EN: Using gerund (verb+ing) as the subject of a sentence with 'is' to describe an activity
中文: 使用動名詞(動詞+ing)作為句子的主詞,搭配 'is' 來描述一項活動
Swimming is good exercise.
游泳是很好的運動。
EN: Yard sales and garage sales are popular in North America, where families sell unwanted items in their yards or garages. This is a common way for people to declutter and earn extra money.
EN: Using 'such as' to introduce examples of a category
中文: 使用 'such as' 來介紹某個類別的例子
I like fruits such as apples and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果和橙子等水果。
EN: Using 'so' to show cause and effect relationship between two independent clauses
中文: 使用 'so' 來表示兩個獨立子句之間的因果關係
It was raining, so we stayed inside.
下雨了,所以我們待在室內。
EN: Using infinitive 'to find' to express purpose or reason for an action
中文: 使用不定詞 'to find' 來表達動作的目的或原因
I go to the store to buy milk.
我去商店買牛奶。
EN: Using gerund 'buying' as the subject of a sentence to describe an action that saves money
中文: 使用動名詞 'buying' 作為句子的主詞,來描述一個省錢的動作
Exercising regularly improves your health.
定期運動可以改善你的健康。
EN: Using 'like' to make a comparison between two things
中文: 使用 'like' 來比較兩件事物
This tastes like chocolate.
這嚐起來像巧克力。
EN: Using 'can' to express possibility or ability
中文: 使用 'can' 來表達可能性或能力
You can learn English easily.
你可以輕鬆學習英文。
EN: Using present continuous 'are you doing' to ask about current activity
中文: 使用現在進行式 'are you doing' 來詢問當前的活動
What are you eating?
你在吃什麼?
EN: Using present continuous 'I'm making' to describe an action in progress
中文: 使用現在進行式 'I'm making' 來描述正在進行的動作
I'm reading a book.
我在讀一本書。
EN: Using 'will need to' to express future necessity, and infinitive 'to get' to express purpose
中文: 使用 'will need to' 來表達未來的必要性,使用不定詞 'to get' 來表達目的
I'll need to study to pass the exam.
我需要學習才能通過考試。
EN: Using 'How many' to ask about quantity, with 'are you going to' as future plan
中文: 使用 'How many' 來詢問數量,'are you going to' 表達未來計畫
How many books are you going to read?
你要讀多少本書?
EN: Using 'do you find' in simple present to ask about habitual action
中文: 使用簡單現在式 'do you find' 來詢問習慣性動作
Do you like ice cream?
你喜歡冰淇淋嗎?
EN: Using 'I do!' as emphatic affirmative response to a yes/no question
中文: 使用 'I do!' 作為對是非問題的強調肯定回答
Do you like pizza? I do!
你喜歡披薩嗎?我喜歡!
EN: Using 'Why is that?' as a question to ask for explanation or reason
中文: 使用 'Why is that?' 作為疑問句來詢問解釋或原因
Why is that important?
為什麼那很重要?
EN: Using 'Because' to introduce a reason or cause
中文: 使用 'Because' 來介紹原因或原由
I'm tired because I worked hard.
我很累因為我工作很努力。
EN: Using 'don't need' with 'anymore' to express that something is no longer necessary
中文: 使用 'don't need' 搭配 'anymore' 來表達某物不再必要
I don't need this book anymore.
我不再需要這本書了。
EN: Using 'so' to show cause and effect, and 'for' to indicate purpose or reason
中文: 使用 'so' 來表示因果關係,'for' 來表示目的或原因
It's raining, so I'll stay home for safety.
下雨了,所以我會為了安全待在家裡。
EN: Using 'and' to add additional information, with 'cheap' as an adjective describing the selling price
中文: 使用 'and' 來添加額外信息,'cheap' 作為形容詞描述銷售價格
She is smart and kind.
她聰明又善良。
EN: Using 'They do!' as emphatic affirmative response, and 'can' to express possibility
中文: 使用 'They do!' 作為強調肯定回答,'can' 表達可能性
Can you help me? I can!
你能幫我嗎?我可以!
EN: Using 'should' to express advice or suggestion
中文: 使用 'should' 來表達建議或勸告
You should eat more vegetables.
你應該吃更多蔬菜。
EN: Using 'should' as emphatic affirmative response, and 'like' to make a comparison
中文: 使用 'should' 作為強調肯定回答,'like' 來進行比較
Should I try it? You should!
我應該試試嗎?你應該!
EN: Using 'never' for emphasis in negative statements, and 'can' to express possibility
中文: 使用 'never' 在否定陳述中強調,'can' 表達可能性
You never know what will happen.
你永遠不知道會發生什麼。
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