EN: The phrasal verb 'open up' means to make something accessible, available, or easier to reach for people.
中文: 片語動詞「open up」意思是「開放」或「使……變得更容易進入/使用」。這裡後面加上受詞,表示讓一條步道變得更容易被大眾親近健行。
The new bridge opens up the island to visitors.
這座新橋讓遊客更容易前往該島。
EN: The Shropshire Way is a renowned long-distance footpath in the English West Midlands, offering scenic countryside and historic market towns. In the UK, recreational walking ('rambling') along designated public rights of way is a very popular pastime.
中文: 什羅普郡步道(Shropshire Way)是英格蘭西米德蘭茲地區一條著名的長途步行路線,沿途有優美的鄉村景觀與歷史悠久的市鎮。在英國,沿著步道健行漫步(rambling)是非常受歡迎的週末休閒文化。
EN: Use '[number] + [unit] + long / wide / tall / old' to express physical measurements or dimensions.
中文: 使用「數字 + 單位 + long / wide / tall / old」句型來表達長度、寬度、高度或年齡等測量數值。
The river is 50 kilometers long.
這條河有 50 公里長。
EN: In the UK, walking and rambles are very popular leisure activities. Long-distance walking trails often connect traditional market towns, nature reserves, and historic sites, with local pubs serving as convenient rest stops.
中文: 在英國,徒步漫遊(rambles)是非常盛行的休閒活動。長途健行步道常串聯傳統市集城鎮、自然保護區與歷史名勝,沿途的英式酒吧則常作為健行者的休息驛站。
EN: We use 'by + transportation' (like 'by train', 'by bus', 'by car') to describe how someone travels. Do not put 'a' or 'the' between 'by' and the vehicle.
中文: 我們使用「by + 交通工具」(例如 by train、by bus、by car)來表示出行的交通方式。注意介系詞 by 和交通工具名詞之間不需要加 a 或 the。
We traveled to the city by bus.
我們搭公車前往那座城市。
EN: In British English, a 'ramble' refers to a leisurely walk in the countryside for pleasure, often organized by clubs like The Ramblers. Combining rural rambles with train travel has been a popular British tradition since Victorian times.
中文: 在英式英語中,「ramble」特指在鄉村地區悠閒漫步、欣賞風景的健行活動,英國甚至有歷史悠久的漫步者協會(The Ramblers)。結合火車鐵道與鄉村健行的休閒模式,早在維多利亞時代就已經是英國人非常喜愛的度假傳統。
EN: Use 'can' followed by base verbs connected by 'and' to express two abilities or possibilities: 'can [verb 1] ... and [verb 2]'.
中文: 使用情態助動詞「can」搭配由「and」連接的兩個原形動詞,表示能夠同時做兩件事:「can [動詞1] ... and [動詞2]」。
Visitors can rent bikes and explore the park.
遊客可以租自行車並探索這座公園。
EN: In the UK, country walking ('rambling') is a popular tradition deeply linked to pubs. Many trails are planned around village pubs, where walkers stop for lunch, rest, or a drink before continuing.
中文: 在英國,鄉間徒步健行(rambling)是一項悠久的傳統,且與「酒吧文化」密不可分。許多步道設計都會特意行經鄉村酒吧,方便健行者中途用餐、歇息或小酌。
EN: Use 'go from [Place A] to [Place B]' to describe the starting point and ending point of a route, road, or trip.
中文: 使用「go from [地點 A] to [地點 B]」來表示路線、道路或旅程「從某地通往(延伸至)另一地」。
This bus goes from the train station to the airport.
這班公車從火車站開往機場。
EN: In the UK, countryside walking (also called rambling or hiking) is a very popular pastime. Trails like the Shropshire Way often link historic market towns and small villages, allowing walkers to stay overnight at local inns or B&Bs.
中文: 在英國,鄉村漫步(rambling 或 walking)是一項非常盛行的休閒活動。像什羅普郡步道這樣的路線常串連歷史悠久的集鎮與小村莊,讓健行者能在當地的傳統客棧或民宿過夜歇息。
EN: Use the preposition 'with' to describe features, contents, or qualities that a place or thing possesses (meaning 'having').
中文: 使用介系詞「with」來表示某個人、地方或物品「擁有」的特徵或內容。
It is a quiet village with a beautiful park.
這是一個擁有美麗公園的安靜村莊。
EN: In the UK, a 'market town' is a historical legal term for a settlement that obtained the right to host a regular market, distinct from villages and larger cities. They often retain traditional street layouts and independent shops.
中文: 在英國,「市集城鎮」(market town)在歷史上是指獲准定期舉辦市集的聚落,地位介於普通村莊與大城市之間。這類城鎮至今通常保留著傳統街景與許多獨立小店。
EN: The pattern 'bring someone/something back to [place]' means to return someone or something to a specific location. 'Brought' is the past simple form of 'bring'.
中文: 句型「bring someone/something back to [地點]」表示「將某人/某物帶回某地」。「brought」是動詞「bring」的過去式。
She brought the book back to the library.
她把書帶回了圖書館。
EN: Beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain hundreds of years ago. In recent years, conservation groups across the UK have been reintroducing them ('rewilding') to restore wetland ecosystems and reduce flooding.
中文: 海狸在數百年前於英國因過度獵捕而絕種。近年來,英國各地的保育團體積極推動「野化」(rewilding)計畫,重新引進海狸以修復濕地生態並改善水患防制。
EN: Use an appositive phrase (a noun phrase set off by commas) to give extra information about a noun without starting a new sentence.
中文: 使用同位語片語(由逗號隔開的名詞片語)來補充說明前面的名詞,而不需要重新寫一個完整的句子。
My friend joined a running club, the best in town.
我的朋友加入了一個跑步俱樂部,那是鎮上最好的一個。
EN: Eurasian beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain around the 16th century (about 400 years ago). In recent years, conservation groups across England have reintroduced them to help restore wetlands and prevent flooding.
中文: 歐亞海狸大約在16世紀(約400年前)於英國因過度捕獵而滅絕。近年來,英格蘭各地的保育團體積極推行重新引進計畫,以協助濕地生態復育並減少水患。
EN: Use 'can + base verb' to talk about possibilities or things people are allowed or able to do.
中文: 使用「can + 原形動詞」表示可能性,或表達某人能夠、可以做某事。
Visitors can rest at the café after the walk.
健行結束後,遊客可以在咖啡館休息。
EN: In the UK, countryside walking (or 'rambling') often includes stopping at a local pub. Pubs in rural England frequently serve as social hubs and welcome hikers with food, drinks, and rest.
中文: 在英國,鄉間健行(rambling)常包含途中在當地酒吧稍作停留。英格蘭鄉村酒吧通常是重要的社交中心,為健行者提供飲食與休憩場所。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 步道;小徑
在本文中: 風景;景色
在本文中: 歷史悠久的;具歷史意義的
在本文中: (鄉間的)漫步;漫遊
在本文中: 路線;路徑
在本文中: 海狸;河狸
在本文中: 郡;縣
在本文中: 保護區
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
makes something accessible, available, or easier to reach
開放;使…變得容易到達或使用
an area of land where animals and plants are protected
自然保護區
a town of moderate size where a regular market is held
集鎮;市集小鎮
during the journey; while traveling from one place to another
在途中;在路上