EN: Use 'How to + verb' as a common phrase or title meaning 'the way to do something'. It is often used in headlines, tutorials, or guides.
中文: 使用「How to + 原形動詞」表示「如何做某事的方法」。常用於標題、教學指南或說明中。
How to make a delicious cup of coffee.
如何沖泡一杯美味的咖啡。
EN: In American sports media, 'How to Watch' is a standard headline format providing broadcast channels, streaming services, and kick-off times for fans.
中文: 在美國體育媒體中,「How to Watch」(如何收看)是極為常見的標準文章標題,專門為球迷整理轉播頻道、線上串流平台以及開賽時間等資訊。
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on 26 October).
中文: 在具體的星期幾或特定日期前,英文要使用介系詞「on」(例如:on Monday、on 26 October)。
The final game is on Friday, 15 November.
決賽將在 11 月 15 日星期五舉行。
EN: 'Monday Night Football' is one of the most famous and longest-running weekly sporting traditions in the United States, usually broadcast on national television as a marquee NFL matchup.
中文: 「週一美式足球之夜」(Monday Night Football)是美國歷史最悠久且最受歡迎的體育傳統之一,通常由全國電視聯播網轉播國家美式足球聯盟的焦點對決。
EN: Use 'in' for larger areas like cities (e.g., 'in Philadelphia') and 'at' for specific locations, venues, or buildings (e.g., 'at Lincoln Financial Field').
中文: 較大範圍的地點(如城市)前面使用介系詞「in」(例如 in Philadelphia);特定的具體場所或建築物前面則使用介系詞「at」(例如 at Lincoln Financial Field)。
The concert is in New York, at Madison Square Garden.
音樂會在紐約舉行,地點在麥迪遜廣場花園。
EN: Lincoln Financial Field, often called 'The Linc' by locals, is the home stadium of the Philadelphia Eagles. In American sports reporting, it is very common to state the city first, followed by the specific arena or stadium name.
中文: 「林肯金融球場」(當地人常簡稱為 'The Linc')是費城老鷹隊的主場。在美式體育新聞中,先提及城市名稱再點出具體球場是十分標準且常見的表達方式。
EN: We use the preposition 'at' to talk about specific clock times (e.g., at 8:15 pm). Commas around 'or the start of the game' give an extra explanation of what 'kick-off' means.
中文: 我們用介系詞「at」來表示具體的鐘點時間(例如:at 8:15 pm)。句子中兩個逗號之間的「or the start of the game」是用來補充說明「kick-off」(開球)的意思。
The movie is at 7:00 pm.
電影在晚上 7 點開演。
EN: Because the United States spans multiple time zones, nationwide sports broadcasts and TV listings always specify the time zone (such as 'Eastern Time' or 'ET'). Viewers on the West Coast (Pacific Time) would watch this game at 5:15 pm.
中文: 由於美國幅員遼闊跨越多個時區,全美轉播的體育賽事或節目表通常會特別註明時區(如「Eastern Time/美東時間」)。對位於西岸(太平洋時間)的觀眾來說,這場比賽轉播時間為下午 5:15。
EN: Use 'can' + base verb to express ability or possibility. Follow 'watch' with the preposition 'on' when referring to TV channels, screens, or platforms.
中文: 使用「can + 原形動詞」表示能力或可能性。提到在某個電視頻道、螢幕或平台上收看時,搭配介系詞「on」。
You can watch the movie on Netflix.
你可以在 Netflix 上看這部電影。
EN: In the United States, Monday Night Football games are typically broadcast by ESPN (a sports cable network) and sometimes simulcast on ABC (a free over-the-air network), both owned by The Walt Disney Company.
中文: 在美國,NFL 週一足球夜(Monday Night Football)通常由體育有線電視網 ESPN 轉播,有時也會在無線電視網 ABC 上同步聯播;兩家媒體同隸屬於華特迪士尼公司。
EN: Use 'can also + verb' to express another option or possibility that someone has.
中文: 使用「can also + 原形動詞」來表示某人擁有的另一個選擇或可能性(也可以做某事)。
You can also listen to the game on the radio.
你也可以在廣播中收聽這場比賽。
EN: In the US, many sports fans now cut the cord (cancel cable TV) and watch live games through streaming platforms like Fubo or network apps instead of traditional broadcast television.
