EN： Present Perfect Passive Voice ('has been' + past participle) is used to describe an action that began in the past and has continuing relevance or results in the present, focusing on the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文： 現在完成式的被動語態（has/have been + 過去分詞）用於描述一個從過去開始並對現在產生持續影響或結果的動作，其焦點在於動作的承受者而非執行者。
The historic building has been recognized as a national monument.
這棟歷史建築已被公認為國家紀念碑。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'as...' is used after verbs of recognition or naming (like 'recognize', 'consider', 'name') to specify the role, identity, or status attributed to the subject.
中文： 介系詞片語「as...」（作為/被視為）常用於表示認定或命名的動詞（如 recognize、consider、name）之後，用以明確指出賦予主詞的角色、身份或地位。
She was chosen as the spokesperson for the new campaign.
她被選為新活動的代言人。
EN： In the United States, higher education institutions are often highly competitive regionally. Being recognized as 'the top' school in a specific region (like the western United States) is a prestigious honor that significantly boosts a college's reputation and enrollment. Additionally, nursing programs in the U.S. are strictly evaluated based on their students' pass rates on the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination), making academic recognition directly tied to career outcomes.
中文： 在美國，高等教育機構在區域內通常競爭非常激烈。被公認為特定地區（如美國西部）的「頂尖」學校是一項極高的榮譽，能顯著提升學校的名氣與招生率。此外，美國的護理課程會根據學生在國家理事會護理限期考試（NCLEX）中的通過率進行嚴格評估，這使得學術認可與學生的就業成果直接掛鉤。
EN： Present Perfect Tense (has achieved): Used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has a result or relevance in the present. It is formed with 'has/have' + past participle.
中文： 現在完成式（has achieved）：用於描述過去某個未明確說明的時間點所發生的動作，且該動作對現在有影響或關聯。其結構為「has/have」+ 過去分詞。
Our school has achieved great success in the regional science competition.
我們學校在區域科學競賽中取得了巨大的成功。
EN： Superlative Adjective (the highest): Used to compare three or more things, indicating which one has the quality to the greatest degree. It is typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.
中文： 最高級形容詞（the highest）：用於比較三個或三個以上的事物，指出哪一個事物在某種特質上達到最高程度。通常前面會加上定冠詞「the」。
This university has the highest employment rate among all colleges in the state.
這所大學在該州所有學院中擁有最高的就業率。
EN： In the United States, nursing education quality is heavily measured by the pass rate on the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). Since nursing is a highly regulated profession to ensure public safety, a school's first-time pass rate is a key marketing and ranking metric that directly reflects its academic rigor and clinical preparation.
中文： 在美國，護理教育的品質在很大程度上取決於國家理事會護理限期考試（NCLEX）的通過率。由於護理是一個受到嚴格監管以確保公共安全的專業，因此學校的「首考通過率」是衡量其學術嚴謹性和臨床準備工作的關鍵指標，也是學校排名與招生的重要依據。
EN： Non-defining relative clauses (using 'which') provide extra, non-essential information about a noun. They are separated from the main clause by commas. If removed, the sentence still makes complete grammatical sense.
中文： 非限定關係子句（使用 'which'）用於對先行詞提供額外的、非必要的補充說明。這類子句前後通常會加上逗號與主句隔開，即使省略，主句的意思依然完整。
The school's new laboratory, which cost millions of dollars to build, features state-of-the-art equipment.
這所學校的新實驗室（耗資數百萬美元建造）配備了最先進的設備。
EN： Passive voice with modal verbs ('must be + past participle') is used to express necessity or obligation regarding the receiver of the action, rather than the doer.
中文： 情態助動詞的被動語態（must be + 過去分詞）用於表示某個動作對承受者而言是必須或有義務被完成的，強調的是動作的承受者而非執行者。
The final assignment must be submitted by Friday afternoon.
期末作業必須在週五下午之前繳交。
EN： In the United States, graduating from a nursing program is not enough to practice as a nurse. Graduates must pass the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) to obtain a professional license and legally work as a 'registered nurse' (RN). This standardized exam ensures that candidates possess the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver safe and effective entry-level nursing care.
