EN： Use the past simple tense (won) to talk about a completed action that happened at a specific time in the past (this week).
中文： 使用過去簡單式（won）來描述在過去特定時間（本週）已經完成的動作。
Our team won the football game yesterday.
我們隊昨天贏了足球比賽。
EN： In the UK, a 'bistro' usually refers to a small, informal, and cozy restaurant serving French-style food. Winning a national 'restaurant of the year' award is a massive achievement, especially for a small establishment located above a traditional pub, as it challenges the dominance of high-end, expensive fine-dining restaurants.
中文： 在英國，「bistro」（小酒館）通常指規模較小、氣氛溫馨且非正式的法式餐廳。榮獲全國性的「年度最佳餐廳」獎是一項巨大的成就，特別是對於一家位於傳統酒吧樓上的小店來說，這打破了高端、昂貴精緻餐飲（fine-dining）壟斷獎項的常態。
EN： We use 'is called' to give the name of a person, place, or thing. It is a simple passive pattern (be + called) that means 'has the name'.
中文： 我們使用「is called」來表示人、地方或事物的名稱。這是一個簡單的被動句型（be 動詞 + called），意思是「被命名為」或「叫做」。
My dog is called Max.
我的狗叫做 Max。
EN： The name 'Bouchon Racine' has French origins. In France, a 'bouchon' is a type of traditional restaurant found in Lyon, known for serving hearty meat dishes and a warm, convivial atmosphere. 'Racine' means 'root' in French, suggesting a return to traditional culinary roots.
中文： 「Bouchon Racine」這個名字源自法文。在法國，'bouchon' 是里昂一種傳統小酒館的稱呼，以提供豐盛的肉類料理和溫馨歡樂的氣氛而聞名。'Racine' 在法文中則是「根」的意思，暗示著回歸傳統料理的根源。
EN： Use 'above' to describe something that is in a higher position than another object, without touching it directly.
中文： 使用「above」來描述某物處於比另一物更高的位置，但兩者沒有直接接觸（在……上方）。
Our apartment is above a bakery.
我們的公寓在一間麵包店的上方。
EN： In the UK, it is very common for historic buildings to have a traditional pub on the ground floor and a separate restaurant or dining room upstairs. Farringdon is a historic area in central London known for its food scene and markets.
中文： 在英國，歷史建築的地面層（一樓）為傳統酒吧，而樓上則是獨立餐廳或用餐區，這是非常常見的格局。法靈頓是倫敦市中心的一個歷史街區，以其美食與市集而聞名。
EN： We use the Past Simple tense (opened, became) to talk about completed actions in the past. When linking two past actions that happened around the same time, we can connect them with 'and'.
中文： 我們使用過去簡單式（opened、became）來描述過去已經完成的動作。當連接兩個在過去大約同一時間發生的動作時，我們可以使用「and」來連接它們。
She arrived at the party and met her friends.
她到達了派對並見到了她的朋友們。
EN： The verb 'own' is a state verb (stative verb). It describes a state of possession, not an action. We do not usually use it in the continuous form (e.g., we say 'they own', not 'they are owning').
中文： 動詞「own」（擁有）是一個狀態動詞。它用來描述擁有的狀態，而不是一個動作。我們通常不會使用進行式（例如：我們會說「they own」，而不是「they are owning」）。
My parents own a small house near the park.
我的父母在公園附近擁有一棟小房子。
EN： In the UK, many traditional pubs and bistros are run as joint ventures by business partners or friends. The word 'bistro' is borrowed from French, referring to a small, casual, and cozy restaurant serving simple meals.
中文： 在英國，許多傳統的小酒館和餐館都是由商業夥伴或朋友共同經營的。「bistro」這個詞源自法語，指的是提供簡單餐點、溫馨且隨性的小餐館。
EN： To talk about someone's age, we use the structure: [Subject] + [be verb (am/is/are)] + [age number] + (years old). The phrase 'years old' is optional and often omitted in casual conversation.
中文： 要表達某人的年齡，我們使用以下結構：[主詞] + [be 動詞 (am/is/are)] + [年齡數字] + (years old)。其中「years old」是可省略的，在日常口語中常直接說數字即可。
My sister is 25 years old, and my brother is 20.
我姐姐今年 25 歲，我弟弟則是 20 歲。
EN： In English-speaking countries, it is common to state ages directly in news articles to give context about the people involved, though in personal social situations, asking about age directly can sometimes be considered impolite.
