EN: Use the structure 'Subject + be verb + a/an + adjective + noun' to describe what someone or something is.
中文: 使用「主詞 + be 動詞 + a/an + 形容詞 + 名詞」的句型來描述某人或某事物是什麼。
Toy Story is a popular animated film for children.
《玩具總動員》是一部深受兒童喜愛的熱門動畫電影。
EN: In the film industry, the term 'feature' (short for 'feature film') refers to a full-length movie, typically at least 60–90 minutes long, distinguishing it from short episodes often broadcast on TV channels like CBeebies.
中文: 在電影業中,「feature」(即「feature film」的簡稱)指的是全片長度通常至少有 60 至 90 分鐘的正片或長片,以此有別於電視台(例如 CBeebies)常見的短篇動畫影集。
EN: We use the coordinating conjunction 'and' to join two independent clauses (complete sentences) together. Put a comma before 'and' when connecting two full clauses.
中文: 我們可以使用對等連接詞「and」來連接兩個獨立的完整子句。連接兩個完整子句時,通常在「and」前面加上逗號。
Tom is a doctor, and Emma is a teacher.
湯姆是一名醫生,而艾瑪是一名老師。
EN: Use 'come from' to say where someone or something originates, was created, or was born.
中文: 使用「come from」來表示某人或某物來自何處、源自哪裡或由哪裡產出。
This special tea comes from Taiwan.
這款特別的茶來自台灣。
EN: CBeebies is a well-known British television channel operated by the BBC, created specifically for young children aged 6 and under.
中文: CBeebies 是由英國廣播公司(BBC)運營的知名幼兒電視頻道,專門針對 6 歲及以下的學齡前兒童設計節目。
EN: Use 'shows how + clause (subject + verb)' to explain or demonstrate the way something happened.
中文: 使用「shows how + 子句(主詞 + 動詞)」句型,表示「展示/說明……是如何發生的」。
This book tells how they solved the problem.
這本書講述了他們是如何解決那個問題的。
EN: In English, the phrase 'become friends' is always plural when referring to two or more people, as friendship is a shared relationship between multiple individuals.
中文: 在英語中,當描述兩人以上建立友誼時,「become friends」習慣使用複數形 friends,因為友誼是由雙方共同建立的關係。
EN: Use '[time duration] + long' to talk about how much time something takes or lasts. You can add 'about' before the time to mean 'approximately'.
中文: 使用「[時間長度] + long」來表示某事物持續多久或長度是多少。在時間前面加上「about」可表示「大約」。
The meeting is about thirty minutes long.
這場會議大約三十分鐘長。
EN: In film credits, saying someone 'wrote and directed' a movie highlights that they had major creative control over both the story and the visual storytelling.
中文: 在電影製作中,特別提到某人「wrote and directed」(編導兼具),代表該創作者在故事劇本和鏡頭視覺風格上都擁有主導權。
EN: The phrase 'give one's voice to...' means to voice or provide the speaking/singing voice for an animated character. The structure uses 'give + [object] + to + [recipient]'.
中文: 片語「give one's voice to...」字面意思是「把聲音給予……」,實際意思是「為(角色)配音」。結構為「give + 受詞 + to + 對象」。
Tom Hanks gives his voice to Woody in Toy Story.
湯姆·漢克斯在《玩具總動員》中為胡迪配音。
EN: In animation and film credits, actors are often described as 'giving their voice to' or 'voicing' a character, highlighting the role of voice acting (voiceover) as a specialized acting discipline.
中文: 在動畫和影視介紹中,常用「give voice to」或「voice」來表示演員為角色配音,突顯配音(voice acting)作為表演藝術的重要一環。
EN: We use the simple past tense (such as 'wrote', the past form of 'write') to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past.
中文: 我們使用簡單過去式(例如 'write' 的過去式 'wrote')來描述在過去已經完成的動作。
She wrote a lovely letter to her friend.
她給朋友寫了一封溫馨的信。
EN: Don McGlashan is an acclaimed New Zealand composer and songwriter known for his emotive music. In children's entertainment, having renowned musicians compose original soundtracks helps create an engaging, high-quality viewing experience for both children and parents.
中文: 唐·麥格拉森是紐西蘭著名的音樂創作人與作曲家,以富有感染力的音樂風格聞名。在優質的幼兒影視作品中,邀請知名音樂家打造原創配樂與歌曲,能同時吸引孩子並為陪伴觀賞的家長提供極佳的視聽享受。
EN: Use the conjunction 'so' to connect a cause to a result. It means 'therefore' or 'that is why'.
中文: 連接詞「so」用來連接原因和結果,意思是「所以」或「因此」。前面描述原因,後面接著發生的結果。
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
那時在下雨,所以我們待在室內。
EN: Stop-motion is a classic animation technique where physical objects (often made of clay or plasticine, sometimes called 'claymation') are moved by hand in tiny increments between individually photographed frames. It is known for requiring immense patience and giving films a tactile, handcrafted charm.
中文: 定格動畫(stop-motion)是一種經典的動畫製作技術。創作者在拍攝每張靜態照片之間,用手將實體偶或黏土模型(又稱黏土動畫 claymation)移動微小的距離,連續播放時便能產生動作流暢的視覺效果。這項技術極需耐心,能賦予作品獨特的手作溫度與質感。
EN: The verb 'call' can be used with an object and an object complement (call + A + B), meaning 'to describe or consider A as B'.
中文: 動詞「call」可用於「call + 受詞 + 受詞補語」結構(call + A + B),意思是「稱 A 為 B」或「認為 A 是 B」。
My friends call the new puppy a bundle of joy.
我的朋友們稱這隻新小狗為開心果。
EN: The Guardian is a major British daily newspaper known internationally for its arts, film, and cultural reviews.
中文: 《衛報》(The Guardian)是英國極具代表性的全國性日報,其藝文、電影評論在英語世界中具有很高的權威性與影響力。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 動畫的
在本文中: 長片、正片
在本文中: (劇中或故事中的)角色、人物
在本文中: 輕柔的、溫和的
在本文中: 電影配樂、原聲帶
在本文中: 黏土
在本文中: 娛樂
在本文中: 視覺效果、畫面
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A filmmaking technique where objects are physically manipulated in small increments between individually photographed frames.
定格動畫
To provide the voice for an animated character (or metaphorically, to express thoughts or feelings).
為……配音;表達
Separately in the specified groups or quantities; on each occasion.
一次;每次
A critical assessment or evaluation of a movie.
影評、電影評論