EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Royal Ascot) with a noun phrase that describes it (a famous horse racing event). This is the basic 'A is B' sentence pattern.
中文: 使用「is」來連接單數主詞(皇家雅士谷)與描述它的名詞片語(一項著名的賽馬盛事)。這是最基本的「A 是 B」句型。
The London Eye is a famous tourist attraction in England.
倫敦眼是英格蘭一個著名的旅遊景點。
EN: Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable horse race meeting, attracting many of the world's finest racehorses. It is also a major social event, famous for its strict dress code and the attendance of the British Royal Family.
中文: 皇家雅士谷是英國最著名的賽馬盛會,吸引了許多世界上最優秀的賽馬參與。這同時也是一項重要的社交盛事,以其嚴格的著裝要求和英國皇室成員的出席而聞名。
EN: Use 'of' to show that one thing belongs to or is part of another thing. In the phrase 'the opening day of the 2026 meeting', 'the opening day' belongs to 'the 2026 meeting'.
中文: 使用介係詞「of」來表示一個事物屬於或為另一個事物的一部分。在「the opening day of the 2026 meeting」這個片語中,「開幕日」(the opening day)是屬於「2026年會期」(the 2026 meeting)的一部分。
The color of the car is red.
這輛汽車的顏色是紅色的。
EN: In the context of Royal Ascot, 'meeting' refers to the multi-day horse racing event. Royal Ascot is traditionally a five-day event, so the 'opening day' is highly anticipated by racing fans and the British royal family.
中文: 在皇家雅士谷(Royal Ascot)的背景下,「meeting」指的是為期數天的賽馬盛會。皇家雅士谷傳統上是為期五天的活動,因此其「開幕日」備受賽馬迷和英國皇室的期待。
EN: We use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
中文: 我們使用「to + 動詞原形」(不定詞)來表示某人做某個動作的目的或原因。它回答了「為什麼」的問題。
She went to the supermarket to buy some milk.
她去超市買牛奶。
EN: At Royal Ascot, the social aspect of 'enjoying the day' is just as important as the racing. Spectators dress in formal attire, socialise, and enjoy traditional food and drinks like Pimm's and afternoon tea.
中文: 在皇家雅士谷,「享受這一天」的社交層面與賽馬本身一樣重要。觀眾會穿著正式禮服、進行社交,並享用 Pimm's 水果調酒和英式下午茶等傳統餐飲。
EN: The pattern 'one of the + plural noun' is used to talk about one specific person, thing, or event within a larger group. Remember that the noun after 'one of the' must always be plural (with an -s), even though we are talking about only one of them.
中文: 「one of the + 複數名詞」這個句型用來表示某個較大群體中的一個特定人、事或活動。請記住,儘管我們只在討論其中的「一個」,「one of the」後面的名詞必須使用複數形式(加上 -s)。
She is one of my best friends.
她是我最好的朋友之一。
EN: The 'Ascot Stakes' is a historic horse race held during the Royal Ascot meeting in England. It is a long-distance race known for testing the stamina of the horses, and it attracts significant interest from racing fans and the British royal family.
中文: 「雅士谷錦標」是英格蘭皇家雅士谷賽馬會期間舉辦的歷史悠久賽事。這是一項考驗馬匹耐力的長途賽事,吸引了眾多賽馬迷以及英國皇室成員的極大關注。
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'run') to talk about future plans or events that are going to happen.
中文: 我們使用「will」後面接動詞原形(例如「run」)來描述未來的計劃或即將發生的事件。
They will watch the race tomorrow.
他們明天將會觀看這場比賽。
EN: In major horse racing events like the Ascot Stakes, the number of runners is often limited to ensure safety, but a field of twenty horses is still considered large and highly competitive, making the race exciting for spectators.
中文: 在像雅士谷錦標這樣的大型賽馬比賽中,參賽馬匹的數量通常會受到限制以確保安全。不過,二十匹馬參賽依然被視為規模龐大且競爭激烈,這讓觀眾感到無比興奮。
EN: The past participle 'called' is used after a noun to mean 'having the name of'. It acts like a short adjective to describe the noun before it.
中文: 過去分詞「called」放在名詞後面,表示「名叫…」或「被稱為…」。它就像一個簡短的形容詞,用來修飾前面的名詞。
A boy called Tom helped me.
一個名叫湯姆的男孩幫助了我。
EN: In British horse racing culture, 'the favorite' refers to the horse that the public and bookmakers believe has the highest chance of winning. Royal Ascot is highly associated with the British Royal Family, and when 'The King' (King Charles III) has a running horse like 'Reaching High', it generates immense national interest and patriotic betting.
中文: 在英國賽馬文化中,「the favorite」(熱門首選)是指大眾和博彩商認為獲勝機率最高的馬。皇家雅士谷賽馬會與英國皇室有著深厚的淵源,當「國王」(查爾斯三世)擁有像「登峰造極」這樣的參賽馬匹時,往往會引發巨大的全國關注和愛國式的投注熱潮。
EN: Using 'so' to connect a cause and a result. It shows that the second action happens because of the first action.
中文: 使用「so」(所以)來連接原因與結果。它表示第二個動作是因為第一個動作而發生的。
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
那時正在下雨,所以我們待在家裡。
EN: In British horse racing, the reigning monarch (The King) traditionally owns and breeds racehorses. Horses carrying the royal colors are highly celebrated, and public support for the King's horses is a significant part of the festive atmosphere at Royal Ascot.
中文: 在英國賽馬文化中,現任君主(國王)傳統上會擁有並培育賽馬。身披皇家綵衣出賽的馬匹極受矚目,而大眾對國王愛駒的支持,也是皇家雅士谷賽事節慶氣氛中非常重要的一部分。
EN: We use the past simple tense (e.g., 'ran') to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past, often used with time words like 'last year'.