中文： 在英語系國家的媒體報導中，直接寫出人物的年齡是很常見的作法，這能為讀者提供背景資訊。不過在日常社交場合中，直接詢問他人的年齡有時會被視為不夠禮貌。
EN： The Present Simple tense is used to talk about facts, habits, or regular actions. In this sentence, 'serve' is in the present simple because it describes a regular service of the restaurant.
中文： 現在簡單式用於描述事實、習慣或規律發生的動作。在此句子中，'serve'（供應）使用現在簡單式，因為它描述了這家餐廳持續且規律提供的服務。
They speak English at home.
他們在家說英文。
EN： In English-speaking countries, 'French cooking' or 'French cuisine' is highly respected and often associated with classic, high-quality culinary techniques. Traditional bistros focus on simple, hearty, and authentic dishes rather than modern fusion food.
中文： 在英語系國家，「法式料理」（French cooking 或 French cuisine）備受推崇，通常與經典、高品質的烹飪技巧聯繫在一起。傳統的小酒館（bistro）專注於簡單、豐盛且道地的菜餚，而非現代的融合料理。
EN： The pattern 'be famous for' is used to describe the reason why someone or something is well-known. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文： 「be famous for」這個句型用來描述某人或某事因何而聞名。後面接名詞或動名詞（動詞-ing）。
The city is famous for its beautiful beaches.
這座城市以其美麗的海灘而聞名。
EN： In the UK and France, a 'long lunch' is a traditional dining habit where people spend several hours enjoying their food, wine, and conversation, contrasting with the quick lunches common in modern fast-paced work environments.
中文： 在英國和法國，「漫長的午餐（long lunch）」是一種傳統的飲食習慣。人們會花上幾個小時享受美食、美酒和交談，這與現代快節奏工作環境中匆忙的午餐形成鮮明對比。
EN： Using 'and' to connect two nouns or noun phrases. In this sentence, 'and' connects 'the French cuisine' and 'the warm feeling inside' as two things that people love.
中文： 使用「and」來連接兩個名詞或名詞片語。在本句中，「and」連接了「the French cuisine」（法式料理）與「the warm feeling inside」（裡面溫馨的感覺），作為人們喜愛的兩樣事物。
I like the hot tea and the sweet cake.
我喜歡熱茶和甜蛋糕。
EN： In the UK, traditional French bistros are highly valued for their cozy, unpretentious atmosphere (often referred to as 'warm feeling') and classic comfort food, offering a contrast to modern, fast-paced dining trends.
中文： 在英國，傳統的法式小酒館（bistro）因其溫馨、不造作的氛圍（即句中提到的「warm feeling」）和經典的家常料理而受到極高評價，這與現代快節奏的餐飲趨勢形成了鮮明對比。
EN： The pattern 'be + adjective + to + verb' is used to express feelings or reactions to an action. In this sentence, 'were very surprised to win' shows how the owners felt about winning.
中文： 「be 動詞 + 形容詞 + to + 動詞」的句型用來表達對某個動作的感受或反應。在本句中，「were very surprised to win」表示店主們對於贏得獎項的感受。
She was very happy to hear the good news.
她聽到這個好消息感到非常高興。
EN： We use 'thought' followed by 'would' to talk about what we expected or planned in the past. It is the past tense version of 'think + will'.
中文： 我們使用「thought（想/以為）」後面接「would（將會）」來描述過去的預期或計劃。這是「think + will」的過去式表達法。
She thought she would arrive at five o'clock.
她原本以為自己會在五點鐘抵達。
EN： In the UK, restaurant awards like the National Restaurant Awards are highly competitive. For a small, newly opened bistro to reach the top 20 is already considered a massive achievement, which is why the owners were so surprised to win first place.
中文： 在英國，像國家餐廳獎（National Restaurant Awards）這樣的餐飲獎項競爭非常激烈。對於一家新開張的小型小酒館來說，能擠進前二十名就已經被視為極大的成就，這也是為什麼老闆們對獲得第一名感到如此驚訝。
EN： Use 'expect + to + verb' to talk about what you think will happen in the future.
中文： 使用「expect + to + 動詞原形」來表達你預計未來會發生的事情。
We expect to arrive at five o'clock.
我們預計五點鐘到達。
EN： In British culture, winning a major national award is a huge achievement, especially for a small, traditional bistro. The phrase 'number one' highlights their unexpected rise to the very top of the UK restaurant scene.
中文： 在英國文化中，贏得國家級的大獎是一項巨大的成就，特別是對於一家小型傳統小酒館而言。'number one'（第一名）這個詞強調了他們出乎意料地躍升至英國餐飲界的頂峰。
EN： The pattern 'choose someone as something' is used to show that someone has been selected to have a specific role, title, or position.
