EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun (+ subject + verb)!'. The subject and verb at the end are optional and often omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 (+ 主詞 + 動詞)!」。句尾的主詞和動詞為選填,在口語中常被省略。
What a beautiful song she sang!
她唱的那首歌真好聽啊!
EN: The simple past tense is used to describe actions or states that were completed in the past. In this sentence, 'saw' is the irregular past tense of 'see', indicating that the action of looking at the sunset happened earlier today.
中文: 簡單過去式用於描述在過去已經完成的動作或狀態。在本句中,「saw」是動詞「see」的不規則過去式,表示看夕陽的動作發生在今天的早些時候。
We saw a great movie yesterday.
我們昨天看了一部很棒的電影。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing appreciation for natural beauty like sunsets or weather is a very common and friendly way to bond with others or make small talk.
中文: 在英語系國家中,分享對夕陽或天氣等自然美景的讚美,是一種非常常見且友善的社交方式,常用於拉近人際關係或進行閒聊。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or surprise. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Note that unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以 'How' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或驚訝。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,與疑問句不同,此處的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the music sounds!
這音樂聽起來多麼美妙啊!
EN: The verb 'look' is a linking verb (copular verb) here, which connects the subject to an adjective that describes it. It means 'to appear' or 'to seem' and is followed directly by an adjective, not an adverb.
中文: 動詞 'look' 在此處是連綴動詞(linking verb),用來連接主詞與描述該主詞的形容詞。它的意思是「看起來」,後面直接接形容詞,而非副詞。
She looks happy today.
她今天看起來很高興。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, making positive remarks about nature, the weather, or the sky is a very common and friendly way to share a moment or start a casual conversation (small talk).
中文: 在英語系國家中,對大自然、天氣或天空發表讚美之詞,是一種非常常見且友善的分享當下感受或開啟閒聊(small talk)的方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, excitement, or admiration. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun (+ subject + verb + !)'
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、興奮或讚賞。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 (+ 主詞 + 動詞 + !)」
What a beautiful day it is!
多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using exclamatory sentences starting with 'What a...' or 'How...' is a very common and natural way to show enthusiasm and build rapport during a conversation, especially when discussing shared experiences like sports events or movies.
中文: 在英語系國家中,使用以 'What a...' 或 'How...' 開頭的感嘆句是非常常見且自然的方式,用來在對話中表達熱情並建立共鳴,特別是在討論運動賽事或電影等共同體驗時。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How' modifies the adverb 'fast', which is followed by the subject 'that runner' and the verb 'moved'.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How」修飾副詞「fast」(快地),後面接主詞「that runner」(那位跑者)與動詞「moved」(移動/奔跑)。
How beautifully she plays the piano!
她鋼琴彈得真美妙!
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb!'. The subject and verb at the end can often be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚賞或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在口語中,句尾的主詞和動詞常常可以省略。
What a beautiful song she sang!
她唱了一首多麼美妙的歌啊!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, actively validating and praising others' ideas with enthusiasm (using exclamations like this) is a key social skill that helps build rapport and encourages collaborative brainstorming.
中文: 在英語系國家中,熱情地肯定並讚美他人的想法(使用如本句的感嘆句)是一項重要的社交技巧,有助於建立良好關係並鼓勵團隊進行腦力激盪。
EN: This sentence uses the exclamatory structure 'How + adjective + of someone + to-infinitive'. It is used to express strong appreciation or judgment regarding someone's behavior. 'Of' is used here because the adjective ('kind') describes a character trait of the person.
中文: 此句型使用感嘆句結構「How + 形容詞 + of + 某人 + 不定詞(to V)」,用於對某人的行為表達強烈的感激或評價。這裡介系詞使用「of」,是因為前面的形容詞(如 kind)是用來描述該人物的性格特質。
How sweet of you to send me flowers!
你真貼心,還送花給我!