中文: 在美國,越來越多體育迷選擇「剪線」(退訂傳統有線電視),改用像 Fubo 或各大頻道的線上串流服務來收看體育賽事直播。
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number of times or events to show that something happens consecutively without stopping.
中文: 在次數或事件後加上「in a row」,用來表示「連續」發生、沒有中斷。
She won three matches in a row.
她連續贏了三場比賽。
EN: In American sports such as the NFL, standings are very competitive. 'Last place' refers to the bottom ranking in a division or league. A losing streak of several games ('in a row') puts immense pressure on teams and their coaches.
中文: 在國家美式足球聯盟等美國職業運動賽事中,各隊排名競爭非常激烈。「last place」指分區或聯盟中的墊底排名。如果連續輸掉多場比賽(in a row),球隊與教練團通常會面臨巨大的戰績壓力。
EN: We use the pattern 'be sick with + illness' to talk about what specific sickness someone has.
中文: 我們可以使用「be sick with + 疾病名稱」的句型,來表示某人生了什麼特定的病。
He is sick with the flu today.
他今天因流行性感冒而生病了。
EN: In American football, the quarterback (QB) is the most important player on offense, leading plays and throwing passes. When a star QB gets injured or sick, it usually has a huge impact on the team's chances of winning.
中文: 在美式足球中,四分衛(Quarterback)是進攻端最重要的靈魂人物,負責組織進攻與傳球。當主力四分衛受傷或生病無法上場時,通常會對球隊的勝負產生重大影響。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause to its result. The first clause explains why something happens, and 'so' introduces what happens next.
中文: 使用「so」(所以、因此)來連接因果關係。前半句說明原因,接在「so」後面的子句則表達結果。
It started to rain, so we stayed inside.
開始下雨了,所以我們待在室內。
EN: In American football (NFL), the quarterback is the most vital player on offense. When a starting quarterback is injured or sick, the backup quarterback (like Tanner McKee) must step up, which often dramatically changes the team's chances of winning.
中文: 在國家美式足球聯盟(NFL)中,四分衛是進攻端最重要的靈魂人物。當先發四分衛因傷病缺陣時,替補四分衛(如坦納·麥基)必須頂替上場,這往往會大幅影響球隊的勝負走勢。
EN: The phrasal verb 'give up' in sports means to concede or allow the opponent to score points or goals.
中文: 動詞片語「give up」在體育賽事中常指「失分」或「讓對手得分」。主詞為第三人稱單數(如 their defense)時,動詞字尾加 -s 變為 gives up。
Our team gives up too many goals in the second half.
我們的球隊在下半場失掉太多球。
EN: In American football, a team is split into distinct units: offense, defense, and special teams. When commentators say a 'defense gives up points', they are specifically critiquing the defensive unit's inability to stop the opponent from scoring.
中文: 在美式足球中,球隊分為進攻組(offense)、防守組(defense)和特勤組(special teams)。評論中常說「defense gives up points」,特指防守組無法有效阻擋對手得分。
EN: Use 'close to' followed by a noun to show that someone or something is near another in distance, time, or score/ranking.
中文: 使用「close to」加上名詞,表示在距離、時間或比分/排名上「接近」或「靠近」某人或某物。
Our team is close to the championship.
我們球隊離冠軍很近了。
EN: In American sports such as the NFL, 'first-place' refers to the leading team in a specific division. The Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants all compete in the NFC East division, making their rivalry especially intense.
中文: 在 NFL 等美式體育賽事中,「first-place」代表在所屬分區排名第一的隊伍。牛仔隊、老鷹隊與紐約巨人同屬國家聯會東區(NFC East),彼此競爭非常激烈。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: (足球、美式足球等比賽的)開球、開始
在本文中: (美式足球中的)四分衛,進攻指揮核心
在本文中: (體育比賽的)賽季
在本文中: 作為替代、反而
在本文中: (體育運動中的)防守、防守隊員
在本文中: 電視頻道
在本文中: 很可能、大概
在本文中: (血液等的)凝塊
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
one after another without interruption; consecutively
連續地
a real-time video broadcast transmitted over the internet
網路直播
to allow the opposing team to score points; to concede
失(分);讓(對手)得分
a gelatinous mass of coagulated blood that can block blood vessels
血栓、血塊