EN: Use 'every day' at the end of a sentence to talk about habits or things that happen regularly.
中文: 在句尾使用 'every day' 來描述習慣或規律發生的事情。
I drink water every day.
我每天喝水。
EN: In English, 'news' is always singular, even though it ends in 's'. You say 'The news is true', not 'The news are true'.
中文: 在英文中,'news' (新聞) 雖然以 's' 結尾,但它永遠是單數不可數名詞。你會說 'The news is true',而不是 'The news are true'。
EN: Use the preposition 'on' when talking about using electronic devices like phones, computers, or tablets.
中文: 當提到使用手機、電腦或平板等電子設備時,請使用介係詞「on」。
I watch videos on my computer.
我在電腦上觀看影片。
EN: In modern daily life, 'reading news on phones' has largely replaced traditional printed newspapers for most people.
中文: 在現代日常生活中,「在手機上讀新聞」在很大程度上已經取代了大多數人的傳統紙本報紙。
EN: The word 'also' is used to add more information. It usually comes after the subject and before the main verb.
中文: 單字 'also' 用於增加資訊。它通常放在主詞之後、主要動詞之前。
I also like apples.
我也喜歡蘋果。
EN: In English, we use the preposition 'on' for electronic media like 'on TV', 'on the radio', or 'on the internet'.
中文: 在英文中,對於電子媒體我們會使用介系詞 'on',例如 'on TV' (在電視上)、'on the radio' (在廣播中) 或 'on the internet' (在網路上)。
EN: Using 'not all' means 'some are, but some are not'. It is used to show that a statement is only partly true.
中文: 使用「not all」表示「並非全部」。這用來表達某個情況只有部分屬實,而不是百分之百。
Not all birds can fly.
並非所有的鳥都會飛。
EN: In the digital age, 'fake news' is a common term. This sentence encourages critical thinking, which is a highly valued skill in Western education.
中文: 在數位時代,「假新聞」(fake news) 是一個常見術語。這句話鼓勵批判性思考,這是西方教育中非常重視的一項技能。
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
中文: 使用「need to」後接動詞原形,用來表達有必要或重要的事情。
I need to drink some water.
我需要喝點水。
EN: In the digital age, 'fact-check' has become a common compound verb used by news organizations and social media users to combat misinformation.
中文: 在數位時代,「fact-check」(事實查核)已成為新聞機構和社群媒體用戶常用來對抗錯誤資訊的詞彙。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with its definition or description.
中文: 使用 'is' 來連接單數主詞與其定義或描述。
A dog is a pet.
狗是一種寵物。
EN: In English news, headlines often use special grammar (like omitting 'a' or 'the'), but this sentence explains the concept in standard English.
中文: 在英文新聞中,標題通常會使用特殊語法(例如省略冠詞),但這句話是用標準英文來解釋標題的概念。
EN: Use 'at the top of' to describe the highest part or position of something.
中文: 使用「at the top of」來描述某個事物的最高部分或位置。
My name is at the top of the list.
我的名字在名單的最上方。
EN: In English, when the subject is one person or thing (he, she, it, or a singular noun), we add 's' or 'es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
中文: 在英文中,當主詞是單數(他、她、它或單數名詞)時,現在式的動詞後面要加上 's' 或 'es'。
The teacher helps the students.
老師幫助學生。
EN: In Western news media, headlines often use specific grammar rules (like omitting articles or using present tense for past events) to save space, but this sentence describes the general purpose of a headline in simple English.
中文: 在西方新聞媒體中,標題為了節省空間常會省略冠詞或用現在式代替過去式,但這句話是用簡單的英文描述標題的一般功能。
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give an instruction or advice. You do not need to say 'You'.
中文: 這是一個祈使句。以動詞開頭來給予指令或建議,不需要說「你」。
Eat your breakfast.
吃你的早餐。
EN: In news literacy, reading the headline first is a standard tip, but readers are often warned that headlines can sometimes be 'clickbait' (designed to attract attention rather than be accurate).
中文: 在新聞識讀中,先看標題是標準建議,但讀者也常被提醒標題有時可能是「標題黨」(旨在吸引注意力而非準確報導)。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then another verb. You can say 'help someone do something' or 'help someone to do something'.
中文: 動詞 help 的用法是「幫助某人做某事」。在 help 和受詞之後,可以直接接原形動詞,也可以接帶 to 的不定詞。
Music helps me study.
