EN: Use 'Can you + action verb?' to ask if someone has the ability to do something. The verb after 'can' must be in its base form.
中文: 使用「Can you + 動詞原型?」來詢問某人是否具備某項能力。接在 can 後面的動詞必須使用原型動詞。
Can you swim?
你會游泳嗎?
EN: In English, when playing a musical instrument, we always use the definite article 'the' before the instrument (e.g., play the piano, play the guitar). This is different from playing sports, where no article is used (e.g., play soccer).
中文: 在英文中,當我們表達「彈奏樂器」時,樂器名稱前面一定要加上定冠詞「the」(例如:play the piano 彈鋼琴、play the guitar 彈吉他)。這和運動不同,運動前面不加冠詞(例如:play soccer 踢足球)。
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things you are able to do. Put 'also' before the main verb to add more information.
中文: 使用「can」來表示你能夠做某事。將「also」(也)放在主要動詞前面,用來補充說明更多資訊。
I can also play the piano.
我也會彈鋼琴。
EN: Use 'can' to show ability (what you are able to do) and 'can't' (cannot) to show inability (what you are not able to do). Use 'but' to connect these two contrasting ideas.
中文: 使用「can」來表示能力(你會做的事),並用「can't」(cannot 的縮寫)來表示沒有能力(你不會做的事)。用「but」來連接這兩個相反的想法。
I can swim, but I can't ride a bike.
我會游泳,但我不會騎腳踏車。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb (like 'run') to show that someone is able to do an action. Do not add '-s' or '-ed' to the verb after 'can'.
中文: 使用「can」(可以/會)後面接原形動詞(例如「run」),用來表示某人有能力做某個動作。請注意,在「can」後面的動詞不需要加「-s」或「-ed」。
Emma can speak English.
艾瑪會說英文。
EN: We use 'Can you + verb?' to ask if someone has the ability to do something. The verb after 'can' must be in its base form (no -s, -ed, or -ing).
中文: 我們使用「Can you + 動詞?」來詢問某人是否有能力做某事。在「can」後面的動詞必須使用原形動詞(不加 -s、-ed 或 -ing)。
Can you play the guitar?
你會彈吉他嗎?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to add the person's name (like 'Ryan') at the end of a question to make the conversation feel more personal, friendly, and direct.
中文: 在英語系國家中,在問句尾端加上對方的名字(例如「萊恩」)是非常常見的,這會讓對話顯得更親切、友善且直接。
EN: Use 'can' to express ability (being able to do something) and 'can't' (cannot) to express inability. These are followed by the base form of the verb.
中文: 使用「can」來表示能力(能夠做某事),而「can't」(cannot)表示沒有能力。後面接動詞原形。
I can speak English, but I can't speak Japanese.
我會說英文,但我不會說日文。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic action word (verb) to show that someone is able to do something. 'Can' does not change its form, no matter who the subject is.
中文: 使用「can」(會/能夠)後面接動詞原形,來表示某人有能力做某事。無論主詞是誰,「can」的字形都不會改變。
Leo can play the drums.
里奧會打鼓。
EN: To ask about someone's ability, we start the question with the helper verb 'Can', followed by the subject (who we are talking about) and the action word (verb) in its basic form.
中文: 要詢問某人的能力時,我們會用助動詞「Can」(會/能)開頭,後面接主詞(主角)和動詞原形(動作)。
Can he play soccer?
他會踢足球嗎?
EN: In English, when we talk about doing something in a specific language, we use the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'write in Japanese', 'speak in English').
中文: 在英文中,當我們表達用某種語言來做某事(如寫作、說話)時,會使用介系詞「in」(例如:用日文寫作寫成 'write in Japanese')。
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a positive sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is usually preceded by a comma in writing, though it is optional.
中文: 在肯定句的句尾加上「too」表示「也」。在書寫時,too 的前面通常會加上逗號(但非強制)。
I can speak English, too.
我也會說英文。
EN: Use 'Can we + verb' to make a suggestion or ask for permission to do something together.
中文: 使用「Can we + 動詞」來提出建議,或是請求許可一起做某件事。
Can we play soccer after school?
我們放學後可以踢足球嗎?
EN: In American schools, 'talent shows' are very popular events where students can showcase their unique skills, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks, or playing instruments, in a supportive and fun environment.
中文: 在美國學校中,「才藝表演」(talent show) 是非常受歡迎的活動。學生們可以在溫馨且充滿鼓勵的氛圍中,展示自己獨特的才華,例如唱歌、跳舞、魔術或彈奏樂器。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability (being able to do something).
中文: 在動詞原形前面加上「can」可以用來表示能力(會做某事)。
I can play the piano.
我會彈鋼琴。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability or possibility. When adding 'all' to refer to everyone in the group, place it directly after 'can' (can all + verb).
中文: 使用助動詞「can」(能夠、可以)後面接原形動詞,用來表示能力或可能性。若要用「all」來表示我們「全部、都」,要放在「can」的後面(can all + 動詞)。
We can all speak English.
