David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet大衛·艾登堡：地球上的一段生命
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EN： The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing) is used here as a resultative clause, indicating an action that happens as a direct consequence of the main clause.
中文： 現在分詞短語（V-ing）在此處用作結果子句，表示主句動作所產生的直接結果或後續影響。
The heavy rain lasted for three days, causing severe flooding in the area.
大雨持續了三天，導致該地區嚴重淹水。
EN： Appositive/Noun Phrase as a Complement: 'A television landmark' functions as a subject complement following the linking verb 'became', identifying the subject.
中文： 同位語/名詞短語作補語：「A television landmark」在連綴動詞「became」之後充當主詞補語，用來定義或描述主詞的身份。
After years of hard work, she became a successful entrepreneur.
經過多年的努力，她成為了一名成功的企業家。
EN： 'Life on Earth' was a revolutionary BBC nature documentary series. Before this, most nature shows were filmed in studios with captive animals. This series set the standard for modern wildlife filmmaking by traveling to remote locations.
中文： 《地球上的生命》是 BBC 一部革命性的自然紀錄片系列。在此之前，大多數自然節目都是在攝影棚內拍攝圈養動物。這部系列劇透過前往偏遠地區實地拍攝，為現代野生動物電影製作奠定了標準。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): Used here as a 'result' or 'simultaneous action' modifier. It describes an action that happens at the same time as the main verb, providing more detail about the main clause.
中文： 現在分詞短語 (V-ing)：此處用作「結果」或「同時發生動作」的修飾語。它描述與主要動詞同時發生的動作，為主要子句提供更多細節。
The chef worked in the kitchen, preparing a delicious meal for the guests.
廚師在廚房工作，為客人準備美味的餐點。
EN： Past Simple Tense: Used to describe completed actions in the past. In this sentence, 'traveled' indicates a finished historical event.
中文： 過去簡單式：用於描述過去已完成的動作。在此句子中，'traveled' 表示一個已結束的歷史事件。
She visited London last summer.
她去年夏天去了倫敦。
EN： David Attenborough is a legendary figure in British broadcasting. His work, especially 'Life on Earth', revolutionized the nature documentary genre by using high-quality visuals and storytelling to make science accessible to the general public.
中文： 大衛·艾登堡是英國廣播界的傳奇人物。他的作品，特別是《地球上的生命》，透過高品質的視覺效果和敘事方式，讓科學變得平易近人，徹底改變了自然紀錄片的類型。
EN： The phrase 'in a way that...' introduces a relative clause that describes the manner in which an action is performed. It is often used to explain the method or style of an activity.
中文： 短語「in a way that...」引導一個關係子句，用來描述執行動作的方式或風格，常用於解釋某事是如何被完成的。
She speaks in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable.
她說話的方式讓每個人都感到自在。
EN： The present participle phrase 'making...' acts as a resultative clause (a type of reduced relative clause), indicating a simultaneous result or consequence of the main action.
中文： 現在分詞短語「making...」在此作為結果子句（一種簡化的關係子句），表示主句動作所產生的同時性結果或影響。
The rain lasted for days, causing severe flooding in the area.
雨下了一連好幾天，導致該地區嚴重淹水。
EN： David Attenborough is credited with bridging the gap between academia and the general public. In British culture, his work is seen as the gold standard for educational broadcasting, emphasizing that science should not be elitist but shared with all.
中文： 大衛·艾登堡被公認為縮短了學術界與大眾之間距離的功臣。在英國文化中，他的作品被視為教育廣播的黃金標準，強調科學不應是精英階層的專利，而應與所有人分享。
EN： The sentence uses the Coordinating Conjunction 'and' to join two independent clauses. This creates a compound sentence where both parts are of equal importance.
中文： 本句使用對等連接詞 'and' 來連接兩個獨立子句。這形成了一個複合句，其中前後兩個部分的語義重要性是相等的。
The sun came out, and the birds began to sing.
太陽出來了，鳥兒們開始歌唱。
EN： The causative verb 'make' is followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to'). In the structure 'make + object + feel', it describes the effect or emotion produced in the subject.
