EN: Use the present continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) to talk about actions that are happening right now or ongoing projects happening around the present time.
中文: 使用現在進行式(am/is/are + 動詞-ing)來表示目前正在發生或近期持續進行的動作或計畫。
The teachers are helping new students today.
老師們今天正在幫助新學生。
EN: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) often partners with global corporate sponsors like Samsung not just for sports competitions, but also to support local youth education and technology initiatives in host regions.
中文: 國際奧林匹克委員會(IOC)經常與三星等全球頂級企業贊助商合作,除了推動體育競賽外,也積極在主辦城市及周邊地區支援青少年教育與科技創新發展。
EN: Use ordinal numbers with 'the' (like 'the first', 'the second') before a noun to show order or rank.
中文: 在名詞前加上「the + 序數」(例如 the first、the second),用來表示順序或名次。
This is the first game of the season.
這是本賽季的第一場比賽。
EN: The 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar marks the very first time an Olympic event of any kind is hosted on the African continent, representing a historic milestone for African sport.
中文: 2026年達卡青年奧林匹克運動會標誌著奧林匹克賽事首次在非洲大陸舉行,對非洲體育史而言具有重大的里程碑意義。
EN: Use 'called + [name]' right after a noun to tell what something is named. It is a short and simple way to say 'which is called...'.
中文: 在名詞後面直接加上「called + 名稱」,用來表示「名為……」或「叫做……」的事物。這是省略了 which is called 的簡易用法。
I read a book called The Little Prince.
我讀了一本叫做《小王子》的書。
EN: "Solve for Tomorrow" is an international educational competition run by Samsung. It encourages students to use STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills to solve real-world problems in their communities.
中文: 「Solve for Tomorrow」是三星在多國推動的全球教育競賽計畫,鼓勵學生運用 STEM(科學、科技、工程、數學)解決在地生活中的實際問題。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two complete sentences. Notice how the first action happened in the past (started in 2010), while the second action is a current truth or ongoing fact (helps students).
中文: 使用連接詞「and」來連接兩個完整的子句。前半句描述過去發生的動作(started in 2010),後半句則使用現在簡單式描述當前持續發揮的事實或影響(helps students)。
She opened the bakery in 2015, and it sells fresh bread every day.
她在2015年開了這家麵包店,而它每天都販售新鮮的麵包。
EN: Use the pattern 'use [something] to [do something]' to express the purpose of using a tool, skill, or resource.
中文: 使用「use [某物] to [做某事]」的句型,用來表示使用某項工具、技能或資源的目的。
We use computers to study English.
我們用電腦來學習英文。
EN: The four subjects mentioned—science, technology, engineering, and math—are commonly grouped together as 'STEM'. STEM education encourages practical problem-solving and innovation worldwide.
中文: 句中提到的四個學科——科學、科技、工程和數學,在國際教育界常被統稱為「STEM」。STEM 教育在全球非常受到重視,強調透過動手實作與跨領域知識來解決真實生活中的問題。
EN: Use 'learn to + verb' to express acquiring the knowledge, ability, or skill to do an action. When connecting two actions with 'and then', the second verb can also share the 'to' (e.g., 'learn to find ... and [to] build').
中文: 使用「learn to + 動詞原形」表示學習做某件事或掌握某種技能。當用「and then」(然後)連接兩個並列動作時,第二個動詞通常省略「to」(例如:learn to find ... and build ...)。
We learn to listen to others and then share our thoughts.
我們學習傾聽他人,然後分享我們的想法。
EN: We can connect two actions done by the same subject using the conjunction 'and'. Both verbs should use the same tense.
中文: 我們可以用連接詞「and」來連接同一主詞所做的兩個動作。兩個動詞的時態必須保持一致(此處皆為現在式 show 和 learn)。
In class, we listen to the teacher and take notes.
在課堂上,我們聽老師講課並做筆記。
EN: When capitalized, 'the Games' commonly refers specifically to the Olympic Games or Youth Olympic Games, functioning as a well-understood short form in international media.
中文: 當首字母大寫為「the Games」時,通常特指奧林匹克運動會或青年奧林匹克運動會,是國際媒體和體育界常見的簡稱。
EN: Use the pattern 'give + someone + something' to talk about providing or offering something to a person. Notice that when the subject is singular (like 'the program'), we add an -s to the verb ('gives').
中文: 使用「give + 人 + 物」的句型來表示給予某人某物。注意當主詞是單數名詞(如 the program)時,現在式動詞後面要加 -s(即 gives)。
The school gives students free books.
學校給學生免費的書本。
EN: In British English, 'sport' is often used as an uncountable noun to mean sports in general, whereas American English frequently prefers the plural form 'sports'. Both forms are natural and correct.
中文: 在英式英語中,名詞「sport」常用作不可數名詞來指稱廣義的運動體育,而美式英語通常習慣用複數「sports」。兩種用法都很自然且正確。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 發明家、創造新事物的人
在本文中: 委員會
在本文中: 計畫、方案、課程
在本文中: 工程學
在本文中: 解決(問題)
在本文中: 模型、雛形
在本文中: 簡單的、簡易的
在本文中: 機會
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to find ways of dealing with difficulties or challenges
解決問題
in all parts of the world; globally
全世界、全球各地
to gain knowledge, insight, or experience by watching or interacting with someone or something
向……學習、從……中吸取經驗