EN: Use 'was once' to talk about a state or habit that was true in the past, but is not true now.
中文: 使用「was once」(曾經是)來描述過去持續的情況或狀態,但現在已經不再是這樣了。
This building was once a busy school.
這棟建築曾經是一間熱鬧的學校。
EN: The house sparrow has been a familiar sight in British gardens for generations. Its steep decline in recent decades has made it a major symbol of wildlife conservation efforts in the UK.
中文: 家麻雀好幾世代以來一直是英國花園裡常見的景象。近幾十年來其數量大幅減少,使牠成為英國野生動物保護行動的重要象徵。
EN: We use the simple past tense (lived) to talk about things that happened or existed in the past.
中文: 我們使用簡單過去式(lived)來描述過去發生或存在的事情。
Many animals lived in this big forest.
許多動物過去生活在這片大森林裡。
EN: We use 'could' + base verb to talk about ability or possibility in the past.
中文: 我們使用「could + 動詞原形」來表示過去具備的能力或可能性。
We could hear the music from our room.
我們從房間裡就能聽到音樂。
EN: Use 'over the past + time period' with the simple past or present perfect tense to talk about something that happened during a specific period up to now.
中文: 使用「over the past + 時間範圍」來表示「在過去這段時間以來」發生的事情。
Over the past few years, many shops closed.
在過去幾年裡,許多店家都關門了。
EN: House sparrows have historically been one of the most familiar urban birds in the UK, closely associated with traditional British gardens and city life. Their drastic decline became a major ecological concern across the country.
中文: 家麻雀歷史上是英國最常見的城市鳥類之一,與英國傳統花園及都市生活密不可分。牠們數量的驟減曾引發英國全國對生態環境的重大關注。
EN: Use 'was' to describe a past state or situation with a singular subject.
中文: 使用 'was' 來描述單數主詞在過去的狀態或情況。
The traffic was very bad yesterday.
昨天的交通非常糟糕。
EN: London's house sparrow population dropped by over 90% between the 1920s and early 2000s, turning what was once the city's most common bird into a rare sight in central parks.
中文: 從 1920 年代到 2000 年代初期,倫敦的家麻雀數量減少了 90% 以上,使得這種曾經在市區最常見的鳥類,在市中心公園裡變得極為罕見。
EN: Use the Simple Past Tense (e.g., 'counted') to talk about completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past (e.g., 'In 1925').
中文: 使用簡單過去式(例如 counted)來描述在過去特定時間(例如 1925 年)已經完成的動作。
In 2010, she visited a famous park in London.
在 2010 年,她造訪了倫敦一座著名的公園。
EN: London has many famous historical parks, such as Hyde Park and Regent's Park, which have traditionally been crucial green spaces for local bird populations.
中文: 倫敦擁有許多著名的歷史公園(如海德公園和攝政公園),這些公園傳統上一直是當地鳥類群聚的重要綠地。
EN: Use 'could + base verb' to talk about past ability (what someone was able to do in the past).
中文: 使用「could + 動詞原形」來表示過去的能力或可能性(過去能夠做到的事情)。
When I was young, I could run very fast.
當我年輕時,我可以跑得很快。
EN: Use the simple past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions or events that happened and finished in the past.
中文: 使用一般過去式(動詞字尾加 -ed)來描述過去已經發生且結束的事情。
The dinosaur vanished millions of years ago.
恐龍在幾百萬年前消失了。
EN: In the UK, house sparrows have historically been a common part of urban wildlife, particularly in cities like London. Their dramatic decline over recent decades became a major environmental concern, prompting local conservation efforts to restore urban green spaces.
中文: 在英國,麻雀歷史上一直是城市野生動物常見的一部分,特別是在倫敦這類的城市。過去幾十年來麻雀數量的急劇減少引起了重大環保關注,進而推動了恢復城市綠地的在地保育行動。
EN: We use 'There were' to say that more than one thing existed in the past.
中文: 我們使用「There were」來表達過去「有」複數的人或事物。
There were many students in the classroom.
教室裡過去有很多學生。
EN: Use 'and' to join two past actions done by the same subject. Notice that 'could not' is the past form of 'cannot'.
中文: 使用「and」連接同一個主詞所做的兩個過去動作。注意「could not」是「cannot」的過去式。
He closed the door and could not open it again.
他關上了門,然後無法再次打開它。
EN: Use 'A and B' to connect two subjects doing the same action together.
中文: 使用「A and B」來連接兩個一起執行相同動作的主詞。
Cats and dogs like to play in the yard.
貓和狗喜歡在院子裡玩耍。
EN: Use 'there are' to say that more than one thing exists right now.
中文: 使用「there are」來表示「現在有」多個事物或存在某種現象。
There are many birds in the park.
公園裡有很多鳥。
EN: Use 'show that...' to introduce a fact or information discovered from research or study.
中文: 使用「show that...」(顯示...)來引出從研究或調查中發現的事實或資訊。
Studies show that eating vegetables is good for your health.
