EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to place special emphasis on a particular part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'hard work').
中文： 此句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was + [強調部分] + that/who...」。這種結構用來特別強調句子中的某個成分（在此句中為受強調的主詞「hard work」）。
It is your support that gives me strength.
正是你的支持給了我力量。
EN： The verb 'leads' is followed by the preposition 'to' to form the phrasal verb 'lead to', which means 'to result in' or 'to cause something to happen'.
中文： 動詞「leads」後面接介係詞「to」，組成片語動詞「lead to」，意思是「導致」或「帶來某種結果」。
Regular exercise leads to better health.
規律運動能帶來更健康的身體。
EN： This sentence uses an 'It cleft sentence' (It + be + emphasized element + who/that...) to place special emphasis on 'my teacher'. The relative pronoun 'who' is used because the emphasized subject is a person.
中文： 本句使用了「It 分裂句」（It + be 動詞 + 被強調部分 + who/that...）的結構，用來特別強調「我的老師」這個主體。因為被強調的對象是人，所以關係代名詞使用 'who'。
It was my father who taught me how to drive.
當初教我開車的是我的父親。
EN： The phrasal verb 'believe in' means to have trust or faith in the goodness, ability, or existence of someone or something, which is different from 'believe' (to accept something as true).
中文： 片語動詞 'believe in' 意為信任、對某人的能力或人格抱持信心，這與單純的 'believe'（相信某事為真）有所不同。
You need to believe in yourself to succeed.
你必須相信自己才能成功。
EN： In Western educational culture, the relationship between teachers and students is often highly supportive and personal. Teachers frequently act as mentors who encourage individual potential, which is why expressing gratitude to a specific teacher who 'believed in me' is a very common and emotional sentiment.
中文： 在西方教育文化中，師生關係通常非常具有支持性且個人化。教師經常扮演導師（mentor）的角色，鼓勵學生的個人潛能。因此，向某位「相信我」的特定老師表達感激，是一種非常常見且真摯的情感表達。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to bring focus to a specific part of the sentence (in this case, 'kindness').
中文： 本句使用了分裂句（強調句）結構「It is/was + [被強調的部分] + that/who...」。此結構用於將讀者的注意力引導至特定資訊，在此處強調的是「kindness（善良）」。
It is effort that truly makes a difference.
正是努力才真正帶來了改變。
EN： The verb 'makes' is used here in the pattern 'make + noun phrase + noun phrase' (make A B), which means to cause someone or something to become a particular role or status.
中文： 動詞「make」在此處用於「make + 名詞片語 + 名詞片語」（使 A 成為 B）的句型，表示使某人或某事物成為某個特定的角色或身份。
Hard work made him a successful leader.
努力使他成為了一位成功的領導者。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, defining friendship through abstract virtues like 'kindness' rather than material or social status is highly valued and frequently emphasized in philosophical and everyday discussions about relationships.
中文： 在英語系國家中，人們非常看重透過「善良」等抽象美德來定義友誼，而非物質或社會地位。這類觀點在關於人際關係的哲學與日常討論中經常被強調。
EN： This sentence uses the 'It is/was... that...' cleft sentence structure (分裂句). It is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the time adverbial 'last summer'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker draws the listener's attention directly to it.
中文： 本句使用了「It is/was... that...」的分裂句結構（強調句）。此結構用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此句中為時間副詞「last summer」）。透過將要強調的元素放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者能直接吸引聽眾的注意力。
It was in Paris that we first met.
我們最初是在巴黎相遇的。
EN： The verb 'learn' can be followed by an infinitive ('to' + verb) to express acquiring the ability to perform an action.
中文： 動詞「learn」（學習）後面可以接不定詞（to + 動詞），用來表示學會執行某個動作的能力。
She learned to drive last year.
她去年學會了開車。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to bring focus to a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'curiosity'). By placing 'curiosity' between 'It is' and 'that', the speaker emphasizes that it is curiosity, rather than any other factor, that drives discoveries.
中文： 本句使用了分裂句（強烈強調句）結構「It is/was + [被強調的成分] + that/who...」。這種結構用於將焦點放在句子的特定部分（在此句中為主詞「curiosity」）。透過將「curiosity」放在「It is」與「that」之間，說話者強調了是「好奇心」而非其他因素驅使了發現。
It is hard work that leads to success.
