EN: The word 'Part' followed by a letter is used to label sections of a book, test, or conversation. In English, we place the letter after the noun.
中文: 單字「Part」後接字母是用來標記書本、測驗或對話的章節。在英文中,我們會將字母放在名詞之後。
Please look at Part B.
請看 B 部分。
EN: In English educational materials, 'Part' is a standard way to organize content. It is more formal than 'Section' in some contexts but used interchangeably in others.
中文: 在英文教材中,「Part」是組織內容的標準方式。在某些語境下比「Section」更正式,但在其他情況下兩者可以互換使用。
EN: The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used to describe actions happening right now.
中文: 現在進行式(am/is/are + 動詞-ing)用來描述現在正在發生的動作。
They are eating lunch now.
他們現在正在吃午餐。
EN: The phrase 'be jealous of' is used to express that you want something that someone else has, such as a quality or a possession.
中文: 短語「be jealous of」用來表達你想要別人擁有的東西,例如某種特質或財產(羨慕/嫉妒)。
She is jealous of her sister's new car.
她很羨慕她姐姐的新車。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying you are 'jealous' of a friend's possession is often a way to give a compliment, meaning you think what they have is very nice.
中文: 在英語系國家,說你「羨慕」(jealous) 朋友擁有的東西通常是一種讚美的方式,意思是覺得對方的東西非常好。
EN: The verb 'make' can be followed by an object and then an adjective to describe the effect or result of an action.
中文: 動詞「make」後面可以接受詞,再接形容詞,用來描述某個動作產生的影響或結果。
The music makes me happy.
這音樂讓我感到快樂。
EN: In English, 'cold' can describe both temperature and a lack of emotional warmth or comfort in a living space.
中文: 在英文中,「cold」不僅可以用來形容溫度低,也可以用來形容居住空間缺乏情感上的溫暖或舒適感。
EN: Use 'by + V-ing' to explain how something is done or achieved.
中文: 使用「by + 動名詞 (V-ing)」來解釋某事是如何完成或達成的,表示「透過……方式」。
You can improve your English by watching movies.
你可以透過看電影來增進你的英文。
EN: In Western interior design, adding a 'rug' and 'armchair' is a common way to make a large, 'cold' room feel 'cozy' and warm.
中文: 在西方室內設計中,增加「地毯」和「單人沙發」是讓寬敞但「冷清」的房間變得「溫馨」且溫暖的常見方法。
EN: Use 'would' to ask about a hypothetical situation or to make a polite suggestion.
中文: 使用「would」來詢問假設性的情況,或是提出禮貌性的建議。
Where would you go on vacation?
你會想去哪裡度假?
EN: In Western interior design conversations, asking 'Where would you...' is a common way to seek advice or brainstorm layout ideas with friends.
中文: 在西方的室內設計對話中,詢問「Where would you...」是與朋友尋求建議或腦力激盪佈局想法的常見方式。
EN: The contraction 'I'd' stands for 'I would'. It is used here to express a suggestion or a hypothetical choice in a polite way.
中文: 縮寫「I'd」代表「I would」。在這裡用來禮貌地表達建議或假設性的選擇。
I'd buy the blue shirt instead of the red one.
我會買這件藍色襯衫而不是紅色的。
EN: In Western interior design, placing a comfortable chair by a window is a common way to create a 'reading nook' to take advantage of natural light.
中文: 在西方室內設計中,將舒適的椅子放在窗戶旁是創造「閱讀角落」的常見做法,以便利用自然採光。
EN: 'I'd' is a contraction of 'I would'. It is used here to talk about a hypothetical plan or an imaginary situation in the future.
中文: 「I'd」是「I would」的縮寫。在這裡用來討論假設性的計畫或想像中的未來情況。
I'd buy a new car if I had more money.
如果我有更多錢,我會買一輛新車。
EN: In Western interior design, 'floor lamps' are commonly used to create 'mood lighting' or a cozy atmosphere, rather than just relying on bright overhead lights.
