Steve Jobs: The Garage Dream賈伯斯：車庫裡的夢想
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EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the subject receives the action rather than performing it. In this case, 'Steve Jobs' was the receiver of the adoption.
中文： 被動語態 (be 動詞 + 過去分詞)：當主詞是動作的接受者而非執行者時使用。在此句中，「史蒂夫·賈伯斯」是領養動作的接受者。
The lost puppy was found by a kind neighbor.
那隻走失的小狗被一位好心的鄰居找到了。
EN： Adverbial Phrase of Time (shortly after): Used to indicate that something happened a very small amount of time after a specific event.
中文： 時間副詞短語 (shortly after)：用於表示某事在特定事件發生後不久隨即發生。
The movie started shortly after we arrived at the theater.
我們到達電影院後不久，電影就開始了。
EN： In the United States, adoption records were historically sealed, but the story of Steve Jobs' adoption is a well-known part of his personal history, highlighting his background in the San Francisco Bay Area, which later became Silicon Valley.
中文： 在美國，領養記錄在歷史上通常是不公開的。然而，賈伯斯被領養的故事是他個人歷史中廣為人知的一部分，這也強調了他在舊金山灣區的成長背景，該地區後來演變成了矽谷。
EN： The verb 'promise' is a ditransitive verb that can take an indirect object (the person promised) and a direct object (the thing promised). In this sentence, the direct object is a 'that-clause' acting as a noun clause.
中文： 動詞 'promise' (承諾) 是一個雙賓語動詞，可以接間接賓語（承諾的對象）和直接賓語（承諾的內容）。在本句中，直接賓語是由 'that' 引導的名詞子句。
She promised her teacher that she would finish the project on time.
她向老師承諾她會準時完成計畫。
EN： The use of 'would' here is the 'future in the past.' Since the main verb 'promised' is in the past tense, the future intention 'will' must be shifted to its past form 'would'.
中文： 這裡使用的 'would' 是「過去完成式中的未來」。由於主句動詞 'promised' 是過去式，因此原本表示未來的 'will' 必須轉為過去形式 'would'。
He said he would call me later.
他說他晚點會打給我。
EN： In the U.S., open adoption agreements sometimes involve specific promises regarding the child's future, such as education. Steve Jobs' biological mother, Joanne Schieble, famously insisted that his adoptive parents be college-educated or promise to send him to college.
中文： 在美國，公開收養協議有時會涉及對孩子未來的具體承諾，例如教育。史蒂夫·賈伯斯的生母 Joanne Schieble 當時堅持要求養父母必須受過大學教育，或者承諾會送他上大學，這在當時的背景下反映了對高等教育改變命運的重視。
EN： The adjective 'curious' is commonly followed by the preposition 'about' to indicate the subject of interest. This is a fixed adjective-preposition collocation.
中文： 形容詞「curious」（好奇的）通常後接介系詞「about」，用來表示感興趣的對象。這是一個固定的形容詞與介系詞搭配。
She is curious about the history of this ancient building.
她對這棟古老建築的歷史感到好奇。
EN： The phrase 'how electronics worked' is a noun clause acting as the object of the preposition 'about'. It uses statement word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文： 短語「how electronics worked」是一個名詞子句，作為介系詞「about」的受詞。它使用陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞），而非疑問句語序。
I don't know how the machine starts.
我不知道這台機器是如何啟動的。
EN： The structure 'spend + time + V-ing' is used to indicate how much time is dedicated to a specific activity. The gerund (V-ing) functions as the activity being performed.
中文： 「spend + 時間 + V-ing」結構用於表示投入多少時間在某項特定活動上。動名詞 (V-ing) 在此作為所進行的活動內容。
She spent the whole afternoon reading a novel.
她花了整個下午讀小說。
EN： Parallel structure with gerunds: When connecting two actions with 'and' after the verb 'spend', both actions must be in the same form (V-ing) to maintain grammatical balance.
中文： 動名詞的平行結構：當在動詞 spend 之後用 and 連接兩個動作時，兩個動作都必須使用相同的形式 (V-ing)，以保持語法平衡。
He enjoys hiking and taking photos in the mountains.
