EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent adverbial clause of reason, explaining why the action in the main clause ('I studied hard') happened.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導表示原因的副詞子句，用來解釋主句動作（「I studied hard」）發生的原因。
She stayed home because it was raining.
她待在家裡，因為下雨了。
EN： The past simple tense is used here ('studied', 'wanted') to describe completed actions or states in the past.
中文： 此處使用簡單過去式（「studied」、「wanted」）來描述過去已經完成的動作或狀態。
We visited the museum because we wanted to see the exhibition.
我們參觀了博物館，因為我們想看那個展覽。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast with the main clause. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導表示讓步的副詞子句，與主要子句形成對比。在英文語法中，當句首使用了「although」，主要子句中就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，她還是完成了功課。
EN： The adverb 'still' is used to emphasize that an action or situation continues to happen, despite what has just been mentioned in the concession clause.
中文： 副詞「still」（仍然）用於強調儘管有前面讓步子句所提到的情況，某個動作或狀態依然持續發生，起到了加強語氣的作用。
It was very cold, but they still went swimming.
天氣很冷，但他們仍然去游泳了。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause. A comma is typically placed before 'so'.
中文： 對等連接詞「so」（所以）用於連接兩個獨立子句，第二個子句表示第一個子句所產生的結果或影響。在「so」之前通常會加上逗號。
It started to rain, so we stayed indoors.
開始下雨了，所以我們待在室內。
EN： The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or states in the past. Here, 'was' is the past tense of 'be' (for 'I'), and 'went' is the irregular past tense of 'go'.
中文： 簡單過去式用於描述過去已完成的動作或狀態。在此句中，「was」是「be」動詞（對應主詞 I）的過去式，而「went」則是動詞「go」的不規則過去式變化。
She felt sick, so she left the party early.
她覺得不舒服，所以很早就離開了派對。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. In this sentence, it connects the positive feeling about sports with the negative ability in them.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個表示對比或轉折的獨立子句。在此句子中，它將「喜歡運動」的正面感受與「不擅長」的負面能力進行對比。
I want to go to the party, but I have to study.
我想去參加派對，但我必須讀書。
EN： The phrase 'be good at' is a common prepositional colocation meaning to have skill or ability in a specific area. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (V-ing).
中文： 片語「be good at」（擅長於…）是常見的介系詞搭配，表示在特定領域具有技巧或能力。後面接名詞或動名詞（V-ing）。
She is very good at playing the piano.
她非常擅長彈鋼琴。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause of the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導副詞子句（原因子句），用以解釋主句動作發生的原因。
She stayed home because it was raining.
她待在家裡，因為下雨了。
EN： The past simple tense of the irregular verb 'win' is 'won', and the regular verb 'try' becomes 'tried' (changing 'y' to 'i' and adding 'ed'). This tense is used to describe completed actions in the past.
中文： 不規則動詞「win」的過去式為「won」，而規則動詞「try」的過去式為「tried」（去 y 加 ied）。此時態用於描述過去已完成的動作。
They tried their best and won the trophy yesterday.
他們昨天盡了全力並贏得了獎盃。
EN： In Western sports and educational culture, emphasizing teamwork ('everyone tried hard') is highly valued. Success is often attributed to collective effort rather than individual talent alone.
中文： 在西方的體育與教育文化中，強調團隊合作（「每個人都很努力」）是非常受到重視的價值觀。成功通常被歸功於集體的努力，而非僅僅是個人才能。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause (a contrast). In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導讓步子句（表示對比）。在英文中，當句首使用了「although」時，主要子句中就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，她還是完成了功課。
EN： The verb 'stay' can function as a linking verb (copular verb) followed by an adjective (like 'calm') to describe the state of the subject remaining unchanged.
中文： 動詞「stay」可以作為連繫動詞（不完全不及物動詞），後面接形容詞（如「calm」），用來描述主詞保持某種不變的狀態。
Please stay quiet during the movie.
