EN: The word 'Part' is used to divide a larger text or lesson into smaller sections. In English, it is followed by a letter or number to label the specific section.
中文: 「Part」這個單字用來將較大的文本或課程劃分為較小的部分。在英文中,它後面通常會接一個字母或數字來標記特定的區塊。
Part A is very easy.
A 部分非常簡單。
EN: In English textbooks and exams, sections are often labeled with letters (Part A, B, C) or numbers (Part 1, 2, 3). Using letters is a common way to organize dialogue-based learning materials.
中文: 在英文教科書和考試中,章節通常用字母(Part A, B, C)或數字(Part 1, 2, 3)來標記。使用字母是組織對話式學習教材的常見方式。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to') to show who is being helped and what they are doing.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫助) 後面可以接對象,再接另一個原形動詞(不加 to),用來表示幫助某人做某事。
I will help you carry the bags.
我會幫你提袋子。
EN: In Western culture, it is common for friends or family to help each other with home improvement projects like painting or assembling furniture, often as a social activity.
中文: 在西方文化中,朋友或家人之間互相幫助進行居家改造(如刷油漆或組裝家具)是很常見的,這通常也被視為一種社交活動。
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
中文: 使用「want to」後接動詞原形,用來表達想要做某事的願望或意圖。
I want to buy a new lamp.
我想買一盞新燈。
EN: In Western homes, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) home improvement is very common. People often install their own shelves or furniture to personalize their living space.
中文: 在西方家庭中,DIY(自己動手做)居家修繕非常普遍。人們經常自己安裝架子或組裝家具,以打造個人化的居住空間。
EN: Use 'Can you...' to make a polite request or ask if someone is able to do something.
中文: 使用「Can you...」來提出禮貌的請求,或詢問某人是否有能力做某事。
Can you open the door?
你可以幫我開門嗎?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Can you help me?' is a direct but polite way to seek assistance among friends or family, like Chad and Joanna.
中文: 在英語系國家中,像查德和喬安娜這樣的朋友或家人之間,使用「Can you help me?」是尋求協助時直接且禮貌的方式。
EN: 'Sure' is a common, informal way to say 'yes' or to agree to a request. It is often used instead of 'Yes' or 'Of course' in daily conversation.
中文: 「Sure」是日常生活中非常常用的非正式用語,用來表示「好」、「當然」或同意對方的請求。它常用來替代「Yes」或「Of course」。
Can you pass me the salt? Sure.
你可以把鹽遞給我嗎?當然可以。
EN: In American English, 'Sure' is a very friendly way to accept a request. It sounds more casual and helpful than a simple 'Yes'.
中文: 在美式英語中,「Sure」是接受請求時非常友好的方式。比起單純說「Yes」,它聽起來更隨和且展現出樂於助人的態度。
EN: The word 'that' is used here to connect the main verb 'see' to a complete thought (a clause) that explains what is being seen.
中文: 這裡的 'that' 用來連接主要動詞 'see' 與一個完整的想法(子句),用來解釋看到的具體內容。
I see that you are busy.
我看到你很忙。
EN: In casual conversation, the word 'that' is often omitted (e.g., 'I see you already marked...'). However, including it makes the sentence clearer in more formal or instructional contexts.
中文: 在日常口語中,'that' 經常會被省略(例如:'I see you already marked...')。但在說明指示或較正式的語境下,保留它會讓句子結構更清晰。
EN: The sentence uses 'was' (the past tense of 'is') to describe a situation or action that has already happened.
中文: 句子使用「was」(「is」的過去式)來描述已經發生過的情況或動作。
The test was easy.
那場考試很簡單。
EN: In English, saying 'That was the easy part' often implies that the next steps will be more difficult or challenging.
中文: 在英文中,說「那是簡單的部分」通常暗示接下來的步驟會更困難或更具挑戰性。
EN: The phrase 'when it comes to' is used to introduce a specific topic or activity you are talking about. It is followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing.
中文: 短語「when it comes to」用來引出你正在談論的特定話題或活動。後面通常接名詞或動詞的 -ing 形式。
When it comes to cooking, she is an expert.
說到烹飪,她是個專家。
EN: The idiom 'all thumbs' comes from the idea that if all your fingers were thumbs, you would be very clumsy and unable to pick up small objects or do delicate work.
中文: 成語「all thumbs」(全是拇指)源於這樣一個想法:如果你所有的手指都變成了大拇指,你就會變得很笨拙,無法拿起小物品或進行精細的工作。
EN: Negative Imperative: Use 'Don't' + 'base verb' to tell someone not to do something.
中文: 否定祈使句:使用「Don't」加上「原形動詞」來要求某人不要做某事。
Don't open the door.
不要開門。
EN: In English, 'Don't say that' is a common way to show support when someone is being self-deprecating or pessimistic, like when Chad says he is 'all thumbs'.
中文: 在英文中,當某人自我貶低或感到悲觀時(例如查德說自己「笨手笨腳」),使用「Don't say that」是一種常見的表達支持與鼓勵的方式。
EN: The word 'just' is used as an adverb to mean 'only' or 'simply'. It emphasizes that the solution is straightforward.
中文: 單字「just」在此作為副詞使用,意思是「只是」或「僅僅」。它強調解決方法很簡單直接。
I just need some water.
