EN: In news reporting, the simple present tense (e.g., 'wins') is often used in headlines and opening sentences to describe recent events, making the story feel fresh and immediate.
中文: 在新聞報導中,常用現在簡單式(如「wins」)來描述剛發生的事件,這會讓新聞聽起來更具時效性與臨場感。
The local team wins the final game.
當地隊伍贏得了決賽。
EN: The United States Grand Prix is held at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. In English, 'Grand Prix' comes from French (meaning 'Grand Prize') and is pronounced /ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈpriː/—the final 'x' is silent.
中文: 美國大獎賽於德克薩斯州奧斯汀的美洲賽道(COTA)舉行。「Grand Prix」一詞源自法語(意為「大獎」),發音為 /ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈpriː/,字尾的「x」不發音。
EN: When an age is used before a noun as an adjective, connect the words with hyphens and use the singular form 'year' (not 'years'). For example: '20-year-old driver'.
中文: 當年齡放在名詞前面當作形容詞時,要用連字號連接,且「year」必須使用單數形式(不加 s)。例如:「20-year-old driver」(20歲的車手)。
She has a 5-year-old son.
她有一個 5 歲的兒子。
EN: In Formula One, starting 'in first place' is also known as having 'pole position' (qualifying fastest before the race).
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,「in first place」(第一名起跑)通常也被稱為獲得「桿位」(pole position),代表排位賽最快的成績。
EN: Use 'finish + ordinal number (second, third, etc.)' to describe someone's final rank or position in a competition or race. In the present simple tense with a singular third-person subject, add '-es' to 'finish' (finishes).
中文: 使用「finish + 序數(second、third 等)」來表示在競賽或比賽中獲得的名次。主詞為第三人稱單數時,現在式動詞 finish 須加上 -es 變成 finishes。
She finishes first in the running race.
她在跑步比賽中獲得第一名。
EN: In Formula One (F1) racing, finishing in the top three (first, second, and third) is known as 'making the podium' (登上班台/領獎台). Drivers who finish second and third receive trophies alongside the winner and score crucial championship points.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車(F1)中,取得前三名(第一、第二與第三名)被稱為「登上領獎台」(podium)。獲得第二與第三名的車手能與冠軍一同獲頒獎盃,並贏得寶貴的年度積分。
EN: We use ordinal numbers (like 'first', 'second', 'ninth') to show the order or sequence of something. Here, 'ninth' tells us which victory this is.
中文: 我們使用序數(例如 first「第一」、second「第二」、ninth「第九」)來表示事物的順序或次序。在此處,'ninth' 用來說明這是第幾次勝利。
This is my third visit to Japan.
這是我第三次訪問日本。
EN: Formula One (F1) seasons typically consist of 20 to 24 Grand Prix races in a calendar year. Winning nine races in a single season is an exceptional achievement, placing a driver among elite performers in motorsport history.
中文: 一級方程式賽車(F1)賽季通常在一個日曆年內包含 20 到 24 場大獎賽。在單一賽季中贏得九場比賽是一項非凡的成就,足以讓車手躋身賽車歷史上的頂尖行列。
EN: Use 'by + [amount]' to express the difference or margin between two things, such as points, time, or score.
中文: 使用「by + 數量/分值」來表示兩者之間的差距或優勢,例如分數、時間或比分。
Our team won the basketball game by five points.
我們隊以五分的優勢贏得了這場籃球賽。
EN: In motorsports like Formula One, drivers earn points across multiple races in a season. A driver can lead by a large margin but still need to wait for mathematical certainty before officially securing the World Championship title.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車等賽車運動中,車手透過整個賽季的多場比賽累積積分。即使某位車手領先很多分,也必須在數學計算上確保其他對手已無法超越時,才能正式鎖定世界冠軍頭銜。
EN: The verb 'call' can take two nouns (or a noun and a phrase) in the pattern: call + Object + Object Complement (call A B), which means 'to describe or name A as B'.
中文: 動詞「call」可使用「call + 受詞 + 受詞補語」(call A B)的句型,意思是「稱 A 為 B」或「把 A 叫做 B」。
They call him a hero.
他們稱他為英雄。
EN: The phrase 'one small step' famously echoes astronaut Neil Armstrong's words on the moon in 1969 ('That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'). In sports, it is often used modestly to describe a meaningful victory on the way to a bigger ultimate goal.
中文: 「one small step」(一小步)令人聯想到太空人阿姆斯壯於 1969 年登月時的名言(「這是我個人的一小步,卻是人類的一大步」)。在體育賽事中,這句話常用來謙遜地表達雖然贏得重要比賽,但邁向終極總冠軍仍需持續努力。
EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to connect two simple, related complete sentences (clauses).
中文: 使用連接詞「and」來連接兩個簡短且意思相關的完整句子。
The concert is in London, and it is tomorrow.
音樂會在倫敦,而且是在明天。
EN: Mexico City hosts the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. It traditionally takes place right after the United States Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar.
中文: 墨西哥城在羅德里格斯兄弟賽道舉辦墨西哥大獎賽。在一級方程式賽車賽程中,這站比賽通常緊接在美國大獎賽之後舉行。
EN: Use 'can' + base verb (infinitive without 'to') to talk about possibility or future potential. After 'can', the verb never changes form.
中文: 使用「can + 原形動詞」來表示某種可能性或未來的潛力。在助動詞「can」後面,動詞永遠不需要做任何時態或人稱變化。
She can win the game tomorrow.
她明天有可能贏得這場比賽。
EN: In Formula One history, the youngest world champion record has long been held by Sebastian Vettel (who won at age 23 in 2010). Mentioning someone becoming the 'youngest champion' highlights an extraordinary, historic sporting milestone.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車的歷史中,最年輕世界冠軍的紀錄長年由塞巴斯蒂安·維泰爾(Sebastian Vettel,2010年以23歲之齡奪冠)保持。文中提到成為「最年輕的世界冠軍」,突顯了這是一項極為罕見且具歷史意義的體育里程碑。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 賽跑;競賽(此指賽車比賽)
在本文中: 賽車手;駕駛員
在本文中: 勝利;成功
在本文中: 賽季
在本文中: 領先;在……居於首位
在本文中: 錦標賽;冠軍賽
在本文中: (體育比賽的)冠軍頭銜
在本文中: 冠軍;第一名
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The position of winning a competition or race; the highest rank.
第一名;首位
To gain the championship or official recognition as the winner in a sports competition.
贏得冠軍頭銜
A minor achievement or action that contributes to a larger goal.
一小步;微小的進展
A major international motor racing event that forms part of the Formula One World Championship.
大獎賽