電影放映期間請保持安靜。
EN： In English-speaking academic and professional cultures, 'staying calm' under pressure is highly valued and often associated with emotional intelligence and leadership. The phrase 'keep calm' is also famously rooted in British culture (e.g., 'Keep Calm and Carry On').
中文： 在英語系的學術與職場文化中，在壓力下「保持冷靜」（staying calm）被視為非常優秀的特質，通常與情商（EQ）和領導力相關。此外，「保持冷靜」的片語（如 Keep Calm and Carry On）在英國文化中也極具代表性。
EN： The conjunction 'in case' is used to talk about doing something to prepare for a possible future situation. In this sentence, 'rained' is in the past tense because it follows the main clause verb 'brought' (past tense), maintaining backshift/tense agreement.
中文： 連接詞「in case」（以防萬一）用於表示為了預防未來可能發生的情況而做準備。在此句子中，因為主句動詞「brought」為過去式，所以從屬子句的動詞也使用過去式「rained」以保持時態一致。
I took a map in case we got lost.
我帶了地圖，以防我們迷路。
EN： The simple past tense is used here for both actions ('brought' and 'rained') to describe a completed event in the past. Even though 'in case' refers to a potential event, the past tense 'rained' is used to match the past perspective of the narrative.
中文： 此處兩個動作（「brought」與「rained」）皆使用簡單過去式，用以描述過去已完成的事件。雖然「in case」指的是可能發生的情況，但仍使用過去式「rained」以配合整個過去敘事的時間點。
She bought extra food in case more guests arrived.
她買了額外的食物，以防有更多客人前來。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause.
中文： 對等連接詞「so」（所以）用於連接兩個獨立子句，第二個子句表示第一個子句所產生的結果或影響。
It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
下雨了，所以我們待在室內。
EN： In the present simple tense, when the subject is an indefinite pronoun like 'everyone' or 'everybody', it is grammatically singular and requires a singular verb (ending in -s/-es).
中文： 在現在簡單式中，當主詞是不定代名詞如「everyone」（每個人）時，在文法上視為單數，因此動詞需要使用單數形（字尾加 -s 或 -es）。
Everyone wants to be happy.
每個人都想要快樂。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause or reason for the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導副詞子句（原因子句），用以解釋主句動作發生的原因或理由。
She stayed at home because it was raining.
她待在家裡是因為下雨了。
EN： The simple past tense ('joined') is used to describe a completed action in the past, while the simple present tense ('love') expresses a timeless state, general truth, or current habit.
中文： 簡單過去式（如「joined」）用於描述過去已完成的動作，而簡單現在式（如「love」）則用於表達不受時間限制的狀態、事實或目前的喜好。
I bought the book because I like reading.
我買了這本書是因為我喜歡閱讀。
EN： In Western school culture, joining extracurricular clubs (like music, sports, or drama) is highly encouraged and plays a significant role in social life and college applications.
中文： 在西方學校文化中，非常鼓勵學生加入課外社團（如音樂、體育或戲劇社），這在社交生活和大學申請中都扮演著非常重要的角色。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, indicating that something happens despite an obstacle. It is a stronger, more emphatic version of 'although' or 'though'. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is used.
中文： 從屬連接詞「even though」（雖然、儘管）用於引導讓步子句，表示儘管存在某種障礙或不利情況，主句的事實依然成立。其語氣比「although」或「though」更為強烈。請注意，英文語法中，前面使用了「even though」，後面主句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though it was raining heavily, they went for a run.
雖然雨下得很大，他們還是去跑步了。
EN： The phrase 'give a speech' is a common collocation meaning to deliver a formal talk to an audience. The verb 'give' is used here instead of 'make' or 'do', which is standard idiomatic English.
中文： 片語「give a speech」是常見的固定搭配，意思是「發表演講」。在這裡使用動詞「give」，而不是「make」或「do」，這是最道地的英文表達方式。
She has to give a speech at the conference tomorrow.
