EN: The causative verb 'have' (past tense 'had') is used to express that someone gave instructions or responsibility to someone else to do something. It is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb base without 'to').
中文: 使役動詞「have」(過去式為「had」)用於表示某人命令、安排或要求他人去做某事。其句型結構為「have + 受詞 + 原形動詞(不帶 to 的動詞)」。
The manager had his assistant print the reports.
經理叫他的助理把報告列印出來。
EN: The verb 'prepare' means to make something ready for use or consideration. In theater and event contexts, 'prepare the stage' refers to setting up equipment, props, and decorations.
中文: 動詞「prepare」意為準備、使…準備好。在戲劇或活動情境中,「prepare the stage」指的是佈置舞台,包括架設設備、道具及裝飾物。
EN: The causative verb 'get' is used to express persuading or convincing someone to do something. Unlike other causative verbs like 'make' or 'have' which are followed by a bare infinitive (verb without 'to'), 'get' requires a full infinitive ('to' + verb) when followed by an active object.
中文: 使役動詞「get」用於表達說服或說動某人去做某事。與其他使役動詞(如「make」或「have」後面接不帶 to 的原型不定詞)不同,「get」在後面接主動受詞時,必須使用完整的不定詞(to + 動詞)。
She got her brother to wash the car.
她叫她弟弟去洗車。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by 'with' and a noun phrase to specify the task or area in which assistance is being provided.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫忙)後面可以接介係詞「with」加上名詞片語,用來具體說明提供協助的任務或領域。
Can you help me with the dishes?
你能幫我洗碗嗎?
EN: The causative structure 'have + object + past participle (V-ed)' is used to describe causing something to be done by someone else, or experiencing something done to an object. The past participle is used because the object (the lights) receives the action (fixed).
中文: 使役動詞結構「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V-ed)」用於表示「請他人完成某事」或「使某物遭受某動作」。這裡使用過去分詞(fixed),是因為受詞(the lights,燈光)與動詞(fix,修理)之間為被動關係(燈光被修理)。
I had my car washed yesterday.
我昨天叫人幫我洗了車。
EN: The preposition 'before' is used to indicate that an event happens prior to a specific point in time or another event (in this case, 'the show').
中文: 介係詞「before」用於表示某個事件發生在特定時間點或另一個事件(在此指「the show」,演出)之前。
Please arrive at the theater before the movie starts.
請在電影開始前到達戲院。
EN: The verb 'see' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to'), it emphasizes that the subject witnessed the entire action from start to finish.
中文: 動詞「see」(看見)屬於感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受詞)和原形動詞(不帶 to 的不定詞)時,強調主詞完整目睹了該動作從開始到結束的整個過程。
I heard the birds sing in the morning.
我聽見鳥兒在清晨歌唱。
EN: The phrase 'all afternoon' functions as an adverbial of time, indicating the duration of the action. It does not require a preposition like 'during' or 'in'.
中文: 片語「all afternoon」(整個下午)用作時間副詞,表示動作持續的時間。它不需要像「during」或「in」這樣的介係詞引導。
EN: The causative verb 'make' is used to express that someone forces or requires another person to do something. In this structure, 'make' is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (the base form of the verb without 'to').
中文: 使役動詞「make」用於表示強迫或要求某人做某事。在此結構中,「make」後面接賓語(受詞)和不帶 to 的不定詞(即動詞原形)。
Our teacher made us clean the classroom after school.
我們的老師放學後強迫我們打掃教室。
EN: The phrase 'three times' functions as an adverbial of frequency, indicating how many times an action has occurred. It is placed at the end of the clause.
中文: 片語「three times」(三次)作為頻率副詞,表示某個動作發生的次數,通常放在子句的末尾。
I watched that movie three times because it was so inspiring.
那部電影我看了三次,因為它非常具有啟發性。
EN: The causative verb 'have' can be used in the structure 'have + object + past participle (V3)' to express that you arrange for someone else to do something for you, or to describe an event that happens to you (often passively). Here, 'had my photo taken' means the speaker got someone else to take their photo.
中文: 使役動詞「have」可用於「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V3)」的結構中,用來表示安排他人為自己做某事,或是描述發生在自己身上的事情(通常具被動意涵)。在此處,「had my photo taken」表示說話者讓別人幫自己拍照。
She had her car repaired at the local garage.
