EN: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): This tense is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past or has just been completed, often with a lasting result in the present.
中文: 現在完成式(have/has + 過去分詞):此時態用於描述在過去不特定時間發生或剛剛完成的動作,且通常對現在有持續性的影響或結果。
The team has won the championship three times.
這支隊伍已經贏得三次冠軍。
EN: Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers: Phrases starting with prepositions like 'for', 'after', and 'on' provide additional information about purpose, time, or location.
中文: 介係詞短語作為修飾語:以 'for'、'after' 和 'on' 等介係詞開頭的短語,提供關於目的、時間或地點的補充資訊。
We will meet for dinner after the meeting on Friday.
我們將在週五會議結束後見面吃晚餐。
EN: In Formula 1, 'pole position' refers to the first starting spot on the grid, awarded to the driver who records the fastest lap during qualifying. The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious and challenging races in the world due to its narrow street circuit.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,「桿位」(pole position) 指的是起跑線上的第一位,授予在排位賽中跑出最快單圈紀錄的車手。摩納哥大獎賽因其狹窄的街道賽道,被認為是世界上最負盛名且最具挑戰性的賽事之一。
EN: Compound adjectives with numbers: When a number and a noun function together as an adjective before another noun, they are joined by hyphens and the noun is always in singular form (e.g., '19-year-old' instead of '19-years-old').
中文: 帶有數字的複合形容詞:當數字和名詞共同組成形容詞並放在另一個名詞前時,中間需加上連字號,且該名詞必須使用單數形式(例如:使用 '19-year-old' 而非 '19-years-old')。
We stayed in a five-star hotel during our vacation.
我們度假期間住在一間五星級飯店。
EN: The verb 'deliver' in sports context: In a competitive context, 'deliver' means to produce a result or performance that is expected or required, such as a fast lap or a speech.
中文: 動詞 'deliver' 在運動情境中的用法:在競爭情境下,'deliver' 意指表現出預期或要求的成果,例如跑出快圈速或發表演說。
The striker delivered a crucial goal in the final minutes.
前鋒在最後幾分鐘踢進了關鍵的一球。
EN: The streets of Monte Carlo are legendary in motorsport because they form a temporary street circuit for the Monaco Grand Prix. Unlike purpose-built tracks, these are narrow public roads, making an 'outstanding lap' extremely difficult and prestigious.
中文: 蒙地卡羅的街道在賽車運動中極具傳奇色彩,因為它們組成了摩納哥大獎賽的臨時街道賽道。與專門建造的賽道不同,這些是狹窄的公共道路,因此跑出「出色的一圈」極具挑戰性且享有盛譽。
EN: The phrasal verb 'edge out' means to defeat someone by a very small margin, often used in sports or competitive contexts.
中文: 短語動詞「edge out」意為以微弱優勢擊敗某人,常用於體育或競爭激烈的場合。
The runner edged out her rival at the finish line.
那位跑者在終點線以微弱優勢險勝她的對手。
EN: The relative pronoun 'which' is used here in a non-restrictive relative clause to refer back to the entire preceding clause (the fact that he won by 0.043 seconds).
中文: 關係代名詞「which」在此用於非限定關係子句,用來指代前面整個子句所描述的情況(即他以 0.043 秒之差獲勝這件事)。
He forgot his keys, which was very annoying.
他忘了帶鑰匙,這件事讓人非常惱火。
EN: In Formula 1 racing, time gaps are measured to the thousandth of a second. A gap of 0.043 seconds is considered extremely narrow, highlighting the high level of competition in the Monaco Grand Prix.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,時間差距精確到千分之一秒。0.043 秒的差距被認為是非常微小的,這突顯了摩納哥大獎賽競爭的激烈程度。
EN: The comparative adjective 'more competitive than' is used to compare two things. For long adjectives (usually two or more syllables), we add 'more' before the adjective and 'than' after it.
中文: 比較級形容詞「more competitive than」用於比較兩者。對於長形容詞(通常是兩個或更多音節),我們在形容詞前加上「more」,後加上「than」。
This year's race was more exciting than the one last year.
今年的比賽比去年的更令人興奮。
EN: The past perfect tense 'had expected' is used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past (the qualifying session).
中文: 過去完成式「had expected」用於描述在過去某個動作(排位賽)之前已經發生的動作或狀態。
The exam was easier than I had expected.
考試比我預期的要簡單。
EN: In Formula 1, the 'qualifying session' is a crucial part of the race weekend held on Saturday. It determines the starting order for the main race on Sunday. In Monaco, qualifying is especially important because the track is so narrow that overtaking during the race is extremely difficult.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,「排位賽」是週六舉行的重要環節,決定了週日正賽的起跑順序。在摩納哥,排位賽尤為重要,因為賽道非常狹窄,在比賽中超車極其困難。
EN: Possessive Nouns ('s): This is used to show ownership or relationship. For names ending in 's', you can add just an apostrophe or 's.