中文： 在美國，僅從護理系畢業並不足以執業。畢業生必須通過國家理事會護理限期考試（NCLEX），才能取得專業執照並合法擔任「註冊護士」（RN）。這項標準化考試旨在確保考生具備提供安全且有效之初階護理照護所需的知識與技能。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'According to' is used to introduce the source of information or data. It is followed by a noun or noun phrase (in this case, 'statistics from the website Nurse.org').
中文： 介系詞片語「According to」（根據）用於引出資訊或數據的來源。其後接名詞或名詞片語（在此句中為「statistics from the website Nurse.org」）。
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
根據天氣預報，明天會下雨。
EN： The possessive form 's (noun + 's) is used to show ownership or association. Here, 'LC State's' indicates that the 'first-time pass rate' belongs to or is associated with 路易斯-克拉克州立學院.
中文： 所有格形式「's」（名詞 + 's）用於表示所有權或關聯性。在這裡，「LC State's」表示「首考通過率」屬於路易斯-克拉克州立學院或與其相關。
The company's revenue increased significantly last year.
這家公司的營收去年顯著增長。
EN： Nurse.org is a prominent professional organization and website in the United States that provides resources, rankings, and career information for nurses. In the U.S., nursing school rankings and pass rates on the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) are highly competitive and serve as key indicators of a program's educational quality.
中文： Nurse.org 是美國著名的專業護理組織與網站，為護理人員提供資源、學校排名及職業資訊。在美國，護理學院的排名以及國家理事會護理限期考試（NCLEX）的通過率競爭非常激烈，是衡量護理課程教學品質的關鍵指標。
EN： The verb 'rank' can be used as an intransitive verb followed by a number or ordinal (e.g., 'rank number nine') to describe a subject's position in a hierarchy or list.
中文： 動詞「rank」（排名）可用作不及物動詞，後接數字或序數（例如「rank number nine」，排名第九），用以描述主詞在階級或列表中的位置。
Our university ranks number five in the global evaluation.
我們的大學在全球評估中排名第五。
EN： The preposition 'with' is used here to introduce a prepositional phrase that provides additional details or circumstances (overall pass rate) related to the main clause.
中文： 介系詞「with」在此處用於引導介系詞片語，以提供與主句相關的額外細節或伴隨狀況（整體及格率）。
She completed the marathon, with a personal record of three hours.
她完成了馬拉松，並創下三小時的個人紀錄。
EN： The noun clause introduced by 'that' acts as the direct object of the verb 'show'. This 'that' is a conjunction and can be omitted in informal contexts, but is kept here for clarity.
中文： 由「that」引導的名詞子句作為動詞「show」的直接受詞。此處的「that」是連接詞，在非正式語境中可以省略，但在此處保留以使結構更清晰。
The study shows that regular exercise improves mental health.
研究顯示，規律運動能改善心理健康。
EN： The past participle phrase 'provided by the program' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'education'. It is a reduced relative clause (short for 'which is provided by...').
中文： 過去分詞片語「provided by the program」作為形容詞，修飾名詞「education」。這是一個簡化的關係子句（原為「which is provided by...」）。
The services provided by this library are free for everyone.
這間圖書館所提供的服務對所有人都是免費的。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (has/have + past participle) is used here to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment, emphasizing the ongoing state of maintaining strong results.
中文： 現在完成式（has/have + 過去分詞）在此處用於描述一個從過去開始並持續到現在的動作，強調「保持優異成績」這一持續至今的狀態。
The company has maintained a good reputation since 2010.
自2010年以來，這家公司一直保持著良好的聲譽。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'over several years' indicates a duration of time spanning across multiple years, often used with the present perfect tense to show continuous action.
中文： 介系詞片語「over several years」表示跨越數年的時間長度，常用於現在完成式以表示持續性的動作。
The city has changed a lot over several years.
