EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple verb, subject + would + base verb'. Here, 'could' is the past form of 'can', representing an imaginary ability.
中文： 第二類型條件句（與現在事實相反的假設）用於描述在現在或未來不可能發生或極不可能發生的假設情況。句型結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。在此處，「could」是「can」的過去式，代表想像中的能力。
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house.
如果我有一百萬美元，我會買一棟房子。
EN： The modal verb 'would' is used in conditional sentences to express the hypothetical result of an imaginary situation. It indicates what the speaker intends to do if the condition in the 'if' clause were met.
中文： 情態助動詞「would」在條件句中用於表示想像情況下所產生的假設結果。它指出如果「if」子句中的條件達成，說話者打算去做的事情。
If she were here, she would help us.
如果她在這裡，她會幫助我們。
EN： The verb 'wish' followed by a clause with a past modal (like 'could') is used to express a desire for a situation in the present or future that is currently impossible or unlikely to happen. This is a form of the subjunctive mood.
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望）後面接包含過去式助動詞（如「could」）的子句，用來表示對現在或未來目前無法實現或不太可能實現的願望。這是一種虛擬語氣的用法。
I wish I could speak French fluently.
我希望我能流利地說法語。
EN： The phrase 'at times' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'sometimes' or 'occasionally'. It is typically placed at the end of a clause to describe how often an action or state occurs.
中文： 片語「at times」是一個副詞片語，意思是「有時候」或「偶爾」。它通常放在子句的末尾，用來描述某個動作或狀態發生的頻率。
He can be very quiet at times.
他有時候會非常安靜。
EN： The desire to become invisible is a common trope in Western pop culture and superhero mythology (e.g., the Invisible Woman from Fantastic Four or Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak). It often represents a desire for privacy, observation without judgment, or escape from social pressure.
中文： 渴望變得隱形是西方流行文化和超級英雄神話中常見的主題（例如《驚奇4超人》中的隱形女俠或哈利波特的隱形斗篷）。這通常代表著對隱私的渴望、不帶審判的觀察，或是逃避社交壓力的心理。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple verb, subject + would + base verb'. Here, 'had' is the past simple form of 'have', and 'would help' represents the hypothetical result.
中文： 第二類條件句（與現在事實相反的假設）用於描述在現在或未來不太可能發生或純屬想像的情境。其結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。在此句中，「had」是「have」的過去式，而「would help」則表示假設的結果。
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house.
如果我有一百萬美元，我就會買一棟房子。
EN： The word 'fast' can function as both an adjective and an adverb. In this sentence, 'fast' is used as an adverb modifying the verb 'help', indicating the manner or speed of the action. Unlike many adverbs, it does not take the '-ly' suffix.
中文： 單字「fast」既可以作形容詞也可以作副詞。在本句中，「fast」用作副詞來修飾動詞「help」，表示動作的方式或速度。與許多副詞不同，它不需要加上「-ly」字尾。
EN： The verb 'wish' is used with a past tense verb (like 'could' or 'were') to express a desire for a situation in the present or future that is contrary to reality or unlikely to happen. This is a form of the subjunctive mood.
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望/但願）後面接過去式動詞（如「could」或「were」），用來表示對現在或未來與事實相反、或難以實現的願望。這是一種虛擬語氣的用法。
I wish I had more free time.
但願我有更多空閒時間。
EN： The verb 'talk' is an intransitive verb and requires the preposition 'to' (or 'with') when specifying the person or animal being addressed.
中文： 動詞「talk」（說話）是不及物動詞，當要指定說話的對象（人或動物）時，後面必須加上介系詞「to」（或「with」）。
She likes to talk to her plants.
她喜歡對她的植物說話。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple verb, subject + would + base verb'. Here, 'could' is the past form of 'can', representing an imaginary ability.
中文： 第二類條件句（Second Conditional）用於表示與現在或未來事實相反、假設或極不可能發生的情況。其結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。在此句中，「could」為「can」的過去式，用來表示想像中的能力。
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house.
如果我有一百萬美元，我就會買一棟房子。
EN： The phrase 'travel in time' (or 'time travel') means to move forward or backward into different eras of time. In this sentence, 'in time' acts as a prepositional phrase modifying the verb 'travel'.
中文： 片語「travel in time」（或作 time travel）意為「時空旅行」或「穿越時空」，指在不同的時間時代中向前或向後移動。在本句中，「in time」作為介系詞片語修飾動詞「travel」。
She loves science fiction movies about traveling in time.