中文： 「choose someone as something」這個句型用來表示某人被選中擔任某個特定的角色、頭銜或職位（選擇某人作為……）。
They chose her as the team leader.
他們選擇她作為團隊領袖。
EN： In the UK, national restaurant awards carry significant prestige, often transforming small, local establishments into fully-booked culinary destinations overnight. Winning such an award is a major achievement for independent bistros.
中文： 在英國，國家級的餐廳獎項具有極高的聲望，往往能讓原本名不見經傳的小型地方餐館一夜之間變成預約爆滿的熱門美食景點。對於獨立經營的小酒館來說，贏得這樣的獎項是一項重大的成就。
EN： The pattern 'want to + verb' is used to express a desire or intention to do an action. 'Want' is the main verb, and it is followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文： 「want to + 動詞」的句型用來表示想要做某個動作的願望或意圖。這裡的「want」是主要動詞，後面接不定詞（to + 動詞）。
She wants to learn English.
她想要學習英文。
EN： In the modern digital age, many restaurants rely heavily on online booking systems. The bistro's decision to return to phone calls and text messages reflects a growing trend of 'digital detox' and a desire for more personal, human connection in the hospitality industry.
中文： 在現代數位時代，許多餐廳極度依賴線上訂位系統。這家小酒館決定回歸電話和簡訊訂位，反映了餐飲業中逐漸興起的「數位排毒」趨勢，以及對更具溫度、更有人情味的人際連結之渴望。
EN： The verb 'stop' is followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to mean that someone ceases doing an action. For example, 'stop taking' means you do not take them anymore.
中文： 動詞「stop」（停止）後面接動詞-ing形式（動名詞），表示停止正在進行或習慣性做的事情。例如「stop taking」代表不再接受。
She wants to stop eating fast food.
她想要停止吃速食。
EN： In the UK, many traditional pubs and small bistros are moving away from fully automated online booking systems. This is because 'no-shows' (people who book but do not come) hurt small businesses financially. Returning to phone calls or text messages helps owners build a personal connection with customers.
中文： 在英國，許多傳統小酒館和小型餐館正逐漸放棄完全自動化的線上預訂系統。這是因為「訂位未到」（no-shows）會對小本經營的商家造成嚴重的財務損失。回歸電話或簡訊訂位，有助於老闆與顧客建立更溫暖的人際連結。
EN： The pattern 'want + someone + to + verb' is used to express what you would like another person to do.
中文： 「want + 某人 + to + 動詞」的句型，用來表示你希望別人去做某件事。
She wants me to help her.
她希望我幫助她。
EN： In the UK and many parts of Europe, some traditional or high-end restaurants are moving away from online booking systems. This is to reduce 'no-shows' (people who book but do not come) and to bring back a more personal, human connection with their customers.
中文： 在英國和歐洲許多地方，一些傳統或高檔餐廳正逐漸放棄線上訂位系統。這樣做是為了減少「訂位未到」（no-shows）的情況，並重新建立與顧客之間更具人情味的直接互動。
EN： Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. In this sentence, it connects the action of booking many tables with the contrasting action of only showing up to one.
中文： 使用「but」（但是）來連接兩個對比的想法。在本句中，它將「預訂了許多桌子」與「只來了一次」這兩個相反的情況連接起來。
She wanted to buy the dress but she did not have enough money.
她想買那件洋裝，但她沒有足夠的錢。
EN： In the UK and many Western countries, 'no-shows' (people who book a table but do not show up) are a major financial problem for small restaurants. This is why some restaurants are moving away from online booking systems or starting to ask for credit card details to secure a booking.
中文： 在英國和許多西方國家，「訂位未到」（no-shows，即預訂了桌子卻沒有出現的人）對小型餐廳來說是一個重大的財務問題。這就是為什麼有些餐廳開始取消線上訂位系統，或者要求提供信用卡資訊以確保預訂的原因。
EN： Using 'and' to connect two adjectives (empty and wasted) to describe the state of a noun (the other tables).
中文： 使用「and」（和/而且）來連接兩個形容詞（empty 和 wasted），用以描述名詞（the other tables）的狀態。
The room was cold and dark.
那個房間又冷又暗。
EN： In the UK restaurant industry, 'no-shows' (people who book tables but do not show up) are a major financial problem. This is why many restaurants are moving away from online booking systems or requiring credit card deposits.
中文： 在英國餐飲業中，「訂位未到」（no-shows，即訂了位卻沒出現的人）是一個重大的財務問題。這也是為什麼許多餐廳開始取消線上訂位系統，或要求綁定信用卡收取訂金的原因。
EN： We use 'there is' to say that something exists. 'Still' means that the situation has not changed and continues to exist.
