EN: To ask a question with the verb 'to be' (am/is/are), we put the verb before the subject. For example, 'You are...' becomes 'Are you...?'
中文: 使用 be 動詞(am/is/are)問問題時,我們會把動詞放在主詞前面。例如,「You are...」(你是/你在...)變成問句「Are you...?」(你是/你在...嗎?)
Are you ready?
你準備好了嗎?
EN: In online chats or phone calls, 'Are you there?' is a very common and friendly way to check if the other person is available to talk, similar to 'Are you online?' or 'Do you have a moment?'
中文: 在線上聊天或通話中,「Are you there?」(你在嗎?)是一個非常常見且親切的問候方式,用來確認對方現在是否方便說話,類似於「你在線上嗎?」或「你有空嗎?」
EN: Use the preposition 'from' to show the place where someone or something starts or comes from.
中文: 使用介係詞「from」來表示某人或某事物來自哪裡或從哪裡開始。
I am from Taiwan.
我來自台灣。
EN: In online group chats or video calls, it is very common to say 'Hello from [Location]' to let people know where you are joining from, especially across different time zones.
中文: 在線上群組聊天或視訊會議中,人們非常習慣使用「Hello from [地點]」來告訴大家自己從哪裡加入,特別是在跨越不同時區的交流中。
EN: We use 'What day is it...?' to ask about the day of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday). The word 'it' is used as a dummy subject to talk about time or day.
中文: 我們使用「What day is it...?」來詢問星期幾(例如:星期一、星期二)。這裡的「it」是用作虛主詞,用來指代時間或日子。
What day is it today?
今天星期幾?
EN: When communicating with people in different countries, it is common to ask about the day or time because of time zone differences. For example, when it is Friday night in Taiwan, it is Friday morning in the USA.
中文: 與不同國家的人交流時,因為時差的關係,詢問對方那裡的日子或時間是很常見的社交話題。例如,當台灣是星期五晚上時,美國則是星期五早上。
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or days. It has no actual meaning here and does not refer to a specific object.
中文: 在英文中,當我們談論時間、天氣或星期時,會使用「It」作為虛主詞。這裡的「It」沒有實際意思,不代表任何具體的事物。
It is Monday today.
今天是星期一。
EN: When communicating across different time zones (like between Taiwan and the USA), people often add 'here' or 'there' to clarify which local time they are referring to.
中文: 跨時區溝通時(例如台灣與美國之間),人們常會在句尾加上「here」(這裡)或「there」(那裡),以清楚說明指的是哪一方的當地時間。
EN: We use 'it' as a dummy subject to talk about time, day, date, or weather. It doesn't refer to a specific object.
中文: 我們使用「it」作為虛主詞來表示時間、星期、日期或天氣。這裡的「it」並不指代具體的物品。
It is Sunday morning.
今天是星期日早上。
EN: When communicating with people in different countries (like the USA and Taiwan), mentioning the day and time helps bridge the time zone gap and shows consideration for the other person's schedule.
中文: 與不同國家(如美國和台灣)的人交流時,提及彼此的日期和時間有助於克服時差帶來的距離感,也展現出對對方作息的貼心關懷。
EN: Use 'What time is it in [Place]?' to ask about the current time in a specific city or country. 'It' is used as a dummy subject to talk about time.
中文: 使用「What time is it in [地點]?」來詢問特定城市或國家的現在時間。這裡的「It」是虛主詞,用來代表時間。
What time is it in London?
倫敦現在幾點?
EN: Taiwan is 12 to 13 hours ahead of New York (depending on Daylight Saving Time) and 8 hours ahead of London. When asking people from different countries about the time, it's a great way to start a conversation about daily routines.
中文: 台灣的時間比紐約快 12 到 13 個小時(取決於是否實施夏令時間),比倫敦快 8 個小時。詢問不同國家的人當地時間,是開啟日常生活話題的好方法。
EN: In English, we use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or distance. It doesn't refer to a specific object; it just fills the subject position.