她喜歡關於穿越時空的科幻電影。
EN： The verb 'wish' is followed by a clause in the subjunctive mood to express a desire for a situation that is different from reality. For present wishes, we use the past tense (e.g., 'were' instead of 'is').
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望/但願）後面接的子句須使用虛擬語氣，用來表示與現狀相反或無法實現的願望。對於現在時間的願望，子句中的動詞要用過去式（例如用「were」代替「is」）。
I wish I were on a beach right now.
我希望我現在正躺在沙灘上。
EN： In formal English and subjunctive mood, 'were' is used for all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) when expressing hypothetical situations, although 'was' is often heard in casual speech.
中文： 在正式英文與虛擬語氣中，不論主詞是第幾人稱（我、你、他、她、它、我們、他們），表示假設或願望時一律使用「were」，雖然在口語非正式表達中也常聽到「was」。
He wishes he were taller.
他希望自己能更高一點。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or imaginary situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + subject + past simple (using 'were' for all subjects), subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 第二類條件句（與現在事實相反的假設）用於描述在現在或未來不可能發生或純屬想像的情況。其結構為「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞（不論主詞人稱，Be動詞一律用 were），主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。
If I were rich, I would buy a yacht.
如果我有錢，我就會買一艘遊艇。
EN： In formal English and conditional clauses, 'were' is used instead of 'was' for all subjects (I, he, she, it) to emphasize the hypothetical nature of the statement (subjunctive mood).
中文： 在正式英文與條件子句中，不論主詞是一人稱還是單數（如 I, he, she, it），Be動詞一律使用 'were' 而非 'was'，以強調該敘述為假設情況（假設語氣）。
If he were here, he would know what to do.
如果他在這裡，他就會知道該怎麼做。
EN： The verb 'wish' is used with a past tense verb (like 'could' or 'had') to express a desire for a situation in the present or future that is contrary to reality or unlikely to happen. This is a form of the subjunctive mood.
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望/但願）後面接過去式動詞（如「could」或「had」），用來表示對現在或未來與事實相反、或極不可能實現的願望。這是一種虛擬語氣的表達方式。
I wish I had more free time to travel.
但願我有更多空閒時間去旅行。
EN： The phrase 'at once' is an adverbial idiom meaning 'at the same time' or 'simultaneously' in this context. It can also mean 'immediately' in other contexts.
中文： 片語「at once」在此情境中是個副詞片語，意思是「同時」（simultaneously）。在其他語境中，它也可以表示「立刻、馬上」（immediately）。
You cannot do two things at once and do them well.
你無法同時做兩件事又把它們都做好。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + past simple, would + base verb'.
中文： 第二類條件句（與現在事實相反的假設）用於描述在現在或未來假設、想像或極不可能發生的情況。其結構為：「If + 過去簡單式，would + 原形動詞」。
If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house.
如果我中樂透，我就會買一棟大房子。
EN： The verb 'wish' is followed by a noun clause expressing a hypothetical or counterfactual desire. For present or future wishes that are unlikely or impossible, the past subjunctive is used. In formal English, 'were' is used for all subjects (including singular nouns like 'the future' or pronouns like 'I', 'he', 'she').
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望/但願）後面接名詞子句，用來表示與現在或未來事實相反、或難以實現的願望。在這種假設語氣中，不論主詞是單數還是複數，正式英文中通常一律使用過去式 be 動詞「were」。
I wish I were on a beach right now.
但願我現在正躺在沙灘上。
EN： The structure 'adjective + to-infinitive' (easy to see) is used to describe how an action is performed on the subject. Here, 'the future' is the logical object of the verb 'see' (it is easy to see the future).
中文： 「形容詞 + 不定詞」（easy to see）的結構用來描述對主詞進行某動作的難易度或性質。在此句中，「the future」（未來）是動詞「see」（看見/預測）的邏輯受詞（意即：預測未來是容易的）。
This book is easy to understand.
這本書很容易理解。
EN： In English, expressing wishes about the future often reflects a philosophical or reflective mood. Using the subjunctive 'were' instead of 'was' is a hallmark of standard, formal English grammar, though 'was' is frequently heard in casual, everyday speech.
