聆聽課程
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EN: The preposition 'around' is used to describe something that is located in or exists in various parts of a place.
中文: 介係詞「around」用來描述某物存在於某個地方的各個部分或遍布各處。
There are many parks around the city.
這座城市各處都有許多公園。
EN: In English titles, important words like 'Food' and 'World' are capitalized, while smaller words like 'the' are often lowercase unless they are the first word.
中文: 在英文標題中,像 'Food' 和 'World' 這樣的重要單字首字母要大寫,而像 'the' 這樣的小詞通常小寫(除非它是第一個字)。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about general truths or facts that are always true.
中文: 使用現在簡單式來描述普遍的真理或事實。
Cats like milk.
貓喜歡牛奶。
EN: In English, 'food' is usually an uncountable noun when talking about it in general, so we don't say 'foods' here.
中文: 在英文中,泛指「食物」時通常是不可數名詞,所以這裡不需要加 s。
EN: Use 'Every' followed by a singular noun (like 'country') to talk about all members of a group. Even though it refers to many things, the verb that follows must be singular (use 'has', not 'have').
中文: 使用 'Every' 後面要接單數名詞(如 'country')來表示群體中的每一個。雖然它指的是很多個,但後面的動詞必須用單數形式(使用 'has' 而不是 'have')。
Every student has a book.
每個學生都有一本書。
EN: The word 'cuisine' is more formal than 'food' and refers to a specific style of cooking associated with a culture or region.
中文: 'Cuisine' 這個字比 'food' 更正式,專指與特定文化或地區相關的烹飪風格(料理)。
EN: Use the verb 'means' to define a word or explain what something represents. When the subject is singular (like 'Cuisine'), we add 's' to the verb 'mean'.
中文: 使用動詞「means」來定義一個單字或解釋某事物的意義。當主詞是單數(如 Cuisine)時,動詞 mean 要加上 s。
This sign means 'stop'.
這個標誌的意思是「停止」。
EN: The word 'cuisine' is borrowed from French. In English, it is often used to sound more formal or sophisticated than just saying 'food'.
中文: 「Cuisine」這個字源自法文。在英文中,使用這個字通常比單純說「food」聽起來更正式或更專業。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject with a description or a noun that defines it. The structure is: [Subject] + [is] + [Noun/Adjective].
中文: 使用「is」來連接主詞與其描述或定義。結構為:[主詞] + [is] + [名詞/形容詞]。
Music is a big part of life.
音樂是生活的重要組成部分。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, food is not just for eating; it is a way to share heritage and identity. This sentence highlights that food defines who people are.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,食物不僅僅是為了填飽肚子,它也是分享遺傳與認同的一種方式。這句話強調了食物定義了人們的身份。
EN: Use 'can' + 'verb' to talk about things that are possible to do.
中文: 使用「can」加上「動詞」來表示某件事是有可能做到的。
You can see the mountains from here.
你可以從這裡看到山。
EN: In many cultures, food is more than just nutrition; it represents history, social status, and family values. Sharing a meal is a universal way to build relationships.
中文: 在許多文化中,食物不僅僅是營養,它還代表了歷史、社會地位和家庭價值觀。共進晚餐是建立關係的一種普世方式。
EN: Use 'What is... like?' to ask for a description of a person, place, or thing.
中文: 使用「What is... like?」來詢問某人、某地或某事物的特徵或描述。
What is the weather like today?
今天天氣怎麼樣?
EN: In English, 'What is it like?' asks for a description, while 'How is it?' often asks for an opinion or current state. Italian cuisine is globally famous for its regional diversity and focus on fresh, local ingredients.
中文: 在英文中,「What is it like?」是用來詢問描述,而「How is it?」通常是用來詢問意見或現況。義大利料理以其地區多樣性以及對新鮮在地食材的重視而聞名全球。
EN: In English, we use the Present Simple tense to talk about general facts or habits. The sentence structure is: Subject + Verb + Object.