正是努力工作才導向成功。
EN： The verb 'drives' is in the simple present tense and agrees with the singular third-person subject 'curiosity'. In this context, 'drive' means to motivate, impel, or provide the power for something to happen.
中文： 動詞「drives」為現在簡單式，並與單數第三人稱主詞「curiosity」（好奇心）保持主動詞一致性。在此語境中，「drive」意為激勵、驅使或為某事的發生提供動力。
Passion drives him to practice every day.
熱情驅使他每天練習。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was... that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence. Here, it emphasizes the place adjunct 'in the library'. The past tense 'was' is used because the meeting occurred in the past.
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was... that...」來強調句子中的特定部分。在此處，它強調了地點修飾語「in the library」（在圖書館）。因為相遇發生在過去，所以使用過去式「was」。
It was in Paris that they first fell in love.
他們當初是在巴黎第一次相愛。
EN： The adverb 'first' is used here to mean 'for the first time', modifying the verb 'met' to indicate the initial occurrence of the action.
中文： 副詞「first」在此處表示「第一次」，修飾動詞「met」，用以指出該動作的首次發生。
When did you first meet your business partner?
你第一次見到你的商業夥伴是什麼時候？
EN： This sentence uses the 'It is... that...' cleft sentence structure (分裂句). It is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the object 'your effort'). The basic structure is 'It is/was [emphasized element] that [rest of the sentence]'.
中文： 此句使用了「It is... that...」的分裂句（強調句）結構。這種結構用來強調句子中的特定部分（在此句中為受詞「your effort」）。基本結構為「It is/was [被強調的部分] that [句子的其餘部分]」。
It is his dedication that makes him a great leader.
是他那奉獻的精神使他成為一位偉大的領袖。
EN： The word 'most' is used here as an adverb in the superlative degree, modifying the verb 'admire' to indicate the highest degree of appreciation.
中文： 「most」在此處用作最高級副詞，修飾動詞「admire」（欣賞），表示最高程度的欣賞（最……）。
EN： It is/was... that... is a cleft sentence structure used for emphasis. By placing the emphasized element (the team) between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker highlights who or what was responsible for the action.
中文： It is/was... that... 是一種分裂句結構，用於表示強調。藉由將想要強調的元素（the team）放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者得以凸顯是誰或什麼事物主導了該動作。
It was my teacher who first believed in me.
是我的老師最先相信我的。
EN： The phrase 'not just' is used to expand focus, indicating that while one thing is true, it is not the only or most important factor. Here, it contrasts the collective effort of the team with the individual performance of a 'star'.
中文： 片語「not just」（不僅僅是）用於擴展焦點，表示雖然某件事是事實，但它並非唯一或最重要的因素。在此處，它將團隊的集體努力與「明星球員」的個人表現進行了對比。
It is small choices that shape our future, not just big events.
是微小的選擇塑造了我們的未來，而不僅僅是重大事件。
EN： In Western sports culture and professional environments, there is a strong emphasis on teamwork over individual stardom. The phrase reflects the common idiom 'There is no "I" in team,' highlighting collective effort and modesty.
中文： 在西方體育文化與職場環境中，非常強調「團隊合作」勝過「個人英雄主義」。這句話反映了常見的英文諺語「There is no 'I' in team」（團隊中沒有個人），強調集體努力與謙遜的價值觀。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was [emphasized element] that...'. This structure is used to place special emphasis on a particular part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'honesty').
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was [強調部分] that...」。此結構用於特別強調句子中的某個部分（在此處為受強調的主詞「honesty」）。
It is your support that gives me strength.
正是你的支持給了我力量。
EN： The verb 'builds' agrees in person and number with the emphasized singular noun 'honesty'. In cleft sentences, the verb in the 'that'-clause must agree with the noun being emphasized.
中文： 動詞「builds」在人稱和單複數上與被強調的單數名詞「honesty」保持一致。在分裂句中，'that' 引導的子句中的動詞必須與被強調的名詞一致。
It is the students who deserve the credit.
是這些學生們該獲得功勞。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was... that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (here, the subject 'practice'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker highlights that 'practice'—and nothing else—was the key factor.
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was... that...」來強調句子中的特定部分（在此強調主詞「practice」）。藉由將被強調的元素放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者特別突顯了「練習」——而非其他因素——才是關鍵所在。
It was her dedication that won the competition.