EN: The 'to-infinitive' (to help) acts as the real subject or the post-modifier that explains the action being evaluated. It specifies what action was 'kind'.
中文: 不定詞(to help)在此結構中作為後位修飾語,用來具體說明被評價的行為是什麼(即「幫忙」這件事很「好心」)。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing gratitude with 'How kind of you' is considered very polite and warm. It is slightly more formal and heartfelt than a simple 'Thank you,' often used when someone goes out of their way to help.
中文: 在英語系國家中,使用「How kind of you」來表達感謝顯得非常禮貌且溫暖。這比簡單的「Thank you」更具誠意與稍微正式,通常用於他人特地抽空或費心提供協助時。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. When modifying an uncountable noun (like 'food') or a plural noun, the structure is 'What + adjective + noun + subject + verb!'. Note that the indefinite article 'a/an' is omitted.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚賞或興奮。當修飾不可數名詞(如 'food')或複數名詞時,結構為「What + 形容詞 + 名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,此時不需使用不定冠詞 'a/an'。
What beautiful music they played!
他們演奏的音樂多麼優美啊!
EN: The simple past tense of the verb 'serve' (served) is used here to describe an action that was completed in the past, specifically referring to the act of presenting or offering food during the meal.
中文: 動詞 'serve' 的過去式(served)在此處用於描述過去已完成的動作,特指在用餐期間端上或提供食物的行為。
The waiter served us a complimentary dessert.
服務生為我們送上了免費的甜點。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, complimenting the food served by a host or at a restaurant is a common social convention. Using exclamatory sentences starting with 'What' or 'How' is a warm and enthusiastic way to show appreciation for hospitality.
中文: 在英語系國家中,讚美主人或餐廳提供的食物是常見的社交禮儀。使用以 'What' 或 'How' 開頭的感嘆句,是一種熱情且真誠表達對款待感謝的方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Note that the verb comes at the end, unlike in questions.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,與疑問句不同,動詞在此結構中位於句尾。
How beautiful the sunset is!
這夕陽真美啊!
EN: The use of the plural demonstrative adjective 'those' to point out specific plural nouns ('buildings') that are at a distance from the speaker.
中文: 使用複數指示形容詞「those」(那些)來指明距離說話者較遠的特定複數名詞(「buildings」)。
Those stars are so bright tonight.
今晚那些星星真亮。
EN: In urban English-speaking environments, expressing awe at skyscrapers or architecture is a common small-talk topic. Using exclamations starting with 'How' or 'What' is a natural way to share immediate impressions with companions.
中文: 在英語系的都市環境中,對摩天大樓或建築物表示讚嘆是常見的閒聊話題。使用以「How」或「What」開頭的感嘆句,是與同伴分享第一直覺印象非常自然的方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, excitement, or admiration. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + (subject + verb)!'. The subject and verb at the end are optional and often omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、興奮或讚賞。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。句尾的主詞和動詞是可選的,在口語中經常會省略。
What a beautiful day it is!
今天真是個美好的日子!
EN: The demonstrative adjective 'this' is used to point out a specific person, thing, or event that is close to the speaker in time or space. In this sentence, 'this party' refers to the party currently taking place.
中文: 指示形容詞「this」(這個)用於指出在時間或空間上距離說話者較近的特定人、事或物。在本句中,「this party」指的是目前正在進行的這場派對。
This book is very interesting.
這本書非常有趣。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation or surprise when attending a party is considered polite and friendly. Using exclamatory sentences like 'What a surprise!' or 'What a great party!' is a common way to show gratitude to the host.
中文: 在英語系國家中,參加派對時表達熱情的讚賞或驚喜被視為一種禮貌且友善的社交禮儀。使用像「What a surprise!」(真是個驚喜!)或「What a great party!」(多棒的派對啊!)這樣的感嘆句,是向主辦人表達感謝的常用方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How' modifies the adverb 'well'.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How」修飾副詞「well」(好地)。
How fast he runs!
