EN： The Present Perfect tense (have + past participle) is used here with 'just' to describe an action that was completed very recently.
中文： 現在完成式（have + 過去分詞）在此處與 'just' 連用，用來描述剛剛才完成的動作。
I have just sent the email to the manager.
我剛剛才把電子郵件寄給經理。
EN： 'I would like to' (often contracted to I'd like to) is a polite way to express a desire or request, functioning as a more formal alternative to 'I want to'.
中文： 'I would like to'（通常縮寫為 I'd like to）是表達願望或請求的禮貌方式，是 'I want to' 的正式替代說法。
I'd like to book a table for two for tomorrow night.
我想預訂明晚兩人的位子。
EN： In English-speaking countries, 'the bill' (UK/Commonwealth) and 'the check' (US) are both common terms for the request for payment in a restaurant. Using 'Excuse me' to get a server's attention is considered polite, whereas snapping fingers or shouting is very rude.
中文： 在英語系國家，'the bill'（英式/大英國協）和 'the check'（美式）都是指餐廳的帳單。使用 'Excuse me' 來引起服務生的注意被視為有禮貌的行為，而彈手指或大聲呼喊則是非常失禮的。
EN： The Future Simple tense (will + base verb) is used here to express a spontaneous decision or a promise made at the moment of speaking, common in service industry contexts.
中文： 未來簡單式（will + 原型動詞）在此處用於表達說話當下所做的即時決定或承諾，這在服務業情境中非常常見。
I will check the reservation for you immediately.
我會立即為您確認預約。
EN： The Past Simple tense is used in the question 'Did you enjoy...?' to ask about a completed action or experience in the past (the meal that has just finished).
中文： 過去簡單式用於疑問句 'Did you enjoy...?'，用來詢問過去已完成的動作或體驗（即剛剛結束的用餐）。
Did you find everything you were looking for?
您有找到您在找的所有商品嗎？
EN： In Western restaurant culture, it is standard practice for servers to check in on guests after they have finished their meal or during the meal to ensure satisfaction. Using 'sir' or 'ma'am' is a sign of formal respect in service.
中文： 在西方餐廳文化中，服務生在客人用餐完畢或用餐期間詢問滿意度是標準做法。使用 'sir'（先生）或 'ma'am'（女士）是服務業中正式尊重的表現。
EN： Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle): Used to describe an action or state that happened before another action or time in the past. Here, 'hadn't expected' refers to the speaker's expectation prior to seeing the meal.
中文： 過去完成式 (had + 過去分詞)：用於描述在過去某個時間點或動作之前已經發生的動作或狀態。在此句中，「hadn't expected」指在看到餐點之前所抱持的預期。
I hadn't seen such a beautiful sunset until I visited Greece.
在我去希臘旅遊之前，我從未見過如此美麗的日落。
EN： Adverbs of Degree: 'Absolutely' is used to emphasize an adjective (delicious). It means 'completely' or 'totally' and is often used to express strong feelings.
中文： 程度副詞：「Absolutely」用於強調形容詞（delicious）。它的意思是「完全地」或「絕對地」，常用於表達強烈的情感或觀點。
The performance was absolutely amazing.
這場表演絕對精彩。
EN： In many American-style restaurants, 'generous portions' are a common selling point. Using the word 'generous' to describe food portions is a polite and positive way to say the servings are large.
中文： 在許多美式餐廳中，「份量充足 (generous portions)」是一個常見的賣點。使用「generous」來形容食物份量是一種禮貌且正面的方式，用來表達餐點份量很大。
EN： The phrasal verb 'come to' is commonly used to indicate the final result of a calculation or a total amount of money.
中文： 片語動詞「come to」常用於表示計算的最終結果或金額的總計。
The repair costs for the car will come to about five hundred dollars.
這輛車的維修費用總計大約會是五百美元。
EN： The structure 'be glad to + verb' is used to express happiness or satisfaction about a specific action or piece of information.
