EN: We use 'This' to talk about a singular noun (one person, place, or thing) that is close to us. It is followed by a singular verb like 'is'.
中文: 我們使用「This」(這個)來指代距離我們較近的單數名詞(一個人、地方或事物)。後面通常接單數動詞「is」。
This book is great.
這本書很棒。
EN: Night markets are a huge part of Taiwanese culture, offering a wide variety of street food, games, and shopping. They are popular social hubs for both locals and tourists.
中文: 夜市是台灣文化中非常重要的一部分,提供各式各樣的街頭小吃、遊戲和購物選擇。無論是對當地人還是遊客來說,夜市都是非常受歡迎的社交與休閒場所。
EN: We use 'That is...' to point out a single person, place, or thing that is far away from us.
中文: 我們使用「That is...」(那是……)來指出距離我們較遠的一個單數人、事或物。
That is my school.
那是我的學校。
EN: In Taiwan, night markets and family-run food stands are a vibrant part of daily life and local culture, where multiple generations often help out.
中文: 在台灣,夜市和家族經營的小吃攤是日常生活與在地文化中非常熱鬧的一部分,家族中好幾代成員常常會一起幫忙。
EN: Use 'Who is...' (contracted to 'Who's') to ask about the identity of a person. 'That' is used to point out a person who is further away from the speaker.
中文: 使用「Who is...」(縮寫為「Who's」)來詢問某人的身份。「That」(那個)用來指代距離說話者較遠的人。
Who's that tall girl?
那個高個子的女孩是誰?
EN: Use 'He's' (He is) to talk about a male person's identity, relationship, or job.
中文: 使用「He's」(He is 的縮寫)來介紹男性的身份、關係或職業。
He's my friend, Sam. He's a teacher.
他是我的朋友山姆。他是一位老師。
EN: In English, the word 'cousin' is gender-neutral and can refer to both male and female relatives. Unlike in Chinese, it does not specify whether the cousin is older or younger, or from the father's or mother's side.
中文: 在英文中,'cousin'(堂表兄弟姊妹)是不分性別與長幼的。不像中文會細分為表哥、表妹等,英文一律使用 'cousin',若要明確指出性別,通常會結合上下文或代名詞(如 He 或 She)。
EN: In casual English, people often use short fragments instead of full sentences. 'A doctor?' is a short way of asking 'Is he a doctor?' to show surprise or confirm information.
中文: 在日常英語口語中,人們常使用簡短的片語而非完整句子。「A doctor?」是「Is he a doctor?」(他是醫生嗎?)的簡略問法,用來表示驚訝或再次確認資訊。
A teacher? Wow!
老師?哇!
EN: Using 'Cool!' is a very common and friendly way in American culture to show interest and positive feedback during a conversation.
中文: 在西方文化中,使用「Cool!」是一種非常常見且友善的反應方式,能讓對方感覺你對他的話題很感興趣並給予正面的回饋。
EN: Use 'Who is...' (or the contraction 'Who's') to ask about the identity of a person. 'That' is used to point out a person who is not close to the speaker.
中文: 使用「Who is...」(或縮寫「Who's」)來詢問某人的身分。「That」(那)用來指稱距離說話者較遠的人。
Who's that tall man?
那位高個子的男人是誰?
EN: We use a comma before a person's name at the end of a sentence to show that the name refers to the same person we just mentioned (this is called an appositive).
中文: 我們在句子末尾的人名前面加上逗號,表示這個名字就是前面剛提到的人(這在文法上稱為同位語)。
He's my brother, Leo.
他是我的哥哥,里奧。
EN: In English, 'aunt' can refer to your mother's sister, your father's sister, or the wife of your uncle. Unlike in Chinese, there aren't different words for maternal or paternal aunts.
中文: 在英文中,「aunt」可以指阿姨、姑姑、嬸嬸或舅媽。不像中文有區分得那麼細,英文統一都用「aunt」來稱呼。
EN: To ask a yes/no question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), we put the 'be' verb at the beginning of the sentence, before the subject.
中文: 要用 be 動詞(am、is、are)詢問「是不是...」的問句時,我們會把 be 動詞移到句子的最前面,放在主詞之前。
Is he a teacher?
他是老師嗎?
