EN: Use 'Where were you...?' to ask about someone's location in the past. 'Were' is the past tense of 'are' used with 'you'.
中文: 使用「Where were you...?」來詢問某人過去所在的位置。「were」是「are」的過去式,與主詞「you」搭配使用。
Where were you yesterday morning?
你昨天早上在哪裡?
EN: In places like Taiwan, typhoons are a common seasonal occurrence. Asking friends and family where they were or how they fared during a typhoon is a common way to show care and start a conversation after the storm passes.
中文: 在台灣等地區,颱風是常見的季節性自然現象。在颱風過後,詢問朋友或家人「颱風時你在哪裡?」或「還好嗎?」是表達關心和開啟話題的常見方式。
EN: Use 'was' to talk about where you were or how you felt in the past. It is the past tense of 'am' and 'is' for 'I', 'he', 'she', and 'it'.
中文: 使用「was」來描述過去某人所在的位置或狀態。它是「am」和「is」的過去式,用於主詞為「I」(我)、「he」(他)、「she」(她)和「it」(它)的時候。
I was at school yesterday.
我昨天在學校。
EN: Use 'were' as the past tense of 'are' for plural subjects (we, you, they) to describe states or feelings in the past.
中文: 使用「were」作為「are」的過去式,搭配複數主詞(we、you、they),用來描述過去的狀態或感受。
We were happy yesterday.
我們昨天很開心。
EN: Use 'were' to describe plural nouns (more than one person, place, or thing) in the past tense.
中文: 使用「were」來描述過去狀態下的複數名詞(多個的人、地方或事物)。
The windows were dirty.
那些窗戶以前很髒。
EN: Use 'was' with 'I', 'he', 'she', or 'it' to talk about feelings or states in the past. 'Last night' is a common time marker used with the past tense.
中文: 使用 'was' 搭配 'I'(我)、'he'(他)、'she'(她)或 'it'(牠/它)來描述過去的感受或狀態。'Last night'(昨晚)是過去式中常用的時間標記。
I was tired last night.
我昨晚很累。
EN: To ask a yes/no question about a past state or situation with a singular noun (like 'the school'), we start the sentence with 'Was'. The pattern is: Was + subject + adjective/noun?
中文: 要針對過去的狀態或情況進行「是/否」的問句時,若主詞為單數名詞(如「學校」),句首要使用「Was」。句型結構為:Was + 主詞 + 形容詞/名詞?
Was the library open yesterday?
圖書館昨天有開嗎?
EN: We use 'were' as the past tense of 'are' for plural subjects like 'we', 'you', and 'they'. It describes a state or feeling in the past.
中文: 我們使用「were」作為「are」的過去式,搭配「we」(我們)、「you」(你/你們)和「they」(他們)等複數主詞,用來描述過去的狀態或感受。
We were tired after the long day.
在漫長的一天之後,我們那時候很累。
EN: The pattern 'be busy at work' is used to describe someone who is actively engaged in their job or workplace tasks. In the past tense, 'were' is used with plural subjects like 'my parents'.
中文: 句型「be busy at work」用來描述某人正忙於工作或職場任務。在過去式中,複數主詞(如 my parents)要搭配 be 動詞「were」。
They were busy at work all morning.
他們整個上午都在忙著工作。
EN: Use 'were' as the past tense of 'are' when the subject is 'we', 'you', or 'they'. It describes a state or feeling in the past.
中文: 當主詞是 we(我們)、you(你/你們)或 they(他們)時,使用 are 的過去式 were。用來描述過去的狀態或感受。
We were tired after the long walk.
長途步行後我們那時很累。
EN: Use 'for' followed by a length of time to show how long an action or situation lasts.
中文: 使用「for」後面加上一段時間,用來表示某個動作或狀態持續了多久。
I studied English for one hour.
我讀了英文一個小時。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting adjectives (strange vs. cozy) that describe the same noun (day).
中文: 使用「but」(但是)來連接兩個對比的形容詞(奇特的 vs. 溫馨的),用來修飾同一個名詞(一天)。
It was a long but fun movie.
那是一部很長但很有趣的電影。
EN: The past simple tense of the 'be' verb is used to describe states or feelings in the past. Use 'were' for plural subjects (we, they, you) and 'was' for singular subjects (I, he, she, it).
中文: 過去簡單式的 be 動詞用來描述過去的狀態或感受。複數主詞(we, they, you)使用「were」,單數主詞(I, he, she, it)使用「was」。
They were happy, and it was a great day.
他們很開心,那真是美好的一天。
EN: We use 'there was' to say that something existed in the past. It is used with singular nouns (like 'a big typhoon').
中文: 我們使用「there was」來表示過去存在某人或某物。它後面要接單數名詞(例如「a big typhoon」)。
There was a beautiful park near my house.
我以前家附近有一個美麗的公園。
EN: Use 'was' to describe a past state or condition of a singular noun (like 'the wind' or 'the rain'). This is the past tense of 'is'.
中文: 使用「was」來描述單數名詞(如「the wind」或「the rain」)在過去的狀態或情況。這是「is」的過去式。
The coffee was hot.
那杯咖啡以前是熱的。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and a result. The cause comes before 'so', and the result comes after it.
中文: 使用「so」(所以)來連接原因和結果。原因放在「so」之前,結果放在「so」之後。
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
那時在下雨,所以我們待在室內。
EN: Use 'was' to describe feelings or states in the past for 'I' and singular nouns like 'my family'.
中文: 使用「was」來描述「我(I)」和單數名詞(如「my family」)在過去的感受或狀態。
I was tired, but my sister was energetic.
我很累,但我妹妹很有活力。
EN: The pattern 'be busy doing something' is used to describe that someone is actively spending time on a specific activity. In this sentence, 'were' is the past tense of 'be' because the action happened in the past.
