EN: The Past Passive Voice is used to describe an action that happened to the subject in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + past participle (V3). In this sentence, 'was invented' shows that the phone (subject) received the action of being invented.
中文: 過去簡單式的被動語態(Past Passive Voice)用於描述過去發生在主詞身上的動作。其結構為「was/were + 過去分詞 (V3)」。在本句中,「was invented」表示電話(主詞)接受了「被發明」這個動作。
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.
電燈泡是由湯瑪斯·愛迪生髮明的。
EN: The phrase 'over [time period] ago' is used to indicate that something happened more than a specific amount of time in the past. 'Over' means 'more than', and 'ago' is placed at the end of the time expression.
中文: 片語「over + 時間段 + ago」用於表示某事發生在過去超過該特定時間量之前。「over」意為「超過」,而「ago」則置於時間表達式的末尾。
They moved to this city over a decade ago.
他們在十多年前搬到了這座城市。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are treated' highlights that the diseases undergo treatment.
中文: 現在簡單式的被動語態(am/is/are + 過去分詞)用於強調動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者。在此句子中,「are treated」(被治療)強調了疾病接受治療的過程。
Many languages are spoken in this international school.
這間國際學校裡使用著許多種語言。
EN: The preposition 'with' is used to indicate the instrument, tool, or means used to perform an action. Here, 'with new drugs' shows the means by which the diseases are treated.
中文: 介系詞「with」在此處用於表示用來執行某動作的工具、手段或媒介。這裡的「with new drugs」表示治療疾病所使用的藥物媒介。
The letter was written with a special blue pen.
這封信是用一支特殊的藍色鋼筆寫的。
EN: Passive Voice (Past Simple): Used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. Formed with 'was/were' + past participle (V3). The agent (doer) is introduced with 'by'.
中文: 過去簡單式的被動語態:用於強調動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者。結構為「was/were + 過去分詞 (V3)」。執行者通常由介係詞「by」引導。
The novel was written by a young author.
這部小說是由一位年輕作家寫的。
EN: Direct Speech with Reporting Verb: In English, when quoting someone, the reporting verb (e.g., 'says') can be placed after the quote. If the subject is a noun (like 'Emma'), we can use the order 'says Emma' or 'Emma says'.
中文: 直接引語與引述動詞:在英文中引用某人的話時,引述動詞(例如「says」)可以放在引文之後。如果主詞是專有名詞(如「艾瑪」),可以使用「says Emma」或「Emma says」的順序。
"I love this city," says Leo.
「我熱愛這座城市,」里奧說。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using a modal verb (like 'can', 'should', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. This is used to show that an action is possible, necessary, or permitted to be done to the subject.
中文: 情態助動詞的被動語態:當在被動語態中使用情態助動詞(如 'can'、'should'、'must')時,結構為「情態助動詞 + be + 過去分詞(p.p.)」。這用於表示某個動作對主詞而言是可能的、必要的或被允許的。
The homework must be finished before dinner.
功課必須在晚餐前完成。
EN: Preposition 'with' for Instrument/Means: The preposition 'with' is used to introduce the tool, instrument, or means used to perform an action.
中文: 介系詞 'with' 表示工具或手段:介系詞 'with' 用於引介用來執行某個動作的工具、儀器或方法(手段)。
The door can be opened with this key.
這扇門可以用這把鑰匙打開。
EN: The present continuous passive voice (is/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress, focusing on the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文: 現在進行式的被動語態(is/are + being + 過去分詞)用於描述目前正在進行的動作,其焦點在於動作的接受者而非執行者。
The old bridge is being repaired by the workers.
那座舊橋正由工人們進行修繕。
EN: The preposition 'by' is used in passive sentences to introduce the agent (the person or thing) performing the action.
中文: 介係詞「by」在被動語態句子中用來引介執行該動作的施事者(人或事物)。
The novel was written by a famous author.
這本小說是由一位著名的作家所寫的。
EN: The passive voice in the future tense is formed using 'will be' followed by the past participle of the main verb (V-ed). It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it.
中文: 未來式被動語態的結構為「will be + 過去分詞 (V-ed)」。當說話者想將焦點放在「承受動作的人或事物」而非「執行動作的主體」時,會使用此句型。
The new project will be completed next month.