EN: Use 'isn't' (is not) for short negative answers, and 'She's a...' (She is a...) to state someone's job or identity.
中文: 使用 'isn't'(is not 的縮寫)來做簡短的否定回答,並用 'She's a...'(She is a 的縮寫)來敘述某人的職業或身分。
No, he isn't. He's a teacher.
不,他不是。他是一位老師。
EN: When the subject is a singular third-person pronoun (he, she, it), we add '-s' or '-es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. For example, 'help' becomes 'helps'.
中文: 當主詞是單數第三人稱(他、她、它)時,在現在簡單式中,我們要在動詞(動作字)後面加上 '-s' 或 '-es'。例如:'help' 變成 'helps'。
He plays soccer after school.
他放學後踢足球。
EN: To ask a yes/no question with 'be' verbs (am/is/are), we put the 'be' verb at the very beginning of the sentence, before the subject.
中文: 要使用 be 動詞(am/is/are)詢問「是不是...?」的 Yes/No 問句時,我們會將 be 動詞移到句子的最前面,放在主詞之前。
Is that woman your teacher?
那位女士是你的老師嗎?
EN: We use 'Subject + is + possessive adjective (our) + noun' to show who someone is and their relationship or role in our lives.
中文: 我們使用「主詞 + is + 所有格代名詞 (our) + 名詞」的句型,來介紹某人的身份以及他們在我們生活中的角色或關係。
Mr. Wang is our teacher.
王先生是我們的老師。
EN: In English, family titles like 'Uncle' are capitalized when used directly before a person's name (e.g., 'Uncle Robert'). It shows respect and is used as a proper noun.
中文: 在英文中,當「叔叔/伯伯/舅舅」(Uncle) 等稱謂直接放在人名前面時(例如 'Uncle Robert'),首字母必須大寫。這是一種尊稱,並被視為專有名詞的一部分。
EN: Use 'His' to show that something belongs to a male person (him). It is placed before the noun.
中文: 使用「His」(他的)來表示某樣東西屬於某個男性。它要放在名詞的前面。
His dog is cute.
他的狗很可愛。
EN: In English, 'Mmm' is a common sound made to express that food tastes delicious, similar to 'Yum' or 'Yummy'.
中文: 在英文中,「Mmm」是表達食物美味時非常常用的擬聲詞,類似於中文的「嗯~(好美味)」,也可以用「Yum」或「Yummy」來表達。
EN: Use the pattern 'This is for [someone]' to hand something to a person or indicate who the recipient of a gift/item is.
中文: 使用「This is for [某人]」的句型來把東西遞給某人,或指出誰是禮物/物品的接受者。
This is for you, Mom.
媽媽,這是給您的。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when giving a gift, it is common to say 'This is for you' with a warm smile. The recipient usually opens the gift immediately in front of the giver and expresses gratitude.
中文: 在英語系國家中,送禮物時很常微笑著說「This is for you」。收禮者通常會當著送禮者的面立刻拆開禮物,並表達感謝之意。
EN: In casual English, we often use short phrases instead of full sentences. 'For me?' is a short way of asking 'Is this for me?'. Rising intonation at the end turns the phrase into a question.
中文: 在日常英語中,我們經常使用簡短的片語來代替完整的句子。「For me?」是「Is this for me?」(這是給我的嗎?)的簡略說法。在句尾使用升調即可將片語變成疑問句。
A coffee? For her?
一杯咖啡?給她的嗎?
EN: In Western culture, when someone gives you a gift, it is polite to express pleasant surprise (like saying 'For me?') and open the gift in front of the giver while expressing gratitude.
中文: 在西方文化中,當有人送你禮物時,禮貌上會表現出驚喜(例如說「For me?」),並且通常會當著送禮者的面拆開禮物,並再次表達感謝。
EN: To wish someone a happy birthday, we use the phrase 'Happy birthday' followed by a comma and the person's name.
中文: 要祝某人生日快樂,我們會使用「Happy birthday」這個片語,後面加上逗號和對方的名字。
Happy birthday, Leo!
生日快樂,里奧!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, wishing someone a happy birthday is often accompanied by a warm smile, a hug, or a small gift, reflecting a friendly and close relationship.