她明天必須在會議上發表演講。
EN： In Western academic and professional cultures, public speaking is highly valued and often encouraged from a young age. Overcoming 'stage fright' (glossophobia) is considered a significant personal achievement, which is why the speaker emphasizes their bravery in this context.
中文： 在西方學術與職場文化中，公眾演講（public speaking）被視為一項非常重要的能力，通常從小就開始培養。克服「舞台恐懼症」（stage fright）被視為一項重大的個人成就，這也是為什麼說話者在此情境中特別強調自己克服恐懼的勇氣。
EN： The First Conditional is used to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future. The structure is 'if + present simple, will + verb'. Note that we use the present simple tense in the 'if-clause' to refer to a future condition.
中文： 第一類條件句（First Conditional）用於討論現在或未來可能發生的真實情況。其結構為「if + 現在簡單式，will + 動詞原型」。請注意，在 if 引導的條件子句中，我們使用現在簡單式來表示未來的條件。
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
如果明天下雨，我們就會取消野餐。
EN： The verb 'go' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) is a common pattern used to describe recreational activities or sports, such as 'go hiking', 'go swimming', or 'go shopping'.
中文： 動詞「go」後面接動名詞（V-ing）是描述休閒活動或運動的常用句型，例如「go hiking」（去健行）、「go swimming」（去游泳）或「go shopping」（去購物）。
They go skiing in the mountains every winter.
他們每年冬天都去山裡滑雪。
EN： The conjunction phrase 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention. It is typically followed by a clause containing modal verbs like 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', or 'will' to show the intended result.
中文： 連接詞片語「so that」（以便於／為了）用來表示目的或意圖。其後引導的子句通常會搭配助動詞（如 can、could、may、might、will）來表示預期的結果。
She saves money so that she can buy a new laptop.
她存錢以便能買一台新筆電。
EN： The word 'better' is the comparative form of the adverb 'well' in this context, modifying the verb 'write' to indicate a higher degree of proficiency.
中文： 在此句中，「better」是副詞「well」（好地）的比較級，用來修飾動詞「write」，表示寫作能力提升到更好的程度。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a adverbial clause of reason, explaining the cause of the action in the main clause. In English, we do not use 'because' and 'so' in the same sentence.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導表示原因的副詞子句，解釋主要子句動作的原因。在英文中，「because」和「so」（所以）不能同時出現在同一個句子中。
I stayed home because it was raining heavily.
我待在家裡，因為雨下得很大。
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action.
中文： 動詞「want」（想要）後面接不定詞（to + 原形動詞），用來表示想要進行某個動作。
She wants to learn how to play the piano.
她想要學習如何彈鋼琴。
EN： In US high schools and universities, 'Speech and Debate' clubs are highly prestigious and popular. Participating in these clubs helps students build public speaking skills, critical thinking, and confidence, which are highly valued in college admissions.
中文： 在美國的高中和大學中，「演講與辯論社」（Speech and Debate）是非常具有聲望且受歡迎的社團。參與這類社團能培養學生的公開演說能力、批判性思考與自信心，這些特質在大學申請中非常受到重視。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast between two ideas. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used in the subordinate clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用來引導表示讓步的副詞子句，以呈現兩個想法之間的對比。在英文文法中，當子句開頭使用了「although」，主要子句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，她還是完成了功課。
EN： The phrase 'at first' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'at the beginning' or 'initially'. It is commonly used to contrast a past state with a later, changed state.
中文： 片語「at first」是副詞片語，意思是「起初」或「剛開始時」。它通常用於將過去的某種狀態與後來改變後的狀態進行對比。
At first, the game seemed difficult, but it got easier.
起初，這款遊戲似乎很難，但後來變簡單了。
EN： The conjunction phrase 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention. It is typically followed by a clause containing modal verbs like 'can', 'could', 'may', or 'might'. In this sentence, 'could' is used because the main clause ('practiced') is in the past tense.
中文： 連接詞片語「so that」（以便於／為了）用來表示目的或意圖。後面通常接一個含有助動詞（如 can, could, may, might）的子句。在本句中，因為主句動詞（practiced）為過去式，所以後面子句使用過去式助動詞「could」。
She saved money so that she could buy a new laptop.