新專案將於下個月完成。
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'says') and its subject (like 'Hana') come after the quoted speech, they can be inverted (e.g., 'says Hana' or 'Hana says'). This is a common stylistic choice in written English.
中文: 在直接引語中,當引用動詞(如 'says')及其主詞(如 'Hana')置於引號之後時,可以使用倒裝結構(例如 'says Hana' 或 'Hana says')。這是英文書面表達中常見的修辭手法。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我準備好了,」里奧說。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to show that the subject receives the action rather than performing it. It is commonly used when the agent (the person doing the action) is obvious, unknown, or less important than the action itself.
中文: 現在簡單式的被動語態(am/is/are + 過去分詞)用於表示主詞是動作的接受者,而非執行者。當執行動作的人顯而易見、未知或不如動作本身重要時,通常會使用此語態。
Spanish is taught in many schools.
許多學校都有教授西班牙文。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'all around the world' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'everywhere on Earth' or 'globally'. It functions as an adverbial phrase of place.
中文: 介系詞片語「all around the world」是一個慣用語,意思是「地球上的每個角落」或「全球」。它在此處作為表示地點的副詞片語。
This song is famous all around the world.
這首歌在全世界都很有名。
EN: English is often referred to as a 'lingua franca' (a common language used for communication between people who do not share a native language). This sentence highlights its status as a global language of business, science, and travel.
中文: 英文通常被稱為「通用語」(lingua franca,指母語不同的人之間用來溝通的共同語言)。這句話強調了英文作為商業、科學和旅遊全球通用語言的地位。
EN: The Present Continuous Passive (is/am/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress and happening to the subject. It emphasizes the ongoing process rather than the doer of the action.
中文: 現在進行式的被動語態(is/am/are + being + 過去分詞)用於描述目前正在進行且發生在主詞身上的動作。它強調的是正在進行的過程,而非動作的執行者。
The new highway is being built to reduce traffic.
這條新高速公路正在建造中,以減少交通流量。
EN: Direct speech with reporting verbs like 'says' can place the speaker at the end of the sentence. In this structure, the quoted speech is presented first, followed by the reporting verb and the subject.
中文: 帶有像 'says'(說)這類引述動詞的直接引語可以將說話者放在句尾。在這種結構中,先呈現引述的話語,接著是引述動詞和主詞。
"I will arrive soon," says Leo.
「我很快就到,」里奧說。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe actions where the focus is on the action itself or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it. In this sentence, 'are tested' and 'are sold' are passive verbs.
中文: 現在簡單式的被動語態(am/is/are + 過去分詞)用於描述焦點在於動作本身或動作接受者,而非動作執行者的情況。在本句中,「are tested」(被測試)和「are sold」(被售出)皆為被動語態。
These letters are delivered by the mail carrier every morning.
這些信件每天早上由郵差遞送。
EN: The conjunction 'before' is used to connect two clauses, indicating that the action in the main clause happens prior to the action in the subordinate clause. Here, it connects 'These products are tested' with 'they are sold'.
中文: 連接詞「before」(在……之前)用於連接兩個從句,表示主句的動作發生在從屬子句的動作之前。在此處,它連接了「These products are tested」與「they are sold」。
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
吃晚餐前請先洗手。
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
中文: 過去式被動語態的結構為「was/were + 過去分詞(p.p.)」。當我們想要強調動作本身或接受動作的人事物,而非執行者時,就會使用被動語態。
The letter was written by my sister.
這封信是我姐姐寫的。
EN: The verb 'give' is a ditransitive verb, which means it can take two objects: a direct object (the thing given) and an indirect object (the recipient). When the direct object comes first, we use the preposition 'to' before the indirect object (e.g., 'give something to someone').
中文: 動詞「give」(給予)是雙賓動詞,可接兩個賓語:直接賓語(給予的事物)與間接賓語(接受者)。當直接賓語放在前面時,間接賓語前必須加上介系詞「to」(例如:give something to someone)。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using modal verbs (like 'should', 'can', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. This shifts the focus from who is performing the action to the receiver of the action.
中文: 情態助動詞的被動語態:當在被動語態中使用情態助動詞(如 'should'、'can'、'must')時,結構為「情態助動詞 + be + 過去分詞」。這會將焦點從動作的執行者轉移到動作的接受者上。
Rules should be followed by everyone.