他喜歡在山裡健行和拍照。
EN： In American culture, the 'garage' is often romanticized as the birthplace of innovation and startups. Many iconic tech companies, including Apple, Google, and Amazon, famously started in a family garage, symbolizing humble beginnings and the 'American Dream'.
中文： 在美國文化中，「車庫」常被浪漫化為創新和新創企業的發源地。許多指標性的科技公司，包括蘋果、Google 和亞馬遜，都是從家庭車庫開始的，這象徵著白手起家和「美國夢」。
EN： The phrasal verb 'drop out' means to stop attending a school or course before finishing it. It is an intransitive verb in this context, meaning it does not require a direct object.
中文： 片語動詞「drop out」意指在完成學業或課程前中途退學。在此語境中它是不及物動詞，即後面不需要直接接賓語。
She decided to drop out of the marathon because of a knee injury.
她因為膝蓋受傷決定退出馬拉松比賽。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses, creating a contrast between the act of enrolling and the act of leaving.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」用於連接兩個獨立子句，在「入學」與「離開」這兩個動作之間建立對比關係。
He studied hard for the exam, but he didn't pass.
他為了考試努力讀書，但還是沒及格。
EN： Reed College is a private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon, known for its rigorous academics. In American culture, 'dropping out' of a prestigious college to pursue a passion is a common trope in the success stories of tech entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.
中文： 里德學院是位於俄勒岡州波特蘭市的一所私立文理學院，以學術嚴謹著稱。在美國文化中，從名校「退學」去追求理想，是史蒂夫·賈伯斯和比爾·蓋茲等科技企業家成功故事中常見的情節。
EN： The phrasal verb 'drop out' means to stop attending a school, college, or course before finishing it. It is often followed by 'of' if the institution is mentioned (e.g., drop out of school).
中文： 片語動詞「drop out」意指在完成學業或課程之前中途退學。如果後面接具體的機構名稱，通常會加上介系詞「of」（例如：drop out of school）。
She decided to drop out of the marathon because of an injury.
她因為受傷決定退出馬拉松比賽。
EN： The conjunction 'because' introduces a subordinate clause of reason. It explains the cause or motive for the action described in the main clause.
中文： 連接詞「because」引導一個表示原因的從屬子句，用來解釋主句中所描述行為的原因或動機。
I stayed home because it was raining heavily.
因為雨下很大，所以我待在家裡。
EN： In the United States, college tuition is notoriously high, often leading students to take out significant loans or, as in Jobs' case, reconsider their enrollment if the financial burden on the family is too great.
中文： 在美國，大學學費以高昂著稱，這常導致學生必須背負巨額貸款，或者像賈伯斯的例子一樣，如果家庭經濟負擔過重，學生會重新考慮是否繼續就讀。
EN： The conjunction 'Even though' is used to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses a contrast or concession. It is stronger than 'although' and emphasizes the unexpected nature of the main clause.
中文： 連接詞「Even though」(儘管/雖然) 用於引導讓步從句，表示一種對比。它比「although」語氣更強，強調主句所描述的情況是在儘管有某種障礙下仍然發生的。
Even though it was raining heavily, they decided to go for a hike.
儘管雨下得很大，他們還是決定去健行。
EN： The verb 'continue' can be followed by a gerund (V-ing) to indicate that an action persists or resumes. In this sentence, 'attending' functions as the direct object of 'continued'.
中文： 動詞「continue」(繼續) 後面可以接動名詞 (V-ing)，用來表示某個動作持續進行或重新開始。在本句中，「attending」作為「continued」的直接受詞。
She continued working on the project until midnight.
她繼續執行這項專案直到午夜。
EN： In the context of Steve Jobs' life, his interest in calligraphy at Reed College later influenced the beautiful typography and fonts available on the first Macintosh computers. This highlights the value of 'connecting the dots' between seemingly unrelated skills.