中文: 我們使用過去簡單式(例如「ran」)來描述在過去特定時間發生且已結束的動作,通常會與「last year」(去年)等時間副詞連用。
She visited London last year.
她去年去了倫敦旅遊。
EN: In horse racing, horses often return to compete in the same prestigious races year after year. The 'Ascot Stakes' at Royal Ascot is a historic race where staying power is highly valued, making repeat entries common for specialized long-distance horses.
中文: 在賽馬運動中,馬匹年復一年地回到同一個著名賽事中競爭是很常見的。皇家雅士谷的「雅士谷錦標」是一項歷史悠久的賽事,非常看重馬匹的耐力,因此專攻長途賽的馬匹重複參賽的情況十分普遍。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that the second part of the sentence is different from or opposite to what you might expect from the first part.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)來連接兩個對比的想法。它用來表示句子的後半部分與前半部分所預期或呈現的情況不同或相反。
He wanted to go to the race, but he had to work.
他想去觀看賽馬,但他必須工作。
EN: In horse racing, 'the favorite' is the horse that most people expect to win and therefore has the lowest betting odds. In major British events like Royal Ascot, favorites carry high expectations from both the public and their owners.
中文: 在賽馬運動中,「the favorite」(熱門馬)是指大多數人預期會獲勝、因此賠率最低的馬。在像皇家雅士谷這樣的大型英國賽事中,熱門馬承載著大眾和馬主的極高期望。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that the second part of the sentence is surprising or different from what we might expect after reading the first part.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)來連接兩個對比的觀點。它表示句子的後半部分是令人驚訝的,或與讀完前半部分後所預期的情況不同。
He studied hard, but he did not pass the test.
他努力學習,但他沒有通過考試。
EN: We use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that started and finished in the past. In this sentence, 'prepared' shows that the training action is completed.
中文: 我們使用過去式(動詞 + -ed)來描述在過去開始並已結束的動作。在此句子中,「prepared」表示準備的動作已經完成。
She prepared a delicious dinner for her family yesterday.
她昨天為家人準備了一頓美味的晚餐。
EN: Willie Mullins is a legendary Irish racehorse trainer, highly respected in the British and Irish horse racing world, especially at major events like Royal Ascot.
中文: 莫威利(Willie Mullins)是愛爾蘭傳奇練馬師,在英國和愛爾蘭賽馬界享有極高聲譽,特別是在皇家雅士谷等大型賽事中。
EN: We use 'can also' before a main verb to show that another action or state is possible. 'Can' expresses possibility, and 'also' adds the meaning of 'too' or 'in addition'.
中文: 我們在主要動詞前面使用「can also」來表示另一種動作或狀態也是可能的。「can」表示可能性,「also」則增加「也」或「此外」的意思。
You can also learn English by watching movies.
你也可以透過看電影來學習英文。
EN: The past simple tense of the irregular verb 'run' is 'ran'. We use it to talk about completed actions in the past.
中文: 不規則動詞「run」(跑步/參賽)的過去式是「ran」。我們用它來描述過去已經完成的動作。
He ran a marathon last year.
他去年跑了一場馬拉松。
EN: Chester is a historic city in England known for its Roman walls and the Chester Racecourse, which is the oldest continually operating racecourse in the UK, established in 1539.
中文: 切斯特是英格蘭的一座歷史名城,以其羅馬時期的城牆和切斯特賽馬場而聞名。切斯特賽馬場建於 1539 年,是英國歷史最悠久且至今仍在營運的賽馬場。
EN: The verb 'bet' is used with the preposition 'on' to show what you are placing a wager on (e.g., a horse, a team, or an event).
中文: 動詞「bet」(投注/下注)後面通常會加上介系詞「on」,用來表示你投注的對象(例如:一匹馬、一支隊伍或一場比賽)。
Many fans bet on their favorite team to win the game.
許多球迷投注在他們最喜愛的隊伍上,希望他們贏得比賽。
EN: In the UK, horse racing and sports betting are deeply rooted in the culture. Major events like Royal Ascot attract not only professional bettors but also general public who place small casual bets on their favorite horses for fun.
中文: 在英國,賽馬和體育投注有著深厚的文化根基。像皇家雅士谷這樣的大型盛事,不僅吸引專業賭客,也會吸引一般大眾為了好玩而對自己喜愛的馬匹進行小額投注。
EN: The phrase 'all day long' is an idiom used to emphasize that something happens during the entire course of a day, from morning until night.
中文: 「all day long」是一個片語,用來強調某事在整天之中持續發生(從早到晚)。
She listened to music all day long.
她整天都在聽音樂。
EN: At major sporting events like Royal Ascot, real-time updates, live commentary, and betting odds are constantly published throughout the day to keep spectators and bettors informed.
中文: 在像皇家雅士谷這樣的大型體育賽事中,整天都會不斷發布即時更新、現場解說和賠率變化,以便讓觀眾和投注者隨時掌握最新動態。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 著名的,出名的
在本文中: (重要)活動,盛事
在本文中: 最被看好會贏的參賽者(或馬匹)
在本文中: 擁有,佔有
在本文中: 問題,狀況,故障
在本文中: 接近的,差一點就贏的
在本文中: (體育、賽馬等)教練,訓練員
在本文中: 準備,訓練
在本文中: 下注,打賭
在本文中: 最新消息,更新資訊
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A sport in which horses with riders race against each other.
賽馬運動
During the entire day.
整天,一整天
To risk money on the result of an event or a race.
下注於…,把賭注押在…上