音樂幫助我學習。
EN: Use 'Where does... come from?' to ask about the origin or source of something. 'Does' is used because 'the news' is treated as a singular noun.
中文: 使用「Where does... come from?」來詢問某事物的來源或出處。因為「the news」(新聞) 在英文中被視為單數名詞,所以助動詞使用「does」。
Where does this water come from?
這水是從哪裡來的?
EN: In English, 'news' is an uncountable noun and is always followed by a singular verb (is/does), even though it ends in 's'.
中文: 在英文中,「news」(新聞) 是一個不可數名詞。雖然它以 s 結尾,但它永遠被視為單數,因此後面要接單數動詞(如 is 或 does)。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
中文: 使用 'is' 來連接單數主詞與描述它的形容詞。
The book is very good.
這本書非常好。
EN: In Western media literacy, 'the source' refers to where information originates (like a news agency or an eyewitness). Checking the source is considered a fundamental skill for critical thinking.
中文: 在西方媒體素養中,「來源 (the source)」是指資訊的起源(如通訊社或目擊者)。檢查來源被認為是批判性思考的基本技能。
EN: Use 'is' to define what something or someone is. It connects the subject to a noun that describes it.
中文: 使用「is」來定義某物或某人是什麼。它將主詞與描述它的名詞連接起來。
A library is a place for books.
圖書館是一個放書的地方。
EN: In journalism, identifying a 'source' is crucial for credibility. Reliable news always cites where the information began.
中文: 在新聞學中,確認「來源」對於可信度至關重要。可靠的新聞總是會引用資訊的起始處。
EN: In English, we use the 'Subject + Verb + Object' pattern. When talking about general facts, we use the base form of the verb for plural subjects.
中文: 在英文中,我們使用「主詞 + 動詞 + 受詞」的句型。當描述事實且主詞是複數時,動詞使用原形。
Good books tell great stories.
好的書敘述棒的故事。
EN: In the digital age, 'fact-checking' and identifying 'reliable sources' are essential skills taught in schools to combat misinformation.
中文: 在數位時代,「事實查核」和識別「可靠來源」是學校教導的重要技能,用以對抗錯誤訊息。
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or sometimes happen.
中文: 使用 'can' 來描述可能發生的情況或有時會發生的事實。
Too much sugar can be bad for you.
太多的糖可能對你有害。
EN: In the digital age, 'fake news' and 'misinformation' are common topics. Checking sources is considered a key skill for digital literacy.
中文: 在數位時代,「假新聞」和「錯誤訊息」是常見的話題。查證來源被認為是數位素養的關鍵技能。
EN: Use 'What is...?' to ask for the definition or meaning of a singular noun.
中文: 使用「What is...?」來詢問單數名詞的定義或意思。
What is a source?
什麼是來源?
EN: In media literacy, 'bias' is a key term used to describe when news is not neutral. It is an important concept for critical thinking.
中文: 在媒體識讀中,「bias(偏見)」是一個關鍵術語,用來描述新聞不中立的情況。這是批判性思考中的重要概念。
EN: The verb 'means' is used to define a word or a concept. In English, we use the pattern: [Subject] + means + [Definition].
中文: 動詞「means」用來定義一個單字或概念。在英文中,我們使用這個句型:[主詞] + means + [定義]。
Red means stop.
紅色代表停止。
EN: In media literacy, 'bias' is a key concept. It suggests that news might not be neutral and can be influenced by personal or political opinions.
中文: 在媒體識讀中,「偏見 (bias)」是一個關鍵概念。它暗示新聞可能不是中立的,且可能受到個人或政治觀點的影響。
EN: In English, 'news' is an uncountable noun. Even though it ends in 's', it is treated as singular. Therefore, the verb 'shows' adds an 's' to match the singular subject.
中文: 在英文中,「news」(新聞) 是不可數名詞。雖然字尾有 s,但它被視為單數。因此,動詞「shows」要加 s 以配合單數主詞。
This news is very interesting.
這則新聞很有趣。
EN: In modern media literacy, recognizing 'bias' is a key skill. Western news education emphasizes looking for multiple perspectives to ensure a balanced view.