她在當地的修車廠請人幫她修理了汽車。
EN: The preposition 'at' is used to specify a precise point or location in space, such as 'at the entrance', 'at the corner', or 'at the door'.
中文: 介係詞「at」用於指定空間中的特定點或位置,例如「at the entrance」(在入口處)、「at the corner」(在轉角處)或「at the door」(在門口)。
I will meet you at the main gate.
我會在正門口與你碰面。
EN: The verb 'hear' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to'), it indicates that the subject heard the entire action from beginning to end.
中文: 動詞 'hear'(聽見)是感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受詞)和原型動詞(不帶 to 的不定詞)時,表示主詞聽到了該動作從頭到尾的完整過程。
We heard the birds sing in the early morning.
我們清晨時聽到鳥兒歌唱。
EN: The conjunction 'as' is used here to mean 'at the same time that' or 'while', connecting two actions that happen simultaneously.
中文: 連接詞 'as' 在此處表示「當…的時候」或「與此同時」,用來連接兩個同時發生的動作。
She waved to us as she boarded the train.
她上火車時向我們揮手。
EN: The causative verb 'have' can be followed by an object and a past participle (V-ed) to express that you want something to be done by someone else, or to cause a certain state to happen to the object. In this passive structure, the object ('this banner') receives the action ('hung up').
中文: 使役動詞「have」後面可以接受詞和過去分詞(V-ed),用來表示希望某事由他人完成,或使受詞處於某種狀態。在此被動結構中,受詞(this banner)是動作(hung up)的承受者。
I need to have my car repaired.
我需要把我的汽車送去修理。
EN: The imperative structure 'Let me + base verb' is used to politely offer to do something, or to ask for permission to perform an action.
中文: 祈使句結構「Let me + 原形動詞」用於客氣地主動提出要做某事,或是請求允許自己執行某個動作。
Let me help you with those heavy bags.
讓我來幫你提那些重袋子吧。
EN: The verb 'watch' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb in its base form without 'to'), it indicates that the subject witnessed the entire action from start to finish.
中文: 動詞「watch」(觀看)屬於感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受詞)和原形動詞(不帶 to 的動詞)時,表示主詞完整地目睹了該動作從頭到尾的過程。
We watched the plane land safely.
我們看著飛機安全降落。
EN: The phrasal verb 'set up' means to arrange, assemble, or prepare something for use. In this context, it refers to placing chairs in their proper positions.
中文: 片語動詞「set up」意思是擺放、組裝或準備好某物以供使用。在此語境中,指的是將椅子排列整齊至定位。
They set up the stage for the concert.
他們為音樂會搭建了舞台。
EN: The causative structure 'get + object + present participle (V-ing)' is used to express causing someone or something to start doing an action, often implying that some effort or persuasion was required to initiate the process.
中文: 使役結構「get + 受詞 + 現在分詞 (V-ing)」用於表示讓某人或某事開始進行某個動作,通常暗示需要花費一些努力或說服才能啟動該過程。
He got the engine running after working on it for an hour.
在修理了一個小時後,他終於讓引擎運轉起來了。
EN: The adverbial phrase 'at last' is used to indicate that something has happened after a long time, a lot of effort, or difficulties. It is synonymous with 'finally'.
中文: 副詞片語「at last」用於表示在經歷了很長時間、大量努力或困難之後,某事終於發生,與「finally」同義。
The train arrived at last, after a two-hour delay.
火車在延誤了兩個小時後,終於抵達了。
EN: The causative verb 'have' is used here in the pattern 'have + person + bare infinitive (verb root)'. This structure means to arrange for, ask, or instruct someone to do something. Unlike 'make', which implies force, 'have' suggests a professional arrangement or a polite request.
中文: 使役動詞「have」在此處使用「have + 人 + 原形動詞」的句型。這個結構表示安排、要求或指示某人去做某事。與帶有強迫意味的「make」不同,「have」通常指專業上的安排或禮貌性的請求。
The manager had his assistant book the flight tickets.