規則應該被每個人遵守。
EN: The Pattern 'see A as B': This structure means to regard or consider A as B. In the passive voice, it becomes 'A is seen as B' (A 被視為 B), where 'as' is a preposition followed by a noun phrase.
中文: 「see A as B」句型:此結構表示「將 A 視為 B」。在被動語態中,它會變成「A is seen as B」(A 被視為 B),其中 'as' 是介係詞,後面接名詞片語。
Failure is often seen as a stepping stone to success.
失敗常被視為成功的墊腳石。
EN: The passive voice is formed with 'be + past participle' (V-ed). It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are shared' and '(are) not hidden' are passive constructions.
中文: 被動語態由「be 動詞 + 過去分詞 (p.p.)」構成。當說話重點在於動作本身或接受動作的人事物,而非執行者時,會使用被動語態。在本句中,「are shared(被分享)」與「(are) not hidden(不被隱藏)」皆為被動結構。
The truth was finally revealed by the journalist.
真相終於被那名記者揭露了。
EN: Ellipsis in parallel structures: When two passive verbs share the same subject and auxiliary verb ('are' in this case), the auxiliary verb can be omitted in the second part to avoid repetition. Here, 'not hidden' is short for 'are not hidden'.
中文: 平行結構中的省略:當兩個被動動詞共享同一個主詞與助動詞(此處為 are)時,後半部分的助動詞可以省略以避免重複。在這裡,「not hidden」是「are not hidden」的省略形式。
The letters were written and mailed yesterday.
那些信件昨天寫好並寄出了。(mailed 前省略了 were)
EN: The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. It is formed using 'be + past participle (V3)'. In this sentence, 'is shaped' is the present simple passive, showing a general truth or current state.
中文: 被動語態(Passive Voice)用於當焦點在於動作本身或接受動作的人事物,而非執行者時。其結構為「be 動詞 + 過去分詞 (V3)」。在本句中,「is shaped」為現在簡單式的被動語態,用來表示一個普遍的事實或現狀。
The classroom is cleaned by the students every afternoon.
這間教室每天下午都由學生們打掃。
EN: The preposition 'by' is commonly used in passive sentences to introduce the agent—the person or thing that performs the action.
中文: 介系詞「by」在被動語態的句子中,通常用來引介「行為者」(即執行該動作的人或事物)。
This beautiful song was written by a local musician.
這首優美的歌曲是由一位當地的音樂家所創作的。
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
中文: 過去式被動語態的結構為「was/were + 過去分詞(p.p.)」。當動作本身或接受動作的人事物比執行者更重要時,會使用此句型。
The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
電話是由亞歷山大·格拉漢姆·貝爾發明的。
EN: The preposition 'through' is used here to indicate the means, method, or medium by which something is achieved or completed.
中文: 介系詞「through」在此處用於表示達成某事的方法、手段或媒介,譯為「透過」或「藉由」。
She improved her English through constant practice.
她透過不斷的練習提高了她的英文水平。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe a current state, general truth, or ongoing situation where the action is more important than the doer. The agent of the action is introduced with the preposition 'by'.
中文: 現在簡單式的被動語態(am/is/are + 過去分詞)用於描述現狀、普遍真理或持續發生的情況,此時動作本身比執行者更重要。執行動作的主體則由介係詞「by」引導。
The streets are cleaned by the sanitation workers every morning.
每天早上街道都由清潔工人清掃。
EN: The adverbial phrase 'day and night' is an idiom meaning continuously, all the time, or twenty-four hours a day. It functions as an adverbial of time and usually appears at the end of a clause.
中文: 副詞片語「day and night」是一個慣用語,意思是「日以繼夜地、不停地」或「一天二十四小時」。它在句中作時間狀語,通常放在子句的末尾。
The convenience store is open day and night.
這家便利商店日夜都營業。
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'were created' is the past simple passive, showing that the action happened in the past.
中文: 被動語態(be 動詞 + 過去分詞)用於當焦點放在動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者時。在此處,「were created」是簡單過去式的被動語態,表示該動作發生在過去。
The temple was built hundreds of years ago.