中文: 在英文中,我們使用「現在簡單式」來描述事實或習慣。句型結構為:主詞 + 動詞 + 受詞。
They eat fresh fruit.
他們吃新鮮的水果。
EN: Italian cooking philosophy often focuses on the quality of a few high-quality ingredients rather than complex techniques or many spices.
中文: 義大利烹飪哲學通常強調少數高品質食材的原味,而非複雜的技巧或過多的香料。
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the words and put 'and' before the last item.
中文: 當列出三個或更多項目時,在單字之間使用逗號,並在最後一個項目之前加上 'and'。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果、香蕉和橘子。
EN: Pasta, tomatoes, and cheese are the three core ingredients of many traditional Italian dishes, reflecting the simplicity of Italian cuisine.
中文: 義大利麵、番茄和起司是許多傳統義大利料理的三大核心食材,體現了義大利菜簡單純粹的特色。
EN: Use 'for' to show what a recipe is used to make.
中文: 使用 'for' 來表示某個食譜是用來製作什麼食物的。
A recipe for cake is fun.
蛋糕的食譜很有趣。
EN: In English, 'pasta' is a general term for Italian noodles like spaghetti, penne, or fusilli.
中文: 在英文中,'pasta' 是一個總稱,涵蓋了所有類型的義大利麵食,如直麵、筆管麵或螺旋麵。
EN: Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more things, and put 'and' before the last item.
中文: 當列舉三個或以上的項目時,使用逗號分隔,並在最後一個項目前加上 'and'。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果、香蕉和橘子。
EN: In English, the comma before 'and' in a list (the Oxford comma) is often used to make the list clearer, though some styles omit it.
中文: 在英文列舉中,'and' 之前的逗號(牛津逗號)常用來讓清單更清晰,雖然有些寫作風格會省略它。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject with adjectives that describe it. This pattern is: Subject + is + Adjective.
中文: 使用「is」來連接主詞與形容它的形容詞。句型為:主詞 + is + 形容詞。
The apple is sweet.
這顆蘋果很甜。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'fresh' is one of the highest compliments for food, especially in Italian or Mediterranean cooking where quality ingredients are key.
中文: 在英語系國家,「fresh」(新鮮/清新) 是對食物最高的讚美之一,特別是在強調優質食材的義大利或地中海料理中。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Japanese cuisine) with an adjective (different) to describe it.
中文: 使用 'is' 來連接單數主詞(日本料理)與形容詞(不同的)以進行描述。
This apple is very sweet.
這顆蘋果非常甜。
EN: In English, 'cuisine' is a more formal word than 'food' and refers to a specific country's cooking style and traditions.
中文: 在英文中,'cuisine' 比 'food' 更正式,專指某個國家的烹飪風格與傳統。
EN: Use 'every day' at the end of a sentence to describe a habit or something that happens regularly.
中文: 在句尾使用「every day」來描述習慣或定期發生的事情。
I drink milk every day.
我每天喝牛奶。
EN: In Japan, rice (gohan) is the most important staple food and is often served at every meal, including breakfast.
中文: 在日本,米飯(gohan)是最重要的主食,通常每餐都會供應,包括早餐。
EN: Use 'also' before the main verb to add more information about the subject.
中文: 在一般動詞之前使用「also」來增加關於主詞的額外資訊。
I also like apples.
我也喜歡蘋果。
EN: In Japan, a traditional meal often follows the 'ichiju-sansai' principle (one soup, three sides), where fish and vegetables are essential components alongside rice.
中文: 在日本,傳統飲食通常遵循「一汁三菜」的原則(一碗湯、三道菜),其中魚和蔬菜是與米飯搭配的重要組成部分。
EN: Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).
中文: 在以母音(a, e, i, o, u)開頭的單字前,要使用「an」而不是「a」。
An apple is a healthy snack.