中文： 使役動詞 'make' 後接受詞與原形不定詞（不帶 to 的動詞）。在 'make + 受詞 + feel' 的結構中，它描述了在受詞身上產生的影響或情緒。
Music makes me feel relaxed after a long day.
音樂讓我在漫長的一天後感到放鬆。
EN： 'Life on Earth' (1979) was a groundbreaking BBC series. It was one of the first to use global travel and high production values to tell the story of evolution, fundamentally changing nature documentaries from academic lectures into cinematic experiences.
中文： 《地球上的生命》(1979) 是英國廣播公司 (BBC) 的開創性系列節目。它是首批利用全球旅行和高製作價值來講述演化故事的節目之一，從根本上將自然紀錄片從學術講座轉變為電影般的體驗。
EN： The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('continued') to describe a completed action in the past. It also features a Compound Subject where two distinct titles ('Planet Earth' and 'Blue Planet') are joined by the conjunction 'and' to perform the same action.
中文： 本句使用過去簡單式（continued）來描述過去已完成的動作。此外，句中使用了「複合主詞」（Compound Subject），將兩個作品名稱透過連接詞「and」連結，共同執行同一個動作。
Years later, the son and daughter continued their father's business.
多年後，兒子和女兒繼承了父親的事業。
EN： The use of the possessive noun 'David's' followed by the noun phrase 'legacy of...' indicates ownership or origin. 'Groundbreaking' is a compound adjective used to modify the noun 'documentaries'.
中文： 所有格名詞「David's」後接名詞短語「legacy of...」表示歸屬或來源。而「groundbreaking」（開創性的）是一個複合形容詞，用來修飾後面的名詞「documentaries」（紀錄片）。
The scientist's legacy of groundbreaking research changed medicine.
這位科學家開創性研究的遺產改變了醫學。
EN： 'Planet Earth' and 'Blue Planet' are iconic BBC nature documentaries narrated by Sir David Attenborough. They are famous for their high production values and for bringing global attention to environmental issues.
中文： 《地球脈動》（Planet Earth）與《藍色星球》（Blue Planet）是由大衛·艾登堡爵士旁白的 BBC 經典自然紀錄片。這些作品以極高的製作水準聞名，並成功讓全球觀眾關注環境議題。
EN： The Past Simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. In this sentence, 'used' indicates that the action of using the technology occurred during the production of the documentaries.
中文： 過去簡單式用於描述過去已完成的動作。在此句子中，「used」表示使用該技術的行為發生在紀錄片製作期間。
The team developed a new method to track wildlife.
該團隊開發了一種追蹤野生動物的新方法。
EN： The infinitive phrase 'to capture...' functions as an adverbial of purpose, explaining 'why' the revolutionary technology was used.
中文： 不定詞短語「to capture...」作為目的狀語，解釋了為什麼要使用這項革命性技術。
She bought a high-end lens to take better photos.
她買了一個高階鏡頭是為了拍出更好的照片。
EN： The mention of 'revolutionary camera technology' refers to the BBC Natural History Unit's history of innovation, such as using high-speed cameras and remote sensing to film behaviors never before seen by humans.
中文： 提到「革命性的攝影技術」是指 BBC 自然歷史部（Natural History Unit）的創新歷史，例如使用高速攝影機和遙測技術來拍攝人類以前從未見過的生物行為。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the person or thing affected by the action. In this sentence, 'were amazed' emphasizes the reaction of the audiences rather than the cause.
中文： 被動語態 (be 動詞 + 過去分詞)：用於強調受動作影響的人或事物。在此句子中，「were amazed」強調的是觀眾的反應，而非引起反應的原因。
The students were inspired by the teacher's speech.
學生們被老師的演講所啟發。
EN： Compound Nouns and Noun Phrases: The sentence uses complex noun phrases like 'deep-sea creatures' and 'aerial views of vast forests' to provide specific descriptive detail.