經理讓他的助理預訂機票。
EN: The verb 'open' is used here as a transitive verb meaning to formally begin or initiate an event or ceremony.
中文: 動詞「open」在此處作為及物動詞使用,意思是正式開始或為某個活動、儀式揭開序幕。
The mayor will open the new community center tomorrow.
市長明天將為新的社區中心啟用儀式剪彩(揭開序幕)。
EN: The verb 'feel' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb in its base form without 'to'), it indicates that the subject perceived the entire action from start to finish, or experienced the action happening.
中文: 動詞「feel」(感覺)屬於感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受詞)和原形動詞(不帶 to 的不定詞)時,表示主詞完整地察覺或體驗了該動作發生的全過程。
I felt the ground shake during the earthquake.
在地震期間,我感覺到地面在搖晃。
EN: The conjunction 'as' is used here to mean 'at the same time that' or 'while', connecting two events that happen simultaneously, especially when one event happens during the course of another.
中文: 連接詞「as」在此處表示「當……的時候」或「與此同時」,用來連接兩個同時發生的事件,特別是當一個事件在另一個事件進行的過程中發生時。
She arrived just as we were leaving.
正當我們要離開時,她剛好到了。
EN: The structure 'have + noun + to-infinitive' is used to express that someone has a task or responsibility to perform. The infinitive verb (to organize) describes the action that needs to be done to the noun (a big talent show).
中文: 「have + 名詞 + 不定詞 (to-infinitive)」結構用於表示某人有某項任務或責任需要履行。不定詞動詞(to organize)描述了需要對該名詞(a big talent show)進行的動作。
I have a lot of homework to finish tonight.
我今天晚上有很多功課要完成。
EN: The simple past tense ('had') is used here because the action occurred and was completed in a specific past time ('Last month').
中文: 這裡使用簡單過去式(had),因為該動作發生在過去的特定時間(Last month)並且已經完成。
Last year, they had a wonderful vacation in Japan.
去年,他們在日本度過了一個美好的假期。
EN: In Western schools, a 'talent show' is a very common and popular extracurricular event where students showcase various skills, such as singing, dancing, acting, or playing instruments. Organizing such events is often a collaborative effort that fosters teamwork and leadership among students.
中文: 在西方學校中,「talent show」(才藝表演)是非常普遍且受歡迎的課外活動,學生們會在活動中展示唱歌、跳舞、戲劇或樂器演奏等各種才藝。籌辦這類活動通常需要大家通力合作,能培養學生的團隊合作與領導能力。
EN: The causative verb 'have' is used to express that someone causes another person to do an action. When followed by an active object, the structure is 'have + person + bare infinitive (verb root without "to")'.
中文: 使役動詞「have」用於表示某人讓或命令另一人去做某事。當後面接主動執行的對象時,其結構為「have + 人 + 原形動詞(不帶 to 的動詞)」。
The manager had the team submit the reports by Friday.
經理讓團隊在週五前提交報告。
EN: The phrase 'in advance' is an adverbial phrase meaning beforehand or ahead of time, commonly used to indicate preparation.
中文: 片語「in advance」是一個副詞片語,意思是「提前」或「預先」,常用於表示事前做好的準備工作。
You should book the tickets in advance.
你應該提前訂票。
EN: The causative verb structure 'get + someone + to + verb' is used to express persuading, tricking, or convincing someone to do something. Unlike 'have' or 'make', 'get' requires the infinitive with 'to'.
中文: 使役動詞結構「get + 某人 + to + 動詞原形」用於表達說服、說服或安排某人去做某事。與「have」或「make」不同,「get」後面接主動動作時,必須搭配帶有「to」的不定詞。
I got my brother to lend us his speakers.
我說服了我哥哥把他的喇叭借給我們。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by 'with + noun' to specify the area or task in which assistance is being provided.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫忙)後面可以接「with + 名詞」,用來明確指出在特定工作或領域上提供協助。
Can you help me with the dishes?
你能幫我洗碗嗎?
EN: The causative verb 'have' is used in the structure 'have + object + past participle (V-pp)' to express that you arrange for someone else to do something to an object, or that something is done to it.
中文: 使役動詞「have」可用於「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V-pp)」的結構,用來表示安排、僱用或讓他人為自己完成某事(受詞與其動作為被動關係)。
I had my car washed yesterday.