蘋果是一種健康的點心。
EN: Soy sauce is a staple in many Asian cuisines, especially Japanese and Chinese, used to add saltiness and 'umami' flavor.
中文: 醬油是許多亞洲料理(尤其是日本和中國料理)中的主食調味料,用來增加鹹味和「鮮味」。
EN: Use the verb 'is' to connect a subject with adjectives that describe it.
中文: 使用動詞「is」來連接主詞與描述它的形容詞。
The soup is hot and salty.
這湯又熱又鹹。
EN: In English, 'clean' when describing food often refers to a simple, fresh taste that isn't heavy or greasy, which is a key characteristic of Japanese cuisine.
中文: 在英文中,用「clean」來形容食物通常是指味道簡單、清新、不油膩,這是日本料理的一個核心特點。
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe the appearance of something. When the subject is singular (like 'Japanese food'), add 's' to the verb: 'looks'.
中文: 使用「look + 形容詞」來描述某物的外觀。當主詞是單數時(如 Japanese food),動詞要加 s 變成 looks。
The apple looks red.
這顆蘋果看起來紅紅的。
EN: In Japanese culture, the presentation of food is as important as the taste. This is often described as 'eating with your eyes'.
中文: 在日本文化中,食物的擺盤與味道同樣重要。這通常被描述為「用眼睛品嚐美食」。
EN: Use 'has' for singular subjects (he, she, it, or a single thing) to show possession or characteristics.
中文: 當主詞是單數(他、她、它或單一事物)時,使用 'has' 來表示擁有或具備某種特徵。
This soup has a lot of salt.
這碗湯有很多鹽。
EN: Mexican food is famous for its use of spices and chili peppers, which creates the 'strong flavors' mentioned in the sentence.
中文: 墨西哥菜以使用香料和辣椒而聞名,這正是句子中所提到的「強烈風味」的來源。
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the words and put 'and' before the last item.
中文: 當列出三個或更多項目時,在單字之間使用逗號,並在最後一個項目之前加上 'and'。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果、香蕉和柳橙。
EN: Chili, beans, and corn are known as the 'trinity' of Mexican cuisine, forming the foundation of most traditional dishes like tacos and tamales.
中文: 辣椒、豆類和玉米被稱為墨西哥飲食的「三位一體」,是塔可 (tacos) 和墨西哥粽 (tamales) 等大多數傳統菜餚的基礎。
EN: Use 'These are' to introduce two or more things that are close to you.
中文: 使用「These are」來介紹兩個或以上在你身邊的人或事物。
These are my favorite books.
這些是我最喜歡的書。
EN: Mexican cuisine is famous for using indigenous ingredients like corn, beans, and chili peppers, which have been staples in the region for thousands of years.
中文: 墨西哥料理以使用玉米、豆類和辣椒等本土食材而聞名,這些食材在該地區已有數千年的歷史。
EN: Use 'a' before a singular noun that starts with a consonant sound to mean 'one' or 'any'.
中文: 在以輔音開頭的單數名詞前使用「a」,表示「一個」或「任何一個」。
A pizza is a tasty meal.
披薩是一種美味的餐點。
EN: Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a small hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla topped with a filling.
中文: 塔可餅(Taco)是墨西哥的傳統料理,由一塊手掌大小的玉米或小麥餅皮包裹餡料而成。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with adjectives that describe it. You can use 'and' to join two adjectives together.
中文: 使用 'is' 來連接單數主詞與形容它的形容詞。你可以用 'and' 來連接兩個形容詞。
The soup is hot and salty.
這湯又燙又鹹。
EN: In English, 'rich' when describing food doesn't mean wealthy; it means the food has a lot of butter, cream, or a very strong, deep flavor.
中文: 在英文中,用 'rich' 形容食物時不是指「富有」,而是指食物含有大量的奶油、鮮奶油,或是味道非常濃郁、層次豐富。
EN: Use 'around the world' after a noun to describe people or things from all over the globe.