這座寺廟是數百年前建造的。
EN: The to-infinitive ('to protect') is used to express purpose, answering the question 'why' the action was performed. It can be understood as 'in order to'.
中文: 不定詞(to + 動詞原形,如「to protect」)在此處用於表示目的,回答動作「為什麼」被執行。可以理解為「為了……」。
She saved money to buy a new computer.
她存錢是為了買一部新電腦。
EN: The Present Simple Passive Voice is formed using 'am/is/are + past participle (V3)'. It is used to focus on the receiver of the action rather than the doer, especially when the action is a general fact or repeated event.
中文: 現在簡單式的被動語態結構為「am/is/are + 過去分詞 (V3)」。它用於將焦點放在動作的接受者而非執行者,特別是當該動作屬於普遍事實或重複發生的事件時。
Many letters are delivered by the mail carrier every day.
每天有許多信件由郵差投遞。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'by + agent' is used in passive sentences to identify who or what performs the action. 'Every year' is an adverbial phrase of frequency placed at the end of the sentence.
中文: 介系詞片語「by + 執行者」在被動句中用來指出是誰或什麼事物執行了該動作。而「every year」則是表示頻率的副詞片語,通常置於句尾。
The plants are watered by my sister every week.
這些植物每週由我姐姐澆水。
EN: The passive voice in the past tense is formed using 'was/were' followed by the past participle of the main verb. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
中文: 過去式被動語態的結構為「was/were + 過去分詞(p.p.)」。當動作本身或動作的接受者比執行者更重要,或者執行者不明、不重要時,會使用此句型。
The school was built in 1990.
這間學校建於 1990 年。
EN: The infinitive of purpose ('to' + base verb) is used to explain why someone does something or why something was created/used.
中文: 不定詞表示目的(to + 原形動詞)用來解釋某人為什麼做某事,或者某物為什麼被創造或使用,相當於「為了……」。
He saved money to buy a new laptop.
他存錢是為了買一台新筆記型電腦。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: When using a modal verb (like 'can', 'should', 'must') in the passive voice, the structure is 'modal verb + be + past participle'. It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it.
中文: 情態助動詞的被動語態:當在被動語態中使用情態助動詞(如 'can'、'should'、'must')時,結構為「情態助動詞 + be + 過去分詞」。這用於當焦點在於動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者時。
The homework must be finished before dinner.
功課必須在晚餐前完成。
EN: Prepositional Phrase of Time: 'In just a few...' is used to indicate a very short duration of time within which an action can be completed. 'Just' is an adverb used here to emphasize how small or short the amount of time is.
中文: 時間介係詞片語:「In just a few...」(在短短幾個...之內)用於表示完成某項動作所需的時間極短。這裡的 'just' 是副詞,用來強調時間之短暫或數量之少。
She learned to ride a bike in just a few days.
她短短幾天內就學會了騎腳踏車。
EN: The Present Continuous Passive Voice (am/is/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress and happening to the subject.
中文: 現在進行式的被動語態(am/is/are + being + 過去分詞)用於描述目前正在進行且發生在主詞身上的動作。
A new bridge is being built over the river.
一座新橋目前正被建造在河上。
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to help' (to + base verb) is used here as an infinitive of purpose, explaining 'why' the robots are being designed.
中文: 不定詞片語「to help」(to + 原形動詞)在此處用作表示目的的不定詞,解釋「為什麼」這些機器人正被設計出來。
She joined the club to make new friends.
她加入該俱樂部是為了結交新朋友。
EN: The sentence uses the Present Continuous Passive Voice (am/is/are + being + past participle) to describe an action that is currently in progress. This structure emphasizes the action being done to the subject rather than the doer of the action.
中文: 本句使用了「現在進行被動語態」(am/is/are + being + 過去分詞),用來描述目前正在進行中的動作。此結構強調動作正被施加在主詞上,而非執行動作的主體。
The new library is being built in the city center.
新圖書館目前正在市中心建造中。
EN: The subject 'Problems' is modified by a defining relative clause 'that once seemed impossible'. The relative pronoun 'that' acts as the subject of the relative clause, which describes the nature of the problems in the past.
中文: 主詞「Problems」(問題)受到限定關係子句「that once seemed impossible」(曾經看似不可能的)所修飾。關係代名詞「that」在關係子句中擔任主詞,用來描述這些問題過去的狀態。
Ideas that once seemed crazy are now widely accepted.