我昨天請人把我的車洗乾淨了。
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to introduce a clause showing the result of the action in the previous clause.
中文: 連接詞「so」(所以)用來引導結果子句,說明前述動作所帶來的影響或結果。
It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
當時正在下雨,所以我們待在室內。
EN: The verb 'watch' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object, it can take a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') to emphasize the entire action from start to finish, or a present participle (-ing) to emphasize an action in progress.
中文: 動詞「watch」(觀看)屬於感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受詞)時,可以使用原型動詞(不帶 to 的不定詞)來強調完整經歷了該動作的過程,或者使用現在分詞(-ing)來強調動作正在進行中。在本句中,使用原型動詞「practice」表示完整觀看了練習的過程。
I watched the birds build their nest in the tree.
我看着鳥兒在樹上築巢。
EN: The phrase 'again and again' is an adverbial phrase of frequency used to emphasize that an action is repeated many times.
中文: 短語「again and again」是一個表示頻率的副詞片語,用於強調某個動作重複進行了許多次,相當於「repeatedly」。
He read the letter again and again.
他把那封信讀了一遍又一遍。
EN: In Western school culture, talent shows or school plays are highly valued as opportunities for students to build self-confidence and teamwork. The process of preparing and rehearsing repeatedly ('again and again') is often emphasized as much as the final performance itself, reflecting a cultural focus on effort and collaboration.
中文: 在西方學校文化中,才藝表演(talent shows)或學校戲劇是學生建立自信和團隊合作的重要機會。準備和反覆排練(again and again)的過程往往與最終的正式演出一樣受到重視,這反映出文化中對於付出努力與團隊協作的肯定。
EN: The causative verb 'make' is used to express that someone forces or requires someone else to do something. It is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (the base form of the verb without 'to').
中文: 使役動詞「make」用於表示強迫或要求某人做某事。其後接受詞和原形動詞(不帶 to 的動詞)。
The teacher made us rewrite the essay.
老師讓我們重寫那篇論文。
EN: The conjunction 'until' is used to show that an activity or situation continues up to a specific time or event. In this sentence, it connects the main action (rehearsing) to the point where it started to feel natural.
中文: 連接詞「until」(直到……為止)用於表示某個活動或狀態持續到特定的時間或事件。在此句子中,它將主要動作(排練)與「感覺自然」的時間點連結起來。
We waited under the shelter until the rain stopped.
我們在遮雨棚下一直等到雨停。
EN: The causative verb 'have' is used in the pattern 'have + object + past participle (V-pp)' to express that someone arranges for something to be done by someone else, or to describe an action happening to an object. Here, 'had the chairs arranged' means the chairs were put into order (by the speakers or others).
中文: 使役動詞「have」在此處使用「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V-pp)」的句型,用來表示安排某事由他人完成,或描述受詞所處的狀態。在這裡,「had the chairs arranged」表示椅子被排列整齊(可能是說話者自己或安排他人動手)。
We had the stage decorated with lights.
我們讓人用燈光裝飾了舞台。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'in neat rows' functions as an adverbial modifier describing the manner or result of the arrangement. 'In' is used to indicate the form or pattern of organization.
中文: 介係詞片語「in neat rows」(排成整齊的行列)作為副詞修飾語,用來描述排列的方式或結果。介係詞「in」在此處用於指示組織或排列的形狀與模式。
The students stood in a straight line.
學生們排成一條直線站著。
EN: The causative structure 'have + object + past participle (V-ed)' is used to express that you arrange for someone else to do something for you, or to describe something that happens to you (often a service or an accident). Here, 'had my hair done' means the speaker had someone else style or do their hair.
中文: 使役結構「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V-ed)」用於表示安排他人為自己做某事,或描述發生在自己身上的事情(通常是服務或意外)。在這裡,「had my hair done」表示說話者讓別人幫她整理或做好頭髮。
I need to have my car repaired before the road trip.
在公路旅行之前,我需要把我的汽車送去修理。
EN: The conjunction 'before' introduces a subordinate adverbial clause of time. When referring to past events, the verb in the 'before' clause is in the simple past tense (e.g., 'went').