她存錢以便能買一台新筆記型電腦。
EN： Adverbs of frequency like 'every day' modify the verb to show how often an action occurs. They are usually placed at the end of the clause or sentence to add emphasis to the regularity of the action.
中文： 頻率副詞片語「every day」（每天）用來修飾動詞，表示動作發生的頻率。通常放在子句或句子的末尾，以強調該動作的規律性。
He reads the news every day to stay informed.
他每天讀新聞以獲取最新資訊。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It is preceded by a comma when connecting complete sentences.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個表示對比的獨立子句。當連接兩個完整的句子時，前面通常會加上逗號。
The weather was cold, but we enjoyed our walk.
天氣很冷，但我們依然享受了散步。
EN： The phrase 'learn a lot from [something]' is a common pattern used to express gaining significant knowledge, experience, or wisdom from a specific event or situation.
中文： 片語「learn a lot from [something]」（從某事中學到很多）是用來表達從特定事件或情況中獲得大量知識、經驗或智慧的常用句型。
I made a mistake, but I learned a lot from it.
我犯了個錯，但我從中學到了很多。
EN： In Western culture, especially in educational and professional settings, there is a strong emphasis on 'growth mindset.' Experiencing difficulties or failing in a contest is not viewed purely as a negative outcome, but rather as a valuable learning opportunity. This sentence perfectly reflects that cultural value of finding positive lessons in setbacks.
中文： 在西方文化中（特別是在教育與職場環境），非常強調「成長型思維」（growth mindset）。在比賽中遭遇挫折或失敗並不被純粹視為負面結果，反而被看作是寶貴的學習機會。這句話完美地體現了這種從挫折中尋找正面意義的文化價值觀。
EN： The linking verb 'feel' (past tense: 'felt') is followed by an adjective (nervous) to describe the subject's state or emotion. This is a common pattern for expressing feelings.
中文： 連繫動詞「feel」（過去式為 felt）後面接形容詞（nervous）來描述主詞的狀態或情緒。這是表達感受的常用句型。
She felt excited before the trip.
她在旅行前感到很興奮。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' introduces an adverbial clause of cause/reason. The past continuous tense ('were watching') is used in the clause to describe an action that was in progress at a specific moment in the past.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」引導表示原因的副詞子句。子句中使用過去進行式（were watching）來描述過去某個特定時刻正在進行的動作。
They stayed indoors because it was raining.
他們待在室內，因為當時正在下雨。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, public speaking anxiety (often called 'stage fright') is a very common and relatable topic. Sharing feelings of vulnerability, such as feeling nervous, is highly encouraged as a way to build connection and empathy with the audience.
中文： 在英語系國家中，大眾演說焦慮（通常稱為「舞台恐懼症」stage fright）是一個非常普遍且能引起共鳴的話題。分享自己脆弱的一面（例如感到緊張）被視為與聽眾建立連結和共鳴的極佳方式。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, expressing a contrast between two facts. It is stronger than 'although' and 'though'. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is used.
中文： 連接詞「even though」（雖然、儘管）用於引導讓步子句，表示兩個事實之間的對比。它的語氣比「although」或「though」更強烈。請注意，英文中既然使用了「even though」，主要子句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though it was raining heavily, they went for a run.
雖然雨下得很大，他們還是去跑步了。
EN： The phrasal verb 'keep' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) means to continue doing something without stopping.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing）組成片語，表示持續、不間斷地做某個動作。
She kept studying until midnight.
她一直讀書讀到半夜。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging mistakes but emphasizing perseverance ('I kept going') is highly valued. It reflects the 'growth mindset' where mistakes are seen as natural parts of the learning process rather than failures.
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，承認錯誤但強調堅持不懈（I kept going）是非常受到推崇的態度。這反映了「成長型思維」（growth mindset），即把錯誤視為學習過程中自然的一部分，而非失敗。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, showing a cause-and-effect relationship where the second clause is the result of the first.