中文: 在英語系國家中,祝他人生日快樂時通常會伴隨著溫暖的微笑、擁抱或送上小禮物,這展現了彼此之間友好且親近的關係。
EN: Use 'so' before an adjective to emphasize the quality. It means 'very' or 'extremely'.
中文: 在形容詞前面加上「so」可以用來表示強調,意思是「非常」或「真...」。
Your dog is so cute.
你的狗真可愛。
EN: In English, describing a family or person as 'warm' means they are friendly, kind, and make you feel welcome and comfortable.
中文: 在英文中,用「warm」(溫暖的)來形容一個家庭或一個人,代表他們非常友善、親切,讓人感到受歡迎且自在。
EN: Use 'My name is...' followed by your name to introduce yourself to others. This is a standard and polite way to state your name.
中文: 使用「My name is...」(我的名字是...)後面加上你的名字來向他人介紹自己。這是表達自己姓名最標準且禮貌的方式。
My name is Leo.
我的名字是里奧。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, introducing yourself with 'My name is...' or 'I'm...' is usually accompanied by a friendly smile and sometimes a handshake in semi-formal or formal situations.
中文: 在英語系國家中,使用「My name is...」或「I'm...」自我介紹時,通常會伴隨著友善的微笑。在半正式或正式場合中,通常還會互相握手致意。
EN: Use 'I am' to talk about yourself, such as your job, age, or identity. 'I am' is often shortened to 'I'm' in spoken English.
中文: 使用「I am」(我是)來介紹自己,例如職業、年齡或身份。在口語中,常會縮寫為「I'm」。
I am a student.
我是一位學生。
EN: In the US, 'junior high school' (often grades 7-9) and 'middle school' (often grades 6-8) both refer to the stage of education between elementary school and high school.
中文: 在美國,「junior high school」(通常指 7 到 9 年級)和「middle school」(通常指 6 到 8 年級)都是指介於小學和高中之間的國中教育階段。
EN: Use 'This is...' to introduce someone or something close to you. 'My' is a possessive word showing that something belongs to you.
中文: 使用「This is...」(這是...)來介紹離你很近的人或事物。「My」(我的)是所有格,用來表示某樣東西屬於你。
This is my friend.
這是我的朋友。
EN: In English, 'family' can refer to the immediate family (parents and siblings) or the extended family (including aunts, uncles, and cousins), depending on the context. Here, Hana is proudly introducing her family members at the busy night market.
中文: 在英文中,「family」可以指核心家庭(父母與兄弟姊妹),也可以指大家庭(包含姑姨、叔伯和堂表兄弟姊妹),視上下文而定。在這裡,哈娜正自豪地向朋友介紹她在熱鬧夜市裡的家人們。
EN: Use 'My + noun' to show that something or someone belongs to you. 'My' is a possessive adjective.
中文: 使用「My + 名詞」來表示某物或某人屬於你。「My」是所有格形容詞,意思是「我的」。
My mother is a teacher.
我的母親是一位老師。
EN: Use 'in' before cities, counties, or countries to show where something or someone is located.
中文: 在城市、縣市或國家名稱之前使用介係詞「in」,用來表示某人或某物所在的地點。
My school is in Taipei.
我的學校在台北。
EN: Nantou County is located in central Taiwan and is famous for its high-quality tea production, especially Oolong tea, due to its mountainous terrain and favorable climate.
中文: 南投縣位於台灣中部,因其多山的地形和合適的氣候,以生產高品質的茶葉(特別是烏龍茶)而聞名。
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + is + a + adjective + noun' to describe someone's role or occupation with a descriptive quality.
中文: 使用「主詞 + is + a + 形容詞 + 名詞」的結構,來描述某人的角色、職業或特質。
My father is a great teacher.
我的爸爸是一位棒極了的老師。
EN: Use the word 'and' to connect two adjectives (describing words) like 'warm' and 'busy' to describe a person, place, or thing.
中文: 使用「and」(和/又)來連接兩個形容詞(如「warm」和「busy」),用來同時描述一個人、地方或事物。
My room is small and clean.
我的房間小巧又乾淨。
EN: In many cultures, the kitchen is considered the 'heart of the home' where family members gather, cook, and talk, which is why it is often described as both 'warm' (cozy) and 'busy' (active).