他跑得真快!
EN: The prepositional phrase 'on stage' functions as an adverbial of place, indicating where the action of singing takes place. Note that in English, we say 'on stage' without an article (the/a) when referring to the performance area in a general sense.
中文: 介係詞片語「on stage」在此作地方副詞,表示唱歌這個動作發生的地點。請注意,在英文中,當泛指表演區域時,我們會直接說「on stage」,中間不加冠詞(the 或 a)。
She loves being on stage.
她熱愛站在舞台上。
EN: In English-speaking theater culture, performing 'on stage' is highly respected. When praising a performer, using exclamations like 'How well she sings!' or saying 'Break a leg!' before they go on stage are common ways to show support and enthusiasm.
中文: 在英語系國家的劇場文化中,在「舞台上(on stage)」表演是非常受人尊敬的。讚美表演者時,使用像「How well she sings!」這樣的感嘆句,或是在他們上台前說「Break a leg!」(祝演出成功),都是表達支持與熱情的常見方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure for plural nouns is 'What + adjective + plural noun + (subject + verb)!'. The subject and verb (these are) are often placed at the end and can sometimes be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。複數名詞的結構為「What + 形容詞 + 複數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。主詞和動詞(these are)通常放在句尾,在非正式口語中甚至可以省略。
What beautiful pictures these are!
這些照片真漂亮!
EN: Demonstrative pronouns like 'these' point to plural nouns that are close to the speaker in space or time. In this sentence, 'these' acts as the subject of the clause, referring back to the 'lovely flowers'.
中文: 指示代名詞(Demonstrative Pronouns)如「these」用來指代在空間或時間上距離說話者較近的複數名詞。在本句中,「these」作為子句的主詞,指代前面提到的「美麗的花朵」。
These are my favorite books.
這些是我最喜歡的書。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, complimenting someone's flowers, garden, or home decor is a very common and polite way to start a friendly conversation or show appreciation when visiting someone.
中文: 在英語系國家中,讚美他人的花朵、花園或室內擺設是非常常見且禮貌的社交方式,通常用於開啟友好的對話或在拜訪他人時表達讚賞。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'How': This structure is used to express strong emotions or emphasis. The pattern is 'How + adjective + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 使用「How」開頭的感嘆句:此結構用於表達強烈的感情或強調。句型為「How + 形容詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,感嘆句中的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the sunset is!
這夕陽多麼美麗啊!
EN: Linking Verb 'look': The verb 'look' is a copular (linking) verb here, meaning 'to appear' or 'to seem'. It is followed directly by an adjective (happy) to describe the subject, rather than an adverb.
中文: 連繫動詞「look」:動詞「look」在此作為連繫動詞,意思是「看起來」或「似乎」。其後直接接形容詞(happy)來修飾主詞,而非使用副詞。
You look tired after the long trip.
長途旅行後,你聽起來/看起來很累。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing positive emotions enthusiastically (using exclamatory sentences like 'How...' or 'What a...') is a common way to build rapport, show appreciation, and create a friendly, warm social atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家中,熱情地表達正面情緒(使用如「How...」或「What a...」開頭的感嘆句)是建立良好人際關係、表達讚賞以及營造友善溫暖社交氛圍的常見方式。
EN: The Simple Past Tense (e.g., 'held') is used to describe completed actions that occurred at a specific time in the past, often accompanied by past time expressions like 'last night'.
中文: 簡單過去式(例如「held」)用於描述在過去特定時間點已經完成的動作,通常會與表示過去時間的副詞片語(如「last night」)連用。
They held a charity concert last month.
他們上個月舉辦了一場慈善音樂會。
EN: Noun Adjuncts (or Noun Modifiers) occur when a noun (like 'lantern') is used before another noun (like 'festival') to modify it, functioning like an adjective.