中文： 在英語中，表達對未來的願望往往帶有哲理或反思的意味。使用假設語氣的「were」而非「was」是標準且正式英文的特徵，儘管在日常口語中，人們也常非正式地使用「was」。
EN： This sentence uses the Second Conditional to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or impossible situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + Subject + Simple Past (using 'were' for all subjects), Subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 此句使用第二類型條件句（與現在事實相反的假設）。結構為「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞（不論主詞人稱，be 動詞一律用 were），主詞 + would + 原形動詞」，用來表示與現在事實相反或極不可能發生的假設情況。
If I were you, I would accept the job offer.
如果我是你，我就會接受那份工作邀約。
EN： The comparative adjective 'stronger' is formed by adding '-er' to the short adjective 'strong'. It is used here to compare a hypothetical state of strength with the speaker's actual current strength.
中文： 比較級形容詞「stronger」是在單音節形容詞「strong」後面加上「-er」形成。在此處用於將假設的力氣狀態與說話者目前的實際力氣進行比較。
He is stronger than he looks.
他比看起來還要強壯。
EN： The verb 'wish' followed by a clause in the past simple tense (e.g., 'could') is used to express a desire for a situation in the present or future to be different. It indicates that the situation is unlikely or impossible.
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望）後面接過去簡單式子句（例如使用「could」），用於表達對現在或未來狀況與事實相反的願望。這表示該願望在目前是不可能實現或極難實現的。
I wish I could speak French fluently.
我希望我能流利地說法語。
EN： The modal verb 'could' is used here as the past form of 'can' to express hypothetical ability or possibility in a conditional or wish clause.
中文： 情態動詞「could」在此處作為「can」的過去式，用於條件子句或願望子句中，表示假設性的能力或可能性。
If we had a car, we could drive to the beach.
如果我們有車，我們就能開車去海灘。
EN： In English-speaking popular culture, the concept of 'sharing powers' is a common trope in superhero and fantasy genres, symbolizing teamwork, empathy, and unity. Expressing wishes using 'I wish' is a polite and imaginative way to share dreams or hypothetical scenarios without sounding demanding.
中文： 在英語系國家的流行文化中，「分享超能力」是超級英雄和奇幻題材中常見的設定，象徵著團隊合作、同理心與團結。使用「I wish」來表達願望，是一種禮貌且富有想像力的方式，用來分享夢想或假設的情境，而不會顯得強求。
EN： The verb 'imagine' can be followed by a noun clause starting with a wh-word (like 'what') acting as its direct object. This is called an indirect question, which follows statement word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文： 動詞「imagine」（想像）後面可以接由疑問詞（如「what」）引導的名詞子句作為直接受詞。這被稱為「間接問句」，其句型需使用陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞），而非疑問句語序。
She wonders what decision he will make.
她想知道他會做出什麼決定。
EN： The modal verb 'would' is used here to express a hypothetical or imaginary situation in the present or future, reflecting what the speaker would choose in a fictional scenario.
中文： 情態助動詞「would」在此處用於表達對現在或未來假設性、想像中的情境，反映出說話者在虛擬情境中會做出的選擇。
If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.
如果我中彩券，我會買一棟房子。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple verb, subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 第二條件句（假設語氣）用於描述在現在或未來不可能發生或極不可能發生的假設情況。其結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。
If I had a time machine, he would visit dinosaurs.
如果他有時光機，他會去拜訪恐龍。
EN： The modal verb 'could' is used in the conditional clause to express hypothetical ability, while 'would' is used in the main clause to express hypothetical result or willingness.
中文： 情態助動詞 'could' 用於條件子句中，表示假設的能力（如果能夠...）；而 'would' 則用於主句中，表示假設的結果或意願（我就會...）。
If I could speak every language, I would travel the world.
如果我能說每一種語言，我就會去環遊世界。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, discussing hypothetical superpowers (like flying or invisibility) is a very common icebreaker and casual conversation topic among friends of all ages, reflecting a cultural appreciation for imagination and individual freedom.
中文： 在英語系國家中，討論假設性的超能力（例如飛行或隱形）是各年齡層朋友之間非常常見的破冰與閒聊話題，這反映出文化中對於想像力和個人自由的重視。
EN： The verb 'wish' followed by a clause in the past tense (e.g., 'could') is used to express a desire for a situation in the present or future that is currently impossible or unlikely to happen. This is a form of the subjunctive mood.
中文： 動詞「wish」後面接過去式子句（例如「could」），用於表達對現在或未來不可能或不太可能實現的願望。這是一種虛擬語氣的用法。
I wish I could travel around the world right now.
