EN: The phrase 'I want to visit' acts like an adjective to describe the 'place'. In English, we can put a small sentence after a noun to give more details about it.
中文: 「I want to visit」這個片語像形容詞一樣用來修飾「place」(地方)。在英文中,我們可以在名詞後面放一個小句子來提供更多細節。
The book I want to read.
我想讀的那本書。
EN: The verb 'allow' is used in the pattern 'allow someone to do something' to mean giving permission or making it possible for someone to do an action.
中文: 動詞「allow」的用法為「allow + 某人 + to + 動詞」,表示允許某人做某事,或使某人能夠做某事。
Reading books allows us to learn about the world.
閱讀書籍讓我們能了解世界。
EN: In English letter writing, 'Dear' is a standard way to start a friendly or formal letter, followed by the recipient's name and a comma.
中文: 在英文書信中,「Dear」是開始一封友好或正式信件的標準方式,後面接收件人的名字和逗號。
EN: The phrase 'have been to' is used to talk about life experiences. It means you visited a place and have now returned.
中文: 「have been to」用於描述人生經驗,表示曾經去過某個地方(現在已經回來了)。
I have been to the USA twice.
我曾去過美國兩次。
EN: The speaker mentions Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, which are popular travel destinations for people living in East Asia due to their proximity and shared cultural influences.
中文: 講者提到了日本、韓國和台灣,這些都是東亞地區非常熱門的旅遊目的地,因為距離相近且文化相互影響。
EN: The phrase 'dream of' is followed by a verb ending in '-ing' (gerund) to describe an activity you hope to do in the future.
中文: 動詞短語「dream of」後面要接動詞的 -ing 形式(動名詞),用來描述你夢想或渴望在未來做的事情。
I dream of living in Japan.
我夢想著在日本生活。
EN: Using 'dream of' followed by a destination is a common way to express a long-held travel wish or bucket-list goal.
中文: 使用「dream of」後接目的地,是表達長期以來的旅遊願望或「人生清單」目標的常用方式。
EN: Use 'such as' to introduce specific examples that belong to a larger category.
中文: 使用「such as」來引出屬於某個大類別中的具體例子,意思為「例如」。
I like fruit, such as apples and bananas.
我喜歡水果,例如蘋果和香蕉。
EN: Sweet and sour pork is a classic dish in Chinese cuisine, known globally for its balance of flavors. In English-speaking countries, it is one of the most recognizable 'takeout' dishes.
中文: 糖醋肉是中國菜中的經典菜餚,以其口味平衡而聞名全球。在英語國家,它是最知名的「外送」菜餚之一。
EN: The phrase 'would love to' is a polite and enthusiastic way to say 'want to'. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
中文: 短語「would love to」是「want to」(想要)的一種更有禮貌且更熱情的表達方式。後面接動詞原形。
I'd love to visit China one day.
我很想有一天能去中國旅遊。
EN: Traditional architecture in China often refers to structures like temples, pavilions, and the famous Great Wall of China, which reflect thousands of years of history.
中文: 中國的傳統建築通常指寺廟、亭台樓閣以及著名的萬里長城,這些建築反映了數千年的歷史文化。
EN: Superlative adjectives are used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality. For long words like 'famous', we add 'the most' before the adjective.
中文: 最高級形容詞用來描述某個事物在某方面達到極限。對於像 'famous' 這樣較長的單字,我們會在形容詞前加上 'the most' 來表示「最...」。
This is the most beautiful flower in the garden.
這是花園裡最漂亮的花。
EN: The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It symbolizes China's long history and architectural achievement.
中文: 萬里長城是世界上最具代表性的地標之一,也是聯合國教科文組織認定的世界遺產。它象徵著中國悠久的歷史與建築成就。
EN: The phrase 'It is + adjective + to + verb' is used to describe an action. 'It' is a placeholder for the real subject (to travel).
中文: 使用「It is + 形容詞 + to + 動詞」的句型來描述做某件事的感受。這裡的 It 是虛主詞,代表後面「去旅行」這件事。
It's fun to play basketball with friends.
和朋友一起打籃球很有趣。
EN: In many cultures, 12 is seen as the beginning of the transition from childhood to the teenage years, where children start wanting more independence but are still limited by age.
中文: 在許多文化中,12 歲被視為從童年轉向青少年時期的開始,孩子們開始渴望更多獨立空間,但仍受限於年齡。
EN: The phrase 'come true' is a common expression used when a dream, wish, or hope becomes a reality.
中文: 短語「come true」是一個常用表達,用來描述夢想、願望或希望變成現實。
My dream of visiting Japan will come true next year.
我明年去日本旅遊的夢想將會實現。
EN: The phrase 'keep the dream alive' and 'come true' are common optimistic expressions in English-speaking cultures, reflecting a positive attitude toward future goals.
中文: 「keep the dream alive」(保持夢想) 和 「come true」(實現) 是英語文化中常見的樂觀表達方式,反映了對未來目標的積極態度。
EN: In English letters, 'Sincerely' is a common closing used before the sender's name. It is followed by a comma, and the name is written on the next line.
中文: 在英文信件中,「Sincerely」是常用的結尾問候語,放在寄件者姓名之前。後面會接一個逗號,姓名則寫在下一行。
Sincerely, John Doe.
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EN: 'Sincerely' is a standard formal or semi-formal way to end a letter or email when you know the person you are writing to.
中文: 「Sincerely」是標準的正式或半正式信件結尾,通常用於當你認識收信人時。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 經歷或體驗某種事物
在本文中: 特定社會或國家的文化、風俗習慣
在本文中: 美味的、好吃的
在本文中: 探索、探訪某地以了解更多
在本文中: 傳統的、存在已久的
在本文中: 建築風格或建築物
在本文中: 著名的、出名的
在本文中: 大概、可能
在本文中: (夢想或希望)繼續存在、不放棄
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
alone or without help from anyone else
獨自一人;靠自己
to continue to hope that something will happen
保持夢想;不放棄希望
to happen in the way you had hoped
(夢想、願望等)實現;成真
a traditional Chinese dish made with pork, vinegar, and sugar
糖醋里肌;咕咾肉