中文： 複合名詞與名詞短語：句子使用了如「deep-sea creatures」（深海生物）和「aerial views of vast forests」（廣闊森林的鳥瞰圖）等複雜的名詞短語來提供具體的描述細節。
The high-speed train offers a scenic view of the mountain range.
這台高速列車提供了山脈的壯麗景色。
EN： The sentence refers to the impact of high-budget nature documentaries like 'Planet Earth', which used technology to bring the 'unseen' world into living rooms, a significant cultural shift in how the public perceives environmental science.
中文： 這句話提到了像《地球脈動》這樣高預算自然紀錄片的影響力。這些影片利用科技將「未曾被看見」的世界帶入客廳，這在公眾感知環境科學的方式上是一個重大的文化轉變。
EN： The past participle phrase 'previously unseen by most people' acts as an adjective to modify the noun 'parts'. It is a reduced relative clause, shortened from 'which were previously unseen'.
中文： 過去分詞短語「previously unseen by most people」作為形容詞使用，用來修飾名詞「parts」。這是一個簡化的關係子句，由「which were previously unseen」縮減而來。
The museum displays artifacts never found elsewhere.
這間博物館展示了在其他地方從未發現過的文物。
EN： The infinitive 'to reveal' is used as an adverbial of purpose, explaining why the shows used technology.
中文： 不定詞「to reveal」在此作為目的副詞使用，解釋了為什麼這些節目要使用科技。
She used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny seeds.
她使用放大鏡來檢查這些微小的種子。
EN： The sentence refers to the impact of BBC nature documentaries like 'Planet Earth', which used high-definition cameras and slow-motion technology to change the genre of nature filmmaking forever.
中文： 這句話指的是 BBC 自然紀錄片（如《地球脈動》）的影響力。這些紀錄片利用高畫質攝影機和慢動作技術，永遠改變了自然電影的拍攝類型。
EN： Present Perfect Tense (has become): Used to describe an action or state that started in the past and continues to be relevant or true in the present, often triggered by time markers like 'In recent years'.
中文： 現在完成式 (has become)：用於描述從過去開始並持續影響到現在，或在現在依然成立的動作或狀態。常與「In recent years」(近年來) 等時間副詞搭配使用。
Technology has changed the way we communicate with each other.
科技已經改變了我們彼此溝通的方式。
EN： Superlative Adjective (the world's most trusted): Formed by adding 'most' before long adjectives to indicate the highest degree of a quality among a group.
中文： 形容詞最高級 (the world's most trusted)：在長形容詞前加上 'most'，用來表示在一群體中程度最高的特質。這裡指「世界上最受信任的」。
She is the most talented musician in the orchestra.
她是管弦樂團中最有才華的音樂家。
EN： David Attenborough is a legendary British broadcaster and naturalist. In the UK, he is considered a 'national treasure' due to his decades-long career in nature documentaries. His shift from nature observer to climate advocate reflects a global trend in environmental awareness.
中文： 大衛·艾登堡是英國傳奇性的廣播員與自然學家。在英國，他因數十年來在自然紀錄片領域的貢獻而被視為「國寶」。他從自然觀察者轉變為氣候倡導者，反映了全球環境意識的趨勢。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past, emphasizing the experience or its current relevance.
中文： 現在完成式（have/has + 過去分詞）在此用於描述過去某個不確定時間發生的動作，強調該經驗或其對現狀的相關性。
She has visited many countries to promote peace.
她曾訪問過許多國家以促進和平。
EN： The Present Participle Phrase (advocating...) acts as a modifier, providing additional information about the main action or the subject's purpose while performing the action.
中文： 現在分詞短語（advocating...）作為修飾語，提供關於主句動作或主體在執行動作時之目的的額外資訊。
He walked out of the room, smiling at everyone.
他走出房間，對著每個人微笑。
EN： The United Nations (UN) is a key global platform where influential figures like David Attenborough address world leaders to influence international policy on climate change.
中文： 聯合國 (UN) 是關鍵的全球平台，像大衛·艾登堡這樣的影響力人物會在此向世界領導人發表演說，以影響有關氣候變遷的國際政策。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance or impact on the present situation.