中文： 對等連接詞「so」（所以）用於連接兩個獨立子句，表示因果關係，第二個子句為第一個子句所產生的結果。
The weather was beautiful, so we decided to have a picnic.
天氣非常好，所以我們決定去野餐。
EN： The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copular verb) that is followed by an adjective (here, the comparative form 'braver') to describe the subject's state of mind or physical feeling.
中文： 動詞「feel」（感覺）在此作為連繫動詞（linking verb），後面接形容詞（此處為比較級「braver」）來修飾主詞，描述主詞的心境或身體狀態。
After drinking some warm tea, I felt better.
喝了一些熱茶後，我感覺好多了。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, 'cheering for someone' is a common way to show support, whether in sports, presentations, or personal challenges. It reflects a strong cultural value placed on peer encouragement and community support.
中文： 在英語系國家中，「cheering for someone」（為某人加油打氣）是表達支持的常見方式，不論是在運動比賽、簡報發表還是個人挑戰中。這反映了西方文化中對於同儕鼓勵與社群支持的重視。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It is preceded by a comma when connecting two complete sentences.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個表示對比的獨立子句。當連接兩個完整的句子時，前面通常會加上逗號。
He studied hard, but he did not pass the exam.
他努力讀書，但他沒有通過考試。
EN： The adjective phrase 'be proud of' means to feel satisfaction and pleasure in one's own or someone else's achievements. When the subject and the object of the preposition are the same person, a reflexive pronoun (e.g., 'myself') is used.
中文： 形容詞片語「be proud of」（為……感到驕傲）表示對自己或他人的成就感到滿意與高興。當主詞與介係詞的受格為同一人時，須使用反身代名詞（如「myself」）。
She was proud of her daughter for winning the prize.
她為女兒得獎感到驕傲。
EN： In Western culture, especially in sports and personal development, there is a strong emphasis on self-validation and effort over just winning. Expressing pride in one's own effort despite not achieving the top result is highly encouraged and seen as a sign of emotional maturity.
中文： 在西方文化中（特別是在運動與個人成長領域），非常強調自我肯定與努力的過程，而非僅僅看重輸贏。即使沒有得到第一名，也能對自己的付出感到驕傲，這被視為一種高度健全且成熟的心態。
EN： The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to express the continuation of an action or state. It means to persist in doing something without stopping.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing），用來表示持續進行某個動作或狀態，意為「繼續、堅持做某事」。
She kept practicing the piano until she could play the song perfectly.
她持續練習鋼琴，直到能完美演奏這首曲子為止。
EN： The phrasal verb 'pay off' is an intransitive verb meaning to yield good results or succeed after a period of effort.
中文： 片語動詞「pay off」在此作不及物動詞，意思是「（努力等）得到回報、取得成功」或「見效」。
All his long hours of studying finally paid off when he passed the exam.
當他通過考試時，他所有挑燈夜戰的努力終於得到了回報。
EN： The phrase 'hard work pays off' is a very common English idiom and a core cultural belief in many English-speaking societies, reflecting the value placed on individual effort, perseverance, and meritocracy.
中文： 「hard work pays off」（一分耕耘，一分收穫 / 努力終會有回報）是英語中非常常見的成語，也反映了許多英語系國家核心的文化價值觀，即強調個人努力、堅持不懈與唯才主義（相信付出汗水就能獲得成功）。
EN： Information questions (or wh-questions) in the simple past tense are formed using the question word 'Why' followed by the auxiliary verb 'did', the subject, and the base form of the main verb (infinitive without 'to').
中文： 過去簡單式的資訊疑問句（或稱 wh-疑問句）結構為：疑問詞「Why」開頭，後接助動詞「did」、主詞，最後加上主要動詞的原形（不帶 to 的不定詞）。
Why did you leave the party early?
你為什麼提早離開派對？
EN： The definite article 'the' is used here to refer to a specific club that both the speaker and the listener are aware of within their school context.