中文： 句型「be glad to + 動詞」用於表達對某個特定動作或訊息感到高興或滿意。
I'm glad to help you with your project.
我很樂意幫助你完成你的企劃。
EN： In Western restaurants, the server usually brings the bill to the table. It is common to state the total amount clearly, especially when the customer needs to decide on a tip based on that total.
中文： 在西方餐廳，服務生通常會將帳單送到桌邊。清楚地說明總金額是很常見的，特別是當顧客需要根據該總額來決定小費金額時。
EN： The phrase 'be confused about' is an adjective phrase used to describe a state of uncertainty. The preposition 'about' is used to specify the topic or cause of the confusion.
中文： 短語「be confused about」是一個形容詞短語，用於描述不確定的狀態。介系詞「about」用來指定感到困惑的主題或原因。
She was confused about the new office regulations.
她對新的辦公室規定感到困惑。
EN： The modal verb 'could' is used here to make a polite request. It is more formal and tentative than 'can', making it suitable for service industry interactions.
中文： 助動詞「could」在此用於提出禮貌的請求。它比「can」更正式且委婉，非常適合用於服務業的互動場景。
Could I borrow your pen for a moment?
我可以借用一下你的筆嗎？
EN： In many Western countries, especially the US and Canada, tipping is a standard expectation in restaurants. Usually, 15-20% of the pre-tax bill is considered normal. This differs significantly from many Asian countries where a service charge might already be included or tipping is not practiced at all.
中文： 在許多西方國家（特別是美國和加拿大），在餐廳用餐後給小費是標準做法。通常，稅前帳單金額的 15-20% 被視為正常標準。這與許多亞洲國家有很大不同，在亞洲，服務費可能已經包含在帳單中，或者根本沒有給小費的習慣。
EN： The use of 'do' before a main verb in an affirmative sentence is called 'Emphatic Do'. It is used to add emphasis or to confirm a fact that might be in doubt.
中文： 在肯定句的主動詞前使用「do」稱為「強調助動詞」。它用於加強語氣，或確認某個可能被質疑的事實。
I do believe that we have met before.
我確實相信我們以前見過面。
EN： The phrase 'not at all' is used to intensify a negative statement, meaning 'in no way' or 'to no degree'.
中文： 短語「not at all」用於強化否定陳述，意思是「一點也不」或「完全不」。
The noise didn't bother me at all.
那噪音一點也沒有困擾到我。
EN： In many Western countries, 'major credit cards' typically refers to Visa, Mastercard, and sometimes American Express. While credit cards are widely accepted, some small shops or cafes might still have a 'minimum spend' requirement for card payments.
中文： 在許多西方國家，「主要信用卡」通常指 Visa、Mastercard，有時也包括 American Express。雖然信用卡被廣泛接受，但一些小型商店或咖啡館可能仍對刷卡設有「最低消費」限制。
EN： The Present Perfect Passive ('have been told') is used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past where the focus is on the person receiving the information rather than who gave it.
中文： 現在完成式的被動語態（have been told）用於描述過去某個不確定時間發生的動作，重點在於接收訊息的人，而非提供訊息的人（即「聽說」）。
I have been told that the meeting was canceled.
我聽說會議已經取消了。
EN： The modal verb 'should' is used here to ask for advice or recommendations regarding social expectations or obligations.
中文： 助動詞 'should' 在此處用於徵詢建議或推薦，特別是關於社交期望或義務方面的做法。
How much should I pay for a taxi to the airport?
搭計程車去機場我應該付多少錢？
EN： In North America, tipping is a significant part of service industry income. 15-20% is the standard range for sit-down restaurants. Not tipping or tipping very low is often seen as a sign of extreme dissatisfaction with the service.
