EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 單數名詞?」來詢問單一物品的價格。
How much is this red pen?
這枝紅色的筆多少錢?
EN: The phrase 'on sale' is used to describe items that are available for purchase at a reduced price (a discount).
中文: 片語「on sale」用來形容商品正在以優惠、打折的價格販售(特價中)。
These shoes are on sale this week.
這雙鞋子這週正在特價。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'on sale' means an item is discounted. This is different from 'for sale', which simply means the item is available to be bought.
中文: 在英語系國家,「on sale」指的是商品正在「打折、特價」。這與「for sale」不同,「for sale」僅表示商品「待售、供出售」,並沒有打折的意思。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity of something that can be counted.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數名詞,用來詢問可以數得清的物品數量。
How many books do you have?
你有幾本書?
EN: In English, it is very common and friendly to add the person's name at the end of a question, preceded by a short pause (comma in writing). It makes the conversation feel more personal and direct.
中文: 在英文中,在問句句尾加上對方的名字(寫作時用逗號隔開,說話時稍微停頓)是非常常見且親切的表達方式,這會讓對話顯得更自然、更有溫度。
EN: When describing nouns, the order of adjectives usually places the number first, followed by the color, and then the noun (Number + Color + Noun).
中文: 當我們描述物品時,形容詞的順序通常是「數量」放在最前面,接著是「顏色」,最後才是「名詞」(數量 + 顏色 + 名詞)。
She has two black cats.
她有兩隻黑色的貓。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding 'please' at the end of a request is essential. Simply saying 'I want three blue pens' can sound demanding or rude to native speakers.
中文: 在英語系國家中,在請求的句尾加上「please」至關重要。如果只說「I want three blue pens」,對母語人士來說聽起來會有些命令的口吻,顯得不夠禮貌。
EN: We use 'How much are...' to ask for the price of plural items (more than one thing). 'These' is used for plural items that are close to us.
中文: 我們使用「How much are...」來詢問複數物品(不只一個東西)的價格。「These」用來指代離我們較近的複數物品。
How much are these apples?
這些蘋果多少錢?
EN: Use 'for each [noun]' to show the price of individual items or packs. 'Each' means every single one.
中文: 使用「for each [名詞]」來表示單個物品或單包的價格。「each」代表「每一個」。
These apples are fifty dollars for each bag.
這些蘋果每袋是五十元。
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often quoted as 'amount for each pack/item' or 'amount per pack'. 'Each' is very common in retail and supermarkets to clarify unit pricing.
中文: 在英語系國家,標價時常用「金額 + for each + 單位」或「金額 + per + 單位」來表示。在零售店和超市中,使用「each」來澄清單件價格是非常常見的用法。
EN: We use 'How much' to ask about the quantity of uncountable nouns like 'water', 'milk', or 'money'. The noun always comes immediately after 'How much'.
中文: 我們使用「How much」來詢問不可數名詞(如「水」、「牛奶」或「錢」)的數量。該名詞必須緊跟在「How much」後面。
How much milk do we have in the fridge?
我們冰箱裡還有多少牛奶?
EN: To count uncountable nouns like 'water', we use a container or unit pattern: [number] + [container/unit] + of + [uncountable noun]. For example, 'two bottles of water'.
中文: 要計算像「水」這類不可數名詞時,我們會使用容器或單位的結構:[數字] + [容器/單位] + of + [不可數名詞]。例如:「two bottles of water」(兩瓶水)。
She wants three cups of tea.
她想要三杯茶。
EN: We use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity of countable things.
中文: 我們使用「How many」後面接複數名詞,來詢問可數物品的數量。
How many books are on the desk?
書桌上有多少本書?
EN: We use 'There are' followed by a plural noun to say that more than one person or thing exists. 'Each' is used to refer to every single one of a group of things individually.
中文: 我們使用「There are」後面加上複數名詞,來表示有兩個或以上的人或事物存在。「Each」用來指群體中的每一個個別成員。
There are five books in each box.
每個箱子裡有五本書。
EN: Use 'please' at the end of a request to be polite. It is often preceded by a comma.
中文: 在請求的句尾加上「please」(請),可以表達禮貌。通常在 please 前面會加上逗號。
A cup of black coffee, please.
請給我一杯黑咖啡。
EN: In English-speaking countries, adding 'please' when ordering or buying things is very important. It shows respect to the clerk or cashier.
中文: 在英語系國家,點餐或購物時加上「please」(請)非常重要,這展現了對店員或收銀員的基本尊重與禮貌。
EN: The phrase 'Here is...' is used to point out or hand over a singular item that is close to the speaker.
中文: 「Here is...」這個句型用來指出或遞上距離說話者很近的單數物品(或不可數名詞,如 money)。
Here is your coffee.
這是你的咖啡。
EN: In English-speaking countries, it is common and polite to say 'Thank you' and 'Here is the money' or 'Here you go' when handing cash or a card to a cashier.
中文: 在英語系國家,付款時將現金或卡片遞給店員時,說「Thank you」和「Here is the money」或「Here you go(拿去吧/給你)」是非常普遍且有禮貌的作法。
EN: We use 'There is' to say that one singular thing or person exists in a specific place.
中文: 我們使用「There is」來表示某個特定地方存在著一個單數的人或事物。
There is a big tree in the park.
公園裡有一棵大樹。
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before 'prices' to show how much something costs (e.g., 'at a low price', 'at cheap prices').
