EN: Nouns can be used as labels to identify specific sections of a text or audio, often followed by a letter or number.
中文: 名詞可以用作標籤來識別文本或音檔的特定部分,通常後面會跟著一個字母或數字。
Unit B
B 單元
EN: In English learning materials, sections are commonly labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to help students navigate the content.
中文: 在英文教材中,通常會使用字母(A、B、C)或數字(1、2、3)來標記各個部分,以幫助學生查找內容。
EN: In English, when you address someone by name, a comma is usually placed before the name in writing to separate the greeting from the person being spoken to.
中文: 在英文中,當你稱呼某人的名字時,書寫上通常會在名字前加上逗號,將問候語與被稱呼的人分開。
Good morning, Tom.
早安,湯姆。
EN: Using someone's first name immediately after a greeting is very common in English-speaking cultures to show friendliness and establish a personal connection.
中文: 在英語系國家,在問候語後直接稱呼對方的名字是非常普遍的,這展現了友善並建立了個人化的連結。
EN: The word 'hanging' is a present participle used to describe 'that' (the object). It tells us what the object is doing right now.
中文: 單字「hanging」是現在分詞,用來描述「that」(那個東西)。它告訴我們該物體目前正處於什麼樣的狀態或動作。
Who is the man standing by the door?
站在門邊的那個人是誰?
EN: In casual English, people often use 'What's that...' followed by a present participle (like hanging, sitting, or lying) to ask about something they notice in someone's environment.
中文: 在日常英語中,人們常用「What's that...」後面接現在分詞(如 hanging 掛著、sitting 放著、lying 躺著)來詢問他們在對方周遭注意到的事物。
EN: Use 'It is' (or the contraction 'It's') to identify or describe a single object or animal.
中文: 使用「It is」(或縮寫「It's」)來辨識或描述單個物品或動物。
It's a cat.
它是一隻貓。
EN: Capybaras have become internet icons due to their calm nature and 'chill' attitude, often seen interacting peacefully with other species.
中文: 水豚因為其冷靜的性格和「佛系」的態度而成為網路紅人,人們經常看到牠們與其他物種和平相處。
EN: Negative questions are used to confirm something the speaker believes to be true or to express surprise. 'Isn't it...?' expects the listener to agree.
中文: 否定疑問句用於確認說話者認為屬實的事情,或表達驚訝。「Isn't it...?」通常期待聽者表示贊同。
Isn't it cold today?
今天難道不冷嗎?
EN: In English, negative questions like 'Isn't it cute?' are often used as a way to start a conversation or share an opinion, rather than just asking a literal question.
中文: 在英語中,像「Isn't it cute?」這樣的否定疑問句通常用來開啟對話或分享觀點,而不僅僅是字面上的提問,目的是希望對方點頭同意。
EN: The phrase 'I guess' is used to express a hesitant or uncertain agreement. It shows that you agree with someone, but you are not 100% sure or not very enthusiastic about it.
中文: 「I guess」用於表達猶豫或不確定的同意。這表示你雖然同意對方的說法,但並非百分之百確定,或者對此並不特別熱衷。
Is it going to rain? I guess.
會下雨嗎?我想是吧。
EN: In English conversation, 'I guess' can sometimes sound a bit reluctant. If you want to sound more positive, you might say 'I think so' or 'Definitely!'
中文: 在英語對話中,「I guess」有時聽起來有點勉強。如果你想聽起來更積極、肯定,可以使用「I think so」或「Definitely!」(肯定地)。
EN: Use 'pretty' before an adjective to mean 'quite' or 'very'. It makes the description stronger but sounds casual.
中文: 在形容詞前面加上「pretty」表示「相當」或「非常」。這會加強描述的程度,聽起來比較口語化。
This book is pretty good.
這本書相當不錯。
EN: Capybaras have become internet icons globally due to their calm nature and 'chill' attitude, often seen interacting peacefully with other species.
中文: 水豚因其冷靜的本性和「淡定」的態度在全球網路走紅,人們經常看到牠們與其他物種和平相處。
EN: This is a short answer using 'be' verbs to agree with a previous statement. It avoids repeating the entire sentence.
中文: 這是一個使用 be 動詞的簡短回答,用來表示贊同前一句話,避免重複整個句子。
Are they friendly? Yes, they are.
牠們友善嗎?是的,牠們是。
EN: In English conversation, repeating the auxiliary verb (like 'are', 'do', or 'can') is a common way to show agreement or confirm a fact without being repetitive.
中文: 在英語對話中,重複助動詞(如 are、do 或 can)是表示贊同或確認事實的常用方式,這樣可以避免說話太過囉唆。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility or availability, showing what options are available to the person.
中文: 助動詞「can」在這裡用來表示可能性或供應情況,說明某人可以選擇或買到的東西。
You can buy fresh bread at the bakery.
你可以在麵包店買到新鮮的麵包。
EN: Capybaras have become a global internet sensation due to their calm and friendly nature, leading to a surge in themed merchandise like the ones mentioned in the sentence.