中文： 在北美，小費是服務業收入的重要組成部分。在坐下來用餐的餐廳，15-20% 是標準範圍。不給小費或給得極低通常被視為對服務極度不滿的表現。
EN： The preposition 'between... and...' is used to indicate a range or a choice between two specific points or amounts.
中文： 介係詞短語 'between... and...' 用於表示兩個特定點或數量之間的範圍或選擇。
The temperature will be between 20 and 25 degrees today.
今天的氣溫將在 20 到 25 度之間。
EN： The phrase 'of the total bill' uses the preposition 'of' to show possession or relationship, specifying which total the percentage refers to.
中文： 短語 'of the total bill' 使用介係詞 'of' 來表示所有關係或關聯，明確指出百分比是指哪一個總額。
She paid half of the total cost.
她支付了總費用的一半。
EN： In many Western countries, especially the United States, tipping is a standard expectation in sit-down restaurants. 15-20% is considered the normal range, while 10% might signal dissatisfaction and over 20% indicates exceptional service.
中文： 在許多西方國家（特別是美國），在坐式餐廳用餐後給小費是標準做法。15-20% 被視為正常範圍，10% 可能表示不滿意，而超過 20% 則代表服務非常出色。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (has been) is used here within a conditional clause to emphasize a state that has existed up until the present moment of evaluation.
中文： 現在完成式 (has been) 在此條件句中，用來強調直到評估當下為止所持續存在的狀態。
If the weather has been nice all day, we can go for a walk.
如果整天天氣都很好，我們就可以去散步。
EN： The First Conditional (If + present, will + verb) is used to talk about things which might happen in the future. It describes possible things, which could easily come true.
中文： 第一類條件句 (If + 現在式, will + 動詞) 用於討論未來可能發生的情況，描述極有可能實現的事實。
If you finish your homework, I will take you to the park.
如果你完成作業，我就帶你去公園。
EN： In many Western countries, especially the US, tipping is not just a reward for exceptional service but a standard expectation. While 15-20% is standard, exceeding this amount is a common way to show appreciation for 'outstanding' service.
中文： 在許多西方國家（特別是美國），給小費不僅是對卓越服務的獎勵，也是一種標準期待。雖然 15-20% 是常態，但超過這個比例是表達對「出色」服務讚賞的常見方式。
EN： Second Conditional (Hypothetical): Used to talk about imaginary or unlikely situations in the present or future. The structure is 'If + subject + past simple (were), subject + would + base verb'.
中文： 第二類型條件句（假設語氣）：用於描述與現在事實相反或在未來不太可能發生的想像情況。結構為「If + 主詞 + 過去式動詞 (be動詞用were)，主詞 + would + 原形動詞」。
If I were you, I would ask for a discount.
如果我是你，我會要求折扣。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and act as the subject of a sentence or clause.
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以具備名詞功能，並在句子或子句中擔任主詞。
Splitting the cost makes it easier for everyone.
平分費用對每個人來說都比較輕鬆。
EN： In many Western cultures, especially among friends or colleagues, 'splitting the bill' (sometimes called 'going Dutch') is very common. It is often done by dividing the total evenly or paying for exactly what each person ordered. In restaurants, it's polite to ask the server if they can split the bill before they bring the final check.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，特別是在朋友或同事之間，「平分帳單」（有時稱為 'going Dutch'）非常普遍。通常是平均分攤總額，或是各自支付自己點的餐點。在餐廳裡，在服務生送來帳單前先詢問是否可以分開結帳是比較禮貌的做法。
EN： Gerund as Subject: The word 'Splitting' is a gerund (verb + -ing acting as a noun). It functions as the subject of the sentence, allowing us to talk about an action as a concept.
中文： 動名詞當主詞：單字 'Splitting' 是一個動名詞（動詞 + -ing 作為名詞使用）。它在句子中擔任主詞，讓我們能將一個動作視為一個概念來討論。
Learning a new language requires patience.
