EN: To ask a question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), move the verb to the front of the subject.
中文: 使用 be 動詞(am, is, are)詢問問題時,將動詞移到主詞前面。
Are you hungry?
你餓嗎?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Are you busy?' is a common way to check if someone has time to talk before starting a request or a long conversation.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Are you busy?」是請求幫忙或開始長談前,確認對方是否有空的常用禮貌用語。
EN: Use 'I am + adjective' to describe your current state or condition.
中文: 使用「I am + 形容詞」來描述你目前的狀態或情況。
I am happy.
我很開心。
EN: In English, 'free' can mean both 'not busy' and 'at no cost'. In this context, it clearly means the speaker has time to talk.
中文: 在英文中,'free' 可以指「有空」或「免費」。在這個對話情境中,它清楚地表示說話者有時間聊天。
EN: The basic English sentence structure follows Subject + Verb + Object. Here, 'I' is the subject, 'need' is the action, and 'your help' is what is needed.
中文: 英文的基本句型結構是「主詞 + 動詞 + 受詞」。在這個句子中,「I」(我) 是主詞,「need」(需要) 是動作,「your help」(你的幫助) 則是受詞。
I need a pen.
我需要一枝筆。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I need your help' is a direct but polite way to ask for assistance among friends. Adding 'please' at the end makes it even more polite.
中文: 在英語系國家,「I need your help」是朋友之間直接且禮貌的請求協助方式。在句尾加上「please」會顯得更有禮貌。
EN: Use 'What do you + verb' to ask about someone's needs, wants, or actions.
中文: 使用「What do you + 動詞」來詢問某人的需求、想要的東西或正在做的事情。
What do you want?
你想要什麼?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are willing to help, more casual than 'Yes, of course'.
中文: 在英語系國家,用「Sure!」來回應請求是非常普遍且友善的方式,比起「Yes, of course」更顯得隨和親切。
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a verb to express a desire or intention to do an action.
中文: 使用「want to」後面接動詞,用來表達想要做某件事的願望或意圖。
I want to drink some water.
我想喝點水。
EN: In English, 'laptop' is the common term for a portable computer. Using 'notebook' is also understood but 'laptop' is more frequent in casual shopping contexts.
中文: 在英文中,「laptop」是可攜式電腦的常用術語。雖然使用「notebook」也能被理解,但在日常購物情境中,「laptop」更為常見。
EN: To ask a 'Yes/No' question with a regular verb like 'have', we put 'Do' at the beginning of the sentence.
中文: 當我們要對一般動詞(如 have)詢問「是不是」的問題時,要在句子開頭加上助動詞 Do。
Do you have a pen?
你有筆嗎?
EN: In English, 'Great!' is a very common way to show enthusiasm or agreement before continuing a conversation.
中文: 在英文中,「Great!」是非常常用的口語,用來在繼續對話前表達熱情或贊同對方的想法。
EN: Use 'Where do you...' to ask about the location or platform where someone performs a regular action.
中文: 使用「Where do you...」來詢問某人通常在什麼地方或平台上進行某項活動。
Where do you buy coffee?
你都在哪裡買咖啡?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Where do you shop?' is a common way to start a conversation about recommendations or shared interests.
中文: 在英語系國家,詢問「Where do you shop?」是開啟關於推薦商品或共同興趣話題的常見方式。
EN: Use 'It is + adjective' to describe a thing or a situation.
中文: 使用「It is + 形容詞」來描述一個事物或情況。
It is hot.
天氣很熱。
EN: Amazon is the most popular online shopping platform in many Western countries, often used as a default example for e-commerce.
中文: 亞馬遜是許多西方國家最受歡迎的網購平台,常被當作電子商務的代表性例子。
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to offer help or ask for permission to do something.
中文: 使用「Let me + 動詞」來提議幫忙或請求允許做某事。
Let me help you.
讓我幫你吧。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Let me look at it' is a common, polite way to offer assistance when someone has a problem or is showing you something.
中文: 在英語文化中,「Let me look at it」是當別人遇到問題或向你展示東西時,一種常見且有禮貌的提供協助方式。
EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (things you can count) to show a large quantity.
中文: 使用 'many' 來修飾複數名詞(可數的東西),表示數量很多。
I have many books.
我有很多書。
EN: In English, 'laptop' is the common short form for 'laptop computer'. In casual shopping contexts, people rarely use the full term.