中文: 在英文中,當我們談論時間、天氣或距離時,會使用「It」作為虛主詞。它並不代表特定的事物,只是用來填補主詞的位置。
It is ten a.m. now.
現在是早上十點。
EN: In English-speaking countries, the 12-hour clock with 'a.m.' (ante meridiem, before noon) and 'p.m.' (post meridiem, after noon) is very commonly used in daily conversation rather than the 24-hour clock.
中文: 在英語系國家,日常對話中非常習慣使用 12 小時制並加上「a.m.」(上午)或「p.m.」(下午/晚上),較少在口語中直接使用 24 小時制。
EN: Use 'It is' followed by a time to state what time it is. 'It' acts as a placeholder subject and does not refer to a specific object.
中文: 使用「It is」加上時間來表示現在的時間。這裡的「It」是虛主詞,不代表具體的事物。
It is ten p.m. now.
現在是晚上十點。
EN: In English, 'a.m.' (ante meridiem) is used for morning hours (midnight to noon), and 'p.m.' (post meridiem) is used for afternoon and evening hours. People often use these abbreviations in daily chats to clarify time zone differences.
中文: 在英文中,「a.m.」代表上午(午夜到中午),「p.m.」代表下午與晚上。跨國通訊時,人們常用這兩個簡寫來明確表達彼此的時差,避免混淆。
EN: We use 'have' with 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they' to show possession or that we are participating in an event.
中文: 我們使用「have」與「I」(我)、「you」(你/你們)、「we」(我們)和「they」(他們)連用,來表示擁有某物或參與某項活動。
We have a class tomorrow.
我們明天有課。
EN: In English-speaking environments, 'group meeting' often implies a collaborative session for school projects or work. Adding 'tonight' at the end of the sentence is the natural way to specify the time in English, whereas in Chinese, time is usually placed earlier in the sentence.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「group meeting」通常指學校分組報告或工作上的協作會議。在英文中,將時間「tonight」放在句尾是最自然的表達方式,而中文則習慣將時間放在句子較前面的位置(例如:我們「今天晚上」有...)。
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands, polite requests, or invitations. They start directly with the base form of the verb (like 'join'), and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
中文: 祈使句用於給予命令、禮貌的請求或邀請。句子直接以動詞原形(如 'join')開頭,省略了主詞「你」,因為大家都知道是在對誰說話。
Come with us next time!
下次和我們一起來吧!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, inviting someone with 'next time' is a warm and polite way to show that you enjoy their company and want to include them in future activities, even if they cannot make it this time.
中文: 在英語系國家中,用「next time」(下次)來邀請他人是一種溫暖且禮貌的方式。這代表你很享受與他們相處,並希望在未來的活動中也能邀請他們,即使他們這次無法參加。
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 使用「Let's」(讓我們)後面接動詞原形,可以用來提出建議或邀請他人一起做某事。
Let's go to the park.
我們去公園吧。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to agree to a proposal. Also, note that days of the week like 'Saturday' must always be capitalized.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「Sure!」是一種非常常見且友善的答應提議方式。另外請注意,星期幾(如 Saturday)的第一個字母必須大寫。
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at ten a.m., at noon, at 3:00).
中文: 在具體的時間點(例如:上午十點、中午、三點)之前,要使用介係詞「at」。
Let's meet at two p.m.
我們下午兩點見面吧。
EN: When communicating with people in different countries, adding phrases like 'our time' or 'your time' is a polite and practical way to clarify which time zone you are referring to, preventing scheduling confusion.
中文: 與不同國家的人溝通時,加上「our time(我們這裏的時間)」或「your time(你那裏的時間)」是一種既禮貌又實用的做法,能明確指出所指的是哪一個時區,避免時間約定上的混亂。
EN: To state the day of the week, we use the structure 'Today is [Day of the Week]'. Note that days of the week in English must always start with a capital letter.
中文: 要表達今天是星期幾,我們使用「Today is [星期幾]」的句型。請注意,英文中的星期幾第一個字母必須大寫。
Today is Sunday.