中文: 在現代媒體識讀中,辨識「偏見」(bias) 是一項關鍵技能。西方新聞教育強調尋找多方觀點,以確保看法平衡。
EN: Use 'is not' to make a sentence negative. It tells us that something is not true or not a certain way.
中文: 使用「is not」來表示否定。它告訴我們某件事不是真實的,或者不是某種狀態。
The news is not true.
這則新聞不是真的。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'fairness' is a very important value. People often use this phrase when they feel a situation is biased or unbalanced.
中文: 在英語系國家,「公平性」(fairness) 是一個非常重要的價值觀。當人們覺得情況有偏見或不平衡時,經常會使用這句話。
EN: When the subject is singular (Good news), we add an 's' or 'es' to the verb (shows) in the present tense.
中文: 當主詞是單數(Good news)時,在現在式中我們要在動詞(shows)後面加上 's' 或 'es'。
The teacher tells a story.
老師講了一個故事。
EN: In journalism, 'showing all sides' refers to the concept of objectivity and balance, which are key values in professional news reporting.
中文: 在新聞學中,「呈現所有面向」指的是客觀與平衡的概念,這是專業新聞報導的核心價值。
EN: The word 'can' is used to show that something is possible or that someone has the ability to do something. It is followed by a base verb.
中文: 單字「can」用來表示某事是可能的,或是某人有能力做某事。後面接動詞原形。
You can read the book.
你可以讀這本書。
EN: In the digital age, 'fact-checking' has become a common term used by media and educators to encourage critical thinking and combat misinformation.
中文: 在數位時代,「fact-checking」(事實查核) 已成為媒體和教育工作者常用的術語,旨在鼓勵批判性思考並對抗錯誤資訊。
EN: Imperative sentences (commands) start with a verb to tell someone what to do. You do not need to say 'You'.
中文: 祈使句(命令或建議)以動詞開頭,用來告訴某人該做什麼。不需要說「你」。
Read the book.
讀這本書。
EN: In the digital age, 'cross-referencing' or checking multiple sources is a key part of media literacy in English-speaking cultures to avoid fake news.
中文: 在數位時代,「交叉引用」或檢查多個來源是英語系國家媒體素養的重要部分,用以避免假新聞。
EN: Use 'Do' at the beginning of a sentence to ask a question with a verb like 'say', 'read', or 'like' for 'I', 'you', 'we', or 'they'.
中文: 當主詞是 I, you, we 或 they 時,在句首加上 Do 來詢問有關動作(如 say, read, like)的問題。
Do you like the news?
你喜歡這則新聞嗎?
EN: In the context of news, 'they' refers to different news sources. Fact-checking by comparing multiple sources is a key part of media literacy in English-speaking cultures.
中文: 在新聞情境中,「they」指的是不同的新聞來源。透過比較多個來源來查證事實,是英語系國家媒體素養中非常重要的一部分。
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a suggestion or command. The subject 'you' is hidden.
中文: 這是一個祈使句。以動詞開頭,用來給予建議或命令。主詞「你 (you)」被省略了。
Open the book.
打開這本書。
EN: In English-speaking learning environments, students are actively encouraged to ask teachers questions. It is seen as a sign of being a 'smart reader' or a proactive learner, rather than a sign of not understanding.
中文: 在英語系的學習環境中,學生被積極鼓勵向老師提問。這被視為「聰明讀者」或積極學習者的表現,而不是聽不懂的表現。
EN: Use 'always' before the main verb to show that something happens every time.
中文: 在一般動詞前面加上「always」表示這件事「總是」發生,頻率為 100%。
I always drink water in the morning.
我早上總是會喝水。
EN: In modern digital media, 'fact-checking' has become a common term for verifying if news stories are true or fake.
中文: 在現代數位媒體中,「fact-checking」(事實查核)已成為一個常用術語,用來確認新聞報導是真實的還是假消息。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 新聞標題
在本文中: 來源;出處
在本文中: 偏見;偏袒
在本文中: 查證事實
在本文中: 意見;看法
在本文中: 公平的
在本文中: 資訊;資料
在本文中: 理解;明白
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To verify that information is true and accurate.
查證事實
The most important thought or message in a text.
大意;主旨
To examine or consider something.
查看;注視
A person, publication, or document that provides information for a news story.
消息來源
The title of a news article, usually printed in large letters at the top.
新聞標題
To verify the factual accuracy of a claim or a news story.
事實查核