中文: 所有格名詞 ('s):用於表示所有權或關係。在專有名詞後加上 's 表示「...的」。
Max Verstappen's car is very fast.
馬克斯·維斯塔潘的賽車非常快。
EN: Compound Sentences with 'and': A compound sentence joins two independent clauses (complete thoughts) using a coordinating conjunction like 'and'.
中文: 使用 'and' 的對等連接詞:對等連接詞用於連接兩個獨立子句(完整的想法),使句子結構更完整。
George Russell finished sixth, and Lando Norris was eighth.
喬治·羅素獲得第六名,而蘭多·諾里斯則是第八名。
EN: In Formula 1, teammates are often each other's biggest rivals because they drive the same car. Finishing close together (3rd and 4th) shows that the Ferrari car was performing consistently well during this session.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,隊友往往是彼此最大的競爭對手,因為他們駕駛的是相同的賽車。兩人名次相近(第三和第四)顯示法拉利賽車在該場次表現非常穩定。
EN: The Past Simple tense is used here to describe a completed action in a specific past event (the qualifying session). The verb 'complete' becomes 'completed' by adding '-ed'.
中文: 過去簡單式(Past Simple)用於描述過去特定事件中已完成的動作。動詞「complete」透過加上「-ed」變成「completed」。
The runner completed the marathon in three hours.
跑者在三小時內完成了馬拉松。
EN: The phrase 'the top five' acts as a collective noun phrase referring to the group of competitors who finished in the first five positions.
中文: 短語「the top five」作為一個集合名詞短語,指的是在比賽中獲得前五名位置的一組參賽者。
She is among the top five students in her class.
她是班上前五名的學生之一。
EN: In Formula 1, 'the top five' or 'the top ten' are significant milestones because they often determine how many points a driver and their team earn for the championship standings. Red Bull is one of the most dominant teams in modern racing.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,「前五名」或「前十名」是重要的里程碑,因為這通常決定了車手及其車隊在錦標賽積分榜上能獲得多少積分。紅牛車隊是現代賽車運動中實力最強大的車隊之一。
EN: Non-restrictive relative clause: The word 'which' is used here to refer back to the entire preceding clause ('could only manage sixth position'). It adds extra information and is always preceded by a comma.
中文: 非限定用法關係子句:這裡的 'which' 用來指代前面整個子句(僅獲得第六名)所描述的情況。它用於補充額外資訊,且前面必須加上逗號。
He missed the train, which meant he was late for the meeting.
他錯過了火車,這意味著他開會遲到了。
EN: The modal verb 'could' combined with 'only' and 'manage': This structure is often used to express a limited achievement or a result that was less than desired.
中文: 助動詞 'could' 結合 'only' 與 'manage':此結構常用於表達有限的成就,或是一個不如預期的結果(僅能勉強達成某事)。
Despite his hard work, he could only manage a passing grade.
儘管他很努力,他也僅能勉強拿到及格分數。
EN: In Formula 1, the Monaco Grand Prix is famous for being extremely narrow, making overtaking very difficult. Therefore, qualifying in sixth position (as George Russell did) is a significant disadvantage, as it is hard to move up the field during the race.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,摩納哥大獎賽以賽道極其狹窄而聞名,這使得超車非常困難。因此,像喬治·羅素那樣排在第六位起跑是一個巨大的劣勢,因為在正賽中很難提升排名。
EN: The verb 'qualify' is used here as an intransitive verb in a sports context, meaning to reach a particular position or stage in a competition through a preliminary trial.
中文: 動詞「qualify」在此作為不及物動詞,用於體育賽事背景,意指透過初步測試(如排位賽)取得特定的比賽位置或晉級資格。
The runner qualified for the final after a strong performance.
這位跑者在表現出色後取得了決賽資格。
EN: Ordinal numbers (seventh, eighth) are used to indicate position in a sequence. When multiple subjects correspond to multiple positions respectively, the preposition 'in' is commonly used to introduce the rank.
中文: 序數(第七、第八)用於表示序列中的位置。當多個主體分別對應多個位置時,通常使用介系詞「in」來引導排名或名次。
She finished in second place in the marathon.
她在馬拉松比賽中獲得了第二名。
EN: In Formula 1, 'qualifying' is a crucial session held before the main race to determine the starting grid positions. Starting in the top ten (like Piastri and Norris) is significant, especially in Monaco where overtaking is extremely difficult.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,「排位賽」是正式比賽前非常關鍵的環節,用以決定起跑順位。排在前十名(如皮亞斯特里和諾里斯)非常重要,特別是在超車極其困難的摩納哥賽道。
EN: The verb 'lead' is used with the preposition 'by' to indicate the margin or difference in a competition, and 'over' to indicate the opponent being defeated.