中文: 在許多文化中,廚房被視為「家庭的心臟」,是家人聚集、做飯和聊天的地方,因此常被形容為既「warm」(溫馨)又「busy」(忙碌熱鬧)。
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + be verb (am/is/are) + Adjective' to describe a person's state, age, or characteristics. Here, 'is' connects the subject 'My grandfather' to the adjective 'old'.
中文: 使用「主詞 + be動詞 (am/is/are) + 形容詞」的結構來描述一個人的狀態、年齡或特徵。在這裡,「is」將主詞「My grandfather(我的祖父)」與形容詞「old(年老的)」連結起來。
My brother is tall.
我的弟弟很高。
EN: Use 'But' at the beginning of a sentence to show a contrast or a surprising difference from the previous statement.
中文: 在句子的開頭使用「But」(但是)來表示與前一句話的對比或令人驚訝的不同之處。
He is old. But he is strong.
他年紀大了。但是他很強壯。
EN: Possessive adjectives (like 'my' and 'his') are used before nouns to show who owns or is related to something or someone.
中文: 所有格形容詞(如 'my' 和 'his')放在名詞前面,用來表示某物或某人屬於誰或與誰有關係。
My father is his friend.
我的父親是他的朋友。
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + be verb + a/an + adjective + singular noun' to describe what someone or something is like.
中文: 使用「主詞 + be動詞 + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數名詞」的句型,來描述某人或某物的特徵或狀態。
He is a kind doctor.
他是一位親切的醫生。
EN: Use 'have' with plural subjects (like 'my parents', 'we', 'they') to show possession or family relationships.
中文: 當主詞是複數(例如「my parents」、「我們」、「他們」)時,使用動詞「have」來表示擁有或擁有某種家庭關係。
They have a big family.
他們有一個大家庭。
EN: The verb 'am' is a form of 'be' used with the subject 'I' to link the subject to a noun that describes it.
中文: 動詞「am」是「be」動詞的一種形式,與主詞「I」(我)搭配使用,用來連接主詞和後面用來描述主詞的名詞。
I am a student.
我是一名學生。
EN: We use the verb 'is' (a form of 'be') to link a singular subject (like 'my little brother') to a noun that describes or defines it (like 'the son').
中文: 我們使用動詞「is」(be 動詞的一種形式)來連接單數主詞(如「my little brother」)與用來描述或定義它的名詞(如「the son」)。
My sister is a teacher.
我的姐姐是一位老師。
EN: Use 'our' to show that something belongs to 'us'. It is a possessive word that comes before a noun.
中文: 使用「our」(我們的)來表示某樣東西屬於「我們」。這是一個所有格代名詞,放在名詞前面。
Our house is big.
我們的房子很大。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, pets are considered beloved members of the family, which is why Hana introduces their cat 'Mochi' right along with her human family members.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,寵物被視為家庭中備受喜愛的一員。這就是為什麼哈娜在介紹完人類家人後,會緊接著介紹他們的貓咪「麻糬」。
EN: Use 'Her' to show that something belongs to a female person or animal. It is placed before the noun.
中文: 使用「Her」(她的)來表示某物屬於女性或雌性動物。它要放在名詞的前面。
Her cat is cute.
她的貓很可愛。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, pets are often treated as family members. Therefore, people use personal pronouns like 'he' or 'she' (and possessives like 'his' or 'her') instead of 'it' to refer to them.
中文: 在英語系國家中,寵物通常被視為家庭的一份子。因此,人們會使用「he」或「she」(以及所有格「his」或「her」)來稱呼寵物,而不是用指代物品的「it」。
EN: The word 'family' can be used as an uncountable noun meaning 'part of the family' or 'family members'. In this pattern, we do not use 'a' before 'family'.
中文: 單字「family」可以用作不可數名詞,表示「家庭的一份子」或「家人」。在這種用法中,我們不會在「family」前面加上冠詞「a」。
You are family to me.
對我來說,你就是家人。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, pets (like the cat Mochi in this story) are often considered full members of the family. Saying 'She is family, too' shows a deep emotional bond and treats the pet with the same respect as a human family member.