中文： 在賈伯斯的生平背景中，他在里德學院對書法課的興趣，後來直接影響了第一台麥金塔電腦中精美的排版和字體。這體現了他所謂的「串連生命中的點滴」(connecting the dots)，即看似無關的技能在未來可能產生巨大價值。
EN： The structure 'be determined + to-infinitive' is used to describe a strong decision or firm intention to do something. 'Determined' acts as an adjective here.
中文： 結構「be determined + 不定詞 (to-V)」用於描述做某事的堅定決心或意圖。這裡的「determined」作為形容詞使用。
She was determined to finish the marathon despite the rain.
儘管下著雨，她仍決心要跑完馬拉松。
EN： The conjunction 'because' introduces a subordinate clause of reason, explaining why the actions in the main clause (sleeping on floors, collecting bottles) occurred.
中文： 連接詞「because」引導一個表示原因的從屬子句，解釋主句中的行為（睡地板、收集瓶子）發生的原因。
They stayed home because the weather was terrible.
因為天氣很糟，所以他們待在家裡。
EN： In the 1970s, some US states had 'bottle bills' where people could return glass bottles for a small refund (usually 5-10 cents). This was a common way for extremely poor students or homeless individuals to get small amounts of cash.
中文： 在 1970 年代，美國某些州設有「瓶子法案」，人們可以退還玻璃瓶以換取少量押金（通常為 5-10 美分）。這是當時極貧困的學生或無家可歸者獲取微薄現金的一種常見方式。
EN： Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a brilliant engineer...' describes 'Steve Wozniak'.
中文： 同位語片語：緊跟在名詞後方的名詞或名詞片語，用於重新命名或補充說明該名詞。在此句中，「a brilliant engineer...」用來補充說明「Steve Wozniak」。
My brother, a talented chef, owns a restaurant.
我的哥哥是一位才華橫溢的廚師，他擁有一家餐廳。
EN： Prepositional Phrase with 'with': Used here to indicate a characteristic or possession. It describes the engineer's qualities.
中文： 介係詞片語「with」：在此處用於表示特徵或擁有。它描述了這位工程師所具備的特質（充滿熱情）。
She is a leader with a vision for the future.
她是一位對未來有遠見的領導者。
EN： Steve Wozniak (often called 'Woz') is a legendary figure in Silicon Valley. This sentence highlights the 'dynamic duo' archetype in tech history, where a visionary (Jobs) pairs with a technical genius (Wozniak).
中文： 史蒂夫·沃茲尼克（常被稱為 'Woz'）是矽谷的傳奇人物。這句話凸顯了科技史上「黃金拍檔」的典型：一位遠見家（賈伯斯）與一位技術天才（沃茲尼克）的結合。
EN： The Past Simple Tense is used to describe completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past (in this case, 1976). The verb 'built' is the irregular past form of 'build'.
中文： 過去簡單式用於描述在過去特定時間（本句為 1976 年）已經完成的動作。動詞 'built' 是 'build' 的不規則過去式型態。
She built a successful career in marketing ten years ago.
十年前，她在行銷領域建立了成功的事業。
EN： Prepositional Phrases of Place and Time: In English, when multiple prepositional phrases are used, they typically follow the order of 'Place' (in the Jobs family garage) before 'Time' (in 1976).
中文： 地點與時間的介系詞片語：在英文中，當多個介系詞片語同時出現時，通常遵循「地點」（在賈伯斯家車庫）優先於「時間」（在 1976 年）的順序。
We met at the library at five o'clock.
我們五點在圖書館見面。
EN： The 'garage' is a powerful symbol in American entrepreneurship culture, representing the humble beginnings of multi-billion dollar tech giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon. It signifies innovation and the 'American Dream' starting from one's own home.
中文： 「車庫」在美國創業文化中是一個強大的象徵，代表了蘋果、Google 和亞馬遜等價值數十億美元的科技巨頭卑微的起點。它象徵著從自家開始的創新精神與「美國夢」。
EN： The preposition 'by' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) is used to express the method or means by which an action is achieved.
中文： 介系詞 'by' 後接動名詞 (V-ing) 用於表達達成某動作的方法或手段，意為「透過...方式」。
She improved her English by watching movies without subtitles.