中文: 在英文中,'laptop' 是 'laptop computer' (筆記型電腦) 的常用簡稱。在日常購物情境中,人們很少使用全稱。
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give instructions or advice. It starts directly with a verb (Read) and the subject 'you' is omitted.
中文: 這是一個祈使句,用於給予指示或建議。句子直接以動詞 (Read) 開頭,省略了主詞「你」。
Open the door.
打開門。
EN: In online shopping culture, checking 'reviews' is a standard step to verify product quality before purchasing.
中文: 在網路購物文化中,查看「評論」(reviews) 是購買前確認產品品質的標準步驟。
EN: Use 'What are' to ask for the definition or identity of plural things.
中文: 使用「What are」來詢問複數事物的定義或身份。
What are these?
這些是什麼?
EN: In online shopping culture, checking 'reviews' is a standard step to verify product quality before purchasing.
中文: 在網路購物文化中,查看「評價」(reviews) 是購買前確認產品品質的標準步驟。
EN: Use 'tell + someone + about + something' to share information with another person regarding a specific topic.
中文: 使用「tell + 某人 + about + 某事」來與他人分享關於某個主題的資訊。
I will tell you about my trip.
我會告訴你關於我的旅行。
EN: In online shopping culture, checking reviews is a standard step to verify product quality before purchasing, as 'social proof' is highly valued.
中文: 在網購文化中,查看評價是購買前確認產品品質的標準步驟,因為「社會認同」被視為非常重要的參考指標。
EN: Use 'this one' to point to a specific item you are looking at or talking about.
中文: 使用「this one」來指代你正在看或正在討論的某個特定物品。
I like this one.
我喜歡這一個。
EN: In online shopping culture, checking 'reviews' is a standard step before making a purchase to ensure product quality.
中文: 在網路購物文化中,查看「評價」(reviews) 是購買前的標準步驟,用以確保產品品質。
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands or instructions. They start with a base verb and usually do not have a subject (like 'you').
中文: 祈使句用於給予指令或指示。這類句子以動詞原形開頭,通常省略主詞(如「你」)。
Open the door.
打開門。
EN: In online shopping, the 'cart' or 'shopping cart' is a universal metaphor for the list of items you intend to buy before paying.
中文: 在網購文化中,「cart」(購物車)是一個通用的比喻,指在結帳前你打算購買的商品清單。
EN: Use 'in' to show that something is inside a container or a specific space, like a shopping cart.
中文: 使用介係詞「in」來表示某物在容器或特定空間(如購物車)的內部。
The milk is in the fridge.
牛奶在冰箱裡。
EN: In online shopping, the 'cart' or 'basket' is a universal metaphor for items you intend to buy but haven't paid for yet.
中文: 在網購文化中,「購物車 (cart)」或「購物籃 (basket)」是一個通用的隱喻,代表你打算購買但尚未付款的商品。
EN: This sentence uses the 'Imperative' form to give a command or instruction. It starts directly with a verb (go) and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
中文: 這個句子使用了「祈使句」來給予指令或建議。它直接以動詞 (go) 開頭,省略了主詞「你」,因為對象很明確。
Go to the store.
去商店吧。
EN: In online shopping, 'checkout' refers to the final step where you provide payment and shipping information. It is modeled after the physical checkout counter in a supermarket.
中文: 在網路購物中,「checkout」指的是提供付款和運送資訊的最後一個步驟。這個詞是模仿超市中的實體結帳櫃檯而來的。
EN: Use 'What is...?' to ask for information about a specific thing, like a price, a name, or a cost.
中文: 使用「What is...?」來詢問關於某個特定事物的資訊,例如價格、名字或費用。
What is the price?
價格是多少?
EN: In online shopping, 'shipping cost' is a common concern. Many websites offer free shipping if you spend a certain amount of money.
中文: 在網購中,「運費」是大家普遍關心的問題。許多網站在消費達到一定金額後會提供免運費優惠。
EN: Use 'is' to describe a thing or a situation with an adjective (like 'free' or 'great').
中文: 使用「is」來連接主詞與形容詞(如 free 或 great),用來描述事物或情況的狀態。
The water is cold.
這水很冰。
EN: In online shopping, 'Free Shipping' is a major selling point and often requires a minimum purchase amount, though in this context it is simply free.
中文: 在網路購物中,「免運費 (Free Shipping)」是一個很大的賣點,通常可能需要達到最低消費金額,但在這個對話情境中是直接免費的。
EN: Use 'How do I + verb' to ask for instructions or the method to do something.
中文: 使用「How do I + 動詞」來詢問做某事的方法或指令。
How do I open this?