中文: 連接詞「before」(在……之前)引導時間副詞子句。當描述過去發生的事件時,「before」子句中的動詞要使用簡單過去式(例如「went」)。
She turned off the lights before she left the office.
她在離開辦公室之前關掉了燈。
EN: The conjunction 'as' is used to introduce a subordinate clause showing that two actions happen at the same time, similar to 'while' or 'when'.
中文: 連接詞「as」用來引導從屬子句,表示兩個動作同時發生,意思類似於「while」(當…之時)或「when」(當…時)。
As the sun set, the temperature dropped quickly.
當太陽下山時,氣溫迅速下降。
EN: The verb 'hear' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb root without 'to'), it emphasizes that the speaker heard the entire action from start to finish.
中文: 動詞「hear」為感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受詞)和原形動詞(不帶 to 的不定詞)時,強調說話者聽到了整個動作從頭到尾的完整過程。
I heard the phone ring three times.
我聽到電話響了三聲。
EN: The verb 'see' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb in its base form without 'to'), it indicates that the subject witnessed the entire action from beginning to end.
中文: 動詞「see」(看見)屬於感官動詞。當後面接受詞和原型動詞(不帶 to 的動詞)時,表示主詞完整地目睹了該動作從頭到尾的過程。
We saw the plane land safely on the runway.
我們看見飛機安全地降落在跑道上。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'with + abstract noun' (such as 'with great courage') functions as an adverbial phrase of manner, describing how an action is performed.
中文: 介系詞片語「with + 抽象名詞」(例如 with great courage)可作為地方或方式副詞片語,用來修飾動作進行的方式,意為「以……的方式」或「懷著……」。
She answered the difficult questions with absolute confidence.
她帶著絕對的信心回答了那些難題。
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb-ing) or a gerund phrase can function as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb (e.g., 'made' in the past tense, or 'makes' in the present tense).
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞-ing)或動名詞片語可以作為句子的主詞。在語法上被視為單數名詞,因此搭配單數動詞(例如過去式的 'made' 或現在式的 'makes')。
Helping others brings great joy.
幫助他人帶來極大的快樂。
EN: Causative Verb 'Let' with Bare Infinitive: The causative verb 'let' means to allow or permit. It is followed by an object and then a bare infinitive (the base form of the verb without 'to').
中文: 使役動詞 'Let' 搭配原型動詞:使役動詞 'let' 表示允許或讓。其後接賓語(受詞),再接原型動詞(不帶 'to' 的動詞原型)。
Letting him go was a difficult decision.
讓他走是一個艱難的決定。
EN: The phrase 'to let someone shine' is a common English idiom that means to allow someone to show their unique talents, skills, or personality. It reflects a cultural value in English-speaking societies that emphasizes individual expression and celebrating personal strengths within a group effort.
中文: 片語 'to let someone shine' 是一個常見的英文片語,意思是允許某人展現其獨特的才能、技能或個性。這反映了英語系國家的一種文化價值觀,即在團隊合作中也強調個人表達與肯定個人的優勢。
EN: Gerund Phrase as Subject: A gerund (verb-ing) can function as a noun and act as the subject of a sentence. In this sentence, the entire phrase 'Having everyone work together' is the subject.
中文: 動名詞片語當主詞:動名詞(動詞-ing)可以具有名詞功能並作為句子的主詞。在本句中,整個片語「Having everyone work together」即為句子的主詞。
Organizing the talent show was a great challenge.
籌辦才藝表演是一項巨大的挑戰。
EN: Causative Verb 'Have' + Object + Bare Infinitive: The causative verb 'have' is used to indicate that someone causes an action to happen. When followed by an active object, the base form of the verb (bare infinitive) is used (e.g., 'have everyone work').
中文: 使役動詞「have」+ 受詞 + 原形動詞:使役動詞「have」用來表示促使某事發生。當後面接主動執行的受詞時,須使用原形動詞(例如:have everyone work)。
The teacher had us write a reflection paper.
老師讓我們寫一篇反思報告。
EN: The causative structure 'get + object + past participle (V-ed)' is used to express having something done by someone else, or completing a task. The past participle 'done' describes the state of the 'posters' being completed.