她透過觀看沒有字幕的電影來增進她的英文。
EN： Possessive nouns are formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' ('s) to a person's name to indicate ownership.
中文： 所有格名詞是在人名後加上撇號與 s ('s) 來表示所有權，意為「某人的」。
We borrowed Sarah's car for the weekend.
我們週末借了莎拉的車。
EN： In the 1970s, scientific calculators were extremely expensive and high-tech items, often costing hundreds of dollars, which explains why selling one could help fund a startup company.
中文： 在 1970 年代，科學計算機是非常昂貴且高科技的物品，通常要價數百美元，這解釋了為什麼賣掉一台計算機能夠幫助資助一家新創公司。
EN： The verb 'mark' is used here as a transitive verb meaning to represent or be a sign of a significant event or stage in time.
中文： 動詞「mark」在此作為及物動詞，意為「標誌著」或「成為...的象徵」，常用於描述歷史性事件或重要階段的開始。
The invention of the steam engine marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
蒸汽機的發明標誌著工業革命的開始。
EN： Parallel structure with 'and': The conjunction 'and' connects two noun phrases ('the beginning of...' and 'a revolution in...') which both function as the direct object of the verb 'marked'.
中文： 對等連接詞「and」的平行結構：連接詞「and」連接了兩個名詞短語（「the beginning of...」與「a revolution in...」），兩者共同作為動詞「marked」的直接受詞。
The movie received praise for its beautiful cinematography and its moving soundtrack.
這部電影因其絕美的攝影技術和動人的配樂而受到讚賞。
EN： The term 'personal computing' refers to the shift from large, room-sized computers used by corporations to small computers designed for individual use, a movement Apple helped pioneer.
中文： 「個人運算」(personal computing) 一詞指的是從企業使用的大型電腦轉向為個人設計的小型電腦的變革，而蘋果公司正是這一運動的先驅。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'achieving incredible success' is a participle phrase that functions as an adverbial modifier. It describes the result or a simultaneous action of the main clause.
中文： 現在分詞短語 (V-ing)：'achieving incredible success' 是一個分詞短語，在此作為副詞修飾語。它用來描述主句動作所產生的結果或同時發生的狀態。
The team won the championship, breaking several world records.
該團隊贏得了冠軍，並打破了幾項世界紀錄。
EN： Phrasal Verb 'Grow into': This verb means to develop or change over time to become something else, often used to describe business or personal development.
中文： 片語動詞 'Grow into'：這個動詞意指隨著時間發展或轉變成為另一種事物，常用於描述企業成長或個人發展。
The small startup grew into a global leader in technology.
這家小型初創公司成長為全球科技領導者。
EN： The term 'billion-dollar company' is often associated with the concept of a 'Unicorn' in the modern startup world, though Apple far exceeded this to become the first company to reach a trillion-dollar market cap.
中文： 「十億美元公司」一詞在現代創業圈常與「獨角獸企業」的概念聯繫在一起。儘管蘋果公司後來遠遠超過了這個數字，成為首家市值達到一兆美元的公司。
EN： The use of the Past Simple tense ('caused') indicates a completed action or a recurring state that happened in the past within a specific historical context.
中文： 使用過去簡單式（caused）表示在過去特定歷史背景下已經完成的動作或反覆發生的狀態。
The heavy rain caused a massive traffic jam yesterday.
昨天的豪雨造成了嚴重的交通堵塞。
EN： Adverbs of frequency, such as 'sometimes', are typically placed before the main verb to describe how often an action occurs.
中文： 頻率副詞（如 sometimes）通常置於一般動詞之前，用來描述動作發生的頻率。
She sometimes forgets to bring her keys.
她有時會忘記帶鑰匙。
EN： The 'board of directors' is a key concept in Western corporate governance, representing a group of people who oversee the management of a company. Conflicts between visionary founders like Jobs and their boards are a common theme in business history.