中文： 現在完成式（have/has + 過去分詞）在此用於描述過去某個不確定時間點發生的動作，且該動作與現在的情況有相關性或影響力。
She has visited many countries to promote peace.
她已經訪問了許多國家以促進和平。
EN： The Present Participle Phrase (urging...) acts as a reduced relative clause or an adverbial clause of manner/result, providing additional information about the main action.
中文： 現在分詞短語（urging...）在此作為簡化形容詞子句或副詞子句，用來補充說明主句動作的同時狀態或結果。
The teacher walked into the room, carrying a stack of books.
老師走進教室，手裡拿著一疊書。
EN： In international diplomacy, 'meeting with world leaders' implies a high level of influence and respect. For a documentary filmmaker like David Attenborough to do this highlights his transition from a narrator to a global environmental advocate.
中文： 在國際外交中，「會見世界領導人」意味著極高的影響力和受尊重程度。對於像大衛·艾登堡這樣的紀錄片製作者來說，這突顯了他從一名旁白解說員轉變為全球環境倡導者的身份。
EN： The sentence uses 'warned that' followed by a noun clause. This is a common structure for reporting a warning or a serious prediction. The conjunction 'that' introduces the content of the warning.
中文： 本句使用了「warned that」後接名詞子句的結構。這是轉述警告或嚴肅預測時常用的句型，連接詞「that」引導出警告的具體內容。
The scientist warned that the sea levels are rising rapidly.
科學家警告說，海平面正在迅速上升。
EN： The structure 'A or B' is used here to express a conditional consequence, where 'or' means 'otherwise'. It implies that if the first action (changing behavior) does not happen, the second negative outcome (catastrophe) will occur.
中文： 這裡的「A or B」結構用來表達條件性的後果，其中「or」意為「否則」。這暗示如果第一個動作（改變行為）沒有發生，就會導致第二個負面結果（災難）。
You must study hard or you will fail the exam.
你必須努力學習，否則考試會不及格。
EN： David Attenborough is a pivotal figure in global environmentalism. His shift from purely observing nature to actively warning about climate change reflects a broader historical trend in science communication, moving from education to urgent advocacy.
中文： 大衛·艾登堡是全球環保運動的關鍵人物。他從單純觀察自然轉向積極警告氣候變遷，反映了科學傳播中從單純教育轉向緊急倡議的廣泛歷史趨勢。
EN： Appositive (Noun Phrase in Apposition): A noun or noun phrase placed next to another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'a true national treasure' identifies 'David Attenborough'.
中文： 同位語（名詞短語同位）：放在另一個名詞旁邊，用來解釋或識別該名詞的名詞或名詞短語。在此句中，「a true national treasure」用來補充說明「David Attenborough」。
Mr. Smith, my favorite teacher, is retiring next month.
史密斯先生，我最喜歡的老師，下個月要退休了。
EN： Superlative Adjectives: Used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality. Formed by adding 'the most' before long adjectives like 'beloved'.
中文： 最高級形容詞：用於描述在某種品質上達到最高或最低極限的對象。對於像 'beloved' 這樣的長形容詞，在前面加上 'the most' 來構成最高級。
This is the most beautiful painting in the gallery.
這是畫廊裡最美麗的一幅畫。
EN： The term 'national treasure' is a high honor in British culture, used informally to describe people who are widely loved and represent the best of the nation's character or achievements. David Attenborough is the quintessential example of this.
中文： 「National treasure」（國寶）在英國文化中是一個極高的榮譽，非正式地用來形容那些深受大眾喜愛、且能代表國家性格或成就的人。大衛·艾登堡正是這一稱號的典型代表。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a connection to the present, emphasizing a life achievement or experience.
中文： 現在完成式（have/has + 過去分詞）在此用於描述過去不特定時間發生且與現在有聯繫的動作，強調人生的成就或經驗。
She has written three books about wildlife conservation.