中文: 在名詞後面加上「around the world」可以用來描述來自世界各地的人或事物。
Students around the world study English.
世界各地的學生都在學習英文。
EN: Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish, but they have become a global favorite, especially in the United States where 'Taco Tuesday' is a popular custom.
中文: 塔可是墨西哥的傳統美食,但現在已成為全球喜愛的食物,特別是在美國,「塔可星期二 (Taco Tuesday)」是一個非常流行的習俗。
EN: When the subject is a singular noun (Food), we add 's' to the verb (brings) in the present tense.
中文: 當主詞是單數名詞(Food)時,在現在式中我們要在動詞(brings)後面加上 's'。
Music brings joy.
音樂帶來快樂。
EN: This is a common English idiom used to describe how sharing a meal helps people bond and build relationships.
中文: 這是一個常用的英文表達方式,用來描述共享餐點如何幫助人們建立連結與增進感情。
EN: Use 'Every' with a singular noun (cuisine) and a singular verb (tells). It means all members of a group, but we think of them one by one.
中文: 使用 'Every' 時,後面要接單數名詞 (cuisine) 並搭配單數動詞 (tells)。這表示群體中的每一個成員,但我們將其視為一個個體。
Every student has a book.
每個學生都有一本書。
EN: This expression suggests that food is more than just nutrition; it reflects the history, geography, and values of the people who create it.
中文: 這個表達方式暗示食物不僅僅是營養來源;它反映了創造它的人們的歷史、地理和價值觀。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a base verb to give a suggestion, command, or invitation. There is no 'you' at the beginning.
中文: 祈使句以動詞原形開頭,用來給予建議、命令或邀請。句首不需要加上「你」。
Eat a healthy breakfast.
吃一份健康的早餐。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, trying new recipes is a common hobby and a way to explore different cultures through food.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,嘗試新食譜是一種常見的愛好,也是透過食物探索不同文化的一種方式。
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, suggestion, or instruction. The subject 'You' is understood but not written.
中文: 這是一個祈使句。它以動詞開頭,用來給予命令、建議或指示。主詞「你」被省略了。
Eat a red apple.
吃一顆紅蘋果。
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a suggestion, command, or invitation. The subject 'you' is hidden.
中文: 這是一個祈使句。它以動詞開頭,用來給予建議、命令或邀請。主詞「你」被省略了。
Try this cake.
嚐嚐這塊蛋糕。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Enjoy!' is a very common way to wish someone a good experience, especially before they start eating a meal.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Enjoy!」是一個非常常見的祝福語,特別是在別人開始用餐前,祝對方享受美食。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the world) with an adjective (delicious) to describe it.
中文: 使用「is」來連接單數主詞(the world)與形容詞(delicious),用以描述該事物的狀態或特徵。
The apple is sweet.
這顆蘋果很甜。
EN: In English, calling the 'world' delicious is a metaphor. It means that because of all the different foods and cultures, life is wonderful and enjoyable to experience.
中文: 在英文中,形容世界很「美味 (delicious)」是一種比喻。這意味著因為有各種不同的食物與文化,讓生活變得非常精彩且值得享受。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 烹飪風格或菜餚
在本文中: 文化
在本文中: 食材、成分
在本文中: 食譜
在本文中: 風味、味道
在本文中: 美味的
在本文中: 重要的
在本文中: 常見的、普通的
在本文中: 受歡迎的
在本文中: 辛辣的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
in all parts of the world
全世界、世界各地
to cause people to gather or unite
使人們聚集在一起、凝聚人心
to reveal information about the past or background
訴說故事、展現背景
Having a delicate taste that is not heavy, greasy, or filling.
清淡的
A pure, simple taste that does not leave a heavy or unpleasant aftertaste.
爽口的、純淨的
Containing a large amount of fat, cream, butter, or intense flavoring.
濃郁的、油潤的
Having a very noticeable, powerful, or pungent taste or smell.
濃烈的、重口味的