中文: 名詞修飾語(Noun Adjuncts)是指當一個名詞(如「lantern」)放在另一個名詞(如「festival」)前面用來修飾它,其功能類似於形容詞。
We attended the annual flower show.
我們參加了一年一度的花卉展。
EN: Lantern festivals are celebrated in various cultures, notably in East Asia (like the Yuanxiao Festival) and in many local Western communities as seasonal or art events, symbolizing light, hope, and community gathering.
中文: 燈籠節(Lantern Festival)在不同文化中都有慶祝活動,最著名的是東亞的元宵節。在許多西方社區,這類節日也常作為季節性或藝術活動舉辦,象徵著光明、希望與社區的凝聚力。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb!'. Often, the subject and verb at the end can be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在日常口語中,句尾的主詞和動詞常常會被省略。
What a beautiful day it is!
今天真是個美好的日子啊!
EN: The phrasal verb 'turn out to be' means to be known or discovered finally to be something, often contrary to expectations. It is followed by a noun or an adjective.
中文: 片語動詞 'turn out to be' 表示「結果竟然是…」或「證明是…」,通常指最終發現的結果與預期不同。後面接名詞或形容詞。
The movie turned out to be a huge success.
那部電影結果獲得了巨大的成功。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How' is followed by the adverb 'brightly' to emphasize the manner of the action.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How」後面接副詞「brightly」(明亮地),用以強調動作進行的方式。
How beautifully she plays the piano!
她鋼琴彈得有多麼優美啊!
EN: The simple past tense of the irregular verb 'shine' is 'shone'. It is used here to describe a completed action in the past.
中文: 不規則動詞「shine」(閃耀)的簡單過去式為「shone」。此處用來描述過去已經完成的動作。
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
星星在晴朗的夜空中閃閃發光。
EN: Lantern festivals are traditional events in many Asian cultures, symbolizing hope, brightness, and reunion. The contrast of colorful lanterns against the dark night sky creates a magical, communal atmosphere that brings people together.
中文: 元宵節或燈會是許多亞洲文化中的傳統活動,象徵著希望、光明與團圓。五彩繽紛的燈籠與漆黑夜空所形成的強烈對比,營造出一種奇幻且溫馨的節慶氛圍,凝聚了社區與人們的情感。
EN: The verb 'see' is a sensory verb (verb of perception). When followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to'), it indicates that the subject witnessed the entire action from start to finish. In this sentence, 'dance' is a bare infinitive acting as the object complement.
中文: 感官動詞(如 see, hear, watch)後面接賓語(受詞)和原型不定詞(不帶 to 的動詞)時,表示主詞完整目睹了該動作從頭到尾的過程。在本句中,'dance' 是原型動詞,用作賓語補語。
We saw the plane land safely on the runway.
我們看見飛機安全地降落在跑道上。
EN: The preposition 'through' is used to describe movement from one side of an enclosed space, crowd, or passage to the other. Here, 'through the busy street' describes the path of the dragon dance.
中文: 介係詞 'through'(穿過、通過)用於描述從一個封閉空間、人群或通道的一端移動到另一端。在此處,'through the busy street' 描繪了舞龍隊伍穿過熱鬧街道的移動路徑。
The river flows through the beautiful valley.
這條河流經這座美麗的山谷。
EN: The 'dragon dance' (舞龍) is a traditional Chinese performance often seen during festive occasions like the Lunar New Year or Lantern Festival. The dragon, made of paper, silk, and bamboo, is held on poles by a team of dancers who mimic the undulating movements of this mythical river spirit to bring good luck and prosperity to the community.
中文: 「舞龍」是華人傳統節慶(如農曆新年或元宵節)中常見的表演。舞龍隊伍手持竹竿支撐著由紙、絲綢和竹子製成的巨龍,模仿這種神話中龍的起伏擺動,旨在為社區帶來好運與繁榮。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + (adjective) + plural noun / uncountable noun + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'What amazing skills' is the exclamatory phrase, followed by the subject 'the dancers' and the verb 'showed'.