中文: 我們在「價格 (prices)」前面會使用介系詞「at」,用來表示某物的售價(例如:以低價、以便宜的價格)。
She bought the dress at a very good price.
她以非常划算的價格買下了那件洋裝。
EN: Use 'only' before a number or amount to show that the price or quantity is surprisingly low or small.
中文: 在數字或數量前加上「only」(只、僅僅),可以用來表示價格或數量低得令人驚訝。
This apple is only ten dollars.
這顆蘋果只要十元。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity or number of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數名詞,用來詢問某物的數量是多少。
How many books do you have?
你有幾本書?
EN: Use the modal verb 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to express ability or possibility.
中文: 使用情態助動詞「can」(能夠)後面接動詞原形,用來表示能力或可能性。
I can play the piano.
我會彈鋼琴。
EN: The word 'also' is an adverb used to add extra information. It usually goes before the main verb (like 'sells') but after the 'be' verb (am/is/are).
中文: 「also」(也)是一個用來補充說明資訊的副詞。它通常放在一般動詞(如 sells)的前面,但要放在 be 動詞(am/is/are)的後面。
He also plays the piano.
他也彈鋼琴。
EN: Using 'or' to connect numbers shows an approximate amount or choice between options.
中文: 使用「or(或者)」來連接數字,可以用來表示大約的數量或在不同選項中做選擇。
I will stay in Taipei for three or four days.
我會在台北待三或四天。
EN: Use 'so' to connect two sentences when the second sentence is the result of the first one.
中文: 使用「so」(所以)來連接兩個句子,當第二個句子是第一個句子的結果時使用。
It is raining, so I need an umbrella.
下雨了,所以我需要一把傘。
EN: Use 'because' to connect two complete sentences when you want to explain the reason for something. The sentence after 'because' gives the reason.
中文: 使用「because」(因為)來連接兩個完整的句子,用以解釋某事的原因。「because」後面的句子用來表示原因。
I am happy because the weather is nice.
我很開心,因為天氣很好。
EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 單數名詞?」來詢問單一物品的價格。
How much is this blue pen?
這枝藍色的筆多少錢?
EN: The phrase 'on sale' is used to describe items that are available for purchase at a reduced price (a discount).
中文: 片語「on sale」用來形容商品正在以優惠、打折的價格販售(特價中)。
These shoes are on sale today.
這雙鞋子今天在特價。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'on sale' specifically means discounted, whereas 'for sale' simply means available to be bought.
中文: 在英語系國家,「on sale」特指「打折、特價中」;而「for sale」則僅表示「待售、供出售」的意思,兩者意思不同。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural countable noun to ask about the quantity of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數可數名詞,用來詢問某物的數量。
How many apples do you want?
你想要幾顆蘋果?
EN: Use 'need + [noun]' to talk about things that are necessary or required for you.
中文: 使用「need + [名詞]」來表達你所需要或必須擁有的事物。
I need a pen for the test.
我考試需要一枝筆。
EN: Use 'How much' followed by an uncountable noun (like milk, water, money) to ask about the quantity of something we cannot count with numbers.
中文: 使用「How much」後面加上不可數名詞(如 milk 牛奶、water 水、money 錢)來詢問無法用數字直接計算的東西的數量。
How much water do we need?
我們需要多少水?
EN: To count liquids like milk or water, we use a container word (like 'bottles') followed by 'of' and the liquid name. The pattern is: [number] + [container] + of + [liquid].
中文: 要計算牛奶或水等液體的數量時,我們會使用容器單字(如 'bottles' 瓶),後面接 'of' 和液體名稱。句型為:[數量] + [容器] + of + [液體]。
She wants two cups of tea.
她想要兩杯茶。
EN: Use 'How much are + plural noun/pronoun?' to ask about the price of multiple items. Use 'they' to refer back to the plural items.
中文: 使用「How much are + 複數名詞/代名詞?」來詢問多個物品的價格。這裡用 'they'(它們)來代替前面提到的複數餅乾。
How much are these apples? They are fifty dollars.
這些蘋果多少錢?它們是五十元。
EN: Use the pattern '[Price] for [Quantity]' to state the price of a specific amount or package of items.
中文: 使用「[價格] for [數量]」的句型來表示特定數量或包裝商品的價格。
These apples are fifty dollars for three.
這些蘋果三個五十元。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural countable noun to ask about the quantity of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後面接複數可數名詞,用來詢問某物的數量。
How many apples do you have?
你有幾顆蘋果?
EN: Use the pattern '[Something] is/are enough for [someone]' to show that the amount of something is sufficient for a group of people. Use 'are' when the subject is plural (like 'two boxes').
中文: 使用「[某物] is/are enough for [某人]」的句型,來表示某物的數量對某些人來說是足夠的。當主詞是複數(例如 'two boxes')時,動詞要用 'are'。
Three apples are enough for us.
三顆蘋果對我們來說就夠了。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 筆記本
在本文中: 特價中;打折
在本文中: 貼紙
在本文中: 包;捆
在本文中: 便宜的
在本文中: 熱鬧的;繁忙的
在本文中: 有用的;實用的
在本文中: 價格
在本文中: 新鮮的
在本文中: 隊伍;排隊的人龍
在本文中: 快速的;不花時間的
在本文中: 足夠的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
available to buy at a lower price than usual
特價中;打折中
used to ask about the price of something
多少錢
used to ask about the quantity of countable nouns
多少個(用於可數名詞)