曾經看似瘋狂的想法,如今已被廣泛接受。
EN: The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. It is formed with 'be + past participle'. In this sentence, 'are' is the auxiliary verb 'be' (present tense plural), followed by three past participles: 'tested', 'improved', and 'shared'.
中文: 被動語態(Passive Voice)用於當焦點在於動作本身或接受動作的對象,而非執行者時。其結構為「be 動詞 + 過去分詞(p.p.)」。在本句中,「are」是現在式複數的 be 動詞,後面接了三個過去分詞:「tested」(測試)、「improved」(改進)和「shared」(分享)。
Many books are written in English.
許多書是用英文寫成的。
EN: When multiple verbs or verb phrases share the same subject and auxiliary verb, they can be joined in a list using commas and the conjunction 'and' before the final item. This is called parallel structure. Here, 'tested', 'improved', and 'shared' are parallel past participles.
中文: 當多個動詞或動詞片語共享同一個主詞與助動詞時,可以使用逗號連接,並在最後一項前加上連接詞「and」來組成列表。這被稱為平行結構(Parallel Structure)。在這裡,「tested」、「improved」和「shared」是平行的過去分詞。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs: The structure 'modal verb + be + past participle' (should be used) is used to express necessity, obligation, or recommendation in the passive voice, where the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文: 情態助動詞的被動語態:結構為「情態助動詞 + be + 過去分詞」(should be used),用於以被動語態表達必要性、義務或建議。此時焦點在於動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者。
Rules should be followed for everyone's safety.
為了每個人的安全,規則應該被遵守。
EN: Infinitive of Purpose: The infinitive phrase 'to make...' is used to express the purpose or intention of an action, answering the question 'why'.
中文: 不定詞表目的:不定詞片語「to make...」(來讓……)用於表示某個動作的目的或意圖,回答「為什麼」的問題。
He saved money to buy a new computer.
他存錢是為了買一部新電腦。
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In 'We are reminded', the subject 'We' receives the action of reminding. In 'progress is made by curious minds', 'progress' receives the action of making, and the doer is introduced with 'by'.
中文: 被動語態(be 動詞 + 過去分詞):當焦點在於動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者時使用。在 'We are reminded' 中,主詞 'We'(我們)接受「提醒」的動作。在 'progress is made by curious minds' 中,「進步」接受「創造」的動作,並用 'by' 引介動作的執行者(好奇的心靈)。
The decision was made by the committee.
這個決定是由委員會做出的。
EN: Noun Clause with 'that': The conjunction 'that' introduces a noun clause functioning as the direct object or the retained object after a passive verb. Here, 'that progress is made by curious minds' functions as the content of what we are reminded of.
中文: 由 'that' 引導的名詞子句:連接詞 'that' 引導一個名詞子句,在句中作為直接受詞,或在被動語態動詞後作為保留受詞。在此處,'that progress is made by curious minds' 作為我們被提醒的具體內容。
She realized that honesty is the best policy.
她意識到誠實才是上策。
EN: Passive Voice in Present Simple Questions: The structure 'How + are + subject + past participle' is used to ask about the process of how something is made or done. In this sentence, 'are... made' is the passive form of 'make', focusing on the action rather than the person performing it.
中文: 現在簡單式的被動語態問句:結構為「How + are + 主詞 + 過去分詞」,用於詢問某事是如何被製造或完成的過程。在本句中,「are... made」是「make」的被動形式,關注的是動作本身而非執行動作的人。
How are these computers designed?
這些電腦是如何被設計的?
EN: Direct Speech with Reporting Verbs: When reporting what someone said directly, the spoken words are enclosed in quotation marks, followed by a comma, and then the reporting verb and subject (e.g., 'asks Sarah').
中文: 直接引語與引導動詞:當直接引用某人說的話時,說話內容會放在引號內,後面接逗號,然後是引導動詞和主詞(例如「asks Sarah」)。
"Where is the station?" asks Leo.
「車站站在哪裡?」里奧問。
EN: The passive voice is used to emphasize the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. It is formed using 'be + past participle (V3)'. In 'They are produced', 'they' (referring to medicines) is the receiver of the action 'produce'.