我要怎麼打開這個?
EN: In online shopping, 'Nice!' is a common way to express satisfaction when finding a good deal or free shipping.
中文: 在網購情境中,「Nice!」是表達發現划算交易或免運費時,非常道地的讚嘆方式。
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that something is possible or allowed.
中文: 在動詞前面使用 'can' 來表示某事是可能的或是被允許的。
You can eat here.
你可以在這裡吃東西。
EN: In many Western countries, credit cards are the most common way to pay for online shopping due to security and convenience.
中文: 在許多西方國家,由於安全性和便利性,信用卡是網購最常見的支付方式。
EN: Use 'paid with' followed by a payment method (like a card or cash) to show how you gave money for something.
中文: 使用「paid with」加上付款方式(如卡片或現金)來表示你如何支付費用。
I paid with cash.
我用現金付錢。
EN: In Western countries, 'card' usually refers to a credit card or debit card. It is the most common way to pay for online shopping.
中文: 在西方國家,「card」通常指信用卡或金融卡。這是網購最常見的付款方式。
EN: We use 'be + verb-ing' (Present Continuous) to talk about things happening right now or things that will happen very soon.
中文: 我們使用「be 動詞 + 動詞-ing」(現在進行式)來描述正在發生或即將發生的事情。
The bus is coming.
公車快來了。
EN: In online shopping, 'is coming' often refers to the shipping process. It's a common way to reassure someone that their order is on its way.
中文: 在網購情境中,「is coming」通常指物流配送過程。這是告知對方商品已出貨、即將送達的常用說法。
EN: Use 'What if...?' to ask about a possible problem or a future situation that worries you.
中文: 使用「What if...?」來詢問如果發生某種問題或令人擔心的情況時該怎麼辦。
What if it rains tomorrow?
如果明天下雨怎麼辦?
EN: In Western online shopping culture, asking about return policies ('What if I do not like it?') is very common and expected, as customer satisfaction is a high priority.
中文: 在西方網購文化中,詢問退貨政策(「如果我不喜歡怎麼辦?」)是非常普遍且正常的,因為商家非常重視顧客滿意度。
EN: Use 'can' to show that something is possible or allowed.
中文: 使用 'can' 來表示某件事是可能的,或是被允許的。
You can open the window.
你可以打開窗戶。
EN: In many Western countries, return policies are quite generous, allowing customers to return items within 30 days for a full refund if they are not satisfied.
中文: 在許多西方國家,退貨政策非常寬鬆,如果顧客不滿意,通常允許在 30 天內退貨並獲得全額退款。
EN: The phrase 'It is good to know' or 'That is good to know' is used to express that information you just received is useful or helpful.
中文: 短語「That is good to know」用來表示你剛剛獲得的資訊非常實用或有幫助。
The store is open until midnight. That is good to know!
這家店開到午夜。那很有幫助(很高興知道這件事)!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging helpful information with 'That's good to know' shows you are actively listening and appreciate the advice.
中文: 在英語系國家,使用「That's good to know」來回應有用的資訊,能展現你正在積極傾聽並感謝對方的建議。
EN: Use 'Happy + [Activity]' to wish someone a good time during a specific event or task.
中文: 使用「Happy + [活動]」來祝福某人在進行特定活動或任務時愉快。
Happy cooking!
祝你下廚愉快!
EN: In Western culture, 'You are welcome' is the most standard response to 'Thank you'. Adding 'Happy [Activity]' is a common way to end a conversation warmly when someone is about to do something.
中文: 在西方文化中,「You are welcome」是回應「Thank you」最標準的方式。當對方即將去做某件事時,加上「Happy [活動]」是溫暖結束對話的常見做法。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 筆記型電腦
在本文中: 網站
在本文中: 在線地、網路上地
在本文中: 評論、評價
在本文中: 產品、商品
在本文中: 購物車
在本文中: 結帳(處)
在本文中: 運送、運輸
在本文中: 信用卡
在本文中: 退貨
在本文中: 退款
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To buy things on the internet.
網購
To put an item into a virtual shopping basket.
加入購物車
To direct one's gaze toward someone or something.
看、查看
A polite response to someone who has thanked you.
不客氣
A virtual storage area on an e-commerce website where a user places items they intend to purchase.
購物車
The final stage of an online transaction where the customer provides payment and shipping information.
結帳程序/頁面
The process of sending a purchased product back to the retailer in exchange for a refund or replacement.
退貨