中文: 以「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + (形容詞) + 複數名詞/不可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「What amazing skills」是感嘆片語,後面接主詞「the dancers」與動詞「showed」。
What beautiful songs they sang last night!
他們昨晚唱了多麼優美的歌曲啊!
EN: The verb 'show' is a ditransitive verb that can take both a direct object (what is shown) and an indirect object (to whom it is shown). In this exclamatory structure, the direct object 'amazing skills' is moved to the front, leaving the indirect object 'the crowd' after the verb 'showed'.
中文: 動詞「show」(展示/呈現)是一個雙賓語動詞,可以接直接賓語(展示的事物)和間接賓語(展示的對象)。在此感嘆句結構中,直接賓語「amazing skills」被移至句首,而間接賓語「the crowd」則留在動詞「showed」之後。
She showed her friends the new painting.
她向朋友們展示了那幅新畫作。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, excitement, or admiration. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How' is followed by the adverb 'loudly' to emphasize the intensity of the cheering.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、興奮或讚賞。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How」後面接副詞「loudly」(大聲地),用以強調歡呼聲的強烈程度。
How beautifully she plays the piano!
她鋼琴彈得真美妙啊!
EN: The phrasal verb 'cheer for' means to shout approval or encouragement to someone. 'For' is the preposition that introduces the recipient of the support or praise.
中文: 片語動詞「cheer for」表示向某人高呼支持或鼓勵。介係詞「for」用來引出接受支持或讚賞的對象(表演者)。
The fans cheered for their favorite team.
球迷們為他們最喜愛的隊伍歡呼。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for performers (such as actors, musicians, or dancers) through loud cheering, clapping, or standing ovations is highly encouraged and seen as a sign of respect and community engagement.
中文: 在英語系國家中,透過大聲歡呼、鼓掌或起立鼓掌來對表演者(如演員、音樂家或舞者)表達熱烈的讚賞是非常被鼓勵的,這被視為尊重和積極參與社群活動的表現。
EN: The adjective phrase 'be full of' is used to describe a state where a space or container holds a large amount of something. It is followed by a noun or noun phrase.
中文: 形容詞片語「be full of」(裝滿、充滿)用於描述某個空間或容器裝有大量某物的狀態。後面接名詞或名詞片語。
The kitchen was full of the delicious aroma of fresh coffee.
廚房裡充滿了新鮮咖啡的誘人香味。
EN: Present participles (verb-ing) can function as adjectives to describe a noun, indicating an ongoing action or a characteristic of the noun. Here, 'glowing' describes the lanterns that are emitting light.
中文: 現在分詞(動詞-ing)可以作為形容詞來修飾名詞,表示正在進行的動作或該名詞的特徵。在此處,「glowing」(發光的)修飾正在發出光芒的燈籠。
We sat around the glowing campfire and told stories.
我們坐在發光的營火旁講故事。
EN: Paper lanterns are a significant part of traditional festivals in many Asian cultures, such as the Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao Festival) and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Releasing sky lanterns (Kongming lanterns) into the night sky is often done to send wishes and prayers for good fortune.
中文: 紙燈籠在許多亞洲文化傳統節日中扮演重要角色,例如元宵節和中秋節。將天燈(孔明燈)施放到夜空中,通常含有傳遞祝福與祈求好運的意涵。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or reactions. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以 'How' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或反應。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,此處的主詞位於動詞之前,不需倒裝。
How beautiful the sunset looks tonight!
今晚的夕陽看起來多麼美麗啊!
EN: Linking verbs (or copular verbs) like 'feel' are followed by adjectives (subject complements) rather than adverbs, to describe the state or quality of the subject.
中文: 連繫動詞(如 'feel')後面需接形容詞(主詞補語)而非副詞,用來描述主詞的狀態或特徵。
The soft music made me feel calm and relaxed.