中文: 「be busy doing something」這個句型用來描述某人正忙於做某件特定的事情。在這句話中,因為事情發生在過去,所以使用 be 動詞的過去式「were」。
They were busy preparing for the party.
他們當時正忙著準備派對。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and a result. The cause comes before 'so', and the result comes after it.
中文: 使用「so」(所以)來連接原因和結果。原因放在「so」之前,結果放在「so」之後。
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
下雨了,所以我們待在室內。
EN: Use 'were' as the past tense of 'are' with plural subjects like 'we', 'you', and 'they' to describe past states or feelings.
中文: 使用「were」作為「are」的過去式,與「we」(我們)、「you」(你/你們)和「they」(他們)等複數主詞連用,用來描述過去的狀態或感受。
We were tired after the long walk.
長途跋涉後我們覺得很累。
EN: The past tense of the 'be' verb is used to describe states or feelings in the past. We use 'were' for plural subjects (we, they, you) and 'was' for singular subjects (I, he, she, it).
中文: 過去式的 be 動詞用來描述過去的狀態或感受。複數主詞(我們、他們、你/你們)使用「were」,單數主詞(我、他、她、它)則使用「was」。
They were happy, and it was a great day.
他們那時很開心,而且那是個棒極了的一天。
EN: Using 'that' as a relative pronoun to connect two ideas. It helps describe the noun before it (a scary day) by adding more information (became a warm memory) without starting a new sentence.
中文: 使用關係代名詞「that」來連接兩個想法。它用來修飾前面的名詞(可怕的一天),藉由加入更多資訊(變成了一個溫暖的回憶)來讓句子更完整,而不需要拆成兩句話。
He told a story that made everyone laugh.
他講了一個讓每個人都笑出來的故事。
EN: To ask about a past location, we use 'Where were you...?' with the past tense verb 'were' for the subject 'you'.
中文: 要詢問過去的位置,我們會使用「Where were you...?」(你當時在哪裡?),其中「were」是搭配主詞「you」的過去式 be 動詞。
Where were you this morning?
你今天早上在哪裡?
EN: Use 'was' to talk about where you were in the past. The structure is: Subject (I/He/She/It) + was + at/in/on + place.
中文: 使用「was」來描述過去某人待在什麼地方。句型結構為:主詞 (I/He/She/It) + was + 介系詞 (at/in/on) + 地點。
She was at the library yesterday.
她昨天在圖書館。
EN: To ask a yes/no question about the past with plural nouns, we start the sentence with 'Were' followed by the subject.
中文: 要針對過去的狀況詢問「是不是...?」且主詞為複數時,我們會用「Were」開頭,後面接主詞和形容詞。
Were the windows open last night?
昨天晚上窗戶是開著的嗎?
EN: We use 'by' followed by a time to mean 'not later than' or 'at or before' that specific time.
中文: 我們使用「by」加上一個時間點,表示「不遲於」或「在該時間點之前」。
Please finish your homework by 8:00 PM.
請在晚上八點前完成你的功課。
EN: Use 'was' to describe states, feelings, or locations in the past for 'I', 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
中文: 使用 'was' 來描述「我」、「他」、「她」或「牠/它」在過去的狀態、感受或位置。
I was happy yesterday.
我昨天很開心。
EN: Use 'because of' followed by a noun or noun phrase to give a reason for something.
中文: 使用「because of」後面接名詞或名詞片語,用來表示某事發生的原因。
We stayed at home because of the snow.
因為下雪,我們待在家裡。
EN: The phrase 'be worried about' is used to show that someone is feeling anxious or concerned about a person or situation. Since this happened in the past, we use the past tense 'were' to match the plural subject 'my grandparents'.
中文: 「be worried about」這個片語用來表示某人對某人或某事感到擔心、焦慮。因為這是發生在過去的事情,所以我們使用過去式動詞「were」來搭配複數主詞「my grandparents」(我的祖父母)。
She was worried about her exam.
她那時很擔心她的考試。
EN: Using 'be lucky that...' followed by a clause is a common way to express gratitude or relief about a specific situation. 'That' can be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 使用「be lucky that...」後面接一個子句,是表達對特定情況感到感激或鬆一口氣的常用方式。在口語中,「that」可以省略。
We were lucky that the rain stopped.
我們很幸運,雨停了。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows a change from a negative or neutral situation to a positive one.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)來連接兩個對比的想法。它表示從否定或中性的情況轉折到肯定的情況。
The weather was cold, but we were warm.
天氣很冷,但我們很溫暖。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two adjectives with contrasting meanings (e.g., 'long' which can feel tiring, and 'peaceful' which is positive).
中文: 使用「but」(但是)來連接兩個意思相反或對比的形容詞(例如:「long」漫長的,通常感覺疲憊;而「peaceful」平靜的,則是正面舒服的)。
The movie was short but exciting.
這部電影很短但很刺激。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 颱風,一種發生在熱帶海洋上的強烈風暴
在本文中: 安全的,沒有危險的
在本文中: 空無一人的,空蕩蕩的
在本文中: 感到害怕的,恐懼的
在本文中: 感到無聊的,厭煩的
在本文中: 冷靜的,鎮靜的
在本文中: 電力,電源
在本文中: 溫馨舒適的,溫暖愜意的
在本文中: 令人欣慰的,給予安慰的
在本文中: 擔心的,憂慮的
在本文中: 幸運的
在本文中: 平靜的,寧靜的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The electricity supply was disconnected or unavailable.
停電
A large amount of rain falling quickly.
大雨、暴雨
As a result of; owing to.
因為、由於
Anxious or troubled about someone or something.
擔心、憂慮某人或某事