EN: Using '-ing' at the beginning of a phrase can turn an action into a title or a subject. This is called a gerund.
中文: 在短語開頭使用「-ing」可以將動作轉化為標題或主體。這被稱為動名詞。
Reading books is fun.
讀書很有趣。
EN: The Camino is a famous network of pilgrims' ways leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in northwestern Spain.
中文: 朝聖之路是一條通往西班牙西北部聖徒大雅各神龕的著名朝聖路線網絡。
EN: Use 'When' at the start of a sentence to describe a specific situation or time. It is followed by a comma to separate the two parts of the sentence.
中文: 在句首使用「When」來描述特定的情況或時間。通常會在中間加上逗號,用來分隔句子的兩個部分。
When I am hungry, I eat an apple.
當我肚子餓時,我會吃一顆蘋果。
EN: The 'Camino' is a famous network of pilgrims' ways. While many people call it simply 'the Camino', its full official name is the 'Camino De Santiago', which translates to the 'Way of Saint James'.
中文: 「朝聖之路」是一條著名的朝聖路線網。雖然許多人簡稱為「朝聖之路」(the Camino),但其正式全名是「聖雅各之路」(Camino De Santiago),意指「聖雅各之路」。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two complete sentences that share a similar topic. This creates a compound sentence.
中文: 使用 'and' 來連接兩個主題相關的完整句子,形成一個複合句。
The path is long, and it is very beautiful.
這條路很長,而且它非常漂亮。
EN: Santiago De Compostela is the capital of the Galicia region in Spain and has been a major Christian pilgrimage destination since the 9th century.
中文: 聖地牙哥康波斯特拉是西班牙加利西亞自治區的首府,自 9 世紀以來一直是基督教重要的朝聖目的地。
EN: Use 'over' before a number to mean 'more than' that amount.
中文: 在數字前使用「over」表示「超過」或「多於」該數量。
There are over 20 students in the classroom.
教室裡有超過 20 名學生。
EN: The Camino De Santiago is a famous network of pilgrims' ways leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great. While it has religious roots, today it attracts people of all backgrounds for spiritual, physical, or personal reasons.
中文: 聖雅各之路(朝聖之路)是一條通往使徒聖雅各神龕的著名朝聖路線網。雖然它具有宗教淵源,但現今吸引了來自各種背景的人,無論是出於心靈、體能還是個人原因而走。
EN: The word 'do' is used as a substitute verb to avoid repeating 'walk the Camino'. This is common in English to make sentences shorter.
中文: 動詞「do」在這裡作為代動詞,用來代替前面提到的「走這條朝聖之路 (walk the Camino)」,以避免重複,讓句子更簡潔。
I like coffee, and they do too.
我喜歡咖啡,他們也是。
EN: The Camino De Santiago has been a major Christian pilgrimage route since the Middle Ages. While many still walk for religious reasons, today it is also popular for spiritual growth, hiking, and tourism.
中文: 聖雅各之路自中世紀以來就是重要的基督教朝聖路線。雖然現在仍有許多人出於宗教原因前往,但也有很多人是為了心靈成長、健行或觀光。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來解釋某人做某個動作的目的或原因。
I study hard to get a good job.
我努力學習是為了得到一份好工作。
EN: In the context of the Camino, 'finding oneself' refers to a spiritual or personal journey where walkers reflect on their lives, values, and future goals away from modern distractions.
中文: 在朝聖之路的語境中,「尋找自我」指的是一種心靈或個人成長的旅程。健行者在遠離現代生活干擾的情況下,反思自己的人生、價值觀和未來目標。
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
中文: 使用「to + 動詞」(不定詞)來解釋某人做某個動作的目的或原因。
I go to the park to run.
我去公園是為了跑步。
EN: In modern society, many people walk the Camino as a form of 'slow travel' or digital detox to escape the stress of work and technology.
中文: 在現代社會中,許多人將行走朝聖之路視為一種「慢遊」或數位排毒,藉此逃離工作與科技帶來的壓力。
EN: Use 'Most' followed by a noun to talk about the majority of a group (more than 50%). You don't need 'the' before 'Most' in this pattern.
中文: 使用「Most」後接名詞來描述一個群體中的大多數(超過 50%)。在這種句型中,「Most」前面不需要加「the」。
Most students like summer vacation.
大多數的學生都喜歡暑假。
EN: The 'French Way' (Camino Francés) is the most popular route of the Camino De Santiago. It is well-known for its beautiful scenery and well-developed infrastructure for pilgrims.
中文: 「法國之路」(Camino Francés) 是聖雅各之路中最受歡迎的路線。它以優美的風景和為朝聖者提供的完善基礎設施而聞名。
EN: The Present Simple tense is used to describe facts, routines, or permanent situations. When the subject is 'It', we add 's' to the verb (starts, covers).
中文: 現在簡單式用於描述事實、常態或永久的情況。當主詞是 'It' 時,動詞字尾要加 's'(如 starts, covers)。
The train starts at 8:00 AM and covers a long distance.
火車在早上八點出發,並行駛很長一段距離。
EN: The 'French Way' (Camino Francés) is the most popular route of the Camino. Starting in the South Of France and crossing the Pyrenees into Spain, it offers a diverse landscape and well-established infrastructure for pilgrims.
中文: 「法國之路」(Camino Francés) 是朝聖之路中最受歡迎的路線。它從南法出發,越過庇里牛斯山進入西班牙,沿途風景多變,且為朝聖者提供的基礎設施非常完善。
EN: The pattern 'It takes + [time] + to [verb]' is used to describe how much time is needed to finish an activity.
中文: 句型「It takes + [時間] + to [動詞]」用來描述完成某項活動需要花費多少時間。
It takes ten minutes to walk to the station.
走路去車站需要花十分鐘。
EN: Walking 800 kilometers is a significant physical challenge. The 4-6 week timeframe reflects a steady pace of about 20-25 kilometers per day, which is the standard for most pilgrims on the French Way of the Camino.
中文: 步行 800 公里是一項重大的體力挑戰。4 到 6 週的時間反映了每天約 20 到 25 公里的穩定步調,這是大多數在朝聖之路「法國之路」上的朝聖者的標準速度。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 古老的,年代久遠的
在本文中: 宗教的,虔誠的
在本文中: 目的,意圖
在本文中: 忙碌的
在本文中: 涵蓋,跨越(距離)
在本文中: 完成,結束
在本文中: 小徑,路線
在本文中: 通往,引導
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To learn more about one's own character, beliefs, or desires
尋找自我
To stop an activity for a short time in order to rest
休息一下
The most popular route of the Camino de Santiago
法國之路