中文： 我們使用「there is」來表示某物存在。「still」表示情況沒有改變，仍然持續存在。
There is still some milk in the fridge.
冰箱裡仍然有一些牛奶。
EN： In the UK, many traditional pubs have historic names like 'Three Compasses'. It is also very common in British cities for a building to have a traditional pub on the ground floor (downstairs) and a separate restaurant or venue upstairs.
中文： 在英國，許多傳統酒吧都有像「Three Compasses」這樣具歷史感的名稱。此外，在英國城市中，一棟建築物的一樓（樓下）是傳統酒吧，而二樓（樓上）是獨立餐廳或活動場所的格局非常常見。
EN： We use the preposition 'for' followed by a noun (like 'drinks', 'lunch', or 'a walk') to show the purpose of an action.
中文： 我們使用介系詞「for」後面接名詞（例如「drinks」、「lunch」或「a walk」）來表示某個動作的目的。
We went to the park for a run.
我們去公園跑步。
EN： In the UK, going 'for drinks' after work is a very common social custom. It is a relaxed way for colleagues to chat and unwind in a local pub before heading home.
中文： 在英國，下班後「去喝一杯」（for drinks）是非常普遍的社交文化。這是同事們在回家前，到當地的酒吧聊天、放鬆身心的輕鬆方式。
EN： The verb 'feel' is a linking verb. When we want to compare how something feels to a noun, we use the pattern 'feel + like + noun'.
中文： 動詞「feel」（感覺）是一個連綴動詞。當我們想把某種感覺比喻成一個名詞時，我們會使用「feel + like + 名詞」的句型。
This soft blanket feels like a warm hug.
這條柔軟的毯子感覺就像一個溫暖的擁抱。
EN： In London, many historic pubs have a separate dining room upstairs. While the ground floor (downstairs) is usually a lively, noisy place for drinking beer, the upstairs area is often transformed into a quiet, cozy restaurant, offering a completely different, intimate atmosphere.
中文： 在倫敦，許多歷史悠久的酒吧（pub）在二樓（樓上）設有獨立的用餐空間。一樓通常是熱鬧、嘈雜的喝酒社交場所，而樓上則常被改造成安靜、溫馨的餐廳，提供截然不同且具私密感的氛圍。
EN： The phrase 'take someone away from...' is used to describe moving someone from one place or state to another, often to help them relax or escape a busy situation.
中文： 片語「take someone away from...」用於描述將某人從一個地方或狀態移開，通常是為了幫助他們放鬆或逃離忙碌的環境。
A good book takes you away from your daily worries.
一本好書能帶你遠離日常的煩惱。
EN： London is known as a fast-paced global financial and cultural hub. For locals and visitors alike, finding a quiet 'secret' spot like a traditional French bistro upstairs from a pub is a highly valued way to escape the overwhelming energy of the city.
中文： 倫敦以其快節奏的全球金融與文化中心而聞名。對於當地人和遊客來說，在酒吧樓上找到像傳統法國小酒館這樣安靜的「秘密」場所，是逃離這座城市喧囂、放鬆身心的一種非常受歡迎的方式。
EN： The pattern 'what + subject + does best' is used to talk about someone's special skill or the thing they do most successfully.
中文： 「what + 主詞 + does best」這個句型用來描述某人最擅長的技能，或是某個店家最拿手、做得最好的事情。
Making fresh pasta is what this Italian restaurant does best.
製作新鮮義大利麵是這家義大利餐廳最擅長的事。
EN： In the UK and France, a 'long lunch' is a traditional dining culture where people spend several hours enjoying food, wine, and conversation, contrasting with the modern habit of eating a quick sandwich at one's desk.
中文： 在英國和法國，「漫長的午餐」（long lunch）是一種傳統的飲食文化。人們會花上幾個小時放慢腳步，一邊享用美食、美酒，一邊聊天，這與現代人在辦公桌前快速吃完三明治的習慣形成強烈對比。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 小酒館、小餐館（通常提供簡單、平價的法式料理）
在本文中： 獎項、獎品
在本文中： 傳統的
在本文中： 菜餚、烹飪、料理
在本文中： 感到驚訝的
在本文中： 預料、預期
在本文中： 評審、裁判
在本文中： 預訂、預約
在本文中： 被浪費的、白費的
在本文中： 秘密的、隱密的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To accept reservations for a table, room, or service.
接受預訂、接受預約
To make someone forget about their ordinary life or worries by transporting them mentally or physically to a different place.
帶領某人遠離、使某人暫時忘卻（煩憂或忙碌）
Using the telephone as a means of communication.
透過電話、用電話方式