EN: Use 'at' to talk about a specific location or event where people gather, such as 'at farmers markets' or 'at school'.
中文: 使用介係詞「at」來表示人們聚集的特定地點或活動,例如「at farmers markets」(在農夫市場)或「at school」(在學校)。
We bought fresh apples at the local market.
我們在當地的市場買了新鮮的蘋果。
EN: Farmers markets are very popular in the US, especially in the summer. They are outdoor markets where local farmers sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and homemade goods directly to consumers.
中文: 農夫市場在美國非常受歡迎,尤其是在夏天。這是一種戶外市場,當地的農夫會在這裡直接向消費者販售新鮮的水果、蔬菜和手工製品。
EN: We use 'can be' followed by an adjective to talk about possibilities or general characteristics of something.
中文: 我們使用「can be」(可以是)後面加上形容詞,來描述某事物的可能性或一般特徵。
The weather in spring can be warm or cold.
春天的天氣可以是溫暖的或寒冷的。
EN: The phrase 'be full of' is used to describe something that contains a lot of something else. It is followed by a noun.
中文: 片語「be full of」用來描述某物裝滿或富含另一種事物,後面接名詞。
The kitchen is full of the smell of fresh bread.
廚房裡充滿了新鮮麵包的香味。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed directly by a base verb (without 'to') to show what action is being assisted. The pattern 'keep + object + adjective' is used to describe maintaining a certain state or condition.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫助)後面可以直接接原形動詞(省略 to),用來表示所協助的動作。而「keep + 受詞 + 形容詞」的結構,則用來表示保持某種狀態或情況。
Regular exercise helps keep your mind sharp.
規律運動有助於保持你的心智敏銳。
EN: Use 'When' to introduce a time clause, showing that one action happens at the same time as or right before another action. In this sentence, 'When you buy eggplant' sets the time for the main action 'choose small and firm ones'.
中文: 使用「When」(當……時)來引導時間副詞子句,表示一個動作與另一個動作同時或緊接著發生。在本句中,「When you buy eggplant」為主要動作「choose small and firm ones」設定了時間背景。
When you go to the market, buy some apples.
當你去市場時,買些蘋果。
EN: In Western supermarkets, eggplants (often called aubergines in British English) are typically sold individually rather than by weight. Choosing 'firm' ones is a common tip because soft eggplants are often overripe and contain many bitter seeds.
中文: 在西方超市中,茄子(在英式英語中常被稱為 aubergine)通常是按個販售,而不是稱重。選擇「結實的」(firm)是一個常見的訣竅,因為變軟的茄子通常過熟,裡面會含有許多帶有苦味的籽。
EN: Use 'should be' followed by an adjective to describe how something ought to look, feel, or be in an ideal state.
中文: 使用「should be」(應該要)後面接形容詞,用來描述某事物在理想狀態下應該呈現的外觀、感覺或狀態。
The banana should be yellow and sweet.
香蕉應該要是黃色且甜的。
EN: We use 'taste' followed by an adjective to describe the flavor of food. It means 'to have a particular flavor'.
中文: 我們使用「taste」後面加上形容詞來描述食物的味道,意思是「嚐起來有某種味道」。
This fresh apple tastes sweet.
這顆新鮮的蘋果嚐起來很甜。
EN: Use 'have' or 'has' to show that something contains or possesses something else. Use 'has' with singular nouns like 'a new cookbook'.
中文: 使用「have」或「has」來表示某物包含或擁有另一物。當主詞是單數名詞(如「a new cookbook」)時,要使用「has」。
The book has many beautiful pictures.
這本書有很多漂亮的圖片。
EN: In Western cooking, grilled vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers are very popular in summer, often served in sandwiches or paninis as a delicious vegetarian option.
中文: 在西方飲食文化中,夏天非常流行吃烤蔬菜(如烤茄子、櫛瓜、甜椒),這些烤蔬菜常被夾在三明治或帕尼尼中,是十分常見且受歡迎的蔬食選擇。
EN: The passive voice pattern 'is called' is used to state the name of a person, place, or thing. It means 'has the name of'.
中文: 被動語態句型「is called」用來表示人、地方或事物的名稱,意思是「被稱為」或「叫做」。
The dog is called Max.
這隻狗叫做 Max。
EN: In English, book titles are capitalized and usually italicized in print. When speaking, we introduce them using phrases like 'is called' or 'is titled'.
中文: 在英文中,書名的每個實詞首字母都要大寫,在書寫或印刷時通常會使用斜體。在口語表達中,我們常用「is called」或「is titled」來介紹書名。
EN: Appositives are used to give more information about a noun. Here, 'Georgeanne Brennan and Ann Evans' is an appositive that tells us the names of the 'Two writers'. It is placed right after the noun and separated by commas.
中文: 同位語用於提供關於名詞的更多資訊。在這裡,「喬治安·布倫南和安·埃文斯」是一個同位語,告訴我們「兩位作家」的名字。它直接放在名詞後面,並用逗號隔開。
My friend, Sarah, loves reading.
我的朋友莎拉熱愛閱讀。
EN: In English writing, when introducing authors or creators, it is common to state their profession first (e.g., 'Two writers') followed by their names as an appositive. This helps the reader immediately understand the context of who these people are.
中文: 在英文寫作中,介紹作者或創作者時,通常會先說明他們的身份或職業(例如「兩位作家」),接著再以同位語的方式呈現姓名。這能幫助讀者立即理解這些人的背景身份。
EN: We use the coordinating conjunction 'and' to connect two complete sentences (independent clauses) that have related ideas. This helps make your writing and speaking flow more smoothly.
中文: 我們使用對等連接詞「and」來連接兩個意思相關的完整句子(獨立子句)。這能讓你的寫作與口語表達更流暢。
I like apples, and my sister likes bananas.