研究顯示吃蔬菜對健康有益。
EN: Use 'can + base verb' to show present ability or possibility. Here, 'can see' means it is possible to see something.
中文: 使用「can + 動詞原形」來表示目前的能力或可能性。在這裡,「can see」意思是「能夠看到」或「可以看到」。
We can see the moon from our window.
我們可以從窗戶看到月亮。
EN: Bird watching (or 'birding') is a very popular hobby in the UK. Many people keep track of bird numbers in their gardens and local parks to help wildlife conservation.
中文: 賞鳥(Bird watching)在英國是一項非常受歡迎的休閒活動。許多英國人會記錄自家花園或附近公園出現的鳥類數量,藉此協助野生動物保育。
EN: Use 'can' + base verb to talk about sensory perception (things you can hear, see, smell, or feel in the present moment).
中文: 使用「can + 動詞原形」來表達感官知覺,指目前能聽到、看到、聞到或感覺到的事物。
I can see a red car outside.
我能看到外面有一輛紅色的汽車。
EN: Use 'news' as an uncountable noun. Even though it ends with 's', it takes a singular verb like 'is'. We use 'good news' to talk about positive information.
中文: 「news」(消息/新聞)是一個不可數名詞。雖然字尾有 s,但它要搭配單數動詞(如 is)。我們用「good news」來表示好消息。
This is good news for our team.
這對我們團隊來說是個好消息。
EN: In the UK, nature conservation and protecting local birds like house sparrows are popular public issues. Organizations like the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) encourage people to count birds in their gardens.
中文: 在英國,自然保育與保護在地鳥類(如家麻雀)是深受大眾關注的議題。像英國皇家鳥類保護協會(RSPB)等機構,會定期鼓勵民眾參與自家花園的賞鳥與數量統計活動。
EN: We use 'there is' to say that something exists. 'Still' means something continues until now, and 'a lot of' means a large amount.
中文: 我們使用「there is」來表示某物的存在。 「still」表示某事持續至今,「a lot of」表示「許多」或「大量的」。
There is still a lot of milk in the fridge.
冰箱裡還有很多牛奶。
EN: Use 'will need to + verb' to talk about something that is necessary to do in the future.
中文: 使用「will need to + 動詞」來表示未來有必要做某件事。
We will need to buy some food tomorrow.
我們明天將需要買些食物。
EN: In the UK, modern farming practices have reduced natural habitats for wild birds. Environmental initiatives now encourage farmers to leave hedgerows and wildflower borders to help bird species recover.
中文: 在英國,現代化的農業耕作方式減少了野生鳥類的自然棲地。如今的環保計畫鼓勵農夫保留灌木籬牆和野花邊帶,以幫助鳥類種群復甦。
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to describe changing someone or something into a certain state.
中文: 使用「make + 賓語 + 形容詞」來表示「讓某人或某物變得…」。
We should make the room clean.
我們應該把房間打掃乾淨。
EN: In the UK, countryside conservation is a major public interest, with large charities like the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) actively involving farmers to protect native wildlife.
中文: 在英國,鄉村生態保育是全民關注的焦點。像英國皇家鳥類保護協會(RSPB)這樣的團體,常推動與農夫合作的計畫,以改善環境並保護本土野生動物。
EN: We use 'has lived' (present perfect) with 'for a long time' to talk about something that started in the past and still continues now.
中文: 我們使用「has lived」(現在完成式)搭配「for a long time」,用來表示從過去就開始發生、而且一直持續到現在的事情。
My family has lived in this city for ten years.
我的家人在這座城市已經住了十年了。
EN: House sparrows in the UK have historically built nests in the gaps of roof tiles and walls of human houses, making them one of the most familiar urban birds in British culture.
中文: 在英國,家麻雀歷史上常在人類房屋的屋頂瓦片縫隙或牆壁中築巢,因此成為英國文化中最為大眾所熟悉的城市鳥類之一。
EN: Use 'hope + (that) + clause' to talk about something you want to happen in the future.
中文: 使用「hope + (that) + 子句」來表達希望未來會發生的事情。
I hope the weather will be nice tomorrow.
我希望明天天氣會很好。
EN: House sparrows have been close companions to human settlements in the UK for centuries. Their sharp decline has raised strong public interest in local wildlife protection.
中文: 麻雀數百年來一直與英國的人類社區密切共存。牠們數量的大幅減少引發了英國民眾對在地野生動物保育的高度關注。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 麻雀
在本文中: 減少;下降
在本文中: 專家
在本文中: 物種
在本文中: 銷聲匿跡;消失
在本文中: 污染
在本文中: 疾病
在本文中: 復甦;恢復
在本文中: 調查
在本文中: 穩定的
在本文中: (鳥類或羊等的)群
在本文中: 熟悉的
在本文中: (對自然環境或野生動物的)保護、保育
在本文中: 生存;存活
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats.
野生動物保育
Harmful substances in the air that can damage health and the environment.
空氣污染
A decrease in the number of individuals living in a specific area.
數量下降;人口減少
To increase in quantity or size of population.
數量增加