我們全都會說英文。
EN: We use 'be verb + verb-ing' (present continuous) to talk about plans or events that are already decided for the future.
中文: 我們可以使用「be 動詞 + 現在分詞(動詞-ing)」的現在進行式,來表示已經計劃好、即將在未來發生的事情。
We are having a party tonight.
我們今天晚上要舉辦一場派對。
EN: In Western schools (especially in the US and UK), a 'talent show' is a very common and popular event. Students of all ages are encouraged to perform on stage, showing off skills like singing, dancing, playing instruments, or doing magic tricks. It is a friendly, non-competitive way to build self-confidence.
中文: 在西方學校(特別是美國和英國),「才藝表演」(talent show) 是一個非常普遍且受歡迎的活動。學校鼓勵各個年齡層的學生上台表演,展示唱歌、跳舞、彈奏樂器或變魔術等才藝。這是一個旨在建立自信、溫馨且不具強烈競爭性的活動。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic action word (verb) to show that someone is able to do something or allowed to do something.
中文: 在「can」(可以/會)後面加上動詞原形,用來表示某人有能力或被允許做某事。
Leo can play the drums.
里奧會打鼓。
EN: In Western schools, 'talent shows' are very popular events where students are encouraged to share any unique skill they have, from playing music to doing magic tricks, emphasizing participation and self-expression over fierce competition.
中文: 在西方學校中,「才藝表演」(talent show)是非常受歡迎的活動。學校鼓勵學生分享自己獨特的才能,無論是彈奏音樂還是變魔術,這類活動更強調參與和自我表達,而不是激烈的競爭。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express that someone has the ability to do something. Do not add '-s' or '-ed' to the verb after 'can'.
中文: 使用「can」(能、會)後面接動詞原形,來表示某人有能力做某事。在「can」後面的動詞不需要加上「-s」或「-ed」。
My brother can play the guitar.
我的哥哥會彈吉他。
EN: Use the helper verb 'can' followed by basic action words (verbs) to talk about what someone is able to do. When connecting two actions, you can use 'and' to join them.
中文: 使用助動詞「can」(會/能夠)後面加上動詞原形,來表示某人具備的能力。當要連接兩個動作時,可以使用「and」(而且/和)來連接。
Leo can play the drums and sing.
里奧會打鼓而且會唱歌。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'do') to show that someone has the ability to do something.
中文: 使用助動詞「can」後面接動詞原形(例如「do」),來表示某人有能力做某事。
Sarah can play the piano.
莎拉會彈鋼琴。
EN: In Western schools, talent shows are very common and popular events where students can showcase their hobbies and skills, such as magic tricks, playing instruments, or dancing, in a supportive and fun environment.
中文: 在西方學校中,才藝表演(talent shows)是非常普遍且受歡迎的活動。學生們可以在充滿支持與趣味的氛圍中,展示他們的興趣與專長,例如變魔術、彈奏樂器或跳舞。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express that someone has the ability to do something.
中文: 使用「can」(能夠/會)後面接動詞原型,用來表示某人有能力做某事。
Emma can speak three languages.
艾瑪會說三種語言。
EN: Riding a bike 'with no hands' is a common playful challenge and show of skill among children and teenagers in many Western cultures, often seen as a milestone of balance and confidence.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,放手騎腳踏車(riding a bike with no hands)是孩童與青少年之間常見的趣味挑戰與技巧展現,通常被視為平衡感與自信心提升的一個里程碑。
EN: Use 'can' to express ability (what you are able to do) and 'can't' (cannot) to express inability (what you are not able to do). The base form of the verb always follows 'can' or 'can't'.
中文: 使用「can」來表示能力(你會做的事),並用「can't」(cannot 的縮寫)來表示沒有能力(你不會做的事)。「can」或「can't」後面一律接動詞原形。
I can swim, but I can't ride a bike.
我會游泳,但我不會騎腳踏車。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'I can't... very well' is a polite and modest way to express that you have a little ability but are not an expert, rather than saying a flat 'I can't dance' which sounds more absolute.
中文: 在英語系國家中,使用「I can't... very well」(我不太會...)是一種禮貌且謙虛的表達方式,表示自己可能稍微會一點但並不精通,這比直接說「I can't dance」(我不會跳舞)聽起來更委婉、更有親和力。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to show that someone is able to do something or that something is possible.
中文: 在助動詞「can」(可以、會)後面要接動詞原形,用來表示某人有能力做某事,或是某件事是可行的。
We can play soccer after school.
我們放學後可以踢足球。
EN: The pattern 'make + noun + noun' is used to express causing someone or something to become a certain status or role. In this sentence, 'make our show a big success' means to cause the show to become a great success.
中文: 「make + 名詞 + 名詞」的句型用來表示使某人或某事物成為某種狀態或角色。在本句中,「make our show a big success」表示讓我們的表演成為一個巨大的成功。
We can make this project a big success.
我們可以讓這個專案大獲成功。
EN: We use 'What can you do...?' to ask about someone's abilities or what they are able to offer in a specific situation. 'Can' is a helping verb used for ability, followed by the base verb 'do'.