正是她的奉獻精神讓她贏得了比賽。
EN： The idiom 'make a/the difference' means to have a significant effect on a situation, often improving it. Using the definite article 'the' ('make the difference') often implies making the crucial or deciding difference in a specific context.
中文： 片語「make a/the difference」意為對形勢產生重大影響，通常是指帶來改善。使用定冠詞「the」（即「make the difference」）通常暗示在特定情境中起到了關鍵或決定性的作用。
Your support really made the difference in our success.
您的支持確實對我們的成功起到了關鍵作用。
EN： This sentence uses the 'It is/was... that...' cleft sentence structure (分裂句). This pattern is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'small choices'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It is' and 'that', the speaker draws the listener's direct attention to it.
中文： 本句使用了「It is/was... that...」的分裂句結構（強調句）。此句型用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此處為主詞「small choices」）。藉由將被強調的元素放在「It is」與「that」之間，說話者能直接吸引聽眾的注意力。
It is your support that keeps me going.
正是你的支持讓我能繼續堅持下去。
EN： The verb 'shape' is used here metaphorically to mean 'to influence or determine the nature of something' as it develops. It is a transitive verb that takes 'our future' as its direct object.
中文： 動詞「shape」在此處為比喻用法，意為在發展過程中「影響或決定某事物的本質」（塑造）。它是一個及物動詞，以「our future」（我們的未來）作為其直接受詞。
Education shapes a person's character.
教育塑造一個人的品格。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It was/is + [emphasized element] + that...'. This structure is used to bring focus or emphasis to a specific part of the sentence (in this case, 'hope').
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It was/is + [強調部分] + that...」。此結構用於強調句子中的特定成分（在此句中為「hope」，即希望）。
It was my teacher who first believed in me.
正是我的老師最先相信我。
EN： The phrasal verb 'keep someone going' means to provide someone with energy, strength, or motivation to continue during a difficult time.
中文： 片語動詞「keep someone going」意為在困難時期為某人提供繼續前行的能量、力量或動力（支持某人堅持下去）。
A cup of coffee in the morning keeps me going all day.
早晨的一杯咖啡能支撐我一整天的活力。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, emphasizing abstract virtues like 'hope', 'effort', or 'kindness' as driving forces is a common rhetorical device in motivational speeches and personal reflections, highlighting individual resilience.
中文： 在英語系國家中，將「希望」、「努力」或「善良」等抽象美德強調為推動力量，是勵志演說和個人反思中常見的修辭手法，用以凸顯個人的韌性與堅持。
EN： Noun Clauses as Direct Objects: A noun clause (or indirect question) can function as the direct object of a verb like 'ask'. It starts with a question word (wh- word) and follows statement word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文： 名詞子句作為直接受詞：名詞子句（或間接問句）可以作為像 'ask' 這類動詞的直接受詞。它以疑問詞（wh- 疑問詞）開頭，並遵循陳述句的語序（主詞 + 動詞），而非疑問句的倒裝語序。
She wants to know what makes you happy.
她想知道是什麼讓你快樂。
EN： Subject-Verb Agreement with 'What' as Subject: When the relative pronoun 'what' acts as the subject of a clause and refers to a singular concept or action, the verb that follows must be singular (e.g., 'leads' with an -s).
中文： 以 'What' 作為主詞的主詞與動詞一致性：當關係代名詞 'what' 在子句中擔任主詞，且指代單一概念或動作時，後接的動詞必須使用單數形（例如：帶有 -s 的 'leads'）。
What drives him is his passion for music.
驅使他的是他對音樂的熱情。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is... that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (here, the subject 'not luck, but our choices'). The basic structure is 'It is/was [emphasized element] that [rest of the sentence]'.
中文： 本句使用分裂句結構「It is... that...」來強調句子中的特定部分（在此強調主詞「not luck, but our choices」）。基本結構為「It is/was [被強調部分] that [句子其餘部分]」。
It is your dedication that made this project successful.
是你的奉獻精神讓這個專案取得成功的。
EN： The correlative conjunction 'not A, but B' is used to connect two contrasting elements, meaning 'not the first thing, but the second thing'. When used as the subject, the verb agrees with B (our choices).