輕柔的音樂讓我感到平靜與放鬆。
EN: The sentence uses an exclamatory noun clause starting with 'what' ('what a wonderful night we shared') acting as the direct object of the verb 'forget'. The structure is 'what + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb'.
中文: 本句使用了由「what」引導的感嘆名詞子句(what a wonderful night we shared),作為動詞「forget」的直接受詞。其結構為「what + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞」。
I still remember what a great time we had at the party.
我仍然記得我們在派對上度過了多麼美好的時光。
EN: The adverb 'never' is placed between the modal verb 'will' and the main verb 'forget' to express strong negative emphasis in the future tense.
中文: 否定副詞「never」(從不、絕不)置於助動詞「will」與主要動詞「forget」之間,用以在未來式中表達強烈的否定語氣與強調。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing a 'wonderful night' or 'wonderful experience' with friends or community members emphasizes social connection and bonding. Expressing gratitude and emotional impact ('I will never forget...') is a common and polite way to show appreciation after attending an event or spending time together.
中文: 在英語系國家中,與朋友或社區成員分享「美好的夜晚」或「美好的體驗」強調了人際連結與情感紐帶。在參與活動或共度時光後,表達感激與情感上的觸動(如「我永遠不會忘記……」)是一種非常常見且禮貌的表達謝意方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, excitement, or admiration. The structure is 'How + adjective + subject + verb!'. Note that unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、興奮或讚賞。其結構為「How + 形容詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,與疑問句不同,此處的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the sunset is!
這夕陽真是太美了!
EN: The past simple tense of the verb 'to be' ('was' for singular subjects) is used here to describe a completed state or feeling in the past (earlier today).
中文: 此處使用 be 動詞的過去簡單式(單數主詞使用「was」),用來描述過去(今天稍早)已經結束的狀態或感受。
The weather was perfect yesterday.
昨天天氣好極了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiasm and sharing positive feedback about shared experiences (like a trip or a day out) is a common way to build rapport and show appreciation to companions.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對於共同經歷的體驗(如旅行或一日遊)表達熱情並分享正面回饋,是建立人際關係以及向同伴表達感謝的常見方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, excitement, or exhaustion. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + (subject + verb)!'. The subject and verb at the end are optional and often omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、興奮或疲憊。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。句尾的主詞和動詞為選用,在口語中常被省略。
What a beautiful song she sang!
她唱了一首多麼美妙的歌啊!
EN: The phrase 'take a walk' means to walk for pleasure or exercise. In this sentence, 'took' is the past tense of 'take', and 'walk' is used as a noun modified by the adjective 'long'.
中文: 片語 'take a walk' 意為散步或走路健身。在本句中,'took' 是 'take' 的過去式,而 'walk' 作為名詞使用,並受到形容詞 'long' 的修飾。
We took a short walk around the park.
我們在公園周圍散了一下步。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, hiking or 'taking a walk up a hill' is a very common recreational activity. Expressing exhaustion mixed with accomplishment (using exclamations) is a typical way to bond with companions after physical exercise.
中文: 在英語系國家中,健行或「爬山丘」是非常普遍的休閒活動。在運動後,用感嘆句同時表達身體的疲憊與完成挑戰的成就感,是與同伴增進感情的常見社交對話方式。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions or reactions. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以 'How' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或反應。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,感嘆句中的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the sunset looks tonight!
今晚的夕陽看起來多美啊!
EN: The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copular verb) that connects the subject to a subject complement (an adjective) describing the subject's state. In this sentence, 'tired' is the adjective describing 'my legs'.
中文: 動詞 'feel' 是一個連繫動詞(linking verb),用於將主詞與描述其狀態的主詞補語(形容詞)連接起來。在本句中,'tired' 是用來形容 'my legs'(我的雙腿)的形容詞。
She feels happy about the results.