我希望我現在就能環遊世界。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'in the wild' is used as an adjective or adverb to describe animals or plants living in their natural state, free from human control or domestication.
中文： 介系詞片語「in the wild」用作形容詞或副詞，用來描述動物或植物生活在自然狀態下，不受人類控制或馴化（意即「野外的」）。
It is rare to see giant pandas in the wild.
在野外很難見到大熊貓。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple verb, subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 第二類條件句（與現在事實相反的假設）用於描述在現在或未來假設、想像或極不可能發生的情況。其結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。
If I had a time machine, I would visit dinosaurs.
如果我有時光機，我會去拜訪恐龍。
EN： The phrase 'in times of need' is an idiomatic prepositional phrase meaning 'during periods of difficulty, trouble, or poverty'.
中文： 片語「in times of need」是一個慣用的介系詞片語，意思是「在困難、危難或貧困的時期」。
A true friend will always support you in times of need.
真正的朋友總會在你有需要的時候支持你。
EN： The verb 'wish' followed by a 'that'-clause (often omitted) uses the subjunctive mood (past subjunctive) to express a desire for a situation that is contrary to present reality or highly unlikely. For the verb 'be', 'were' is used for all subjects (I, he, she, it, we, they) in formal English.
中文： 動詞「wish」後面接「that」引導的子句（that 常可省略）時，須使用虛擬語氣（過去虛擬），用來表示與現在事實相反或極不可能實現的願望。在正式英文中，不論主詞是第幾人稱（I, he, she, it, we, they），be 動詞一律使用「were」。
I wish I were on a beach right now.
我希望我現在正躺在沙灘上。
EN： The phrase 'be able to' is used to express ability. When used in the past subjunctive mood (were able to), it expresses a hypothetical or desired ability in the present that the speaker does not currently possess.
中文： 片語「be able to」用來表示能力。當用於過去虛擬語氣（were able to）時，它表示說話者目前並不具備、但希望擁有或假設擁有的能力。
If I were able to speak French, I would move to Paris.
如果我會說法文，我就會搬到巴黎。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple verb, subject + would + base verb'. Here, 'could' is the past form of 'can', representing an imaginary ability.
中文： 第二類條件句（Second Conditional）用於表示與現在或未來事實相反、或極不可能發生的假設情況。其結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。在此句中，「could」是「can」的過去式，用來表示想像中的能力。
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house by the sea.
如果我有一百萬美元，我會在海邊買一棟房子。
EN： The phrasal verb 'travel through' means to move across or pass through a specific medium or space, in this case, 'time'. It emphasizes the journey across a dimension.
中文： 片語動詞「travel through」意為穿過或通過特定的介質或空間，在此處指「時間」。它強調跨越某個維度的旅程。
Light can travel through a vacuum.
光可以穿過真空。
EN： Time travel is a highly popular theme in Western science fiction and pop culture (such as 'Back to the Future' or 'Doctor Who'). Talking about what one would do if they could time travel is a common icebreaker and imaginative conversation topic in English-speaking environments.
中文： 時間旅行（Time travel）是西方科幻小說和流行文化（如《回到未來》或《超時空奇俠》）中非常受歡迎的主題。在英語社交環境中，討論「如果能穿越時空會做什麼」是一個常見的破冰話題和激發想像力的聊天主題。
EN： The verb 'wish' followed by a clause in the subjunctive mood (using 'were' instead of 'was' for all subjects) is used to express a present regret or an improbable/impossible desire in the present.
中文： 動詞「wish」後接虛擬語氣子句（所有主詞皆使用「were」而非「was」）用來表示對現狀的遺憾，或是表達目前不可能實現的願望。
I wish I were taller so I could play basketball.
我希望我能高一點，這樣我就能打籃球了。
EN： The adverb 'enough' is placed after adjectives or adverbs (e.g., 'brave enough') to indicate sufficiency, and is often followed by an infinitive ('to try') to show the purpose or result.
中文： 副詞「enough」（足夠地）必須置於形容詞或副詞之後（例如「brave enough」），後面常接不定詞（to + 動詞原形）以表示目的或結果。
She is old enough to drive a car.
她年齡夠大，可以開車了。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, the phrase 'try anything once' reflects a popular, adventurous mindset. It suggests a willingness to step out of one's comfort zone and experience new things, even if they seem intimidating at first.