中文: 動詞「lead」(領先)常與介系詞「by」連用以表示競爭中的分差,並與「over」連用以指明被領先的對手。
She won the marathon by five minutes over the second-place runner.
她在馬拉松比賽中領先第二名跑者五分鐘並贏得冠軍。
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to describe a current state or a factual situation in a sports context.
中文: 現在簡單式(Present Simple)在此處用於描述體育賽事中的現狀或事實情況。
The team currently holds the record for most wins.
該隊伍目前保持著勝場最多的紀錄。
EN: In Formula 1, the world championship is decided by a points system. Drivers earn points based on their finishing position in each race. A 43-point lead is significant, often representing more than one full race win's worth of points (a win is 25 points).
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,世界錦標賽是根據積分制決定的。車手根據每場比賽的完賽名次獲得積分。43 分的領先優勢非常顯著,通常代表超過一場比賽勝場所能獲得的積分(第一名為 25 分)。
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): Used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time before now, emphasizing the result or the state leading up to the present context.
中文: 現在完成式(have/has + 過去分詞):此處用於描述在現在之前的某個不確定時間點發生的動作,強調該動作對目前情況產生的結果或狀態。
She has completed three projects this month.
她這個月已經完成了三個專案。
EN: The phrase 'in a row' is an adverbial idiom meaning consecutively or without interruption.
中文: 短語「in a row」是一個副詞片語,意思是「連續地」或「不間斷地」。
They won the championship three years in a row.
他們連續三年獲得了冠軍。
EN: In Formula 1, winning multiple races 'in a row' is a significant achievement that often signals a driver's dominance in the championship. Monaco is considered the most prestigious yet difficult race to win due to its narrow street circuit.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,連續贏得多場比賽是一項重大成就,通常標誌著車手在錦標賽中的統治地位。由於摩納哥賽道狹窄,它被認為是最具聲望但也是最難獲勝的比賽。
EN: Non-restrictive relative clauses: Using 'which' to refer to the entire preceding clause. It adds extra information and is always preceded by a comma.
中文: 非限定用法關係子句:使用 'which' 來指代前面整個子句的情況。它用於補充額外資訊,且前面必須加上逗號。
He passed the exam with high marks, which surprised everyone.
他以高分通過了考試,這讓每個人都很驚訝。
EN: The preposition 'from' used for selection: It indicates the total number of opportunities or attempts from which a specific result was achieved.
中文: 介系詞 'from' 用於表示範圍或來源:在此處表示從總共的機會或嘗試次數中,取得了特定的結果(六場中的四次)。
The team won three games from five matches.
該隊在五場比賽中贏得了三場。
EN: In Formula 1, 'pole position' refers to the first starting spot on the grid, awarded to the driver with the fastest qualifying time. The 'title' refers to the World Drivers' Championship.
中文: 在一級方程式 (Formula 1) 中,「桿位」(pole position) 指的是正賽起跑線上的第一位,授予排位賽中最快的車手。而「title」則是指年度世界冠軍頭銜。
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the action is more important than who is performing it. Here, 'is considered' indicates a general public opinion.
中文: 被動語態(be 動詞 + 過去分詞):當動作本身比執行者更重要時使用。這裡的「is considered」表示一種普遍的公眾觀點。
The movie is considered a masterpiece by many critics.
這部電影被許多評論家認為是傑作。
EN: One of the + Superlative + Plural Noun: A structure used to single out one item from a group of the highest degree. Note that the noun 'tracks' must be plural.
中文: One of the + 最高級 + 複數名詞:用於從最高程度的群體中挑選出其中一個。請注意,名詞「tracks」必須使用複數形式。
He is one of the most talented players in the team.
他是隊中最有才華的球員之一。
EN: The Monaco Grand Prix is famous for being a 'street circuit,' meaning the race takes place on actual city streets rather than a purpose-built racing track. This makes it uniquely challenging due to the lack of runoff areas and the extreme narrowness of the roads.
中文: 摩納哥大獎賽以「街道賽道」聞名,這意味著比賽是在真實的城市街道上進行,而非專門建造的賽車場。由於缺乏緩衝區且道路極其狹窄,這使其具有獨特的挑戰性。
EN: The preposition 'Despite' is used to show contrast. It must be followed by a noun, a pronoun, or a gerund phrase (verb+ing). In this sentence, it is followed by the gerund phrase 'this being...'.
中文: 介系詞「Despite」用於表示對比,意為「儘管」。其後必須接名詞、代名詞或動名詞短語(V-ing)。在本句中,它接的是動名詞短語「this being...」。
Despite the heavy rain, the race continued as scheduled.
