜歡茶還是咖啡?
EN: Gerunds (V-ing) as Objects and Subjects: A gerund is a verb ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun. In the first clause, 'dancing' acts as the direct object of the verb 'love'. In the second clause, 'singing' acts as the subject of the sentence.
中文: 動名詞(V-ing)作為受詞與主詞:動名詞是動詞字尾加 -ing,使其具有名詞的功能。在第一個子句中,'dancing' 作為動詞 'love' 的直接受詞;在第二個子句中,'singing' 則作為該句的主詞。
Swimming is fun, but I prefer running.
游泳很有趣,但我更喜歡跑步。
EN: Coordinating Conjunction 'but': The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show a contrast or conflict. A comma is typically placed before 'but' when it connects two complete sentences.
中文: 對等連接詞 'but':連接詞 'but' 用於連接兩個表示對比或衝突的獨立子句。當它連接兩個完整的句子時,通常會在 'but' 前面加上逗號。
He wants to buy a car, but he doesn't have enough money.
他想買一輛車,但他沒有足夠的錢。
EN: The verb 'finish' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to indicate the completion of an activity. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文: 動詞「finish」(完成)後面必須接動名詞(V-ing)來表示完成某項活動,不能接不定詞(to + V)。
She finished doing her homework early.
她提早做完了功課。
EN: The Simple Past Tense is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past (in this case, 'today').
中文: 簡單過去式用於描述在過去特定時間(在此句中為「today」今天)已經完成的動作。
They watched a movie yesterday.
他們昨天看了一部電影。
EN: Gerunds as Subjects: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb (e.g., 'is').
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞 + -ing)可以當作名詞使用,並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數,因此後方接單數動詞(例如 'is')。
Reading books expands your mind.
閱讀書籍能開闊你的心胸。
EN: Superlative Adjectives: The superlative form of 'good' is 'the best'. It is used to compare three or more things, indicating the highest degree of a quality.
中文: 最高級形容詞:'good'(好的)的最高級形式是 'the best'(最棒的)。它用於三個或以上的人事物進行比較,表示某種特質達到最高程度。
This is the best movie I have ever seen.
這是我看過最棒的電影。
EN: The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express the continuation of an action or state. It means to do something repeatedly or continuously.
中文: 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞(V-ing),用來表示某個動作或狀態的持續。意思是「一直、持續做某事」。
She keeps practicing the piano every day.
她每天都持續練習鋼琴。
EN: The conjunction 'until' is used to connect an action with a point in time or an event when that action stops. In this sentence, it introduces an adverbial clause of time.
中文: 連接詞「until」(直到……為止)用來連接一個動作與該動作停止的時間點或事件。在此句子中,它引導一個時間副詞子句。
We waited until the rain stopped.
我們一直等到雨停為止。
EN: The phrase 'get it right' is a very common idiomatic expression in English-speaking cultures, reflecting a mindset of perseverance, trial and error, and ultimate mastery.
中文: 片語「get it right」在英語系國家是非常常見的慣用語,反映了堅持不懈、反覆試錯並最終掌握訣竅的思維方式。
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb (e.g., 'is').
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞 + -ing)可以當作名詞使用,並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數,因此後方要接單數動詞(例如 'is')。
Reading books expands your mind.
閱讀書籍能開闊你的心胸。
EN: Present Participle as Adjective (-ing adjective): Adjectives ending in '-ing' are used to describe the characteristic of a thing or situation that causes a certain feeling (e.g., 'exciting' means something makes you feel excited).
中文: 現在分詞作形容詞(-ing 形容詞):以 '-ing' 結尾的形容詞用來描述事物或情境本身具有的特徵,意為「令人感到……的」(例如 'exciting' 表示某事令人感到興奮)。
Traveling to new places is always interesting.
去新的地方旅行總是很有趣。
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so the verb that follows must agree with it (e.g., 'makes' with an 's').
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞 + -ing)可以當作名詞使用,並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數,因此後續的動詞必須使用單數形(例如:'makes' 加上 's')。
Reading books expands our knowledge.
閱讀書籍能拓展我們的知識。
EN: Make + Object + Adjective (Causative/Resultative): The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective to describe the state or change of state caused by the action.
中文: Make + 受詞 + 形容詞(使役/結果用法):動詞 'make' 後面可以接一個受詞和一個形容詞,用來描述該動作所導致的狀態或狀態變化。
The warm weather makes me sleepy.
溫暖的天氣讓我昏昏欲睡。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 業餘愛好、嗜好
在本文中: 感興趣的
在本文中: 令人輕鬆的、使人放鬆的
在本文中: 練習、訓練
在本文中: 修理、修補
在本文中: 習慣
在本文中: 令人興奮的、使人激動的
在本文中: 更親近的、關係更密切的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To be able to do something well; proficient in an activity.
擅長於...
To continue doing an activity repeatedly to improve skills.
持續練習
To have a desire or inclination for something.
想要、想要做...
To pass time in a specific way or with a particular person.
度過時間、花時間