中文: 水豚因其冷靜且友好的天性而在全球網路走紅,這導致了如句子中所提到的各種主題週邊商品的熱潮。
EN: Use 'Why do' to start a question when you want to know the reason for an action. 'Do' is a helping verb used with subjects like 'people', 'they', or 'you'.
中文: 當你想詢問某個動作的原因時,使用「Why do」開頭。這裡的「do」是助動詞,搭配「people」(人們)、「they」(他們)或「you」(你)等主詞使用。
Why do you study English?
你為什麼學習英文?
EN: In English, 'so much' is a common way to add emphasis to a feeling or preference, making the question sound more curious or surprised.
中文: 在英文中,「so much」是用來強調情感或喜好程度的常見表達方式,這會讓問題聽起來更具好奇心或驚訝感。
EN: Negative questions (starting with 'Aren't', 'Don't', etc.) are often used to express surprise or to ask for confirmation of what the speaker thinks is true.
中文: 否定疑問句(以 Aren't, Don't 等開頭)通常用來表示驚訝,或是用來確認說話者認為是事實的事情。
Aren't you hungry?
你不餓嗎?
EN: In English, 'rat' often has a negative connotation, implying something dirty or unwanted. By calling capybaras 'big rats', the speaker is expressing skepticism about their popularity.
中文: 在英語中,「rat」(老鼠)通常帶有負面含義,暗示骯髒或令人討厭的東西。說話者稱水豚為「大老鼠」,是在對牠們的受歡迎程度表示懷疑。
EN: Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things. For short adjectives, add '-est' to the end and use 'the' before the word.
中文: 最高級形容詞用於比較三個或更多事物。對於短形容詞,在字尾加上「-est」,並在單字前使用「the」。
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
木星是我們太陽系中最大的行星。
EN: Capybaras have become an internet sensation due to their calm nature and the way they seem to get along with all other animals. While they are rodents (like rats and squirrels), they are often viewed much more favorably than common house rats.
中文: 水豚因其冷靜的性格以及與其他動物和諧相處的模樣,在網路上引起熱潮。雖然牠們屬於囓齒動物(與老鼠和松鼠同類),但人們對牠們的觀感通常比對普通家鼠好得多。
EN: Using 'So' at the beginning of a sentence to check understanding or confirm a conclusion based on what was just said.
中文: 在句首使用「So」來確認理解或根據剛才提到的內容得出結論。
So you are a teacher?
所以你是一位老師嗎?
EN: In English, people often use rising intonation at the end of a statement to turn it into a question, especially when they are surprised or seeking confirmation.
中文: 在英語中,人們常在陳述句末尾使用升調來將其變成疑問句,特別是在感到驚訝或尋求確認時。
EN: Using 'No' as a complete sentence to provide a direct negative answer to a yes/no question.
中文: 使用「No」作為一個完整的句子,用來直接否定一個「是/否」問句。
Are you a rat? No.
你是老鼠嗎?不是。
EN: In English, answering with just 'No' can sometimes sound blunt or rude depending on the tone. In this context, it is used to clarify a factual misunderstanding about capybaras.
中文: 在英語中,根據語氣的不同,只回答「No」有時會顯得太過直接或沒禮貌。但在這個對話情境中,它是用來澄清關於水豚的錯誤事實。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two ideas that are different or opposite. It shows a contrast between the first part of the sentence and the second part.
中文: 使用「but」來連接兩個不同或相反的想法。它顯示了句子第一部分和第二部分之間的對比。
The cat is small, but very brave.
這隻貓很小,但非常勇敢。
EN: In biology, 'family' refers to a specific level of classification. While capybaras and rats are both rodents, they belong to different groups within that category, which is why the speaker clarifies they are in the same family but still different.
中文: 在生物學中,「family」(科)是指一個特定的分類層級。雖然水豚和老鼠都是齧齒動物,但牠們在該類別中屬於不同的群體,這就是為什麼說話者澄清牠們雖然同科但仍然非常不同。
EN: In English, nouns can be used as modifiers to describe another noun. Here, 'Conversation' is the main noun, and 'B' acts as a label to identify which specific conversation it is.
中文: 在英文中,名詞可以用作修飾語來描述另一個名詞。在這裡,「Conversation」是主名詞,而「B」作為標籤來識別這是哪一個特定的對話。
Lesson A.
A 課。
EN: In textbooks or learning materials, letters (A, B, C) are commonly used to label different sections or dialogues to help students navigate the content easily.
中文: 在教科書或教材中,通常使用字母(A、B、C)來標記不同的章節或對話,以幫助學生輕鬆地瀏覽內容。
EN: Use 'different from' to compare two things and show how they are not the same.
中文: 使用「different from」來比較兩個事物,表示它們之間的不同之處。
Dogs are different from cats.
狗與貓不同。
EN: While capybaras and rats are both rodents, capybaras have become internet icons for their 'chill' and friendly nature, unlike the common negative perception of rats.
中文: 雖然水豚和老鼠都是囓齒動物,但水豚因為其「冷靜」且友好的天性而成為網路紅人,這與老鼠通常給人的負面印象非常不同。
EN: Use '-er' at the end of short adjectives to compare two things. Use 'a lot' before the adjective to emphasize a big difference.