儘管下著大雨,比賽仍按原定計劃繼續進行。
EN: The word 'during' is a preposition used to indicate that something happens within a specific period of time or throughout the course of an event.
中文: 「during」是一個介系詞,用於表示某事在特定段時間內或某個活動的過程中發生。
The fans cheered loudly during the final lap.
在最後一圈期間,粉絲們大聲歡呼。
EN: The Monaco Grand Prix is famous for being a 'street circuit' where the track is made of public roads. Because it is extremely narrow and winding, experience is usually vital for success. For a young driver like Antonelli to perform well in only his second time there is considered a significant achievement in the world of Formula 1.
中文: 摩納哥大獎賽以「街道賽道」聞名,賽道由公共道路組成。由於賽道極其狹窄且彎曲,經驗通常是成功的關鍵。對於像安東內利這樣年輕的車手,僅第二次參賽就能有如此表現,在一級方程式世界中被視為一項重大成就。
EN: First Conditional: Used to talk about things which might happen in the future. The structure is 'If + present simple, will + base verb'.
中文: 第一類條件句:用於描述未來可能發生的情況。結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 動詞原形」。
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
如果明天下雨,我們將取消野餐。
EN: Ordinal Numbers with Possessives: When using ordinal numbers (first, second, fifth) to show order, they often follow a possessive adjective (his, her, their) to indicate a specific achievement.
中文: 序數與所有格:當使用序數(第一、第二、第五)來表示順序時,通常接在所有格代名詞(他的、她的、他們的)之後,用以指代特定的成就。
This is her third award this year.
這是她今年的第三個獎項。
EN: In Formula 1, the Monaco Grand Prix is the most prestigious race. Winning it is considered a peak career achievement due to the narrow streets and lack of overtaking opportunities.
中文: 在一級方程式賽車中,摩納哥大獎賽是最具聲望的賽事。由於街道狹窄且缺乏超車機會,在那裡獲勝被視為職業生涯的巔峰成就。
EN: The modal verb 'would' is used here to express a hypothetical situation or a likely outcome in the future based on a specific condition (if he wins).
中文: 助動詞「would」在這裡用於表達假設的情況,或是基於特定條件(如果他獲勝)在未來可能發生的結果。
Winning this award would change her entire career.
贏得這個獎項將會改變她的整個職業生涯。
EN: The phrase 'in only his [ordinal number] year' is used to emphasize how quickly something has been achieved relative to the person's experience.
中文: 短語「in only his [序數] year」用於強調相對於當事人的經驗,某件事達成得有多麼迅速。
He became the manager in only his third year with the company.
他在進入公司的僅僅第三年就成為了經理。
EN: The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the 'Triple Crown' races in motorsport. Winning it is considered a career-defining achievement, especially for a young driver in their early years of Formula 1, as the tight street circuit requires immense precision and leaves no room for error.
中文: 摩納哥大獎賽是賽車運動中「三冠王」賽事之一。對於一名賽車手來說,在那裡獲勝被視為職業生涯的巔峰成就,尤其是對於剛進入一級方程式初期的年輕車手而言,因為狹窄的街道賽道需要極高的精準度,且不容許任何失誤。
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle) is used here to describe a state that started in the past and continues to the present moment, emphasized by the phrase 'so far'.
中文: 現在完成式(has + 過去分詞)在此用於描述從過去開始並持續到現在的狀態,並透過「so far」(至今)一詞來加強語氣。
The team has remained focused throughout the entire tournament.
該隊伍在整個錦標賽期間都保持專注。
EN: The phrase 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to identify a specific item within a group of top-tier items.
中文: 句型「one of the + 最高級形容詞 + 複數名詞」用於從一組頂尖事物中識別出某個特定的項目。
This is one of the most expensive cars in the world.
這是世界上最昂貴的汽車之一。
EN: The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the 'Triple Crown' of Motorsport races. Winning here is considered a career-defining achievement due to the narrow, challenging nature of the street circuit.
中文: 摩納哥大獎賽是賽車運動「三冠王」賽事之一。由於街道賽道狹窄且極具挑戰性,在此奪冠被視為職業生涯中具有定義性意義的成就。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 極其出色的,傑出的
在本文中: 競爭激烈的
在本文中: 競爭對手
在本文中: 目前地,現時地
在本文中: 錦標賽,冠軍地位
在本文中: 證實,進一步確定
在本文中: 狹窄的
在本文中: 信心,自信
在本文中: 勝利
在本文中: 未被擊敗的,保持全勝的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The first place on the starting grid in a motor race.
桿位(起跑第一排首位)
To defeat someone by a very small margin.
以微弱優勢險勝
A period of time where competitors try to set their best time to determine their starting position.
排位賽
One after another without a break; consecutively.
連續地
Until now; up to this point.
到目前為止