中文: 在英語系國家中,寵物(如故事中的貓咪「麻糬」)通常被視為家庭的正式成員。說「She is family, too」展現了深厚的情感連結,並將寵物視為與人類家人同等重要。
EN: Use 'is' after a singular subject (like 'my cousin Leo' or 'he') to state a fact or describe someone's job.
中文: 當主詞是單數(例如「我的表哥里奧」或「他」)時,後面要接 be 動詞 'is' 來描述一個事實或職業。
My friend Sarah is a student.
我的朋友莎拉是一位學生。
EN: In English, 'cousin' can refer to both male and female relatives (cousins). Unlike Chinese, which distinguishes between '表哥/表弟/堂哥/堂弟', English uses the single word 'cousin' and often adds the name (like 'cousin Leo') to clarify who they are talking about.
中文: 在英文中,「cousin」這個字不分性別與堂表,可以指堂兄弟姊妹或表兄弟姊妹。不像中文會細分「表哥、表弟、堂哥、堂弟」,英文通常直接用「cousin」,並常在後面加上名字(如「cousin Leo」)來清楚指明是哪一位。
EN: Using multiple adjectives before a noun: When describing someone, we can put adjectives like 'kind' (character) and 'young' (age) together before the noun 'man'.
中文: 在名詞前使用多個形容詞:描述某人時,我們可以把「kind」(親切的,指個性)和「young」(年輕的,指年紀)等形容詞一起放在名詞「man」的前面。
She is a smart young woman.
她是一位聰明的年輕女子。
EN: In English, the basic word order for simple sentences is Subject (the person doing the action) + Verb (the action) + Object (the person or thing receiving the action). Here, 'I' is the subject, 'love' is the verb, and 'my family' is the object.
中文: 在英文中,簡單句的基本字詞順序是「主詞(做動作的人)+ 動詞(動作)+ 受詞(接受動作的人或物)」。在這裡,「I」(我)是主詞,「love」(愛)是動詞,「my family」(我的家人)是受詞。
I love my dog.
我愛我的狗。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing love for one's family directly by saying 'I love my family' or 'I love you' to family members is very common and natural in daily life.
中文: 在英語系國家中,人們非常習慣在日常生活中直接表達對家人的愛,說「I love my family」或直接對家人說「I love you」是非常自然且常見的事情。
EN: Use 'This is + person' to introduce someone to another person. It is a very common and polite way to make introductions.
中文: 使用「This is + 人」來向他人介紹某人。這是一種非常常用且有禮貌的介紹方式。
This is my brother, Tom.
這位是我的弟弟,湯姆。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when introducing people, it is polite to introduce a younger person to an older person, or a friend to a family member first, by saying their name clearly.
中文: 在英語系國家中,介紹他人時,通常會先向長輩介紹晚輩,或向家人介紹朋友,並清晰地說出對方的名字,這是一種禮貌的社交表現。
EN: This is a common greeting used when meeting someone for the first time. It is a shortened version of 'It is nice to meet you.'
中文: 這是第一次見面時常用的問候語,是「It is nice to meet you.」的省略說法。
Nice to meet you, Robert.
很高興認識你,羅伯特。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Nice to meet you' is strictly used for the *first* time you meet someone. For subsequent meetings, you should say 'Nice to see you again' instead.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「Nice to meet you」僅限於「第一次見面」時使用。如果是之後再次見面,應該說「Nice to see you again」(很高興再次見到你)。
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is usually preceded by a comma.
中文: 在句子的尾端加上「too」表示「也是」。在「too」的前面通常會加上一個逗號。
I like apples, too.
我也喜歡蘋果。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Nice to meet you, too' is the standard, polite response when someone first says 'Nice to meet you' to you. It is often accompanied by a handshake and a smile.
中文: 在英語系國家中,當別人第一次對你說「Nice to meet you」時,「Nice to meet you, too」是最標準且有禮貌的回應方式。通常會伴隨著握手和微笑。
EN: We use 'is' after a singular name or noun (like 'Sarah') to connect it to a description or identity.
中文: 我們在單數名字或名詞(如「莎拉」)後面使用「is」來連接其描述或身份。
Leo is my cousin.