她對這個結果感到高興。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + (subject + verb)!'. In this sentence, 'we saw' is a relative clause modifying 'view', and 'at the top' is a prepositional phrase.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的情感,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。在本句中,「we saw」是修飾「view」的關係子句,而「at the top」則是介係詞片語。
What a beautiful song she sang last night!
她昨晚唱的那首歌真好聽啊!
EN: The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific point or location in space, such as 'at the top', 'at the bottom', or 'at the entrance'.
中文: 介係詞「at」用於指示空間中的特定點或位置,例如「at the top」(在頂端)、「at the bottom」(在底部)或「at the entrance」(在入口處)。
We met at the entrance of the museum.
我們在博物館的入口處見面。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。與疑問句不同,此處的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the music sounds!
這音樂聽起來多麼美妙啊!
EN: The adverbial phrase 'up there' is used to specify a location that is physically higher than the speaker, or a place previously mentioned that is far away or at a higher altitude (like the top of a hill).
中文: 地方副詞片語「up there」(在那上面)用於指明物理位置高於說話者的地方,或是先前提到過、距離較遠或海拔較高的地方(例如山頂)。
Look at the birds flying up there.
看那些在上面飛的小鳥。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong feelings or surprise. The structure is 'What + (adjective) + plural noun / uncountable noun + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'What' modifies the plural noun phrase 'kind friends'.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情或驚訝。其結構為「What + (形容詞) + 複數名詞/不可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,'What' 修飾複數名詞片語 'kind friends'。
What beautiful flowers these are!
這些花是多麼美麗啊!
EN: The pronoun 'you all' (or 'all of you') is used to address a group of people directly, making it clear that the speaker is referring to everyone in the group rather than just one person.
中文: 代名詞 'you all'(或 'all of you')用於直接稱呼一群人,明確表示說話者指的是團體中的每個人,而非僅僅其中一人。
I want to thank you all for coming tonight.
我想感謝你們大家今晚的光臨。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing sincere gratitude and complimenting friends' character (like being 'kind') is highly valued and helps build strong social bonds. Using 'you all' (or 'y'all' in Southern US English) creates a warm, inclusive, and friendly atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家中,真誠地表達感謝並讚美朋友的品格(例如「善良」)是非常受到重視的社交禮儀,有助於建立深厚的友誼。使用 'you all'(在美國南部口語中常縮寫為 'y'all')能營造出一種溫暖、包容且親切的氛圍。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'How' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, excitement, or admiration. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. In this sentence, 'How quickly' modifies the action of the day passing.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、興奮或讚賞。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。在本句中,「How quickly」(多麼快速地)修飾了日子流逝的動作。
How beautifully she plays the piano!
她鋼琴彈得真美妙!
EN: The present perfect tense ('has passed') is used here to describe an action that has just completed or has relevance to the present moment. It consists of 'have/has' + past participle.
中文: 此處使用現在完成式(has passed)來描述一個剛剛完成或與現在密切相關的動作。其結構由「have/has」加上過去分詞組成。
The train has already left.
火車已經開走了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on how fast time flies (e.g., 'Time flies when you're having fun!') is a very common and friendly way to wrap up a pleasant day or social gathering, expressing that the speaker thoroughly enjoyed the time spent.
中文: 在英語系國家中,感嘆時間過得真快(例如常說的「快樂的時光總是過得特別快」)是一種非常常見且友善的社交說法。這通常用在美好的一天或聚會即將結束時,藉此表達說話者非常享受這段相處的時光。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, admiration, or excitement. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + (subject + verb)!'. The subject and verb at the end are optional and often omitted in casual speech.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、讚美或興奮。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + (主詞 + 動詞)!」。句尾的主詞和動詞為選填,在口語中常被省略。
What a beautiful day we had!
