EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
中文: 現在進行式 (is + 動詞-ing) 可以用來描述已經計劃好的未來事件,特別是當句子中包含像「今年夏天」這類的時間副詞時。
He is moving to London next month.
他下個月要搬到倫敦。
EN: Sister Sledge was a highly influential disco group in the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a worldwide anthem for unity and family bonds.
中文: 斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是 1970 年代極具影響力的迪斯可團體。她們的歌曲《We Are Family》後來成為全球象徵團結與家庭紐帶的經典代表作。
EN: The preposition 'from' is used to indicate someone's origin, such as their hometown, country, or the group/organization they belong to.
中文: 介系詞「from」用來表示某人的來源,例如他們的家鄉、國家,或是他們所屬的團體或組織。
He is a singer from the United States.
他是一位來自美國的歌手。
EN: Sister Sledge was a highly influential vocal group during the disco era of the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and family bonds.
中文: 斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是 1970 年代迪斯可時期極具影響力的歌唱團體。她們的歌曲《We Are Family》成為了全球象徵團結與家庭紐帶的經典代表作。
EN: The past tense 'had' is used to describe a state or possession that existed in a specific time in the past (the disco era).
中文: 過去式動詞「had」用來描述在過去特定時間(迪斯可時代)所存在的狀態或擁有的事物。
The singer had a beautiful voice in her youth.
這位歌手年輕時擁有一副美妙的嗓音。
EN: The 'disco era' refers to the mid-to-late 1970s when disco music was extremely popular in dance clubs and on the radio. Sister Sledge was a key part of this musical movement.
中文: 「迪斯可時代」指的是 1970 年代中後期,當時迪斯可音樂在舞廳和廣播中極受歡迎。斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是這場音樂運動的重要組成部分。
EN: Use 'Some of' followed by a plural noun to talk about a part of a group. The verb (like 'are') must match the plural noun that follows.
中文: 使用「Some of」後接複數名詞來描述群體中的一部分。動詞(如「are」)必須與後面的複數名詞一致。
Some of my friends are teachers.
我的一些朋友是老師。
EN: Sister Sledge was a key group in the disco music era of the 1970s. 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and is still played at many celebrations today.
中文: 斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是 1970 年代迪斯可音樂時期的代表團體。《We Are Family》後來成為象徵團結的全球熱門歌曲,至今仍常在各種慶祝活動中播放。
EN: Use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past.
中文: 使用過去式(動詞 + -ed)來描述過去特定時間發生的事情。
They started the game at five o'clock.
他們在五點鐘開始了比賽。
EN: In English, adding an 's' to a decade (like 1960s) refers to the entire ten-year period from 1960 to 1969.
中文: 在英文中,在年代末尾加上 's'(如 1960s)是指從 1960 年到 1969 年的整個十年期間。
EN: The phrasal verb 'grow up' is used to describe the process of becoming an adult. In the past tense, it becomes 'grew up'.
中文: 動詞片語「grow up」用來描述成年、長大的過程。在過去式中,它會變成「grew up」。
I grew up in a small town.
我在一個小鎮長大。
EN: Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States, known for its rich musical heritage, especially in soul and disco music.
中文: 費城是美國最古老且最具歷史意義的城市之一,以其豐富的音樂傳承聞名,特別是在靈魂樂和迪斯可音樂方面。
EN: The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and finished in the past. For regular verbs like 'play', we add '-ed' to the end.
中文: 過去簡單式用於描述在過去發生並已結束的動作。對於像 'play' 這樣的規則動詞,我們在字尾加上 '-ed'。
They played soccer yesterday.
他們昨天踢了足球。
EN: In the United States, many famous African American musicians, especially in soul and disco music, began their careers singing in church choirs. This provided them with early musical training and performance experience.
中文: 在美國,許多著名的非裔美國音樂家(特別是靈魂樂和迪斯可音樂領域)都是從教堂唱詩班開始他們的職業生涯的。這為他們提供了早期的音樂訓練和表演經驗。
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before years (e.g., 1973) and countries (e.g., the United Kingdom) to indicate time and location.