中文: 使役動詞結構「get + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V-ed)」用於表示讓某事由他人完成,或完成某項任務。這裡的過去分詞「done」用來描述「posters」(海報)被完成的狀態。
I need to get my car washed this weekend.
我這週末需要把我的車洗一洗。
EN: The use of a comma before a name at the end of a sentence is called a vocative comma. It is used in direct address to indicate who is being spoken to.
中文: 在句子末尾的名字前使用逗號稱為「呼格逗號」。它用於直接稱呼中,以明確指出說話的對象。
EN: The causative verb 'have' is used in the structure 'have + object + past participle (V3)' to express that you arrange for something to be done by someone else, or to describe an action that is completed on an object.
中文: 使役動詞「have」可用於「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V3)」的結構,用來表示安排他人完成某事,或是描述某個客體被完成、處理的狀態。
I had my car washed yesterday.
我昨天把我的車洗好了(請人洗的)。
EN: The adverbial phrase 'this morning' acts as a time modifier, indicating a specific past time. It is commonly used with the simple past tense when the morning has already passed.
中文: 時間副詞片語「this morning」(今天早上)在此作為時間修飾語,指示過去的特定時間點。當說話時早上已過去,通常會與簡單過去式連用。
She finished the report this morning.
她今天早上完成了報告。
EN: The causative verb 'make' is used to express that someone forces or requires someone else to do an action. It is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to').
中文: 使役動詞「make」用於表示某人強迫或要求他人做某事。其後接賓語(受格)與原形不定詞(不帶 to 的動詞)。
My mother made me clean my room before going out.
我媽媽叫我出門前要把房間打掃乾淨。
EN: The adjective 'whole' is used before a singular countable noun to emphasize that the entirety of something is being referred to.
中文: 形容詞「whole」置於單數可數名詞前,用以強調指的是某事物的全部或整個部分。
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
他自己一個人吃掉了整個披薩。
EN: The verb 'watch' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb in its base form without 'to'), it emphasizes that the subject witnessed the entire action from start to finish.
中文: 動詞「watch」(觀看/注視)屬於感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受格)和原型動詞(不帶 to 的動詞原型)時,強調主詞完整目睹了該動作從頭到尾的過程。
We watched the plane land safely.
我們看著飛機安全降落。
EN: The word 'tune' is used here as a verb meaning to adjust a musical instrument so that it produces the correct pitch.
中文: 單字「tune」在此處用作動詞,意思是調校樂器的音高或音調,使其發出正確的聲音。
The violinist tuned her violin before the concert.
小提琴手在音樂會開始前為她的小提琴調音。
EN: The causative verb 'have' can be used in the structure 'have + object + past participle (V-ed)' to describe causing something to be done by someone else, or to describe an action that is completed on an object.
中文: 使役動詞「have」可用於「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V-ed)」的結構中,用來表示安排他人完成某事,或是描述某個動作在受詞上完成的狀態。
She had her car washed yesterday.
她昨天讓人洗了她的車。
EN: The preposition 'with' is used here to indicate the instrument or material used to perform an action (decorating).
中文: 介係詞「with」在此處用於表示用來執行某個動作(裝飾)的工具或材料,意為「用...」或「以...」。
They covered the table with a blue cloth.
他們用一塊藍色的布鋪在桌子上。
EN: The causative verb 'get' is used to express persuading or convincing someone to do something. Unlike 'have' or 'make', 'get' requires a 'to-infinitive' (to + verb) when followed by an active agent.
中文: 使役動詞「get」用於表達說服或勸說某人去做某事。與「have」或「make」不同,當「get」後面接主動的主體時,必須使用「不定詞」(to + 動詞)。
She got her sister to help with the decorations.
她說服了她姐姐幫忙佈置。
EN: The verb 'lend' is a ditransitive verb, which means it can take two objects: an indirect object (the recipient, 'us') and a direct object (the thing being lent, 'his speakers'). The pattern is 'lend + someone + something'.
中文: 動詞「lend」(借出)是一個雙賓語動詞(授與動詞),這意味著它可以接兩個受詞:間接受詞(接受者「us」)和直接受詞(被借出的物品「his speakers」)。句型為「lend + 某人 + 某物」。
Could you lend me your pen for a second?