中文： 對等連接詞「not A, but B」（不是A，而是B）用於連接兩個對比的元素。當此結構作為主詞時，動詞的單複數需與 B（our choices）一致。
It was not the price that worried me, but the quality.
讓我擔心的不是價格，而是品質。
EN： This sentence reflects a strong cultural emphasis in English-speaking societies on personal agency and individualism. The belief that one's destiny is shaped by personal choices and effort, rather than mere luck or fate, is a core value often referred to in discussions of success and self-determination.
中文： 這句話反映了英語系國家對於「個人主動權」與「個人主義」的強烈文化重視。人們普遍相信，一個人的命運是由個人的選擇與努力所塑造，而非單憑運氣或命運，這是關於成功與自主決定討論中的核心價值觀。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It was... who/that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'my grandmother'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It was' and 'who', the speaker highlights who performed the action.
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It was... who/that...」來強調句子中的特定部分（在此處為主詞「my grandmother」）。藉由將想要強調的元素放在「It was」與「who」之間，說話者得以凸顯是誰執行了該動作。
It was my father who encouraged me to pursue my dream.
正是我的父親鼓勵我追求我的夢想。
EN： The verb 'teach' is a ditransitive verb, which takes an indirect object (me) and a direct object (this simple truth). The pattern is 'teach + someone + something'.
中文： 動詞「teach」（教導）是一個雙賓語動詞，後面接間接賓語（me，我）和直接賓語（this simple truth，這個簡單的道理）。其句型為「teach + 某人 + 某事」。
She taught us English grammar last year.
她去年教了我們英文文法。
EN： The 'It is... that...' cleft sentence structure is used to emphasize a specific part of a sentence (in this case, the subject 'effort, not talent'). By placing the emphasized element between 'it is' and 'that', the speaker draws the listener's attention directly to it.
中文： 「It is... that...」分裂句結構用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此句中為受強調的主詞「effort, not talent」）。藉由將強調的元素置於「it is」與「that」之間，說話者能直接吸引聽者的注意力。
It is your dedication that inspired us to finish the project.
是你的奉獻精神激勵了我們完成這個專案。
EN： The verb 'matter' is an intransitive verb meaning 'to be important' or 'to have significance'. In this sentence, 'matters most' means 'is the most important thing'.
中文： 動詞「matter」是一個不及物動詞，意思是「重要」或「有重大意義」。在本句中，「matters most」表示「最重要的事情」。
In a friendship, honesty is what matters most.
在友誼中，誠實是最重要的。
EN： This sentence reflects a common cultural value in English-speaking societies (often associated with the 'growth mindset'): the belief that hard work and perseverance (effort) are more valuable and determinative of success than innate ability (talent).
中文： 這句話反映了英語系國家社會中常見的文化價值觀（通常與「成長型思維」相關）：相信比起天生的能力（talent），後天的努力與堅持（effort）更具價值，也是決定成功的關鍵。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was... that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the adverbial phrase of time 'during hard times'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker highlights when the action occurred.
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was... that...」來強調句子中的特定部分（在此處為時間副詞片語「during hard times」，意為「在艱難的時期」）。藉由將想要強調的元素放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者得以凸顯該動作發生的時間點。
It was in that small cafe that we first met.
我們最初是在那家小咖啡館相遇的。
EN： The simple past tense is used here ('was', 'understood') because the sentence refers to a completed action that took place at a specific, defined time in the past (during hard times).
中文： 此處使用簡單過去式（「was」、「understood」），因為句子指的是在過去某個特定、明確的時間點（在艱難的時期）已經完成的動作。
I understood the lesson after the teacher explained it again.
在老師再次解釋之後，我理解了那一課的內容。
EN： The 'It is/was... that...' cleft sentence structure is used to emphasize a specific part of a sentence (in this case, the subject 'patience'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker highlights its importance.
中文： 「It is/was... that...」分裂句結構（Cleft Sentence）用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此句中為主詞「patience」）。藉由將被強調的元素放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者得以突顯其重要性。
It was her encouragement that gave me the courage to continue.
是她的鼓勵給了我繼續前進的勇氣。
EN： The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then either a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (with 'to'). In this sentence, 'helped me try' uses the bare infinitive 'try' to express the action being assisted.