中文： 定冠詞「the」在此處用於指代特定的一個社團，即說話者與聽話者在學校情境中都共同知曉的那一個美術社。
EN： In many English-speaking schools, extracurricular activities and clubs (like the art club, drama club, or debate team) play a major role in student social life and college applications, making them a common topic of casual conversation.
中文： 在許多英語系國家的學校中，課外活動與社團（如美術社、戲劇社或辯論隊）在學生的社交生活和大學申請中扮演著重要角色，因此這是日常閒聊中非常常見的話題。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause or reason for the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導從屬子句（原因副詞子句），用以解釋主要子句動作發生的原因。
I stayed home because it was raining.
我待在家裡是因為下雨了。
EN： The verb 'love' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference or enjoyment of an activity.
中文： 動詞「love」（喜愛）後面可以接動名詞（V-ing），用來表示對某項活動的普遍喜好或享受。
She loves swimming in the ocean.
她熱愛在海裡游泳。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast with the main clause. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用來引導表示讓步的副詞子句，與主句形成對比。在英文文法中，當句首使用了「although」，後面的主句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，她還是完成了功課。
EN： The adverb 'still' is used to emphasize that a situation or action continues to happen despite something else, often used in contrastive sentences.
中文： 副詞「still」（仍然、還是）用於強調儘管有其他情況發生，某個狀況或動作依然持續，常用於對比強烈的句子中。
It was raining, but they still went for a run.
下著雨，但他們還是去跑步了。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging one's own busyness while highlighting the act of helping is a common way to show genuine support and strengthen relationships, but it is usually expressed with a warm tone to avoid sounding like one is complaining.
中文： 在英語系國家中，提及自己的忙碌同時強調給予他人幫助，是展現真誠支持與拉近關係的常見表達方式。不過，說這句話時通常會伴隨溫和友善的語氣，以避免聽起來像是在抱怨或邀功。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause.
中文： 對等連接詞「so」（所以）用於連接兩個獨立子句，其中第二個子句表示第一個子句所產生的結果或影響。
She was tired, so she went to bed early.
她累了，所以她很早就上床睡覺了。
EN： The verb 'trust' is a transitive verb that directly takes an object (in this case, the pronoun 'you') to express reliance on the integrity, strength, or ability of someone.
中文： 及物動詞「trust」（信任）後面直接接賓語（在此處為代名詞「you」），用來表達對某人的誠實、力量或能力的信任與信賴。
I trust his judgment because he has a lot of experience.
我信任他的判斷，因為他很有經驗。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, expressing gratitude ('Thank you') followed by a compliment ('You are kind') is a very common and polite way to build rapport and show sincere appreciation for someone's help or character.
中文： 在英語系國家中，在表達感謝（Thank you）之後加上讚美（You are kind），是一種非常常見且禮貌的社交方式，能有效建立良好關係並對他人的幫助或人格特質表達真誠的感激。
EN： The conjunction 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention. It is typically followed by a clause containing modal verbs like 'can', 'could', 'will', or 'would' to show the desired outcome.
中文： 連接詞「so that」（以便、為了）用來表示目的或意圖。其後引導的子句通常會搭配助動詞（如 can、could、will、would），以表示期望達到的結果。
She saved money so that she could buy a new laptop.
她存錢以便能買一台新筆記型電腦。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used here to express ability or possibility in the future, indicating the potential result of the action in the main clause.
中文： 情態助動詞「can」在此處用於表示未來的能力或可能性，指出主句動作所帶來的潛在結果。
Please speak louder so that everyone can hear you.
請大聲一點，好讓每個人都能聽到你說話。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a concession clause. It expresses a strong contrast between two facts, meaning 'despite the fact that'. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' or 'although' is used.
中文： 從屬連接詞「even though」（雖然、儘管）用於引導讓步修飾子句，表示兩個事實之間有強烈的對比。請注意，英文語法中，若句首使用了「even though」或「although」，後面的主要子句就不能再使用對等連接詞「but」。
Even though she studied hard, she didn't pass the exam.