我喜歡蘋果,而我妹妹喜歡香蕉。
EN: The Davis Farmers Market is a real, highly celebrated farmers market in Davis, California. Founded in 1976, it is known for community gathering, fresh local produce, and supporting local farmers, making it a central part of the town's culture.
中文: 戴維斯農夫市場(Davis Farmers Market)是位於美國加州戴維斯市一個真實存在且極具盛名的農夫市場。它創立於 1976 年,以促進社區凝聚、提供新鮮在地農產品及支持當地農民而聞名,是該小鎮文化的核心部分。
EN: The phrase 'To + verb' (infinitive) is used at the beginning of a sentence to show purpose or the goal of an action. It means 'in order to' do something.
中文: 「To + 動詞原型」(不定詞)放在句首時,用來表示目的或行動的目標,意思是「為了…」。
To make a cake, you need flour and sugar.
為了製作蛋糕,你需要麵粉和糖。
EN: Using 'also' to add information. 'Also' is placed before the main verb (need) to show that this is an extra item you require in addition to what was already mentioned.
中文: 使用「also」(也、還)來補充資訊。「also」通常放在一般動詞(如 need)之前,表示除了前面提到的東西之外,你還需要其他額外的東西。
She also wants some milk.
她也想要一些牛奶。
EN: Oregano is a classic herb widely used in Mediterranean and Italian-American cooking, especially in tomato sauces, pizzas, and grilled vegetable dishes. Bread rolls are small, individual loaves of bread, often served as the base for sandwiches in Western meals.
中文: 奧勒岡草(oregano)是地中海和美式義大利料理中非常經典的香草,常用於番茄醬汁、披薩和烤蔬菜料理中。而「bread rolls」指的是小型的個人麵包卷,在西方飲食中常用來製作三明治。
EN: The verb 'cut' is used here in the imperative form (giving a command or instruction). The pattern 'cut [something] into [something]' is used to describe dividing an object into smaller pieces or shapes.
中文: 動詞「cut」在這裡是祈使句(表示命令或指示)的用法。結構「cut [某物] into [某物]」用來描述將一個物體切成較小的碎片或特定形狀。
Cut the apple into small pieces.
將蘋果切成小塊。
EN: The sentence uses the imperative mood (giving instructions or commands). In English, instructions start directly with a verb (like 'put'), and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
中文: 本句使用祈使句(用於給予指示或命令)。在英文中,指示步驟時會直接以動詞(例如 'put')開頭,並省略主詞 'you'(你),因為讀者自然會理解。
First, cut the tomatoes into small pieces.
首先,將番茄切成小塊。
EN: In Western cooking, 'herbs' usually refers to fresh or dried leaves of plants like oregano, basil, or thyme, which are commonly used to add flavor to grilled vegetables and meats.
中文: 在西方烹飪中,「herbs」(香草/草本植物)通常指奧勒岡草、羅勒或百里香等植物的鮮葉或乾葉,常用於為烤蔬菜和肉類增添風味。
EN: Use 'for + [time period]' to show how long an action lasts. 'About' can be added before the time to mean 'approximately'.
中文: 使用「for + [時間段]」來表示某個動作持續了多久。可以在時間前面加上「about」表示「大約」。
Please bake the cake for about thirty minutes.
請將蛋糕烤大約三十分鐘。
EN: The phrasal verb 'turn over' means to flip something to the other side. When using a pronoun like 'them', it must go in the middle: 'turn them over'.
中文: 動詞片語「turn over」意思是「翻面」。當我們使用代名詞(如 them)時,必須放在中間,寫成「turn them over」。
Please turn the fish over.
請把魚翻面。
EN: We use 'will be' followed by adjectives to describe a future state or how something will look, feel, or taste in the future.
中文: 我們使用「will be」後面加上形容詞,來描述未來的狀態,或是某物在未來的外觀、感覺或味道。
The soup will be hot and delicious.
湯將會是熱騰騰且美味的。
EN: This sentence is an imperative sentence, which is used to give instructions, directions, or orders. It starts directly with a base verb (Put) and does not need a subject (like 'you').
中文: 此句子為祈使句,用於給予指示、方向或命令。它直接以動詞原形(Put)開頭,不需要主詞(例如 'you')。
Cut the bread into thin slices.
將麵包切成薄片。
EN: In Western cuisine, 'rolls' refer to individual-sized round or oval bread buns, commonly used for making small sandwiches or served alongside meals with butter. 'Mayonnaise' (often shortened to 'mayo') is one of the most popular condiments in the US for sandwiches and burgers.
中文: 在西方飲食中,'rolls'(麵包捲)指的是個人份大小的圓形或橢圓形麵包,常用於製作小三明治或在用餐時塗抹奶油食用。'Mayonnaise'(美乃滋,常簡稱為 'mayo')是美國最受歡迎的三明治與漢堡醬料之一。
EN: The conjunction 'so' is used to connect two clauses, showing that the second part is the result of the first part.
中文: 連接詞「so」(所以)用來連接兩個子句,表示後半部分是前半部分的結果。
It is raining, so I will stay home.
下雨了,所以我會留在家裡。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 營養素,滋養物質
在本文中: (食物中的)纖維,膳食纖維
在本文中: 結實的,堅固的
在本文中: 光滑的,平滑的
在本文中: 苦的,有苦味的
在本文中: 避免,避開
在本文中: 食譜,烹飪法
在本文中: 讚美,歌頌,慶祝
在本文中: 香草,藥草(尤指用於烹調者)
在本文中: 金黃色的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Containing a lot of something.
充滿的,裝滿的
To flip something so that the other side is facing up.
翻轉,翻面
A food market where local farmers sell fruit, vegetables, and other goods directly to customers.
農夫市集,農貿市場