中文: 在西方室內設計中,「落地燈」常用於營造「氣氛照明」或溫馨感,而不僅僅是依賴明亮的頂燈。
EN: The word 'that' is used as a pronoun to refer to an idea or suggestion mentioned previously in the conversation.
中文: 單字「that」在這裡作為代名詞,用來指代對話中先前提到的一個想法或建議。
I like that idea.
我喜歡那個主意。
EN: In English conversations, 'I like that' is a common way to show enthusiasm for a suggestion without needing a long explanation.
中文: 在英語對話中,「I like that」是表達對某個建議感興趣或贊同的常用方式,不需要冗長的解釋。
EN: Use 'have an idea for' when you want to suggest a plan or a solution for a specific thing or person.
中文: 當你想針對某個特定事物或對象提出建議、計劃或解決方案時,使用「have an idea for」。
I have an idea for our dinner tonight.
我對我們今晚的晚餐有個主意。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, offering suggestions for someone's home is common among friends, but using 'Hey' and 'I have an idea' makes the suggestion sound helpful rather than critical.
中文: 在英語系國家,朋友之間互相對居家佈置提供建議是很常見的。使用「Hey」和「I have an idea」能讓建議聽起來是在幫忙,而不是在批評對方的品味。
EN: Using 'Really?' as a one-word question is a common way to show interest, surprise, or to encourage the speaker to continue talking.
中文: 使用「Really?」作為單字問句,是表達興趣、驚訝或鼓勵對方繼續說下去的常用方式。
I'm moving to London. Really?
我要搬到倫敦了。真的嗎?
EN: In English conversation, 'Really?' is often used as a 'backchannel' response. It doesn't always mean the listener doubts you; it often just means 'I am listening, tell me more.'
中文: 在英語對話中,「Really?」常用作「回饋語」。它並不總是代表聽者懷疑你,通常只是表示「我在聽,請多告訴我一些」。
EN: The idiom 'be all ears' means to be waiting eagerly to hear what someone has to say. It uses 'all' to emphasize that your entire attention is focused on listening.
中文: 成語「be all ears」的意思是正急切地想聽某人要說的話。這裡用「all」來強調你所有的注意力都集中在傾聽上。
Tell me about your trip! I'm all ears.
跟我說說你的旅行吧!我洗耳恭聽。
EN: This is a very common informal idiom used in daily conversation. It creates a vivid image of someone having ears all over their body to catch every word.
中文: 這是在日常對話中非常常見的非正式成語。它創造了一個生動的形象,好像某人全身都長滿了耳朵,為了聽清楚每一個字。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give advice, instructions, or commands. The subject 'you' is omitted.
中文: 祈使句以動詞開頭,用於提供建議、指示或命令。主詞「你」通常會被省略。
Put on your coat.
穿上你的外套。
EN: In interior design, using a 'wall of mirrors' is a common trick to make small rooms appear larger and brighter by reflecting light.
中文: 在室內設計中,使用「鏡子牆」是一個常見的技巧,透過反射光線讓小房間在視覺上顯得更大、更明亮。
EN: The verb 'make' can be used with an object and an adjective to describe causing a change in state or appearance.
中文: 動詞「make」可以接賓語(受詞)和形容詞,用來描述使某物產生狀態或外觀上的改變。
The music makes me happy.
這音樂讓我感到快樂。
EN: In interior design, using mirrors to create the illusion of more space is a common tip in Western homes, especially in smaller urban apartments.
中文: 在室內設計中,利用鏡子創造空間變大的錯覺是西方家庭常見的技巧,特別是在空間較小的都市公寓中。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 嫉妒的,羨慕的
在本文中: 空的,空曠的
在本文中: 小地毯
在本文中: 扶手椅
在本文中: 角落
在本文中: 落地燈
在本文中: 鏡子
在本文中: 在...旁邊
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Listening carefully; eager to hear what someone has to say.
洗耳恭聽
To install or place something inside a room or building.
安裝;放入
A large number or amount of something that covers a surface like a wall.
整面的...;一堵...牆