今天是星期日。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, Saturday is the start of the weekend, a time when people usually do not work and enjoy leisure activities or spend time with family.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,星期六是週末的開始,通常是人們不用工作、享受休閒活動或與家人共度時光的日子。
EN: Use 'the weekend' to talk about the period of time containing Saturday and Sunday. We use the verb 'love' followed directly by a noun to show we like something very much.
中文: 使用「the weekend」來指稱包含星期六和星期日的週末期間。我們在動詞「love」(喜愛)後面直接加上名詞,來表示非常喜歡某樣事物。
I love the summer.
我喜愛夏天。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'the weekend' (Saturday and Sunday) is highly anticipated as a time for rest, family, and hobbies, often celebrated with the phrase 'Thank God It's Friday' (TGIF).
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,「週末」(星期六和星期日)是備受期待的休息、陪伴家人和進行興趣愛好的時間,人們常用「感謝老天,今天是星期五了」(TGIF)來慶祝週末的到來。
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Saturday, Sunday) and specific day parts (like Saturday morning, Sunday afternoon).
中文: 在特定的星期(如星期六、星期日)以及特定星期的某個時間段(如星期六早上、星期日下午)之前,要使用介係詞「on」。
On Sunday afternoon, I visit my grandmother.
在星期日下午,我拜訪我的祖母。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, Saturday morning is a traditional time for children and community members to participate in local sports leagues or recreational activities.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,星期六早上是兒童和社區居民參加當地運動聯賽或休閒活動的傳統時間。
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day, such as 'noon', 'night', or specific clock times (e.g., 'at 5 p.m.').
中文: 在一天中的特定時間前要使用介系詞「at」,例如「noon」(中午)、「night」(夜晚)或具體的時間點(例如「at 5 p.m.」)。
I go to bed at night.
我在晚上睡覺。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, lunch is often a quick, light meal (like a sandwich or salad) eaten around noon, especially on workdays. However, having lunch with family on weekends is a common way to spend quality time together.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,午餐通常是中午左右吃的一頓簡單快速的便餐(例如三明治或沙拉),特別是在工作日。然而,在週末與家人一起共進午餐是度過美好家庭時光的常見方式。
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before days of the week (e.g., Sunday, Monday) to show when an action happens.
中文: 在星期幾(例如星期日、星期一)之前要使用介係詞「on」,用來表示某個動作發生的時間。
On Saturday, I play basketball.
在星期六,我打籃球。
EN: Use 'in the afternoon' to talk about things you do during the afternoon. We use 'in the' before 'morning', 'afternoon', and 'evening'.
中文: 使用「in the afternoon」來描述你在下午所做的事情。在「morning(早上)」、「afternoon(下午)」和「evening(傍晚/晚上)」之前,我們都會搭配使用「in the」。
I read a book in the afternoon.
我下午看一本書。
EN: In English, time words like 'tonight' can be placed at the very beginning of a sentence to emphasize when the action happens. When placed at the start, we usually put a comma after it.
中文: 在英文中,像「tonight(今晚)」這樣表示時間的單字可以放在句子的最開頭,以強調事情發生的時間。當放在句首時,通常會在後面加上逗號。
Tonight, I have a basketball game.
今晚,我有一場籃球比賽。
EN: With the rise of remote work and study, 'online meetings' have become a standard part of daily life. The word 'online' functions as an adverb here, meaning 'on the internet', and is placed after the noun it describes.
中文: 隨著遠距工作與學習的普及,「線上會議(online meetings)」已成為日常生活的一部分。在這裡,「online」作為副詞使用,意思是「在網路上」,通常放在它所修飾的動作或名詞之後。
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day (e.g., at eight p.m., at noon, at midnight).
中文: 在英文中,表示「在具體的時間點」時,要使用介系詞「at」(例如:在晚上八點、在中午、在午夜)。
We meet at nine a.m.
我們在早上九點見面。
EN: In English, 'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem' (after midday) and is used for times from 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:59 PM. It is common to write it in lowercase with periods (p.m.) or uppercase (PM).