這座城市在過去幾年中發生了很大的變化。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent clauses (complete sentences) in a compound sentence. A comma is placed before 'and' when it joins two independent clauses.
中文： 對等連接詞 'and' 用於連接複合句中的兩個獨立子句（完整的句子）。當 'and' 連接兩個獨立子句時，通常會在前面加上逗號。
The weather was very cold, and many people stayed indoors.
天氣非常寒冷，許多人都待在室內。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'on one's first attempt' is used to describe doing something successfully the very first time it is tried. 'Attempt' acts as a noun here.
中文： 介係詞片語 'on one's first attempt' 用於描述在第一次嘗試時就成功完成某事。這裡的 'attempt' 作為名詞使用，表示「嘗試」。
She passed her driving test on her first attempt.
她在第一次嘗試時就通過了路考。
EN： Using the preposition 'at' to express a specific rate or speed. In English, we use 'at a rate of [percentage/number]' to show the speed or proportion at which something occurs.
中文： 使用介係詞「at」來表示特定的比率或速度。在英文中，我們使用「at a rate of [百分比/數字]」（以……的比率/速度）來表示某事發生的比例或速度。
The car was traveling at a speed of sixty miles per hour.
那輛汽車當時以每小時六十英里的速度行駛。
EN： The use of the Simple Past Tense ('passed') to describe a completed action that occurred at a specific time in the past ('In 2023').
中文： 使用簡單過去式（「passed」）來描述在過去特定時間（「In 2023」）已經完成的動作。
In 2020, she graduated from the university.
在 2020 年，她從大學畢業了。
EN： In the United States, nursing program statistics, especially the first-time pass rate on the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination), are critical metrics used by prospective students and accrediting bodies to evaluate the quality and academic rigor of a nursing school.
中文： 在美國，護理科系的統計數據（特別是國家理事會護理限期考試 NCLEX 的首次及格率）是極為關鍵的指標。有意就讀的學生及評鑑機構都會以此來評估該護理學校的教學品質與學術嚴謹度。
EN： The phrasal verb 'sit for' is commonly used in British, Commonwealth, and professional academic contexts to mean 'to take' an examination.
中文： 片語動詞「sit for」常用於英式英語、大英國協國家以及專業學術情境中，意思是「參加（考試）」或「應試」。
She is preparing to sit for the bar exam next month.
她正準備下個月參加律師資格考試。
EN： The use of 'this year' as a temporal adverbial at the beginning of a sentence. It is set off by a comma to establish the time frame for the main clause.
中文： 「this year」（今年）作為時間副詞片語置於句首的用法。通常後面會加上逗號，用以確立主句發生的時間背景。
This year, the university will celebrate its centennial anniversary.
今年，這所大學將慶祝其百年校慶。
EN： In the United States and other English-speaking countries, professional licensing exams (such as the NCLEX for nurses or the Bar Exam for lawyers) are highly standardized. The phrase 'sit for an exam' carries a formal, official tone, reflecting the rigorous and regulated nature of entering these professional fields.
中文： 在美國及其他英語系國家，專業執照考試（如護理師的「國家理事會護理限期考試」或律師的司法考試）具有高度標準化。使用「sit for an exam」這個片語帶有正式、官方的語氣，反映了進入這些專業領域的嚴格與規範性。
EN： The use of 'consistently' (an adverb) modifying 'high' (an adjective) which in turn modifies the noun phrase 'pass rate'. In English, adverbs are used to modify adjectives to show the degree or frequency of the quality described.
中文： 副詞「consistently」（持續地）修飾形容詞「high」（高的），而該形容詞進一步修飾名詞短語「pass rate」（及格率）。在英文中，副詞常用於修飾形容詞，以表示該特質的程度或頻率。
The consistently warm weather attracted many tourists.
持續溫暖的天氣吸引了許多遊客。
EN： The subject-verb agreement where the singular noun phrase 'The consistently high pass rate' takes the singular verb 'demonstrates' (marked with the '-s' ending in the simple present tense).