中文： 在英語系國家中，「try anything once」（任何事都嘗試一次）反映了一種流行且具冒險精神的思維。它代表願意跨出舒適圈去體驗新事物，即使那些事物起初看起來有些令人卻步。
EN： Second Conditional (Hypothetical Present/Future): Used to talk about imaginary, unlikely, or impossible situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + Subject + Past Simple, Subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 第二類條件句（與現在/未來事實相反的假設）：用於描述在現在或未來想像、不太可能發生或不可能發生的情況。結構為「If + 主詞 + 過去簡單式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house.
如果我有一百萬美元，我就會買一棟房子。
EN： The modal verb 'would' in conditional sentences: 'Would' is used in the main clause of a second conditional sentence to express the hypothetical result of the imaginary condition.
中文： 條件句中的情態助動詞 'would'：在第二類條件句的主句中，使用 'would' 來表示虛擬條件下所產生的假設結果。
If she studied harder, she would pass the exam.
如果她更努力學習，她就會通過考試。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'Even without' is used to introduce a condition of lack or absence, emphasizing that the main clause remains true despite this limitation. 'Even' acts as an intensive modifier.
中文： 介系詞片語「Even without」（即使沒有）用於引入缺乏或不存在某種條件的情況，用以強調儘管有此限制，主句的內容依然成立。其中的「Even」起到了加強語氣的作用。
Even without a map, we found the hidden cabin.
即使沒有地圖，我們還是找到了那間隱秘的小木屋。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used here to express ability or possibility in the present, followed by the bare infinitive 'do'.
中文： 情態助動詞「can」（能夠/可以）在此處用於表示現在的能力或可能性，其後接原形動詞「do」。
With enough practice, you can play the piano beautifully.
只要有足夠的練習，你就能彈出優美的鋼琴曲。
EN： This sentence reflects a common theme in modern superhero and fantasy narratives: that ordinary human connection, cooperation, and empathy are more powerful and meaningful than supernatural abilities.
中文： 這句話反映了現代超級英雄和奇幻敘事中常見的主題：即普通人之間的連結、合作與同理心，比超自然能力更強大且更有意義。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple, subject + would + base verb'. Note that 'could' is used here as the past tense of 'can' to express hypothetical ability.
中文： 第二類條件句（Second Conditional）用於表示與現在或未來事實相反、想像或極不可能發生的假設情況。其結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去簡單動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。在此處，「could」作為「can」的過去式，用來表示假設的能力。
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house.
如果我有一百萬美元，我就會買一棟房子。
EN： In English, when addressing someone directly by their name (vocative case), the name is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. If the name is at the end of the sentence, the comma comes right before it.
中文： 在英語中，當直接稱呼某人的名字（呼格）時，該名字必須用逗號與句子的其他部分隔開。如果名字位於句尾，逗號則置於名字之前。
Where are you going, John?
你要去哪裡，約翰？
EN： Second Conditional (Hypothetical Present/Future): Used to describe imaginary, unlikely, or impossible situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + subject + past simple, subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 與現在事實相反的假設（第二類條件句）：用於描述在現在或未來想像、不太可能發生或不可能發生的情況。結構為「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。
If I had a time machine, I would visit the dinosaurs.
如果我有一台時光機，我會去拜訪恐龍。
EN： Modal Verbs in Conditionals (Could vs. Would): 'Could' in the if-clause expresses hypothetical ability ('were able to'), while 'would' in the main clause expresses hypothetical intention or result.
中文： 條件句中的情態助動詞（Could 與 Would）：條件子句中的「could」表示假設的能力（相當於「能夠」），而主要子句中的「would」則表示假設的意圖或結果（相當於「將會」）。
If she could speak French, she would move to Paris.
如果她會說法文，她就會搬到巴黎。
EN： The verb 'wish' followed by a clause in the past simple (e.g., 'could') is used to express a desire for a situation in the present or future that is currently impossible or unlikely to happen. It represents a hypothetical or imaginary scenario.
中文： 動詞「wish」後面接過去簡單式（例如「could」）的子句，用來表示對現在或未來狀況的願望，而該狀況在目前是不可能或不太可能實現的。這代表一種假設或想像的情境。
I wish I had more free time to travel.
我希望我有更多空閒時間去旅行。
EN： 'Every' is a determiner used before a singular countable noun ('language') to refer to all members of a group of three or more. It emphasizes each individual member of the group.
