EN: Use commas with 'or' to give an explanation or simpler definition of a difficult word.
中文: 使用逗號搭配「or」可以在句子中插入同位語,用更簡單的話來解釋前面較難的詞彙(例如用 making things in factories 解釋 manufacturing)。
Botany, or the study of plants, is very interesting.
植物學,也就是研究植物的學問,非常有趣。
EN: The Rubik's Cube was invented in Hungary in 1974 by Ernő Rubik. While it became a worldwide phenomenon, mass production moved to other countries (especially China) for decades. Bringing production back to Hungary is a symbolic and proud homecoming for the country.
中文: 魔術方塊是由厄爾諾·魯比克於 1974 年在匈牙利發明的。雖然它風靡全球,但數十年來大規模製造多移往國外(特別是中國)。如今將生產線遷回匈牙利,對該國而言具有極具象徵意義的「衣錦還鄉」意味。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two complete sentences into one compound sentence. Both parts have their own subject and verb.
中文: 使用連接詞「and」來連接兩個完整的句子。前後兩部分各自有獨立的主詞和動詞。
He lives in Canada, and his sister works in Japan.
他住在加拿大,而他的妹妹在日本工作。
EN: The Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 by Ernő Rubik, an architecture professor in Budapest, Hungary. It originally began as a teaching tool to help students understand 3D geometry before becoming one of the best-selling toys in world history.
中文: 魔術方塊由匈牙利布達佩斯的建築學教授厄爾諾·魯比克於1974年發明。起初它是用來幫助學生理解三維空間幾何的教學工具,後來成為世界歷史上最暢銷的益智玩具之一。
EN: To state someone's age, use the pattern: [Subject] + [be verb] + [number] + 'years old'.
中文: 表達年齡的常用句型是:「主詞 + be 動詞 + 數字 + years old」。
My grandmother is 75 years old.
我祖母今年 75 歲。
EN: Ernő Rubik was a Hungarian architect and professor of architecture when he created the 3D puzzle in 1974 to help students understand spatial relationships.
中文: 厄爾諾·魯比克在 1974 年發明這款 3D 益智玩具時是一名匈牙利建築學教授,最初是為了幫助學生理解空間幾何關係。
EN: In the Simple Present tense, when the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it', we add '-s' or '-es' to the base verb (e.g., 'opens'). In news headlines and summaries, the present tense is often used to describe recent events.
中文: 在現在簡單式中,當主詞是第三人稱單數(he、she、it)時,一般動詞字尾需加上「-s」或「-es」(例如:opens)。新聞報導中常使用現在式來生動描述剛發生的事件。
She opens a small bookstore in her hometown.
她在自己的家鄉開設了一家小書店。
EN: Jászberény is a historic town in central Hungary. The structure 'the town/city of [Name]' is a standard way in English to introduce lesser-known geographic places clearly to international readers.
中文: 雅斯貝雷尼是匈牙利中部的一座歷史城鎮。英文中常使用「the town/city of [地名]」的結構,方便向外國讀者清楚介紹較不知名的地理城鎮。
EN: When a subject performs two actions, you can join the two verbs with 'and' without repeating the subject (Subject + Verb 1 + ... + and + Verb 2).
中文: 當主詞同時做兩個動作時,可以用連詞「and」連接兩個動詞,而不需要重複寫出主詞(主詞 + 動詞1 + ... + and + 動詞2)。
The students read the book and discuss it.
學生們閱讀這本書並討論它。
EN: Modern Rubik's Cube manufacturing heavily relies on automated robotic assembly to ensure precise tension, alignment, and speed, which are essential for quality and speedcubing standards.
中文: 現代魔術方塊的製造大量依賴自動化機器手臂進行組裝,以確保方塊的鬆緊度、對齊與旋轉手感,滿足高品質與競速魔術方塊(speedcubing)的標準。
EN: Use 'up to' before a number to mean the maximum limit or amount possible.
中文: 「up to」放在數字前面,表示「高達」或「最多可達」的最高上限。
This bus can carry up to 50 people.
這輛公車最多可搭載 50 人。
EN: In news articles, 'cubes' is commonly used as a short form for 'Rubik's Cubes' once the context is established, avoiding repetitive phrasing.
