EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about habits or things we do regularly. The word order is Subject + Verb + Object.
中文: 使用現在簡單式來描述習慣或規律發生的事情。句型結構為:主詞 + 動詞 + 受詞。
I drink water every day.
我每天喝水。
EN: Use 'and' to join two things together in a list.
中文: 使用 'and' (和) 來連接清單中的兩個事物。
I like apples and bananas.
我喜歡蘋果和香蕉。
EN: In modern English, 'phones' almost always refers to smartphones, and 'computers' can include both laptops and desktops.
中文: 在現代英語中,'phones' 幾乎總是指智慧型手機,而 'computers' 則包含筆記型電腦和桌上型電腦。
EN: Use 'These' for more than one thing that is near you. It is the plural form of 'This'.
中文: 使用 'These' 來指代靠近你的多個事物。它是 'This' 的複數形式。
These books are heavy.
這些書很重。
EN: Use 'need to' followed by a verb to talk about things that are necessary or important to do.
中文: 使用「need to」後面接動詞,用來表達某件事是必要或重要的。
I need to go home.
我需要回家。
EN: In English, 'be careful' is a very common way to give advice or warnings in both casual and formal situations.
中文: 在英語中,「be careful」是在非正式和正式場合中給予建議或警告非常常見的方式。
EN: Use 'is' after a singular subject to describe its quality or state.
中文: 在單數主詞後使用 'is' 來描述其性質或狀態。
Your safety is important.
你的安全很重要。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, privacy is considered a fundamental individual right, especially regarding personal information online.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,隱私被視為一項基本的人權,特別是關於網路上的個人資訊。
EN: To ask a question about what something is, we use 'What' followed by the verb 'is' and then the subject.
中文: 要詢問某物是什麼,我們使用「What」開頭,接著是動詞「is」,最後是主詞。
What is privacy?
什麼是隱私?
EN: In modern English, 'data' is often used as a singular noun (What is data?) in casual and tech contexts, even though it was originally the plural of 'datum'.
中文: 在現代英語中,儘管「data」原本是「datum」的複數形式,但在日常和科技情境下,通常將其視為不可數名詞,並搭配單數動詞「is」使用。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Data) with a description or definition (information).
中文: 使用「is」來連接單數主詞(Data)與其描述或定義(information)。
Water is a liquid.
水是一種液體。
EN: In modern English, 'data' is often treated as a singular mass noun (like 'water') in everyday conversation, even though it is technically plural in scientific contexts.
中文: 在現代英語日常對話中,「data」通常被視為單數不可數名詞(像「水」一樣),儘管在科學或學術背景下它技術上是複數。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with a word that describes or defines it (Subject + is + Noun).
中文: 使用「is」來連接單數主詞與定義它的名詞(主詞 + is + 名詞)。
The cat is a pet.
這隻貓是一隻寵物。
EN: In modern digital contexts, 'data' is often treated as a singular uncountable noun in everyday English, even though its traditional plural form is 'datum'.
中文: 在現代數位語境中,日常英語通常將「data」視為不可數名詞(接單數動詞),儘管在傳統語法中它是「datum」的複數形式。
EN: Use 'are' when the subject is plural (more than one). In this sentence, 'photos' is plural, so we use 'are' to connect it to the description.
中文: 當主詞是複數(超過一個)時,我們使用「are」。在這個句子中,「photos」是複數,所以我們用「are」來連接後面的描述。
Your books are here.
你的書在這裡。
EN: In modern digital culture, 'data' is often treated as a singular mass noun in casual speech (e.g., 'Data is important'), but in formal or technical contexts, it can be the plural of 'datum'. In this A1 context, it is used simply to categorize information.
中文: 在現代數位文化中,「data」在日常口語中常被當作不可數名詞(單數處理),但在正式或技術背景下,它是 datum 的複數。在這個 A1 程度的句子中,它被簡單地用來將資訊分類。
EN: This sentence uses the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb + Object) to describe a general fact or a regular action.
中文: 這句話使用現在簡單式(主詞 + 動詞 + 受詞)來描述一個普遍的事實或規律性的動作。
Students use computers at school.
學生在學校使用電腦。
EN: In modern English, 'data' is commonly used as a singular uncountable noun in everyday conversation, though it is technically plural in formal scientific contexts.
中文: 在現代英語日常對話中,'data' 通常被當作不可數單數名詞使用,儘管在正式的科學語境中它在技術上是複數。
EN: Use the pattern 'use (something) for (something)' to explain the purpose of an action.