中文: 在英文中,「p.m.」代表下午或晚上(中午12點到晚上11點59分)。在書寫上,寫成小寫加點「p.m.」或大寫「PM」都是很常見且正確的。
EN: When the subject is a single person (he, she, it, or a singular noun like 'my friend David'), we add 's' or 'es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. Here, 'join' becomes 'joins'.
中文: 當主詞是單數第三人稱(他、她、它,或是像「我的朋友大衛」這樣的單數名詞)且句子為現在式時,動詞後面需要加上 's' 或 'es'。因此,這裡的 'join' 變成了 'joins'。
My sister lives in Taiwan.
我的姐姐住在台灣。
EN: When referring to the United States in English, it is common to use 'the USA' or 'the US'. Note that the definite article 'the' is always required before 'USA'.
中文: 在英文中提到美國時,常用「the USA」或「the US」。請注意,在「USA」前面一定要加上定冠詞「the」。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows that although the first part is true, the second part is also true and different in feeling.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)來連接兩個對比的想法。它表示雖然前半句是事實,但後半句也是事實,且帶有不同的感受。
English is hard, but it is fun.
英文很難,但很有趣。
EN: Use the pattern 'What time is it in [Place]?' to ask about the current time in a specific city or country.
中文: 使用「What time is it in [地方]?」的句型來詢問特定城市或國家的現在時間。
What time is it in London?
倫敦現在幾點?
EN: New York is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the USA, which is 12 or 13 hours behind Taiwan, depending on Daylight Saving Time.
中文: 紐約位於美國東部時間區(ET),與台灣的時差為 12 或 13 個小時(取決於是否實行夏令時間)。
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject when talking about time, weather, or distance. It does not refer to a specific thing.
中文: 當我們在談論時間、天氣或距離時,會使用「It」作為虛主詞。這裡的「It」並不指代任何具體的事物。
It is eight p.m. now.
現在是晚上八點。
EN: In English, when stating a location, we usually go from the specific to the general (e.g., 'here' then 'in New York'). Also, 'a.m.' stands for 'ante meridiem' (before noon) and is commonly used in daily conversations to specify morning times.
中文: 在英文中,表示地點時通常會從具體到籠統(例如先說「這裡 here」,再說「在紐約 in New York」)。此外,「a.m.」代表上午,在日常對話中非常常用來明確指出早上的時間。
EN: Use 'And in + [Place]?' as a short way to ask 'What about the situation in [Place]?' or 'What time is it in [Place]?' without repeating the whole question.
中文: 使用「And in + [地方]?」是一種簡短的問法,用來詢問「那在[某地]的情況呢?」或「在[某地]是幾點?」,不需要重複整個問句。
And in Tokyo?
那在東京呢?
EN: In English conversations, people often use short fragments like 'And in...?' to keep the dialogue fast and natural, especially when asking the same question about different places.
中文: 在英文日常對話中,人們經常使用像「And in...?」這樣的簡短片語,讓對話保持快速且自然,特別是在針對不同地方詢問同一個問題時。
EN: We use 'I think' at the end of a sentence to show that we are not 100% sure about something. It makes the statement sound softer and less direct.
中文: 我們可以在句子的尾端加上「I think」(我想、我覺得),用來表示自己對某件事不是百分之百確定,這會讓語氣聽起來比較委婉、不那麼武斷。
It is raining in New York, I think.
我想紐約現在正在下雨。
EN: London is the reference point for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). When talking to people in different countries, people often have to calculate time differences, leading to expressions of uncertainty like 'I think'.
中文: 倫敦是格林威治標準時間(GMT)的基準點。在跨國交流中,人們經常需要換算彼此的時差,因此很常用「I think」來表達對時差計算的不確定性。
EN: The phrase 'What about...?' is used to ask for information about someone or something, or to make a suggestion. It is a simple way to ask the same question about a new topic without repeating the whole question.
中文: 「What about...?」這個片語用來詢問關於某人或某事物的資訊,或是提出建議。這是一個簡單的方法,可以針對新話題詢問相同的問題,而不需要重複整個問句。
What about London?