中文: 被動語態(Passive Voice)用於強調動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者。其結構為「be 動詞 + 過去分詞 (V3)」。在「They are produced」中,「they」(指藥品)是動詞「produce」(生產)的接受者。
These cars are manufactured in Japan.
這些汽車是在日本製造的。
EN: Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are separated by a comma. They can be reversed or joined by 'and' without changing the meaning (e.g., 'clean, modern labs' or 'modern and clean labs').
中文: 同等形容詞(Coordinate Adjectives)是指兩個或多個修飾同一個名詞的形容詞,彼此之間用逗號隔開。這些形容詞的順序可以互換,或用「and」連接,而不會改變句意(例如:「clean, modern labs」或「modern and clean labs」)。
We walked down a long, dark hallway.
我們走過一條長而黑暗的走廊。
EN: The sentence uses the Past Simple Passive voice in a question format ('Was' + subject + past participle 'built'). This structure is used to ask about an action that was done to the subject in the past, where the doer of the action is either unknown or not the focus.
中文: 本句使用了過去簡單式的被動語態疑問句(Was + 主詞 + 過去分詞 built)。此結構用於詢問過去發生在主詞身上的動作,此時動作的執行者通常未知或非句子的焦點。
Was the letter sent yesterday?
那封信是昨天寄出的嗎?
EN: Direct speech reporting with the verb 'asks' in the present tense. When reporting what someone says, we place the spoken words in quotation marks, followed by the reporting verb and the speaker.
中文: 使用現在式動詞「asks」引導的直接引語。當我們轉述某人所說的話時,會將說出的話放在引號內,後面接上說話動詞與說話者(如萊恩)。
"Are you ready?" asks Leo.
「你準備好了嗎?」里奧問道。
EN: The past simple passive voice (was/were + past participle) is used to describe an action that happened to the subject in the past, especially when the doer of the action is unknown or not important.
中文: 過去簡單式的被動語態(was/were + 過去分詞)用於描述過去發生在主詞身上的動作,特別是當動作的執行者未知或不重要時。
The house was built in 1990.
這棟房子建於 1990 年。
EN: The word 'ago' is a temporal adverb used after a measurement of time to indicate how far back in the past something happened from the present moment.
中文: 「ago」(以前)是一個時間副詞,用於時間度量之後,表示某事距離現在有多久以前的過去發生。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs (can + be + past participle): In English, when we want to express ability or possibility in the passive voice, we use the structure 'modal verb + be + past participle'. In questions, the modal verb 'can' is placed at the beginning of the sentence before the subject.
中文: 情態助動詞的被動語態(can + be + 過去分詞):在英文中,當我們想用被動語態表達能力或可能性時,會使用「情態助動詞 + be + 過去分詞」的結構。在疑問句中,情態助動詞「can」會置於句首,放在主詞之前。
Can this project be completed by Friday?
這個專案能在週五前完成嗎?
EN: Adverb Placement with Passive Verbs: Adverbs of manner (like 'easily') are typically placed after the past participle in passive constructions, or between 'be' and the past participle. In this question, 'easily' is placed at the end to modify the verb phrase 'be solved'.
中文: 被動語態中副詞的位置:修飾動作方式的副詞(如「easily」)在被動結構中,通常放在過去分詞之後,或是放在「be」動詞與過去分詞之間。在本疑問句中,「easily」放在句尾以修飾動詞片語「be solved」。
The package was delivered safely.
包裹已被安全送達。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verbs (can be + past participle): This structure is used to show that something is possible to be done, focusing on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文: 情態助動詞的被動語態(can be + 過去分詞):此結構用於表示某事有可能被完成,焦點在於動作本身或動作的承受者,而非執行者。
The project can be finished by Friday.
這項專案可以在週五前被完成。
EN: First Conditional (if + present simple): Used to talk about a possible future condition and its likely result. In this sentence, 'if we work together' is the condition, and 'it can be solved' is the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(if + 現在簡單式):用於討論未來可能發生的條件及其可能的結果。在本句中,「if we work together(如果我們通力合作)」是條件,「it can be solved(它就能被解決)」是結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: The present continuous passive voice is used to describe an action that is currently in progress, where the focus is on the receiver of the action. It is structured as: Subject + am/is/are + being + past participle (V-3).