中文： 「董事會」(board of directors) 是西方公司治理的核心概念，代表負責監督公司管理的一群人。像賈伯斯這樣有遠見的創始人與其董事會之間的衝突，是商業史上常見的主題。
EN： The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the action is more important than the person performing it. In this sentence, 'was fired' emphasizes the event happening to Steve Jobs.
中文： 被動語態（be動詞 + 過去分詞）用於強調動作本身而非執行者。在此句中，「was fired」強調了發生在賈伯斯身上的事件。
The project was completed ahead of schedule.
該專案在預定時間前完成了。
EN： The Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle) is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. Here, 'had co-founded' happened before he 'was fired'.
中文： 過去完成式（had + 過去分詞）用於描述在過去某個動作之前就已完成的動作。在此，他「共同創立」公司發生在他「被開除」之前。
She had already left when I arrived at the office.
當我到達辦公室時，她已經離開了。
EN： The firing of Steve Jobs from Apple in 1985 is one of the most famous events in business history. It highlights the potential conflict between visionary founders and corporate boards of directors focused on stability and profit.
中文： 1985年賈伯斯被蘋果公司開除是商業史上最著名的事件之一。這凸顯了具遠見的創始人與追求穩定和利潤的董事會之間可能存在的衝突。
EN： The adverb 'ultimately' is used to describe something that happens at the end of a long process or period of time. It often emphasizes the final result after many difficulties.
中文： 副詞「ultimately」(最終) 用於描述在漫長的過程或一段時間結束時發生的事情。它通常強調在經歷許多困難後的最終結果。
The two companies ultimately decided to merge after months of negotiation.
經過數月的談判，這兩家公司最終決定合併。
EN： A compound sentence uses a coordinating conjunction (like 'but') to join two independent clauses. Each clause could stand alone as a complete sentence.
中文： 對等複合句使用對等連接詞（如 'but'）來連接兩個獨立子句。每個子句都可以獨立作為一個完整的句子。
The weather was cold, but we enjoyed our walk anyway.
天氣很冷，但我們還是很享受散步。
EN： The idea that failure or hardship 'shapes' one's future is a core element of the 'American Dream' and Western biographical narratives. It emphasizes resilience and the belief that setbacks are learning opportunities.
中文： 失敗或艱辛會「塑造」一個人的未來，這種觀點是「美國夢」和西方傳記敘事的核心元素。它強調韌性，以及相信挫折是學習機會的信念。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) functions as a noun and can serve as the subject of a sentence. In this case, 'Being fired' is a passive gerund phrase acting as the subject.
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）具有名詞的功能，可以作為句子的主詞。在此句中，「Being fired」（被解僱）是一個被動語態的動名詞片語，擔任主詞角色。
Learning a new language opens up many opportunities.
學習一門新語言會開啟許多機會。
EN： Passive Voice in Gerunds: To form a passive gerund, use 'being' + past participle. It indicates that the subject of the gerund is receiving the action.
中文： 動名詞的被動語態：動名詞的被動式結構為「being + 過去分詞」。它表示該動名詞的主體是動作的接受者。
He hates being treated like a child.
他討厭被當作小孩子對待。
EN： In American corporate culture, being 'fired' is often a source of stigma, but in the tech industry (especially Silicon Valley), high-profile failures are sometimes viewed as essential learning experiences that lead to future innovation.
中文： 在美國企業文化中，「被解僱」通常被視為一種污點；但在科技產業（特別是矽谷），知名的失敗有時被視為必要的學習經驗，能為未來的創新鋪路。
EN： The Present Participle Phrase (forcing...) is used here as a resultative clause, indicating the consequence of the previous action or situation.
中文： 現在分詞短語（forcing...）在此用作結果狀語，表示前述情況所產生的結果或影響。
The storm destroyed the bridge, making it impossible to cross the river.
暴風雨摧毀了橋樑，使得無法橫渡河流。
EN： The Superlative Adjective with a Relative Clause (the best thing that ever happened) uses 'that' to define the specific experience being discussed.
中文： 最高級形容詞搭配關係子句（the best thing that ever happened），使用 'that' 來限定並強調所討論的特定經歷。
This is the most beautiful song that I have ever heard.