中文： 主詞與動詞的一致性（Subject-Verb Agreement）。單數名詞短語「The consistently high pass rate」作為主詞，因此在一般現在時中，動詞必須使用單數形式「demonstrates」（字尾加 -s）。
This research demonstrates the importance of sleep.
這項研究證明了睡眠的重要性。
EN： In the United States, nursing programs at higher education institutions are highly competitive and closely monitored by state boards. The pass rate on the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is a critical public metric used by prospective students and accrediting bodies to judge the quality and effectiveness of a college's nursing curriculum.
中文： 在美國，高等教育機構的護理課程競爭非常激烈，且受到州政府委員會的嚴格監管。國家理事會護理限期考試（NCLEX）的及格率是潛在學生和認證機構評估一所大學護理課程品質與成效的關鍵公開指標。
EN： The verb 'name' can be used as a transitive verb with a double object structure (specifically, Object + Object Complement). In the pattern 'name + Object (A) + Object Complement (B)', it means to declare or designate A as B.
中文： 動詞「name」可用作及物動詞，並採用雙賓語結構（更精確地說是：受詞 + 受詞補語）。在「name + 受詞 (A) + 受詞補語 (B)」的句型中，其意思是「將 A 命名/命名為 B」或「將 A 評為/選為 B」。
The committee named her the employee of the year.
委員會將她評為年度最佳員工。
EN： Adverbials of time, such as 'Last August', are often placed at the very beginning of a sentence to set the temporal framework. When placed at the beginning, they are typically followed by a comma.
中文： 時間副詞（如「Last August」）經常放在句子的最開頭，用來建立時間背景。當放在句首時，通常後面會加上逗號與主句隔開。
Last year, the school built a new library.
去年，學校建了一座新圖書館。
EN： Nurse.org is a prominent professional organization and website in the United States that provides resources, career advice, and rankings for nurses and nursing students. Being named the top school by such an organization carries significant professional prestige.
中文： Nurse.org 是美國一個著名的專業組織與網站，為護理人員及護理系學生提供資源、職涯建議和學校排名。被此類專業機構評為頂尖學校，在業界具有極高的專業聲譽與公信力。
EN： 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, 'was praised' indicates that the school received praise from others.
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，「was praised」（受到讚揚）表示學校接受了來自他人的讚美。
The new hospital was built in 2023.
這間新醫院是在2023年建造的。
EN： Subordinating Conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause that provides the reason for the action or state in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導從屬子句，以提供主句中動作或狀態的原因。
She stayed home because it was raining heavily.
她待在家裡，因為雨下得很大。
EN： In the United States, 'small class sizes' are highly valued in higher education, especially in clinical fields like nursing, as they allow for more personalized instruction and hands-on practice. Additionally, state-of-the-art simulation labs, such as the 'Healthcare Immersive Learning Lab', are key selling points for top-tier nursing programs, reflecting the integration of advanced technology in modern medical training.
中文： 在美國，高等教育非常看重「小班制」（small class sizes），特別是在護理等臨床學科中，因為這能提供更多個人化的指導與動手實作機會。此外，最先進的模擬實驗室（如「醫療沉浸式學習實驗室」）是頂尖護理學系的關鍵賣點，反映了現代醫療培訓中先進科技的融合。
EN： The verb 'allow' is a transitive verb that commonly takes an object followed by a to-infinitive (allow + object + to-verb). This structure is used to express giving someone permission or making it possible for someone to do something.
中文： 動詞「allow」（允許/使能夠）是一個及物動詞，通常後接受詞與不定詞（allow + 受詞 + to + 動詞原型）。此結構用於表示給予某人許可，或使某人能夠做某事。
The new software allows employees to complete their tasks much faster.
這款新軟體使員工能夠更快地完成工作任務。
EN： The word 'before' is used here as a conjunction introducing a subordinate adverbial clause of time ('before they work...'). It indicates that the action in the main clause happens prior to the action in the time clause. Note that when referring to future or general truths, the simple present tense is used in the 'before' clause.