中文： 「Every」是一個限定詞，用於單數可數名詞（如「language」）之前，指代三個或以上群體中的所有成員。它強調群體中的每一個個體。
Every student in the class passed the exam.
班上的每一位學生都通過了考試。
EN： In multicultural and globalized societies, the desire to speak multiple languages is highly valued as it fosters empathy, connection, and global citizenship. The phrase reflects a common human aspiration to break down communication barriers.
中文： 在多元文化與全球化的社會中，掌握多種語言的願望受到高度重視，因為它能促進同理心、人際連結與全球公民意識。這個句子反映了人類想要打破溝通障礙的共同渴望。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + subject + past simple, subject + would + base verb'. In formal English, 'were' is used for all subjects (including I, he, she, it) in the if-clause.
中文： 與現在事實相反的假設（第二類條件句）用於描述在現在或未來不可能發生或極不可能發生的假設情況。其結構為「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。在正式英文中，if 子句中的 be 動詞不論主詞為何（包括 I, he, she, it），一律使用「were」。
If I were rich, I would buy a boat.
如果我有錢，我就會買一艘船。
EN： The verb 'surprise' is used as a transitive verb meaning to cause someone to feel sudden wonder or amazement, or to catch them off guard. In this context, 'surprise my friends' means to startle or play a friendly prank on them.
中文： 及物動詞「surprise」意為使某人感到驚訝、驚奇或出其不意。在此語境中，「surprise my friends」指的是給朋友們一個驚喜，或是開個無傷大雅的小玩笑嚇他們一跳。
EN： The verb 'wish' is used to express a desire for a situation that is different from the current reality. When wishing for something in the present or future that is unlikely or impossible, we use the subjunctive mood (past tense form). For the verb 'be', 'were' is traditionally used for all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望/但願）用於表示對現狀不滿，並渴望一種與事實相反的情況。當表達對現在或未來難以實現的願望時，子句中須使用虛擬語氣（過去式動詞）。不論主詞是單數或複數，be 動詞一律習慣使用「were」。
I wish I were on a beach right now.
但願我現在正躺在沙灘上。
EN： The structure '[number] [time unit] long' is used to describe the duration of an event or period. In this sentence, 'three days long' functions as an adjective phrase describing the desired length of the weekend.
中文： 「[數字] + [時間單位] + long」的結構用來描述某個事件或時期的持續時間。在本句中，「three days long」作為形容詞片語，用來修飾所期望的週末長度。
The movie is three hours long.
這部電影長達三個小時。
EN： The desire for a 'three-day weekend' is a very common sentiment in modern work culture across English-speaking countries. It reflects the ongoing global discussions about the 'four-day workweek' to improve work-life balance.
中文： 渴望「三天的週末」在英語系國家的現代工作文化中是非常普遍的心聲。這反映了全球對於推行「每週工作四天」以改善工作與生活平衡（work-life balance）的持續討論。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + past simple, would + base verb'. In this sentence, 'had' is the past simple verb, and 'would learn' is the conditional result.
中文： 第二類條件句（Second Conditional）用於描述在現在或未來假設、不真實或極不可能發生的情況。其結構為「If + 過去簡單式動詞，would + 原形動詞」。在此句子中，「had」是過去簡單式動詞，而「would learn」則是條件下的結果。
If I had a time machine, he would visit dinosaurs.
如果他有時光機，他就會去拜訪恐龍。
EN： The modal verb 'would' is used here to express a hypothetical result in the main clause of a conditional sentence. It indicates what the speaker intends or plans to do if the imaginary condition in the 'if' clause were true.
中文： 情態助動詞「would」在此處用於條件句的主句中，以表達假設性的結果。它表示如果「if」子句中的虛擬條件成立，說話者打算或計劃去做的事。
If I were stronger, I would lift a car.
如果我更強壯，我就能舉起一輛車。
EN： The verb 'wish' followed by a clause in the simple past tense ('knew') is used to express a present regret or a desire for a situation to be different from reality. This is a form of the subjunctive mood.
中文： 動詞「wish」後面接簡單過去式子句（如「knew」），用來表達對現狀的遺憾，或是希望當前的情況與現實不同。這是一種虛擬語氣的用法。
I wish I had more free time today.
我希望我今天有更多空閒時間。
EN： The phrase 'what the future holds' is a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'knew'. It uses the standard declarative word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文： 片語「what the future holds」是一個名詞子句，作為動詞「knew」的直接受詞。它使用的是陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞），而非疑問句語序。
No one knows what tomorrow brings.