中文: 在短的形容詞字尾加上「-er」可以用來比較兩者。在形容詞前面加上「a lot」可以用來強調程度差異很大。
This dog is a lot smaller.
這隻狗小得多。
EN: In English, comparing animals to common pests like rats can be negative, so speakers often use 'a lot cuter' to clarify that capybaras are seen as friendly and charming animals.
中文: 在英語中,將動物與老鼠等常見害獸相比通常帶有負面意涵,因此說話者會使用「a lot cuter(可愛得多)」來澄清,強調水豚被視為友善且迷人的動物。
EN: The phrase 'get along with' is used to describe having a friendly relationship with someone or something.
中文: 短語「get along with」用來描述與某人或某物有友好的關係,即「相處融洽」。
I get along well with my classmates.
我和我的同學相處得很融洽。
EN: Capybaras are famous on the internet for their 'chill' personality, often seen relaxing with predators like crocodiles or other animals, which is why they are called social animals.
中文: 水豚在網路上因其「淡定」的個性而聞名,經常可以看到牠們與鱷魚等掠食者或其他動物一起放鬆,這也是為什麼牠們被稱為社交性動物的原因。
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to make a request. It starts with a verb and doesn't need a subject like 'you'.
中文: 這是一個祈使句,用於提出請求。它以動詞開頭,不需要像「you」這樣的主詞。
Tell me your name.
告訴我你的名字。
EN: In English conversations, using phrases like 'Tell me more' shows active listening and encourages the speaker to share more details without feeling like they are talking too much.
中文: 在英語對話中,使用「Tell me more」之類的短語表示你在積極傾聽,並鼓勵說話者分享更多細節,而不會讓對方覺得自己說得太多。
EN: The word 'will' is used here to describe a typical behavior or habit of an animal, rather than just the future tense.
中文: 這裡的「will」用來描述動物的典型行為或習性,而不僅僅是指未來式。
Cats will often sleep in the sun.
貓咪經常會睡在陽光下。
EN: Capybaras are known as 'nature's chairs' because they are very calm and social, often allowing other species to rest on them in the wild.
中文: 水豚被稱為「大自然的椅子」,因為牠們非常冷靜且合群,在野外經常讓其他物種停留在牠們身上休息。
EN: The phrase 'What a...' is used to start an exclamation to show strong feelings or to emphasize a point about a noun.
中文: 「What a...」句型用於感嘆句,用來表達強烈的感情或強調某個名詞的特性。
What a beautiful day!
真是個美好的一天!
EN: In English, 'a free ride' can literally mean traveling without paying, but it can also idiomatically mean getting a benefit without working for it. In this context, it refers to animals sitting on capybaras.
中文: 在英文中,「a free ride」字面上是指不付錢的搭乘,也可以比喻為「不勞而獲」。在本文中,是指其他動物坐在水豚背上移動的有趣現象。
EN: The verb 'make' can mean 'to be suitable as' or 'to become' when describing a role or quality.
中文: 動詞「make」在這裡的意思是「適合作為」或「成為」,用來描述某種角色或特質。
Would you make a good teacher?
你適合作為一名好老師嗎?
EN: In many countries, capybaras are popular social media icons, but they require specific environments (like water access) to be kept as pets, which is why this question is commonly asked.
中文: 在許多國家,水豚是受歡迎的社群媒體明星,但飼養牠們需要特定的環境(如水源),因此這是一個常見的疑問。
EN: Use 'more than' followed by a number to mean 'over' or 'exceeding' that amount.
中文: 使用「more than」後接數字,表示「超過」或「多於」該數量。
I have more than three pens.
我有超過三枝筆。
EN: In English, 'They can' is a short answer that omits the main verb (make good pets) because it was already mentioned in the question. This is common in natural conversation.
中文: 在英文中,「They can」是一個簡短回答,省略了主動詞(當好寵物),因為在問題中已經提過。這在自然對話中非常常見。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a reason to a result. The first part is the cause, and the second part is the effect.
中文: 使用「so」來連接原因與結果。前半部分是原因,後半部分是結果。
It is raining, so I will stay home.
正在下雨,所以我會待在家裡。
EN: Capybaras are known for being extremely social and are often seen interacting with various other species in the wild, which has led to their reputation as 'nature's best friend.'
中文: 水豚以極其社會化著稱,野外常能見到牠們與各種不同物種互動,因此被譽為「大自然最好的朋友」。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 懸掛;吊著
在本文中: 受歡迎的;流行的
在本文中: 囓齒目動物(如老鼠、松鼠等)
在本文中: (生物分類學上的)科
在本文中: 不同的
在本文中: 群居的;社交的
在本文中: 孤獨的;寂寞的
在本文中: 馬克杯;大杯子
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To have a friendly relationship with someone.
相處融洽
A situation in which someone gets a benefit without having to pay or work for it.
搭便車;不勞而獲
Animals that live in groups and have highly developed communication and cooperation.
群居動物