雖然她努力讀書，但她還是沒有通過考試。
EN： The structure 'it is + adjective' is used here with 'it' acting as an impersonal subject to refer to the time or situation, rather than a specific object.
中文： 此處的「it is + 形容詞」結構中，「it」作為非人稱主詞（虛主詞），用來指代時間或當下的狀況，而非具體的物品。
It is early, so we can walk to the station.
時間還早，所以我們可以步行去車站。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains why the action in the main clause happened. In English, we do not use 'because' and 'so' together in the same sentence.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導副詞子句（原因子句），解釋主句動作發生的原因。請注意，英文中「because」和「so」（所以）不能在同一個句子中同時使用。
I stayed up late because I had to study for the exam.
我昨晚熬夜，因為我必須準備考試。
EN： The past continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used here to describe an ongoing action in the past ('it was raining') that provides the background or reason for another past event ('I stayed home').
中文： 過去進行式（was/were + 現在分詞）在此處用於描述過去正在進行的動作（「下著雨」），這為另一個過去發生的事件（「我待在家」）提供了背景或原因。
She was cooking dinner when the phone rang.
電話響起時，她正在做晚飯。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It is preceded by a comma when connecting two complete sentences.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個語意對立或對比的獨立子句。當連接兩個完整的句子時，前面通常會加上逗號。
She studied hard, but she did not pass the exam.
她努力讀書，但她沒有通過考試。
EN： The adverb 'still' is used to emphasize that something continues to happen or is true, especially when it is surprising or unexpected after a previous action.
中文： 副詞「still」（仍然、還是）用於強調某事仍在發生或屬實，特別是在前述動作之後，顯得令人驚訝或出乎意料。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause. It is preceded by a comma in compound sentences.
中文： 對等連接詞「so」（所以）用於連接兩個獨立子句，其中第二個子句表示第一個子句的結果或影響。在對等複合句中，'so' 的前面通常會加上逗號。
It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
下雨了，所以我們待在室內。
EN： The word 'well' is an adverb of manner used to modify the verb 'played', describing how the action was performed. It is the irregular adverbial form of the adjective 'good'.
中文： 單字「well」是情狀副詞，用來修飾動詞「played」，描述該動作進行得如何。它是形容詞「good」的不規則副詞形式。
She sings very well.
她歌唱得很好。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause (expressing a contrast). In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used in the same sentence to connect the same two clauses, unlike in Chinese where '雖然' (although) and '但是' (but) often appear together.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導讓步子句（表示對比）。在英文中，「although」和「but」（但是）不能同時出現在同一個句子中來連接這兩個子句，這與中文裡「雖然」和「但是」經常成對出現的習慣不同。
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
雖然在下雨，我們還是去散步了。
EN： The idiom 'have a great time' (past tense: 'had a great time') is a common collocation meaning to enjoy oneself or have fun during an activity.
中文： 片語「have a great time」（過去式為「had a great time」）是一個常用的習慣用語，意思是「玩得很開心」或「享受其中」。
Did you have a great time at the party last night?
你昨晚在派對上玩得開心嗎？
EN： In English-speaking cultures, especially in sports and games, there is a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and the value of participation over winning. Phrases like 'we had a great time' even after a loss reflect this positive, team-building attitude.
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，特別是在體育運動和比賽中，非常強調運動家精神以及「志在參與，不在得失」的價值觀。即使輸了比賽，也會用「we had a great time」這類的話來表達積極、注重團隊凝聚力的態度。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 冷靜的，鎮靜的
在本文中： 改進，進步
在本文中： 比賽，競賽
在本文中： 緊張的，擔憂的
在本文中： 更勇敢的（brave 的比較級）
在本文中： 感到驕傲的，自豪的
在本文中： 信任，相信
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult.
放棄
If something you have done pays off, it is successful or has a good result.
得到回報，取得成功
Because of a possibility of something happening, or as a precaution.
以防萬一，免得
To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult or you are tired.
繼續前進，堅持下去