那倫敦呢?
EN: In English conversations, 'What about...?' or 'How about...?' is a very common and polite way to keep a conversation going by asking for the other person's input on a specific topic, such as different cities or time zones.
中文: 在英文對話中,「What about...?」或「How about...?」是非常常見且禮貌的表達方式,用來詢問對方對特定主題(例如不同的城市或時區)的看法,藉此讓對話持續進行。
EN: We use 'It' as a dummy subject to talk about time. It has no actual meaning here, but it is necessary to complete the sentence structure.
中文: 我們使用「It」作為虛主詞來談論時間。在這裡「It」沒有實際意思,但它是完成句子結構所必需的。
It is ten a.m. in New York.
現在是紐約時間上午十點。
EN: In English, 'p.m.' stands for 'post meridiem' (after midday) and is used for times from 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:59 PM. It is written in lowercase with periods in standard American English.
中文: 在英文中,「p.m.」代表「post meridiem」(午後),用於中午 12:00 到晚上 11:59 之間的時間。在美式英文標準寫法中,通常會寫成帶有點號的小寫字母。
EN: We use 'so many' before plural countable nouns (like 'times') to emphasize a very large quantity.
中文: 我們在可數複數名詞(如 'times')前面使用 'so many',用來強調數量非常多。
There are so many books in the library.
圖書館裡有這麼多的書。
EN: In English, 'times' is used here to refer to different time zones around the world. It highlights the speaker's realization of how global communication spans across different hours of the day.
中文: 在英文中,這裡的 'times' 指的是世界各地的「時區」或「時間」。這句話展現了說話者意識到全球溝通跨越了不同時差的驚奇感。
EN: Use 'has' with singular pronouns like 'everyone' to show possession or state in the simple present tense.
中文: 使用單數代名詞(如 'everyone')時,在現在簡單式中要搭配單數動詞 'has' 來表示擁有或狀態。
Everyone has a book.
每個人都有一本書。
EN: The phrase 'everyone has a different clock' metaphorically refers to the fact that people live in different time zones around the world, but it can also poetically mean that everyone lives life at their own pace.
中文: 「每個人都有不同的時鐘」這句話字面上是指世界上每個人身處不同的時區,但在隱喻上也可以指每個人都有自己的人生步調與生活節奏。
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 使用「Let's」後面接動詞原形,可以用來提出建議或邀請他人一起做某事。
Let's meet tomorrow.
我們明天見面吧。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Let's chat again on Sunday' is a warm and casual way to end a conversation while keeping in touch. Using 'on' before days of the week (like Sunday) is standard grammar.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「Let's chat again on Sunday」是一種溫暖且隨性的結束對話方式,同時也約定了下次聯絡的時間。在星期幾(如 Sunday)之前,固定會使用介系詞 'on'。
EN: Use 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at ten a.m., at noon, at night) to show exactly when something happens.
中文: 在具體的時間點(例如:上午十點、中午、晚上)之前要使用介係詞「at」,用來表示事情發生的確切時間。
Let's meet at three p.m.
我們下午三點見面吧。
EN: When communicating across different countries, people often add 'your time' or 'my time' to avoid confusion caused by time zone differences.
中文: 跨國溝通時,人們常會在時間後加上「your time(你那邊的時間)」或「my time(我這邊的時間)」,以避免時區轉換帶來的混亂。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 群組的、團體的,指由多人組成的集合體
在本文中: 會議、集會
在本文中: 週末(通常指星期六和星期日)
在本文中: 中午十二點
在本文中: 準備、為…做準備
在本文中: (學生的)家庭作業、功課
在本文中: 在線的、網上的
在本文中: 聊天、閒談
在本文中: 忙碌的、繁忙的
在本文中: 不同的、不一樣的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A gathering of people to discuss specific topics or work together.
小組會議、團體會議
To get ready for something that will happen in the future.
為…做準備
To complete school assignments given to be done at home.
做功課、寫作業
The adjacent future occasion; on the subsequent occasion.
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