中文： 動詞「help」（幫助）後面可以接賓語（受詞），再接原型動詞（不帶 to 的不定詞）或不定詞（帶 to 的不定詞）。在本句中，「helped me try」使用原型動詞「try」來表示所協助的動作。
She helped me solve the difficult math problem.
她幫助我解決了那道數學難題。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to place special emphasis on a particular part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'curiosity').
中文： 此句採用了分裂句結構「It is/was + [強調部分] + that/who...」。這種結構用於特別強調句子中的某個特定成分（在此句中為發出動作的主詞「好奇心」）。
It is effort that truly makes a difference.
正是努力才真正帶來了改變。
EN： The verb 'push' is used here in the pattern 'push someone to do something', which means to strongly encourage, motivate, or force someone to take action.
中文： 動詞「push」在此處用於「push someone to do something」（驅使/督促某人做某事）的句型，表示強烈鼓勵、激勵或迫使某人採取行動。
My parents always push me to do my best.
我的父母總是督促我盡力而為。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It was... that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (the subject 'small daily habits'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker highlights what exactly caused the change.
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It was... that...」來強調句子的特定部分（此處為發揮主詞作用的「small daily habits」）。藉由將想強調的元素放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者得以凸顯究竟是什麼原因帶來了改變。
It was her encouragement that gave me the courage to try again.
正是她的鼓勵，給了我再次嘗試的勇氣。
EN： The past simple tense is used here ('changed') because the action of changing the speaker's life is viewed as a completed event in the past, even though the effects of that change continue into the present.
中文： 此處使用過去簡單式（動詞為「changed」），是因為「改變我的人生」這個動作被視為過去已完成的事件，即便該改變的影響一直延續到現在。
A single book changed his entire perspective on life.
一本書改變了他對人生的整個看法。
EN： The 'It is/was... that...' cleft sentence structure is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'kindness'). By placing the emphasized element between 'it is' and 'that', the speaker draws the listener's attention directly to it.
中文： 「It is/was... that...」分裂句結構用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此句中為主詞「kindness」）。藉由將被強調的元素放在「it is」與「that」之間，說話者能引導聽眾的注意力直接聚焦於該元素上。
It is your support that gives me strength.
正是你的支持給了我力量。
EN： Noun clauses introduced by the omitted conjunction 'that' function as the direct object of verbs of cognition like 'believe'. Here, 'I now believe [that]...' introduces the core belief of the speaker.
中文： 由省略的連接詞「that」所引導的名詞子句，可作為「believe」等認知動詞的直接受詞。在此處，「I now believe [that]...」引出了說話者的核心信念。
I now believe we can overcome this challenge.
我現在相信我們能夠克服這個挑戰。
EN： In Western culture, 'kindness' is highly valued as a universal virtue that transcends social, economic, or cultural barriers. Emphasizing kindness over material wealth or status is a common theme in philosophical and everyday discussions about happiness and community.
中文： 在西方文化中，「善良」（kindness）被視為一種超越社會、經濟或文化隔閡的普世美德。在關於幸福與群體關係的哲學及日常討論中，強調善良重於物質財富或社會地位是一個非常常見的主題。
EN： This sentence uses the 'It is/was... that...' cleft sentence structure (分裂句). It is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (here, 'never money'). The word 'never' is placed after the auxiliary verb 'was' to add strong negative emphasis.
中文： 本句使用了「It is/was... that...」的分裂句結構。這種結構用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此處為「never money」）。否定詞「never」放在助動詞「was」之後，以增強否定語氣。
It was her dedication that won the competition.
贏得比賽的正是她的奉獻精神。
EN： The verb 'make' is used here as a causative verb with the structure 'make + object + adjective' (make our family happy), meaning 'to cause someone or something to be in a certain state'.
中文： 動詞「make」在此處作為使役動詞，使用「make + 受詞 + 形容詞」（make our family happy）的結構，表示「使某人或某事處於某種狀態」。
The good news made everyone excited.
這個好消息讓每個人都很興奮。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to place special emphasis on a particular part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'love and trust').
中文： 本句使用了分裂句（強調句）結構「It is/was + [被強調部分] + that/who...」。此結構用於特別強調句子中的某個成分（在本句中為發揮主詞作用的「love and trust」）。
It is your support that gives me strength.