里奧是我的表哥。
EN: In English, it is common to address family friends or relatives as 'Aunt' or 'Uncle' followed by their first name (e.g., 'Aunt Linda') to show respect and closeness.
中文: 在英文中,常用「Aunt」或「Uncle」加上名字(例如「Aunt Linda」)來稱呼家族朋友或親戚,以表示尊重與親近。
EN: Possessive adjectives (our, your) are used before nouns to show ownership. They do not change form whether the noun is singular or plural.
中文: 所有格形容詞(our、your)放在名詞前面,用來表示所有權。不論後面的名詞是單數還是複數,所有格形容詞的字形都不會改變。
This is our car and that is your bicycle.
這是我們的車,而那是你的腳踏車。
EN: The phrase 'Our stand is your stand' is a variation of the classic hospitable English expression 'My house is your house' (originally from the Spanish 'Mi casa es su casa'). It is used to make guests feel extremely welcome, comfortable, and at home.
中文: 「Our stand is your stand」這句話源自於經典的英文好客用語「My house is your house」(源自西班牙語「Mi casa es su casa」,意為「我家就是你家」)。這用來讓客人感到無比的歡迎、自在,就像在自己家一樣。
EN: The phrase 'Thank you' is a standard way to express gratitude. It consists of the verb 'thank' followed by the object pronoun 'you'.
中文: 「Thank you」是表達感謝的標準用語。它由動詞「thank」(感謝)和受格代名詞「you」(你/你們)組成。
Thank you for the help.
謝謝你的幫忙。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Thank you' is extremely common and expected in almost all social interactions, even for very small favors or polite gestures.
中文: 在英語系國家中,說「Thank you」非常普遍,幾乎在所有社交互動中都是必須的,即使是極小的幫忙或禮貌舉動也是如此。
EN: Use 'I'm' (short for 'I am') to introduce yourself. It is followed by your name.
中文: 使用「I'm」(「I am」的縮寫)來介紹自己,後面直接接上自己的名字。
Hi! I'm Sarah.
嗨!我是莎拉。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Hi! I'm [Name]' is the most common and natural way to introduce yourself in casual, everyday situations.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「Hi! I'm [名字]」是在日常輕鬆場合中,最常用且最自然的自我介紹方式。
EN: The contraction 'You're' combines the subject pronoun 'you' and the verb 'are'. It is commonly used in spoken English to sound natural and fluent.
中文: 縮寫「You're」結合了主格代名詞「you」(你)與動詞「are」(是)。在英語口語中非常常用,能讓說話聽起來更自然流暢。
You're a great student.
你是一位很棒的學生。
EN: In English, using 'the' before a profession (like 'the doctor') when meeting someone shows that you have already heard about them. It expresses recognition and excitement, similar to saying 'So you are the famous doctor everyone was talking about!'
中文: 在英語中,見面時在職業前加上「the」(如「the doctor」),表示你早就聽說過對方。這表達了一種認出對方時的興奮感,相當於「原來你就是大家一直在說的那位醫生啊!」
EN: Use the apostrophe 's' after a singular noun to show ownership or relationship. For example, 'Hana's friend' means the friend belongs to or is associated with Hana.
中文: 在單數名詞後面加上「's」可以用來表示所有格(...的),代表擁有關係。例如「Hana's friend」表示「哈娜的朋友」。
This is Leo's book.
這是里奧的書。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when meeting someone for the first time who is connected to a mutual friend, it is very common and polite to warmly acknowledge that relationship (e.g., 'you are Hana's friend') to build an instant, friendly connection.
中文: 在英語系國家中,第一次見到共同朋友介紹的人時,很常用溫暖的語氣確認彼此的關係(例如「妳是哈娜的朋友」),這是一種非常禮貌且能快速拉近距離的社交方式。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two adjectives (describing words) that describe the same person or thing.
中文: 使用「and」(和/而且)來連接兩個形容同一個人或事物的形容詞。
She is tall and beautiful.
她既高挑又美麗。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving sincere compliments about someone's personality (like being kind or smart) is a common and warm way to build rapport and show appreciation.
中文: 在英語系國家中,真誠地讚美他人的個性(例如親切或聰明)是建立良好關係和表達感謝非常常見且溫馨的方式。
EN: Use the subject pronoun 'my' to show ownership, followed by a noun (cousin) and the 'be' verb (is) to describe a characteristic with an adjective (funny).