學習一門新語言需要耐心。
EN： Adverbial Phrase with 'Especially': The word 'especially' is an adverb used to single out one person, thing, or group as being more important or a better example than others.
中文： 使用 'Especially' 的副詞片語：'especially' 是一個副詞，用於強調某個人、事物或群體比其他更重要或更具代表性（尤其、特別是）。
I love fruit, especially mangoes.
我喜歡水果，尤其是芒果。
EN： In many Western cultures, especially in the US and Canada, 'splitting the bill' (sometimes called 'going Dutch') is very common among friends and colleagues. Modern Point-of-Sale (POS) systems in restaurants are often designed to easily split the total by the number of people or by specific items ordered.
中文： 在許多西方文化中（特別是美國和加拿大），朋友或同事之間「分開結帳」（有時稱為 'going Dutch'）非常普遍。現代餐廳的收銀系統通常都設計有方便的功能，可以按人數平分或按點餐品項分開計算。
EN： The use of 'evenly' as an adverb modifying the verb 'split' indicates that the total amount is divided into equal parts. This is a common structure (Verb + Object + Adverb) used to describe the manner of an action.
中文： 副詞 'evenly' 用於修飾動詞 'split'，表示總金額被分成相等的份數。這是描述動作方式的常見結構（動詞 + 受詞 + 副詞）。
The cake was sliced evenly so everyone got the same amount.
蛋糕被平均切開，所以每個人拿到的份量都一樣。
EN： The First Conditional structure (If + present simple, will/can + base verb) is used here to express a real possibility or a helpful offer in the present or future.
中文： 第一類條件句結構（If + 現在簡單式，will/can + 原型動詞）在此用於表達在現在或未來的一種真實可能性或提供協助的提議。
We can reschedule the meeting if that would be more convenient for you.
如果對你來說比較方便的話，我們可以重新安排會議時間。
EN： In many Western countries, especially the US and Canada, 'splitting the bill' is very common among friends. Restaurants are usually equipped to process multiple payments for a single table, either by dividing the total evenly or by tracking individual orders.
中文： 在許多西方國家（特別是美加地區），朋友間「分攤帳單」（split the bill）非常普遍。餐廳通常具備處理同桌多筆付款的能力，無論是平均分攤總額，或是按個人點餐內容分別結帳。
EN： The use of 'though' as an adverb at the end or middle of a sentence to mean 'however'. It is used to introduce a contrast to a previous statement.
中文： 將 'though' 作為副詞置於句中或句尾，表示「然而、不過」。它用於引導與前述內容相對應的轉折。
The food was expensive; it was delicious, though.
這食物很貴；不過，它很好吃。
EN： The future simple tense 'will' (I'll) is used here to express a spontaneous decision made at the moment of speaking.
中文： 未來簡單式 'will' (I'll) 在此處用於表達在說話當下所做的即時決定。
I'll take the blue shirt instead of the red one.
我改買這件藍色襯衫，不買紅色的了。
EN： In many Western countries, splitting the bill (often called 'going Dutch') is very common among friends. However, the person who made the invitation might sometimes offer to pay the full amount. Using a credit card for any amount is standard and widely accepted.
中文： 在許多西方國家，朋友間分帳（常被稱為 'going Dutch'）非常普遍。然而，發起邀約的人有時可能會主動提出支付全額。在這些地方，無論金額大小，使用信用卡支付都是標準做法且被廣泛接受。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle) is used here to indicate a completed action in the past that has a direct result or relevance to the present situation.
中文： 現在完成式（have + 過去分詞）在此處用於表示過去已完成，且對現在狀況有直接影響或關聯的動作。
I have already prepared the documents for you.
我已經為你準備好文件了。
EN： The Imperative Mood is used to give instructions or commands. In this sentence, 'Just write' starts with the base form of the verb to tell the listener what to do next.
中文： 祈使句用於給予指示或命令。在此句子中，「Just write」以動詞原形開頭，告訴聽者接下來該做什麼。
Just sign your name at the bottom of the page.