我們度過了多麼美好的一天啊!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing enthusiastic appreciation for a meal (especially if hosted or recommended by someone else) is a common social courtesy. Using an exclamatory sentence like 'What a delicious lunch!' sounds warm, sincere, and polite.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對一頓飯表示熱情的讚賞(特別是當別人請客或推薦時)是一種常見的社交禮儀。使用像 'What a delicious lunch!' 這樣的感嘆句,聽起來既溫暖、真誠又顯得有禮貌。
EN: Exclamatory sentences starting with 'How' are used to express strong emotions. The structure is 'How + adjective/adverb + subject + verb!'. Note that unlike questions, the subject comes before the verb.
中文: 以「How」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的感情。其結構為「How + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。請注意,與疑問句不同,此處的主詞位於動詞之前。
How beautiful the music is!
這音樂多麼美妙啊!
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to be together' acts as an adverbial modifier expressing the cause or reason for the adjective 'lucky'. This structure 'adjective + to-infinitive' is commonly used to explain why someone feels a certain way.
中文: 不定詞片語「to be together」在此作為副詞修飾語,用以表示形容詞「lucky」(幸運的)的原因。這種「形容詞 + 不定詞」的結構常用於解釋某人產生某種感受的原因。
We are happy to meet you.
我們很高興見到你。
EN: Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the company of friends or loved ones is highly valued in English-speaking cultures. Phrases like this are commonly used during gatherings, holidays, or intimate moments to strengthen social bonds.
中文: 在英語系國家中,人們非常重視對朋友或親人陪伴表達感激之情。這類句子常用於聚會、節日或溫馨的時刻,用以增進彼此的情感連結。
EN: Exclamatory sentences with 'What' are used to express strong emotions such as surprise, joy, or admiration. The structure is 'What + a/an + adjective + singular countable noun + subject + verb!'. The subject and verb (this has been) are often placed at the end and can sometimes be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 使用「What」開頭的感嘆句用於表達強烈的強烈情感,如驚訝、喜悅或讚美。其結構為「What + a/an + 形容詞 + 單數可數名詞 + 主詞 + 動詞!」。主詞與動詞(this has been)通常放在句尾,在非正式口語中甚至可以省略。
What a beautiful song that was!
那真是一首優美的歌啊!
EN: The present perfect tense (has been) is used here to describe an experience or state that started in the past and has just concluded or is still relevant to the present moment. It emphasizes the overall feeling of the day that is now ending.
中文: 此處使用現在完成式(has been)來描述一個從過去開始、直到現在剛剛結束或仍與現在密切相關的經驗或狀態。它強調了對這個即將結束的一天的整體感受。
What a busy week this has been!
這星期真是忙碌的一週啊!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing gratitude and enthusiasm for a good day is a common social ritual, often used at the end of a social gathering, a date, or a family outing to show appreciation to others.
中文: 在英語系國家中,對美好的一天表達感激與熱情是一種常見的社交禮儀。通常在聚會、約會或家庭郊遊結束時使用,以此向他人表達謝意與滿足感。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 燈籠,一種用透明或半透明材料製成的保護性外殼,內裝光源,用於照明或裝飾。
在本文中: 神奇的、美妙的,形容事物極具魅力,彷彿有魔法一般令人著迷。
在本文中: 表演者、演出者,指在觀眾面前進行表演(如唱歌、跳舞、演戲等)的人。
在本文中: 發光的、熾熱的,形容物體發出柔和而穩定的光芒。
在本文中: 寧靜的、和平的,形容環境或心境安寧、沒有混亂或干擾。
在本文中: 每年的、年度的,指一年發生或舉行一次的活動或事件。
在本文中: 技能、技巧,指通過學習和實踐而獲得的專門能力。
在本文中: 歡呼、喝采,指大聲呼喊以表示支持、鼓勵或讚賞。
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To be known or discovered finally and surprisingly to be something.
結果是、證明是
A traditional Chinese dance in which a group of people carry a long model of a dragon on poles.
舞龍
A light with a decorative cover made of thin paper.
紙燈籠