中文: 在新聞報導中,一旦前文已確立主題,英文常會直接簡稱「cubes」代替「Rubik's Cubes(魔術方塊)」,以避免重複詞彙。
EN: Use the past simple tense (made, was) to describe actions or states that were completed in the past at a specific time (such as 'in 1974' or 'then').
中文: 使用一般過去式(例如 made、was)來描述過去特定時間(如「in 1974」或「then」)已經完成的動作或當時的狀態。
She joined the company in 2020, and she was a student then.
她在 2020 年加入了這家公司,那時她還是一名學生。
EN: Ernő Rubik originally created the puzzle as a teaching tool to help his architecture and design students understand three-dimensional geometry and movement, rather than as a commercial toy.
中文: 厄爾諾·魯比克最初發明這個方塊並不是為了當作商業玩具,而是作為教學工具,幫助他的建築與設計系學生理解三維空間幾何與物體運動。
EN: Use the pattern 'use [something] for [a purpose]' to describe utilizing tools, materials, or objects to achieve a specific goal.
中文: 使用「use + 某物 + for + 目的」句型,表示利用某種工具、材料或物品來達成特定目的。
She used red paper for the art project.
她用紅紙來做美術作業。
EN: Ernő Rubik originally created the prototype in 1974 out of 27 wooden cubes held together by rubber bands and glue. He didn't intend to make a puzzle at first; he wanted a 3D structural model to help his architecture students understand spatial relationships.
中文: 厄爾諾·魯比克在 1974 年最初是用橡皮筋與膠水將 27 個木塊固定在一起製成原型。起初他並非想要設計益智玩具,而是希望做出一個立體結構模型,幫助他的建築系學生理解三維空間關係。
EN: Use 'start + to + verb' (or 'start + verb-ing') to show that an action begins. In the past tense, 'start' becomes 'started'.
中文: 使用「start + to + 動詞原形」(或「start + 動詞-ing」)表示開始做某個動作。過去式使用「started」。
In 2010, she started to learn English.
在 2010 年,她開始學英文。
EN: When Ernő Rubik first invented the puzzle in Hungary, it was originally called the 'Bűvös Kocka' (literally 'Magic Cube'). It was only later, when released worldwide in 1980, that the toy was renamed the 'Rubik's Cube' after its inventor.
中文: 當厄爾諾·魯比克最初在匈牙利發明這個益智玩具時,原本稱作「Bűvös Kocka」(即「魔術方塊」)。直到 1980 年推廣至全球市場時,才以發明者的名字重新命名為「Rubik's Cube」(魔術方塊)。
EN: Use the pattern 'become popular with + someone' to express that something is liked or accepted by a certain group of people.
中文: 使用「become popular with + 對象」句型,表示「受到某群人的喜愛或歡迎」。
This mobile game became popular with teenagers.
這款手機遊戲受到了青少年的喜愛。
EN: Originally called the 'Magic Cube' in Hungary, the puzzle was renamed 'Rubik's Cube' internationally in 1980 and became a global pop-culture phenomenon in the 1980s.
中文: 這個益智玩具最初在匈牙利被稱為「魔術方塊」,1980 年推向國際時以發明者之名正式定名為「Rubik's Cube」,並迅速席捲全球,成為 1980 年代極具代表性的流行文化象徵。
EN: Use the pattern 'from [start time] to [end time]' to express a period of time between two specific points.
中文: 使用「from [開始時間] to [結束時間]」的句型來表達兩個特定時間點之間的時段,意思是「從……到……」。
The store is open from Monday to Friday.
這家店從星期一到星期五營業。
EN: The early 1980s saw the peak of the worldwide Rubik's Cube craze, quickly turning the Hungarian puzzle into one of the best-selling toys in history.
中文: 1980 年代初期是全球魔術方塊狂熱的最高峰,這款來自匈牙利的益智玩具迅速成為歷史上最暢銷的玩具之一。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 製造業;生產
在本文中: 工廠
在本文中: 益智玩具;難題
在本文中: 發明;發明物
在本文中: 發明家
在本文中: 設計
在本文中: 木製的
在本文中: 受歡迎的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A programmable mechanical arm commonly used in industrial manufacturing to perform specific tasks.
機械手臂
As many as or as much as a specified maximum amount.
高達;最多可達到
Liked, enjoyed, or supported by a specific group of people.
受……歡迎
Everywhere in the world; globally.
全世界;世界各地