你能借我你的筆用一下嗎?
EN: Verbs of perception (such as 'hear', 'see', 'watch', 'feel') can be followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') to indicate that the subject perceived the entire action from start to finish.
中文: 感官動詞(如 hear、see、watch、feel)後面可以接受詞和原型不定詞(不帶 to 的動詞),用來表示主詞完整體驗或聽到了該動作的整個過程。
We saw the sun rise over the mountains.
我們看著太陽從山後升起。
EN: The preposition 'at' is used after the verb 'laugh' to indicate the cause or target of the laughter.
中文: 介系詞「at」常用於動詞「laugh」之後,用來指出笑的原因或對象(嘲笑或因某事而發笑)。
They all laughed at his funny facial expressions.
他們都因為他滑稽的表情而笑了。
EN: The causative verb 'have' can be used in the structure 'have + object + past participle (V-ed)' to express that you want a task or action to be done to an object by someone else, or to describe a state of completion.
中文: 使役動詞「have」可用於「have + 受詞 + 過去分詞 (V-ed)」的結構中,用來表示希望某事由他人代為完成,或描述某物被處理後的狀態(受詞與其後的動作為被動關係)。
I need to have my car repaired.
我需要把我的車拿去修理。
EN: The imperative structure 'Let me + base verb' is used to politely offer help, suggest an action, or ask for permission to do something.
中文: 祈使句結構「Let me + 原形動詞」用於禮貌地主動提供協助、提議某個行動,或是請求允許做某事。
Let me help you with those heavy bags.
讓我來幫你提那些重袋子吧。
EN: The verb 'see' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb in its base form without 'to'), it emphasizes that the subject witnessed the entire action from start to finish.
中文: 動詞「see」(看見)屬於感官動詞。當後面接賓語(受詞)和原型動詞(不帶 to 的不定詞)時,強調主詞完整目睹了該動作從開始到結束的全過程。
We saw the plane land safely.
我們看見飛機安全降落。
EN: The phrase 'right on time' is an idiomatic adverbial phrase meaning exactly at the planned or expected time. 'Right' acts as an intensifier meaning 'exactly' or 'precisely'.
中文: 片語「right on time」是一個慣用的副詞片語,意思是「完全準時、一分不差」。其中的「right」用作加強語氣,表示「正、剛好」或「確切地」。
The train arrived right on time.
火車準時抵達。
EN: In theater culture, 'the curtain rise' (or 'curtain up') is a highly symbolic moment marking the official beginning of a performance. Being 'right on time' is critical in professional theater production to maintain the schedule and respect the audience's expectation.
中文: 在劇場文化中,「幕布升起」(curtain rise 或 curtain up)是一個極具象徵意義的時刻,標誌著演出的正式開始。在專業劇場製作中,「準時」(right on time)至關重要,這不僅是為了維持節目流程,也是對觀眾時間的尊重。
EN: Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun.
中文: 動名詞當主詞:動名詞(動詞 + -ing)可以當作名詞使用,並在句子中擔任主詞。在語法上被視為單數名詞。
Having a supportive family makes a big difference.
擁有一個給予支持的家庭會帶來很大的不同。
EN: Causative Verb 'Make': The verb 'make' can be used as a causative verb meaning 'to cause something to happen or become'. When followed by an object and an adjective, it means to cause the object to be in that state.
中文: 使役動詞 'Make' 的用法:動詞 'make' 可用作使役動詞,表示「使某事發生或變成某種狀態」。當後面接受詞和形容詞時,表示使該受詞處於該形容詞所描述的狀態。
The good news made everyone happy.
這個好消息讓每個人都很開心。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 排練,演練(戲劇、音樂等)
在本文中: 入口,門口
在本文中: 橫幅,旗幟
在本文中: 事先,提前
在本文中: 勇氣,膽量
在本文中: 發光發熱,表現傑出
在本文中: 樂器
在本文中: 觀眾,聽眾
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To arrange, assemble, or prepare something for use.
準備,擺設,裝配
Before a particular time or event; ahead of time.
預先,提前
To have someone style, cut, or arrange one's hair.
做頭髮,整理髮型
At the planned or expected time; punctual.
準時