中文: 使用所有格代名詞「my」(我的)來表示所有權,後面接名詞(cousin,表妹/堂兄弟),並使用 be 動詞「is」來接形容詞(funny,幽默的/好笑的)以描述特徵。
My dog is friendly.
我的狗很友善。
EN: In English, the word cousin is gender-neutral. Here Leo is talking about Hana, so Traditional Chinese uses 表妹 (a younger female cousin), because Hana is Leo's younger female cousin.
中文: 在英文中,cousin 不分性別與長幼。這裡是里奧在說哈娜——哈娜是里奧的表妹(女生、年紀較小),所以中文譯為「表妹」。中文的親屬稱謂會依性別與長幼細分,英文則一律使用 cousin。
EN: We use 'It is' (or the contraction 'It's') followed by an adjective to describe a situation, a fact, or a thing that was just mentioned.
中文: 我們使用「It is」(或縮寫「It's」)後面接形容詞,來描述剛剛提到的狀況、事實或事物。
It's true.
這是真的。
EN: In casual English, 'Hey!' is a very common and friendly way to get someone's attention or react to a statement, similar to 'Wow!' or 'Look!'.
中文: 在日常英文對話中,「Hey!」是一個非常常見且親切的感嘆詞,用來吸引他人注意或對某人的話做出反應,類似於「哇!」或「你看!」。
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give polite instructions or commands. Adding 'please' at the end makes the request much more polite.
中文: 這是一個祈使句,用於給予禮貌的指示或命令。在句尾加上「please」(請)會讓請求顯得更加客氣、有禮貌。
Stand up, please.
請起立。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'please' with imperative verbs like 'sit down' or 'stand up' is essential to avoid sounding bossy or rude, especially when welcoming guests.
中文: 在英語系國家中,當使用「sit down」(坐下)或「stand up」(起立)這類祈使句動詞時,加上「please」(請)非常重要,這樣可以避免聽起來像在命令別人或顯得無禮,特別是在款待客人時。
EN: Use the pattern 'Something is for someone' to show who is receiving an item or gift.
中文: 使用「某物 + is for + 某人」的句型,用來表示某樣物品或禮物是要給某人的。
This apple is for you.
這顆蘋果是給你的。
EN: In Taiwan, night markets are famous for local street food like beef soup. Offering food to guests is a warm way to show hospitality and welcome them into the family circle.
中文: 在台灣,夜市以牛肉湯等在地小吃聞名。向客人遞上食物是一種展現熱情款待、並將對方視為家人的溫馨方式。
EN: We use 'A is B' to say that two things are the same or equal. 'Is' is a linking verb used with singular subjects like 'your family'.
中文: 我們使用「A is B」(A 是 B)來表示兩個事物是相同或等同的。「is」是動詞(be 動詞),用於單數主詞(例如「your family」)。
My friend is a doctor.
我的朋友是一位醫生。
EN: In many cultures, including Taiwan and Western countries, telling someone 'your family is my family' is a warm way to express deep friendship and gratitude, showing that you feel welcomed and treated like a family member.
中文: 在許多文化中(包括台灣和西方國家),對別人說「你的家人就是我的家人」是一種表達深厚友誼與感激的溫馨方式,代表你感受到了對方的熱情款待,並覺得自己像家人一樣被對待。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 夜市,通常在夜間營業、販售各種小吃和商品的戶外市場
在本文中: 攤位,指在市場或街上販賣食物或商品的簡易棚子或桌子
在本文中: 堂(表)兄弟姊妹
在本文中: 醫生
在本文中: 美麗的,漂亮的
在本文中: 廚師
在本文中: 護理師,護士
在本文中: 丈夫,老公
在本文中: 禮物
在本文中: 溫暖的,熱情的
在本文中: 國民中學,國中
在本文中: 農夫,農民
在本文中: 心,心境,心靈
在本文中: 同班同學
在本文中: 聰明的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A polite formula used when being introduced to someone.
很高興認識你
To move your body into a sitting position.
A temporary or mobile structure where food is sold to the public.
小吃攤,食品攤位