中文: 我們使用「What can you do...?」來詢問某人的能力,或是在特定情況下他們能提供什麼幫助。「can」是表示能力的助動詞,後面接動詞原型「do」。
What can you do for the party?
你能為這個派對做些什麼?
EN: In English-speaking schools, 'talent shows' are very common and popular events where students showcase their unique skills, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks, or playing instruments, in a supportive and fun environment.
中文: 在英語系國家的學校中,「才藝表演」(talent show)是非常常見且受歡迎的活動。學生們會在充滿支持與趣味的氛圍中,展示他們獨特的技能,例如唱歌、跳舞、魔術或彈奏樂器。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability (being able to do something).
中文: 使用「can」後面接動詞原形,用來表示能力(能夠做某事)。
I can ride a bike.
我會騎腳踏車。
EN: Use 'Can you + verb...?' to ask someone for help or to request them to do something. 'Teach someone how to do something' is a common pattern used to ask for instruction.
中文: 使用「Can you + 動詞...?」來請求某人幫忙或做某事。「Teach 某人 how to + 動詞」是一個常用句型,用來請求他人指導如何做某事。
Can you teach me how to swim?
你可以教我怎麼游泳嗎?
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or permission. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'show').
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示能力或許可。後面必須接動詞原形(在此句中為「show」)。
I can help you with your homework.
我可以幫你寫功課。
EN: In English-speaking schools, 'after school' is a very common time for extracurricular activities, clubs, or helping friends with hobbies and homework. It implies a casual, friendly agreement.
中文: 在英語系的學校中,「after school」(放學後)是進行課外活動、社團或幫助朋友練習興趣、寫功課的常見時間。這句話展現了同儕之間隨和且友善的約定。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to show that someone has the ability to do something. Do not add '-s' or '-ed' to the verb after 'can'.
中文: 使用「can」(會/能夠)後面接動詞原形,來表示某人有能力做某事。在「can」後面的動詞不需要加「-s」或「-ed」。
Emma can speak three languages.
艾瑪會說三種語言。
EN: In English, when we talk about playing musical instruments, we always use the definite article 'the' before the instrument (e.g., play the drums, play the piano). This is different from sports, where 'the' is not used (e.g., play soccer).
中文: 在英文中,當我們談論彈奏或演奏樂器時,樂器名稱前面一定要加上定冠詞「the」(例如:play the drums 擊鼓、play the piano 彈鋼琴)。這和運動項目不同,運動項目不加「the」(例如:play soccer 踢足球)。
EN: To ask if someone has the ability to do something, we put the helper verb 'Can' at the very beginning of the sentence, followed by the person (subject) and the action (verb).
中文: 要詢問某人是否有能力做某事,我們會將助動詞「Can」(可以/會)放在句子的最前面,後面接主詞(人)和動詞(動作)。
Can Leo play the piano?
里奧會彈鋼琴嗎?
EN: In school talent shows, a 'solo' refers to a performance by a single person, which is a great way for students to showcase their individual talents. Asking 'Can Hana sing a solo?' shows encouragement and interest in a classmate's specific ability.
中文: 在學校的才藝表演中,「solo」指的是個人的獨唱或獨奏,這是學生展現個人才華的好機會。詢問「哈娜可以獨唱嗎?」展現了對同學能力的鼓勵與興趣。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about ability (things you are able to do).
中文: 使用「can」後面加上動詞原型,可以用來表達能力(你可以做到的事情)。
I can ride a bike.
我會騎腳踏車。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then another verb in its base form (without 'to') to show who is being helped and what they are being helped to do.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫助)後面可以接一個對象(受詞),再接另一個原形動詞(不加 to),用來表示幫助某人做某事。
They help me clean the room.
他們幫助我打掃房間。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic verb (like 'make', 'sing', 'run') to say that you are able to do something or to volunteer for a task.
中文: 使用「can」(可以/會)後面接原形動詞(例如 make、sing、run),來表示自己有能力做某事,或是自願協助某項任務。
I can help you with your homework.
我可以幫忙你做功課。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a basic verb to show that someone is able to do something.
中文: 在助動詞「can」(能夠、可以)後面加上原形動詞,用來表示某人有能力做某事。
We can play soccer.
我們會踢足球。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 天賦、才能(指特別的能力或才華)
在本文中: 語言(複數形)
在本文中: 魔術的、神奇的
在本文中: 技能、技巧(複數形)
在本文中: 優美地、漂亮地
在本文中: 繪畫、刷漆
在本文中: 成功
在本文中: 玩雜耍(同時將多個物體拋向空中並接住)
在本文中: 練習、訓練
在本文中: 海報(複數形)
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A competition or show in which people perform talents such as singing, dancing, or magic.
才藝表演
An illusion or clever trick performed to entertain people, seeming to do the impossible.
魔術表演、魔術把戲
At the same time; simultaneously.
同時
To sing a piece of music alone, without other singers.
獨唱