正是你的支持給了我力量。
EN： When the emphasized subject in a cleft sentence is plural or compound (like 'love and trust'), the verb in the 'that'-clause must agree with it. Here, 'hold' is in the plural form to match 'love and trust'.
中文： 當分裂句中被強調的主詞是複數或複合主詞（如「love and trust」）時，that 引導的子句中的動詞必須與其保持單複數一致。此處動詞使用複數形「hold」以配合「love and trust」。
It is action and determination that bring success.
正是行動與決心帶來了成功。
EN： It is... that... (Cleft Sentence): This structure is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (the subject, object, or adverbial). By placing the emphasized element between 'It is/was' and 'that/who', the speaker draws the listener's attention directly to it.
中文： It is... that...（分裂句/強調句）：此結構用於強調句子中的特定部分（主詞、受詞或副詞）。透過將被強調的元素放在「It is/was」與「that/who」之間，說話者能將聽眾的注意力直接引導至該元素上。
It is your dedication that made this project successful.
是你的奉獻精神讓這個專案取得成功的。
EN： Noun Clause with 'how': The wh-adverb 'how' introduces a noun clause ('how we live') acting as the subject of the cleft sentence. It represents the manner or way in which something is done.
中文： 由 'how' 引導的名詞子句：疑問副詞 'how' 引導名詞子句（how we live），在此作為分裂句中被強調的主詞，表示某事進行的方式或方法。
How we respond to challenges defines our character.
我們如何應對挑戰定義了我們的性格。
EN： This sentence reflects a common philosophical theme in Western culture, emphasizing personal agency and existentialism—the idea that our actions and daily choices, rather than our circumstances, wealth, or background, define our true character and worth.
中文： 這句話反映了西方文化中常見的哲學主題，強調個人能動性與存在主義——即定義我們真實性格與價值的，是我們的行為與日常選擇，而非我們的境遇、財富或背景。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure (It is... that...) in a question form ('What is it that...'). A cleft sentence is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence. In this question, the speaker is emphasizing the unknown object ('what') of the verb 'value'.
中文： 此句使用了分裂句結構（It is... that...）的疑問句形式（What is it that...）。分裂句用於強調句子中的特定部分。在此疑問句中，說話者強調的是動詞「value（重視）」的未知受詞「what（什麼）」。
What is it that makes you so happy?
到底是什麼讓你這麼開心？
EN： The relative clause 'that you value most' modifies the pronoun 'it'. 'Value' is a transitive verb meaning to regard highly or consider important, and 'most' is an adverb functioning as a superlative modifier.
中文： 關係子句「that you value most」修飾代名詞「it」。其中「value」是及物動詞，意為「重視」或「看重」，而「most」是副詞，作最高級修飾語，表示「最」。
This is the value that we cherish most.
這是我們最珍惜的價值觀。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, asking someone what they 'value most' is a deep, philosophical question often used in meaningful conversations, interviews, or mentoring sessions to understand a person's core character and principles.
中文： 在英語系國家文化中，詢問某人「最重視什麼（value most）」是一個具備深度與哲理的問題，常用於深入的對話、面試或導師輔導中，用以了解一個人的核心性格與處事原則。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. This structure is used to bring focus or emphasis to a specific part of the sentence (in this case, 'honesty').
中文： 此句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was + [強調部分] + that/who...」。這個結構用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此句中為「誠實」）。
It is your support that keeps me going.
正是你的支持讓我堅持下去。
EN： The phrase 'above all' is an adverbial idiom meaning 'most importantly' or 'of all things'. It is used to highlight that one thing is more important than anything else.
中文： 片語「above all」是一個副詞片語，意思是「最重要的是」或「在所有事物之中最...」。它用於強調某件事比其他任何事情都更重要。
Above all, we must remain honest with each other.
最重要的是，我們必須對彼此保持誠實。
EN： In Western culture, particularly in personal and professional relationships, 'honesty' is often cited as the foundational value for trust. This sentence reflects a common philosophical stance where moral integrity is prioritized over material success or talent.
中文： 在西方文化中，特別是在個人與人際關係中，「誠實」（honesty）常被視為建立信任的基石。這句話反映了一種常見 advisory 價值觀，即將道德誠信置於物質成功或天賦之上。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure (It is/was... that/who...) to emphasize a specific part of the sentence, in this case, the subject 'my coach'. When emphasizing a person, 'who' can be used instead of 'that'.