這是我聽過最動聽的一首歌。
EN： This sentence reflects a common Western philosophical outlook often associated with 'growth mindset' or 'blessing in disguise.' In professional American culture, failure is frequently reframed as a necessary stepping stone to ultimate success, a narrative Jobs famously championed after his return to Apple.
中文： 這句話反映了西方常見的哲學觀點，通常與「成長型思維」或「塞翁失馬，焉知非福」有關。在美國職場文化中，失敗常被重新詮釋為通往最終成功的必要基石，這也是賈伯斯重返蘋果後廣為人知的敘事風格。
EN： The phrase 'what to do' is a noun phrase formed by an interrogative (question word) followed by a to-infinitive. It functions as the object of the verb 'know'.
中文： 「疑問詞 + to-不定詞」結構（如 what to do）在句中作為名詞短語使用。在此句中，它作為動詞 know 的受詞，表示「該做什麼」。
She was confused and didn't know where to go.
她感到很困惑，不知道該去哪裡。
EN： The word 'however' is a conjunctive adverb used to show contrast. When placed in the middle of a clause, it is usually set off by commas.
中文： 「however」是一個連接副詞，用於表示轉折或對比。當它放在句子中間時，通常前後會加上逗號與主句隔開。
The weather was cold; however, we decided to go for a walk.
天氣很冷；然而，我們還是決定去散步。
EN： In American business culture, the concept of 'public failure' is particularly significant for high-profile entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs. However, Silicon Valley culture often views failure as a necessary stepping stone to future innovation, a theme Jobs later emphasized in his famous Stanford commencement speech.
中文： 在美國商業文化中，「公眾眼中的失敗」對於像賈伯斯這樣的高知名度企業家來說是極大的打擊。然而，矽谷文化通常將失敗視為通往未來創新的必要基石，這也是賈伯斯後來在著名的史丹佛大學畢業演講中強調的主題。
EN： Linking Verbs (Stative Verbs): The verb 'felt' (past tense of feel) acts as a linking verb here. Unlike action verbs, linking verbs connect the subject to an adjective that describes the subject's state or condition.
中文： 連繫動詞（狀態動詞）：動詞「felt」（feel 的過去式）在此作為連繫動詞。與動作動詞不同，連繫動詞將主詞與描述主詞狀態或情況的形容詞連接起來。
She felt happy after hearing the good news.
聽到好消息後，她感到很快樂。
EN： Compound Adjectives: The adjectives 'lost' and 'uncertain' are joined by the conjunction 'and' to provide a more detailed description of the subject's emotional state.
中文： 複合形容詞：形容詞「lost」和「uncertain」由連詞「and」連接，用以更詳細地描述主詞的情緒狀態。
The traveler was tired and hungry.
那名旅人又累又餓。
EN： In Western individualistic cultures, finding one's 'path' or 'calling' is a significant personal journey. Feeling 'lost' after a major career setback (like being fired) is a common narrative trope that emphasizes resilience and self-discovery.
中文： 在西方個人主義文化中，尋找個人的「道路」或「使命」是一段重要的個人旅程。在重大職業挫折（如被解僱）後感到「迷茫」，是一個常見的敘事主題，強調了韌性與自我發現的過程。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 被收養的
在本文中： 好奇的
在本文中： 註冊入學
在本文中： 學費
在本文中： 下定決心的
在本文中： 夥伴關係
在本文中： 衝突
在本文中： 共同創立
在本文中： 毀滅性的、令人極其震驚的
在本文中： 不確定的、迷惘的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To stop attending a school or university before finishing the course.
退學、輟學
To separate something into its different parts.
拆卸、拆解
A group of people who manage the business of an organization.
董事會
A very positive event, even if it seemed negative at first.
發生在某人身上最好的事情
To be dismissed from a job, especially because of poor performance or a disagreement with management.
被解僱 / 被開除
A state of having no money at all.
身無分文 / 窮困潦倒
The industry and technology focused on computers designed for use by a single person.
個人運算 / 個人電腦領域