沒有人知道明天會帶來什麼。
EN： The idiom 'what the future holds' is a common, poetic way in English to refer to destiny or upcoming events. It carries a sense of mystery and anticipation, reflecting the universal human curiosity about what lies ahead.
中文： 英文片語「what the future holds」是一種常見且富有詩意的表達方式，用來指代命運或即將發生的事情。它帶有一種神秘感與期盼，反映了人類對於未來事物普遍的好奇心。
EN： The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical, unreal, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + subject + past simple, subject + would + base verb'. In formal English, 'were' is used instead of 'was' for all subjects in the if-clause.
中文： 第二類條件句（Second Conditional）用於表示與現在或未來事實相反、或極不可能發生的假設情況。其結構為「If + 主詞 + 過去簡單動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。在正式英文中，if 子句中的 be 動詞不論主詞為何，一律使用 'were'。
If I were rich, I would buy a house by the sea.
如果我有錢，我 就會買一棟海邊的房子。
EN： The word 'every' is a determiner used before singular countable nouns to refer to all members of a group of three or more. It emphasizes each individual member of the group.
中文： 限定詞 'every'（每個）用於單數可數名詞之前，用來指代三個或以上群體中的所有成員，強調群體中的每一個個體。
Every student in the class passed the exam.
班上的每個學生都通過了考試。
EN： The verb 'wish' is used with a past tense verb (like 'could' or 'remembered') to express a desire for a situation in the present or future that is currently unreal, unlikely, or impossible. This is a type of subjunctive mood.
中文： 動詞「wish」（希望/但願）後面接過去式動詞（如「could」或「remembered」），用來表示對現在或未來狀況的願望，而該狀況在目前是與事實相反、不太可能實現或不可能實現的。這是一種虛擬語氣的用法。
I wish I could speak French fluently.
但願我能流利地說法語。
EN： The modal verb 'could' is the past form of 'can'. In this subjunctive context after 'wish', it expresses ability or possibility in an imaginary or desired situation.
中文： 情態動詞「could」是「can」的過去式。在「wish」之後的虛擬語氣語境中，它用來表示在想像或渴望的情境中的能力或可能性。
I wish we could go to the beach tomorrow.
但願我們明天能去海灘。
EN： Expressing a wish to 'remember this day forever' is a common, nostalgic sentiment in English-speaking cultures, often spoken during milestones like graduations, weddings, or deeply meaningful gatherings with friends.
中文： 在英語系國家中，表達「希望永遠記住這一天」是一種常見且充滿懷舊與感性的情感表達。通常會在畢業典禮、婚禮或與朋友極具意義的聚會等人生重要時刻說出這句話。
EN： This sentence uses the Second Conditional to talk about hypothetical, imaginary, or highly unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is: 'If + subject + past simple verb, subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 此句使用「第二類型條件句」（與現在/未來事實相反的假設）。結構為：「If + 主詞 + 過去簡單式動詞，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」，用來表示與現狀不符或極不可能發生的假設情況。
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house.
如果我有一百萬美元，我就會買一棟房子。
EN： The word 'gifts' in this context is a plural noun meaning natural abilities, talents, or capacities, rather than physical presents.
中文： 在此語境中，「gifts」是複數名詞，指的是天賦、才能或天生的能力，而非實體的禮物。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, referring to one's talents as 'gifts' carries a sense of gratitude and responsibility, implying that these abilities are bestowed upon us to be shared and used for the greater good of society.
中文： 在英語系國家中，將個人的才能稱為「gifts（天賦/恩賜）」帶有一種感恩與責任感，暗示這些能力是被賦予的，應當與他人分享並用於造福社會大眾。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 隱形的，看不見的
在本文中： 有魔力的，神奇的
在本文中： 恐龍
在本文中： 想像，設想
在本文中： 著名的，出名的
在本文中： 勇敢的
在本文中： 溫和的，友善的
在本文中： 令人驚奇的，極好的
在本文中： 使驚訝，給…帶來驚喜
在本文中： 天賦，才能
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
sometimes; occasionally
有時候，偶爾
a hypothetical machine used to travel into the past or future
時光機
during a period when help or support is needed
在需要幫助的時候，在危難之時
to be willing to experience or try something new at least one time
凡事都願意嘗試一次
what will happen in the future
未來會如何，未來的命運