中文: 在年份(如 1973)和國家(如 英國)之前使用介系詞「in」,用來表示時間和地點。
She moved to France in 2010.
她在 2010 年搬到了法國。
EN: In the 1970s, many American disco and soul acts found success in the United Kingdom before becoming major stars in their home country, the United States.
中文: 在 1970 年代,許多美國迪斯可和靈魂樂團體在回到母國美國成為巨星之前,會先在英國取得成功。
EN: Use 'with help from' to describe who provided assistance to make something happen.
中文: 使用「with help from」來描述是誰提供協助才讓某件事發生。
I finished the project with help from my teacher.
我在老師的幫助下完成了這個專案。
EN: In the music industry, 'producers' are the creative leaders who help artists shape their sound. For Sister Sledge, working with famous producers like Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards was the key to their global success in the disco era.
中文: 在音樂產業中,「製作人」(producers) 是幫助藝人塑造音樂風格的創意核心。對於斯萊奇姊妹合唱團而言,與 Nile Rodgers 和 Bernard Edwards 等著名製作人合作,是她們在迪斯可時代取得全球成功的關鍵。
EN: The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
中文: 現在進行式(is + 動詞-ing)可以用來描述已經安排好的未來計畫,特別是當句子中包含「今年夏天」這類時間副詞時。
He is moving to London next month.
他下個月要搬到倫敦。
EN: In the music industry, 'touring' refers to a series of concerts in different cities. For disco-era stars like Kathy Sledge, summer is a popular time for music festivals and outdoor performances.
中文: 在音樂產業中,「touring」(巡迴演出)是指在不同城市舉辦的一系列音樂會。對於像凱西·斯萊奇這樣的迪斯可時代明星來說,夏天是參加音樂節和戶外表演的熱門時段。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or events that are certain to happen.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形來描述未來的計畫或肯定會發生的事件。
He will visit his grandmother tomorrow.
他明天將會去探望他的祖母。
EN: Music festivals are a major part of the summer entertainment industry in Western countries, often featuring multiple artists over several days.
中文: 音樂節是西方國家夏季娛樂產業的重要組成部分,通常會在幾天內邀請多位藝人演出。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (send).
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或許可。後面接主動詞的原形(send)。
You can call me later.
你等一下可以打電話給我。
EN: In the music industry, artists often engage with fans through Q&A sessions or social media to build a stronger community, especially during a tour.
中文: 在音樂產業中,藝人經常透過問答環節或社群媒體與粉絲互動,以建立更強大的社群聯繫,特別是在巡迴演出期間。
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that happen in the future.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述未來將要發生的事情。
He will call you later.
他等一下會打電話給你。
EN: In modern fan interactions, celebrities like Kathy Sledge often use social media or newsletters to 'answer them soon,' creating a direct connection with their audience.
中文: 在現代的粉絲互動中,像凱西·斯萊奇這樣的名常會透過社群媒體或電子報來「很快地回答他們」,與觀眾建立直接的聯繫。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen in the future.
中文: 使用「will」後面接動詞原形,用來描述計畫中或預計在未來發生的事情。
The movie will start at eight o'clock.
電影將在八點鐘開始。
EN: The term 'greatest hits' refers to a collection of a musical artist's most successful and popular songs. In the disco era, groups like Sister Sledge often released compilation albums with this title.
中文: 「greatest hits」(經典金曲)是指音樂家最成功且最受歡迎的歌曲合集。在迪斯可時代,像斯萊奇姊妹合唱團這樣的團體經常發行以此為名的精選專輯。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 音樂家
在本文中: 巡迴演出
在本文中: 時代
在本文中: 受歡迎的
在本文中: 當地的
在本文中: 製作人
在本文中: 表演
在本文中: 節慶、音樂節
在本文中: 包含
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The most successful and popular songs of a musician or band.
精選輯;最受歡迎的歌曲
A period in the 1970s when disco music was very popular.
迪斯可時代
To gradually become an adult.
長大;成長