只需在頁面底部簽名即可。
EN： In many Western countries, especially the US, credit card receipts often have a blank line labeled 'Tip' or 'Gratuity'. Customers are expected to manually write the amount they wish to give before signing the receipt.
中文： 在許多西方國家（特別是美國），信用卡收據通常會有一行空白處標註為「Tip（小費）」或「Gratuity（酬金）」。顧客在簽名之前，需要手寫填入他們想給的小費金額。
EN： The conjunction 'since' is used here to introduce a reason or cause, similar to 'because' or 'as'. It is often used when the reason is already known or clear to the listener.
中文： 連接詞「since」在此處用於引導原因或理由，類似於「because」或「as」。當說話者認為聽者已經知道或能理解該原因時，常使用此詞。
Since it's raining, we should stay indoors.
既然在下雨，我們應該待在室內。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used to describe a state or action that began in the past and continues to be relevant to the present moment.
中文： 現在完成式（have/has + 過去分詞）用於描述從過去開始並持續影響到現在的狀態或動作。在此句中強調整個用餐過程中的服務品質。
The weather has been wonderful all week.
這整週天氣一直都很好。
EN： In many Western countries, especially the U.S., a 20% tip is considered a sign of excellent service. It is customary to mention the server's name if they have introduced themselves, as it creates a friendly and respectful atmosphere.
中文： 在許多西方國家（特別是美國），20% 的小費被視為對「卓越服務」的認可。如果服務生已經自我介紹過，在結帳或道謝時稱呼對方的名字是很有禮貌且友善的做法。
EN： The verb 'hope' is followed by a 'that-clause' (though 'that' is often omitted) to express a desire for a future event. In this sentence, 'you'll come back' is the subordinate clause acting as the object of 'hope'.
中文： 動詞「hope」(希望) 後面接一個「that 子句」（that 通常會省略）來表達對未來事件的願望。在此句子中，「you'll come back」是作為「hope」受詞的從屬子句。
I hope you have a safe flight home.
我希望你回家航程平安。
EN： The conjunction 'and' connects two verbs, 'come back' and 'dine', which share the same subject 'you'. This is a compound predicate structure.
中文： 連接詞「and」連接了兩個動詞「come back」(回來) 與「dine」(用餐)，這兩個動詞共享同一個主詞「you」。這是一種複合謂語結構。
Please sit down and enjoy the music.
請坐下並享受音樂。
EN： In Western dining culture, especially in North America, servers often use polite titles like 'sir' or 'ma'am' to show respect. The phrase 'dine with us' is a more formal and elegant way of saying 'eat at our restaurant,' reflecting a high standard of hospitality.
中文： 在西方餐飲文化中（尤其是北美），服務生常使用「sir」或「ma'am」等禮貌稱呼以示尊重。「dine with us」比「eat here」更正式且優雅，體現了較高品質的款待服務。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 形容份量充足、豐富的
在本文中： 社會習俗或慣例
在本文中： 標準的、普遍接受的
在本文中： 尤其、特別地
在本文中： 方便的、便利的
在本文中： 極其優秀的、傑出的
在本文中： 收據、發票
在本文中： 多個的、多樣的
在本文中： 完全地、絕對地（用於強調）
在本文中： （食物的）一份、份量
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To ask for the statement of money owed for food or drink in a restaurant.
買單、結帳
To reach a particular total amount.
總計為、總共是
To divide the cost of a meal or service between two or more people.
分開付帳、平分帳單
Immediately; without delay.
立刻、馬上
The most widely accepted credit cards, such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
各大主流信用卡
An itemized statement of money owed for goods or services provided in a restaurant.
帳單
Servings of food that are larger than average or expected.
份量充足 / 份量大
A specific blank space on a credit card receipt where the customer writes the gratuity amount.
小費填寫欄