我只需要一些水。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You just need more practice' is a common way to encourage someone who feels discouraged about a new skill, shifting the focus from lack of talent to the need for time.
中文: 在英語文化中,「你只是需要更多練習」是鼓勵對新技能感到挫折的人的常用語。這能將焦點從「缺乏天賦」轉移到「需要時間」上。
EN: The pattern 'I'm glad that...' is used to express happiness about a specific situation or fact. The word 'that' can often be omitted in casual conversation.
中文: 「I'm glad that...」句型用來表達對某個特定情況或事實感到高興。在口語中,「that」通常可以省略。
I'm glad that you like the gift.
我很高興你喜歡這份禮物。
EN: In Western culture, when someone gives you a compliment or encouragement (like Joanna telling Chad he just needs practice), it is polite to acknowledge it with a phrase like 'I'm glad you think so' to show appreciation for their positive perspective.
中文: 在西方文化中,當有人給予讚美或鼓勵時(例如喬安娜告訴查德他只需要多練習),使用「I'm glad you think so」來回應是很禮貌的,這表示你很感激對方正面的看法。
EN: The verb 'let' is used to mean 'allow' or 'permit'. It is followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to').
中文: 動詞「let」的意思是「讓」或「允許」。後接受詞,再接另一個動詞的原形(不加 to)。
Let me help you with those bags.
讓我幫你提那些袋子吧。
EN: The phrase 'get to work' is a common way to signal the transition from talking or preparing to actually performing a task. It sounds productive and encouraging.
中文: 短語「get to work」是從交談或準備階段轉向實際執行任務的常用表達方式。這聽起來很有生產力且具鼓勵性。
EN: This is a negative imperative sentence. We use 'Don't' (Do not) followed by the base form of a verb to tell someone not to do something.
中文: 這是一個否定的祈使句。我們在動詞原形前面加上「Don't」(Do not),用來告訴某人不要做某事。
Don't touch the wall.
不要碰這面牆。
EN: In this context, Joanna tells Chad 'Don't move' because she needs him to hold a level steady against the wall. It is a direct instruction common in collaborative tasks.
中文: 在情境中,喬安娜對查德說「別動」,是因為她需要查德扶穩水平儀。這是在協作任務中常見的直接指令。
EN: The pattern 'need someone to do something' is used to ask or tell someone to perform a specific action.
中文: 「need someone to do something」這個句型用來要求或叫某人去做某件事。
I need you to call me later.
我需要你等一下打電話給我。
EN: In DIY projects, a 'level' is a common tool used to ensure that shelves or pictures are perfectly horizontal. 'Marks' usually refer to small pencil dots made on the wall during planning.
中文: 在居家修繕(DIY)中,「level」(水平儀)是用來確保層架或畫框完全水平的常用工具。「marks」(記號)通常指在規劃時用鉛筆在牆上畫下的小點。
EN: 'Okay' is an interjection used to express agreement, acceptance, or to show that you understand what someone has said.
中文: 「Okay」是一個感嘆詞,用來表示同意、接受,或表示你理解了對方所說的話。
Okay, I will help you.
好的,我會幫你。
EN: 'Okay' is one of the most recognized words globally and is used in almost every English-speaking context to signal agreement.
中文: 「Okay」是全球最通用的詞彙之一,在幾乎所有英語情境中都用來表示同意或確認。
EN: To turn a statement with 'is' into a question, simply move 'Is' to the beginning of the sentence.
中文: 要將含有 'is' 的陳述句變成問句,只需將 'Is' 移到句首即可。
Is he happy?
他開心嗎?
EN: In a DIY or collaborative context, this phrase is commonly used to seek immediate feedback or confirmation that a task is being performed correctly.
中文: 在 DIY 或協作情境中,這個短語常用於尋求即時反饋,確認某項任務的操作方式是否正確。
EN: The word 'Yes' is an adverb used to give a positive response or to agree with a statement or question.
中文: 「Yes」是一個副詞,用於給予肯定的回答,或表示同意某個陳述或問題。
Yes, I can help you.
是的,我可以幫你。
EN: In English conversations, 'Yes' is often followed by more information to keep the conversation flowing, but in this context, it serves as a simple confirmation of a task being done correctly.
中文: 在英語對話中,「Yes」通常後面會接更多資訊以保持對話流暢,但在這個情境下,它僅作為對任務正確完成的簡單確認。
EN: Use 'look' followed by an adjective to describe the appearance of something or someone.
中文: 使用「look」後接形容詞,用來描述某物或某人的外觀或給人的印象。
You look happy.
你看起來很快樂。
EN: In Western DIY culture, giving positive feedback like 'It looks good' is a common way to encourage someone's work and confirm that a task has been done correctly.
中文: 在西方 DIY 文化中,給予像「It looks good」這樣的正面回饋是很常見的,這能鼓勵對方的努力並確認工作完成得很好。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 架子;擱板
在本文中: 梳妝台;帶抽屜的矮櫃
在本文中: 做標記;標示
在本文中: 位置;地點
在本文中: 鐵鎚;榔頭
在本文中: 練習;實踐
在本文中: 梯子
在本文中: 水平儀;水準尺
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
clumsy or awkward, especially with one's hands
笨手笨腳
regarding; with respect to a particular subject
當提到...時;關於...
to leave a vehicle or a high place
下來;離開
to begin doing a task or job
開始工作;著手進行