中文: 現在進行式的被動語態用於描述目前正在進行中的動作,且焦點放在動作的接受者。其結構為:主詞 + am/is/are + being + 過去分詞 (V-3)。
The classroom is being cleaned by the students.
教室正在被學生們打掃。
EN: Direct speech is often followed by a reporting verb (like 'says') and the speaker's name. In English, when the reporting clause comes after the quote, we can use the order 'says + name' (e.g., 'says Emma') or 'name + says' (e.g., 'Emma says').
中文: 直接引語後面通常會接一個引述動詞(如 'says')和說話者的名字。在英文中,當引述子句放在引號後面時,我們可以使用「says + 名字」(例如 'says Emma')或「名字 + says」(例如 'Emma says')的順序。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我準備好了,」里奧說。
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are read' is the present simple passive form, indicating a general fact or current habit.
中文: 被動語態(be 動詞 + 過去分詞)用於當焦點在於動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者時。在本句中,「are read」是現在簡單式的被動形式,表示一個普遍的事實或現今的習慣。
Many emails are sent every day.
每天都有許多電子郵件被寄出。
EN: The preposition 'on' is used with electronic devices and screens (e.g., on screens, on TV, on the phone, on the computer) to indicate the medium through which information is accessed.
中文: 介係詞「on」用於電子設備和螢幕(例如:在螢幕上、在電視上、在電話中、在電腦上),用來表示獲取資訊的媒介。
We watch movies on our tablets.
我們在平板電腦上觀看電影。
EN: The sentence reflects the modern digital shift in reading habits. In English-speaking countries, the popularity of e-readers (like Kindle) and tablets has made reading 'on screens' a standard alternative to traditional paper books, which is a common topic of discussion regarding technology and lifestyle.
中文: 這句話反映了現代閱讀習慣向數位化的轉變。在英語系國家,電子閱讀器(如 Kindle)和平板電腦的普及,使得「在螢幕上」閱讀成為替代傳統紙本書籍的主流選擇,這也是探討科技與生活型態時常見的話題。
EN: The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'are shared' indicates that the discoveries receive the action of sharing.
中文: 被動語態(be 動詞 + 過去分詞)用於當焦點在於動作本身或動作的接受者,而非執行者時。在此處,「are shared」表示發現接受了「分享」這個動作。
The books are kept in the library.
這些書被保存在圖書館裡。
EN: The preposition 'with' is used after 'share' to introduce the recipient(s) of the shared item or information.
中文: 介系詞「with」常用於動詞「share」(分享)之後,用來引出分享對象(接受分享的人或群體)。
She shared her lunch with her classmate.
她與她的同班同學分享了她的午餐。
EN: The Future Passive Voice is formed with 'will be' followed by the past participle of the main verb (V-ed). It is used to describe actions that will happen to the subject in the future, especially when the doer of the action is unknown, obvious, or less important than the action itself.
中文: 未來式被動語態的結構為「will be + 過去分詞 (V-ed)」。它用來描述未來將發生在主詞身上的動作,特別是當動作的執行者未知、顯而易見,或者不如動作本身重要時。
The new library will be opened next month.
新圖書館將於下個月啟用。
EN: The preposition 'by' is used in passive voice sentences to introduce the agent (the person or thing) that performs the action.
中文: 介係詞「by」在被動語態句子中,用來引介執行該動作的行為者(人或事物)。
This beautiful song was written by a young musician.
這首優美的歌曲是由一位年輕的音樂家所寫的。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 建築師,負責設計建築物並監督其建造的人
在本文中: 被取代,以新事物代替舊事物
在本文中: 宣布,公開宣告或發表
在本文中: 修理,修復損壞或老舊的物品
在本文中: 科學家,從事科學研究的專家
在本文中: 發現,指首次找到或得知的事物
在本文中: 有耐心的,能忍耐且不急躁的
在本文中: 疫苗,用以預防傳染病的生物製劑
在本文中: 改進,使事物變得更好
在本文中: 好奇的,渴望知道或學習新事物的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
In many different parts of the world; globally.
全世界,世界各地
Continuously; all the time without stopping.
日以繼夜,不停地
People who are eager to learn, know, or investigate things.
具備好奇心的人,求知欲強的人們