中文： 「before」（在...之前）在此處用作連接詞，引導時間副詞子句（「before they work...」）。它表示主句的動作發生在該時間子句動作之前。請注意，在表示未來或一般事實時，before 引導的子句中要使用現在簡單式。
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
吃晚餐前請先洗手。
EN： The relative clause 'who are interested in nursing education' is an adjective clause used to modify the noun 'students'. The relative pronoun 'who' acts as the subject of the clause, referring to people.
中文： 關係子句（形容詞子句）“who are interested in nursing education”用來修飾先行詞（名詞）“students”（學生）。關係代名詞“who”在子句中擔任主詞，指代人。
The teacher praised the students who completed their homework early.
老師稱讚了那些提早完成功課的學生。
EN： The phrase 'be interested in' is a common prepositional verb pattern used to express a feeling of wanting to give attention to something or learn more about it. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (V-ing).
中文： 片語“be interested in”（對……感興趣）是一個常見的形容詞搭配介係詞結構，用來表達想要關注或深入了解某事。後面接名詞或動名詞（V-ing）。
She is interested in learning new languages.
她對學習新語言很感興趣。
EN： In the United States, nursing education offers various 'paths' or 'tracks' (such as traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, or RN-to-BSN) to accommodate students with different educational backgrounds, including those who already hold degrees in other fields.
中文： 在美國，護理教育提供多種「途徑」或「軌道」（例如傳統護理學士、加速護理學士或專科升學士），以適應具有不同教育背景的學生，包括那些已經擁有其他領域學位的人。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two noun phrases that function as parallel direct objects of the verb 'provides': 'multiple Bachelor of Science in Nursing tracks' and 'a master's degree program in Nursing Leadership'.
中文： 對等連接詞「and」（和/以及）在此處用於連接兩個名詞片語，這兩個片語在句中並列，共同作為動詞「provides」（提供）的直接受詞：分別為「multiple Bachelor of Science in Nursing tracks」（多個護理學理學學士學習路徑）與「a master's degree program in Nursing Leadership」（一個護理領導力碩士學位課程）。
The university offers a comprehensive biology major and a master's degree program in environmental science.
該大學提供完善的生物學專業以及一個環境科學碩士學位課程。
EN： The preposition 'in' is used to specify the field of study or academic discipline associated with a degree or program (e.g., 'Bachelor of Science in Nursing', 'program in Nursing Leadership').
中文： 介係詞「in」在此處用於限定學位或課程所屬的學術專業領域（例如：「Bachelor of Science in Nursing」護理學理學學士，以及「program in Nursing Leadership」護理領導力課程）。
She decided to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
她決定攻讀化學理學學士學位。
EN： In the United States higher education system, professional degrees like nursing often have multiple 'tracks' (pathways) tailored for different student backgrounds, such as traditional students, registered nurses (RN to BSN), or second-degree students. 'Nursing Leadership' is a common specialized graduate-level field focused on healthcare administration and management.
中文： 在美國高等教育體系中，護理等專業學位通常設有多種「tracks」（學習路徑），以適應不同背景的學生（例如：普通高中畢業生、已擁有護理證照想補學士學位者 RN-to-BSN，或已持有其他學士學位者）。而「Nursing Leadership」（護理領導力）則是常見的研究所專業領域，側重於醫療機構的行政與管理。
EN： Present Perfect Passive Voice (has/have been + past participle): This structure is used to describe an action that has been completed in the past, but its result is important in the present, and the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer.
中文： 現在完成式的被動語態（has/have been + 過去分詞）：此結構用於描述在過去已完成但其結果對現在很重要，且焦點在於動作本身或動作的接受者，而非執行者。
A new computer system has been installed in our office.
我們辦公室已經安裝了一套新的電腦系統。
EN： Defining Relative Clause with 'who': This clause is used to identify or define exactly which people we are talking about. In this sentence, 'who already hold a bachelor's degree...' defines the specific 'people' for whom the option was created.