中文： 此句使用了分裂句結構（It is/was... that/who...）來強調句子中的特定部分，在此處強調的是主詞「my coach」（我的教練）。當強調的對象是人時，可以用「who」代替「that」。
It was Sarah who won the first prize.
是莎拉贏得了第一名。
EN： The past simple tense is used here ('was', 'changed') because the action of the coach changing the speaker's attitude occurred and was completed at a specific time in the past.
中文： 這裡使用過去簡單式（「was」、「changed」），因為教練改變說話者態度的動作發生在過去的特定時間，且已經完成。
She changed her mind after the meeting.
她在會議結束後改變了主意。
EN： In English-speaking sports culture, a 'coach' is often seen not just as a sports instructor, but as a mentor who teaches life lessons, discipline, and character development, which explains why they can profoundly change a student's attitude.
中文： 在英語系的運動文化中，「coach」（教練）通常不只是傳授運動技巧的人，更被視為傳授人生道理、培養紀律與塑造品格的導師（mentor），這也解釋了為什麼教練能深刻地改變一個人的態度。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to bring focus to a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the noun 'effort').
中文： 此句採用了分裂句結構（強烈句型）「It is/was + [被強調部分] + that/who...」。這種結構用來將讀者的注意力引導至句子中的特定成分（在此句中為名詞「effort」，即「努力」）。
It is honesty that builds real trust.
正是誠實才能建立真正的信任。
EN： The phrase 'make a difference' is a common English idiom meaning to have a significant effect on a person, group, or situation.
中文： 片語「make a difference」是常見的英文片語，意思是「產生影響」、「起到關鍵作用」或「帶來改變」。
Your support will make a big difference to our team.
你的支持將會給我們的團隊帶來很大的改變。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, emphasizing personal 'effort' over innate 'talent' is a common value associated with the 'growth mindset' (a concept popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck). This sentence reflects the cultural belief that hard work and perseverance are the true drivers of success.
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，強調個人的「努力（effort）」而非天生的「才能（talent）」是非常普遍的價值觀，這與「成長型思維（growth mindset）」密切相關。這句話反映了西方文化中相信唯有堅持與付出汗水才是成功的真正關鍵。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to place special emphasis on a particular part of the sentence (in this case, 'teamwork').
中文： 此句使用了分裂句結構（It is/was + [強調部分] + that/who...）。這種結構用於特別強調句子中的某個特定成分（在此句中為「teamwork」團隊合作）。
It was my brother who found the lost keys.
是我哥哥找到遺失的鑰匙的。
EN： The verb 'win' can take a double object structure (win someone something), meaning to gain or secure something for someone as a result of an effort or contest.
中文： 動詞「win」可以使用雙賓語結構（win someone something），表示透過努力或比賽為某人贏得、爭取到某物。
His excellent performance won him the scholarship.
他的優秀表現為他贏得了獎學金。
EN： In Western sports culture and professional environments, emphasizing 'teamwork' over individual stardom is highly valued. This sentence reflects the common cultural belief that collective effort is the key to success.
中文： 在西方體育文化與職場環境中，強調「團隊合作」而非個人英雄主義是備受推崇的價值觀。這句話反映了集體努力才是成功關鍵的常見文化信念。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to bring focus to a specific part of the sentence (here, the subject 'curiosity').
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was + [強調部分] + that/who...」。此結構用於將焦點放在句子的特定部分（在此處為受強調的主詞「curiosity」好奇心）。
It is your support that gives me strength.
正是你的支持給了我力量。
EN： The verb 'keep' is used here as a causative-like verb with the structure 'keep + object + object complement (adjective)'. It means to cause someone or something to remain in a specified state.
中文： 動詞「keep」在此處作為不完全及物動詞，使用「keep + 受詞 + 受詞補語（形容詞）」的結構。意思是使某人或某事保持在特定的狀態。
We must keep the classroom clean.
我們必須保持教室乾淨。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was... that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (the subject 'a small book'). By placing the emphasized element between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker highlights that it was indeed this book, and not something else, that caused the action.
中文： 本句使用分裂句結構「It is/was... that...」來強調句子中的特定部分（此處為主詞「a small book」）。藉由將想強調的元素放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者得以凸顯確實是這本書（而非其他事物）啟發了夢想。
It was her encouragement that gave me the courage to try.