她已經寫了三本關於野生動物保育的書。
EN： The Present Participle Phrase (explaining/exploring) acts as a modifier. Here, 'exploring' is a reduced relative clause or a participle construction that provides additional information about the main action, describing how or what occurred during the process.
中文： 現在分詞短語（exploring）作為修飾語。這裡的 'exploring' 是一個簡化關係子句或分詞結構，用來提供關於主句動作的額外資訊，描述在過程中發生了什麼或如何進行。
He spent his life traveling the world, meeting new people.
他一生都在環遊世界，結識新朋友。
EN： David Attenborough is a legendary figure in British broadcasting. The mention of 'over 100 documentaries' highlights his unparalleled career longevity and his status as a 'national treasure' in the UK.
中文： 大衛·艾登堡是英國廣播界的傳奇人物。文中提到「超過 100 部紀錄片」凸顯了他無與倫比的職業生涯長度，以及他在英國被視為「國寶」的地位。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that started in the past and has a continuing impact or relevance to the present moment.
中文： 現在完成式（have/has + 過去分詞）在此用於描述一個始於過去，且對現在仍具持續影響力或關聯性的動作。
She has influenced many students throughout her teaching career.
在她的教學生涯中，她影響了許多學生。
EN： The verb 'inspire' follows the pattern 'inspire someone to do something,' where an object is followed by a to-infinitive to indicate the resulting action or motivation.
中文： 動詞 'inspire' 遵循「inspire + 某人 + to + 動詞原形」的句型，受詞後接不定詞，用以表示產生的行動或動機。
The coach inspired the team to work harder.
教練激勵團隊更加努力。
EN： David Attenborough's career spans over 70 years, making him a unique figure who has influenced multiple generations of families in the UK and globally, from grandparents to grandchildren.
中文： 大衛·艾登堡的職業生涯跨越 70 多年，使他成為一個獨特的人物，影響了英國乃至全球好幾代家庭，從祖父母到孫輩都深受其啟發。
EN： The structure 'be worth + V-ing' is used to indicate that something is deserving of a particular action. Note that the gerund (V-ing) has a passive meaning even though it is in the active form.
中文： 句型「be worth + V-ing」用來表示某事值得被進行某個動作。注意這裡的動名詞（V-ing）雖然是主動形式，但帶有被動的意義。
This ancient temple is worth visiting during your trip.
這座古廟在你的旅程中值得一訪。
EN： The verb 'remind' is often used with the pattern 'remind + object + that-clause' to tell someone something they may have forgotten or to make them think about a fact.
中文： 動詞「remind」常用「remind + 受詞 + that子句」的結構，用來提醒某人某件可能遺忘的事，或使人思考某個事實。
She reminded me that the meeting starts at nine.
她提醒我會議在九點開始。
EN： David Attenborough's voice is iconic in the English-speaking world, often associated with wisdom, nature, and authority. Describing it as 'gentle' reflects his non-aggressive but persuasive style of environmental advocacy.
中文： 大衛·艾登堡的聲音在英語世界極具代表性，常與智慧、自然和權威聯繫在一起。將其描述為「溫柔」反映了他那種非侵略性但具說服力的環境倡議風格。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 具有重大意義的里程碑或轉折點
在本文中： 多樣性，指生物種類的豐富程度
在本文中： 易於理解的，大眾化的
在本文中： 開創性的，具有突破性的
在本文中： 革命性的，產生巨大變革的
在本文中： 提倡，主張，公開支持
在本文中： 災難，大禍
在本文中： （對自然資源的）保護，保育
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A person or thing that is greatly valued by a nation for its cultural or historical significance.
國寶級人物/事物
A long-term change in the average weather patterns that have come to define Earth's local, regional and global climates.
氣候變遷
To do something to help a situation or solve a problem.
採取行動
Deserving the effort or money required to preserve or rescue it.
值得拯救/保存
Easy to understand or appreciate, especially for people without specialized knowledge.
易懂的；大眾化的
A person or organization that expresses a particular opinion or represents a specific cause with authority.
權威人士；代言者
The long-lasting impact of a person's life, work, or achievements.
傳承；遺產（非物質）