中文： 使用 'who' 的限定關係子句：此子句用於明確界定或定義我們所指的人。在本句中，「已經擁有學士學位...」定義了該管道是為哪些特定「人士」所建立的。
The company is looking for employees who speak multiple languages.
這間公司正在尋找會說多種語言的員工。
EN： In the United States, 'direct-entry' programs are increasingly popular in nursing education. They allow individuals who already hold a non-nursing bachelor's degree to transition into the nursing profession and earn a master's degree (MSN) without having to complete a second undergraduate degree first. This reflects the flexible nature of the American higher education system.
中文： 在美國，「直接入學」（direct-entry）學程在護理教育中越來越受歡迎。這類學程允許已持有非護理領域學士學位的人士，無需先修讀第二個學士學位，即可直接轉入護理專業並取得碩士學位（MSN）。這反映了美國高等教育系統的彈性與多元管道。
EN： The verb 'allow' is commonly used in the pattern 'allow someone to do something' (allow + object + to-infinitive). It indicates giving permission or making it possible for someone to perform an action.
中文： 動詞「allow」（允許/使能夠）常用於「allow someone to do something」（allow + 受詞 + 不定詞）的句型中。它表示給予許可或使某人有可能執行某個動作。
This scholarship allows students to focus entirely on their studies.
這筆獎學金讓學生能夠完全專注於他們的學業。
EN： Parallel structure with infinitive verbs. The coordinating conjunction 'and' connects two infinitive phrases: 'to pursue...' and 'to meet...'. Both infinitives function as the objective complements of the verb 'allows'.
中文： 不定詞動詞的平行結構。對等連接詞「and」連接了兩個不定詞片語：「to pursue...」（攻讀...）與「to meet...」（滿足...）。這兩個不定詞皆作為動詞「allows」的受詞補語。
The program helps participants to develop leadership skills and to build professional networks.
該計劃幫助參與者發展領導能力並建立專業人脈。
EN： The phrase 'Compared to' is a participle construction used to introduce a comparison between two subjects or situations. It functions as an adverbial modifier in the sentence.
中文： 「Compared to」（與……相比）是一個分詞結構，用於引入兩個主體或情況之間的對比。它在句子中充當狀語修飾語。
Compared to last year, our sales have increased significantly.
與去年相比，我們的銷售額顯著增長。
EN： The word 'as' is used here as a subordinating conjunction meaning 'because' or 'since'. It introduces a clause that provides the reason or supporting evidence for the preceding statement.
中文： 這裡的「as」用作從屬連接詞，意思是「因為」或「由於」。它引導一個從句，為前面的陳述提供原因或支持性證據。
We decided to stay indoors, as it was raining heavily.
我們決定待在室內，因為雨下得很大。
EN： In the United States, higher education institutions, especially state colleges and universities, are highly competitive and often compared within the same state (such as Idaho). Boise State University is a major public university in Idaho, making this comparison significant for LC State's reputation.
中文： 在美國，高等教育機構（特別是州立學院和大學）競爭非常激烈，且經常在同一個州（如愛達荷州）內進行比較。博伊西州立大學是愛達荷州的一所主要公立大學，這使得該對比對於路易斯-克拉克州立學院的聲譽具有重要意義。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 被認可、被公認
在本文中： 達到、取得（成就或目標）
在本文中： 統計數據
在本文中： 有效的、產生預期效果的
在本文中： 維持、保持（某種狀態或水準）
在本文中： 一貫地、持續地
在本文中： 證明、證實、展現
在本文中： 受到讚揚、稱讚
在本文中： 逼真的、模擬真實的
在本文中： 追求、致力於（學業、事業等）
在本文中： 必要條件、規定要求
在本文中： 顯著地、明顯地
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The percentage of people who pass an examination or test.
及格率、通過率
To take an examination.
參加考試
An official test that you must pass in order to get a license to practice a professional job.
執照考試、資格考試
A program or admission route that allows students to enter a professional field or advanced degree directly without a traditional background in that field.
直接入學（通常指非本科系畢業生直接攻讀專業學位）