是她的鼓勵給了我嘗試的勇氣。
EN： The past tense of the regular verb 'inspire' is 'inspired'. It is used here because the action of inspiring the dream occurred and was completed in the past.
中文： 規則動詞「inspire」（啟發）的過去式為「inspired」。此處使用過去式是因為啟發夢想的動作發生於過去，且已經完成。
The teacher inspired the students to study science.
這位老師啟發了學生們去研究科學。
EN： This sentence uses the 'It is... that...' cleft sentence structure (分裂句). This grammatical pattern is used to emphasize a specific part of the sentence, in this case, the noun 'kindness'. By placing 'kindness' between 'It is' and 'that', the speaker highlights it as the most important factor.
中文： 本句使用了「It is... that...」的分裂句（強調句）結構。這種語法結構用於強調句子中的特定部分，在此處強調的是名詞「kindness（善良）」。透過將「kindness」放在「It is」與「that」之間，說話者突顯了它是最重要的因素。
It is honesty that builds real trust.
建立真正信任的是誠實。
EN： The word 'most' is used here as an adverb meaning 'to the greatest extent' or 'more than anything else'. It modifies the verb 'remember', indicating the highest degree of memory or retention.
中文： 「most」在此處用作副詞，意思是「最大程度上」或「比其他任何事物都更...」。它修飾動詞「remember」，表示記憶或留存的最高程度。
It is this song that I like most.
我最喜歡的就是這首歌。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was... that...' to emphasize a specific part of the sentence (in this case, the subject 'hope'). By placing 'hope' between 'It was' and 'that', the speaker highlights it as the single most important factor.
中文： 本句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was... that...」來強調句子中的特定部分（在此處為主詞「hope」）。藉由將「hope」放在「It was」與「that」之間，說話者強調了它是最關鍵的因素。
It was her dedication that won the award.
正是她的奉獻精神讓她贏得了這個獎項。
EN： The phrasal verb 'carry someone through' means to support or sustain someone through a difficult period or experience, helping them to survive or succeed.
中文： 片語動詞「carry someone through」意為支持或支撐某人度過艱難的時期或經歷，幫助他們生存或取得成功。
Their support carried us through the crisis.
他們的精神支持帶領我們度過了那次危機。
EN： The expression 'carry someone through' is often used in English to describe emotional or spiritual resilience during collective hardships, such as economic crises, wars, or personal losses. It highlights the power of abstract virtues like hope, faith, or community.
中文： 英文中的「carry someone through」常用於描述在集體困境（如經濟危機、戰爭或個人喪親之痛）中，情感或精神上的韌性。它強調了希望、信念或社群等抽象美德所帶來的力量。
EN： This sentence uses the cleft sentence structure 'It is/was + [emphasized element] + that/who...'. It is used to bring a specific part of the sentence (in this case, 'our choices') into focus to show contrast or importance.
中文： 此句使用了分裂句結構「It is/was + [強調部分] + that/who...」。這種結構用於強調句子中的特定部分（在此句中為「our choices」，即我們的選擇），以展現對比或重要性。
It is your support that keeps me going.
是你的支持讓我能繼續堅持下去。
EN： The clause 'who we become' is a noun clause acting as the object of the verb 'shape'. It uses statement word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文： 「who we become」是一個名詞子句，作為動詞「shape」的受詞。此子句使用陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞），而非疑問句語序。
I wonder who they are.
我想知道他們是誰。
EN： This sentence reflects a deeply rooted Western philosophical belief in personal agency and individualism. It emphasizes that our destiny is not determined by external circumstances or fate, but by the active, personal decisions we make throughout our lives.
中文： 這句話反映了西方哲學中根深蒂固的「個人主體性」與「個人主義」信念。它強調我們的命運並非由外在環境或命運決定，而是由我們在一生中所做出的主動、個人選擇所塑造。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 求知慾，好奇心
在本文中： 欽佩，欣賞
在本文中： 誠實
在本文中： 耐心，毅力
在本文中： 態度，看法
在本文中： 啟發，激起
在本文中： 界定，決定...的性格
在本文中： 天賦，才能
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To have a significant effect on a person or situation.
產生影響，起作用
To support or sustain someone through a difficult period.
幫助...渡過難關
To remain united or keep something united.
團結一致，結合在一起