中文: 使用「use (某物) for (某事)」的句型來解釋某個動作的目的或用途。
I use my phone for homework.
我用我的手機做功課。
EN: In modern digital culture, 'data' is often called 'the new oil' because it is very valuable to companies.
中文: 在現代數位文化中,數據常被稱為「新石油」,因為它對公司來說非常有價值。
EN: Use 'What is' at the start of a sentence to ask for the definition or meaning of a singular noun.
中文: 在句首使用「What is」來詢問某個單數名詞的定義或意義。
What is data?
什麼是數據?
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, privacy is considered a fundamental right, and asking 'What is privacy?' often leads to discussions about personal boundaries and digital safety.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,隱私被視為一項基本權利。詢問「什麼是隱私?」通常會引發關於個人界限和數位安全的討論。
EN: Use the verb 'means' to define a word or explain a situation. When the subject is singular (Privacy), we add 's' to the verb.
中文: 使用動詞「means」來定義一個單字或解釋一種情況。當主詞是單數(Privacy)時,我們在動詞後面加上「s」。
Red means stop.
紅色代表停止。
EN: In many Western cultures, privacy is considered a fundamental right. People are often very protective of their personal data and expect companies to be transparent about how it is used.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,隱私被視為一項基本權利。人們通常非常保護自己的個人數據,並期望公司對數據的使用方式保持透明。
EN: Use 'who' after a verb like 'choose' to talk about a person or group of people.
中文: 在 'choose' (選擇) 等動詞後使用 'who',用來指代某個人或某群人。
I know who has the key.
我知道誰有鑰匙。
EN: In digital privacy discussions, 'data' is often treated as a singular mass noun in everyday English, even though it is technically plural in formal Latin roots.
中文: 在數位隱私討論中,'data' 在日常英語中通常被視為不可數名詞(單數用法),儘管在正式的拉丁語源中它是複數。
EN: Use 'too much' before uncountable nouns (like 'data' or 'water') to say there is more than what is needed or good.
中文: 在不可數名詞(如 data 或 water)前使用「too much」,表示數量過多,超過了所需或不好的程度。
I drink too much coffee.
我喝了太多咖啡。
EN: In modern English, 'data' is commonly used as an uncountable noun in everyday conversation, even though it is technically plural in formal scientific contexts.
中文: 在現代英語日常對話中,data 通常被當作不可數名詞使用(接單數動詞或搭配 much),儘管在正式科學語境中它原本是複數形。
EN: Use 'is not' to make a negative statement about a subject. It tells us that a condition is false or bad.
中文: 使用「is not」來對主詞進行否定描述。它告訴我們某個狀況是不正確或不好的。
That is not right.
那是不對的。
EN: In English, 'This is not good' is a common, polite way to express concern or disapproval without being overly aggressive.
中文: 在英語中,「This is not good」是一種常見且禮貌的方式來表達擔憂或不贊同,而不會顯得過於激進。
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express that something is necessary.
中文: 使用「need」後接名詞,用來表達某樣事物是必要的。
I need water.
我需要水。
EN: In modern digital culture, 'data' is often discussed as a personal right, similar to physical property. The word 'data' is technically plural, but in everyday English, it is almost always used as an uncountable noun like 'water'.
中文: 在現代數位文化中,「數據」常被討論為一種個人權利,類似於實體財產。在文法上 'data' 雖然是複數,但在日常英語中,它幾乎總是被當作像「水」一樣的不可數名詞來使用。
EN: Use the verb 'means' to define a word or a concept. When the subject is singular (like 'Ethics'), we add an 's' to the verb 'mean'.
中文: 使用動詞「means」來定義一個單字或概念。當主詞是單數(如 Ethics)時,我們在動詞 mean 後面加上 s。
Red means stop.
紅色代表停止。
EN: In English, 'Ethics' is treated as a singular noun even though it ends in 's'. It refers to the study of moral principles.
中文: 在英文中,「Ethics」雖然以 s 結尾,但被視為單數名詞。它指的是對道德原則的研究。
EN: Use 'is about' to explain the main topic or purpose of something.
中文: 使用「is about」來解釋某件事物的主題或核心意義。
Love is about kindness.
愛是關於仁慈。
EN: In modern digital culture, 'ethics' is a growing topic as people worry about how AI and big data companies use their personal information.
中文: 在現代數位文化中,「倫理」是一個日益受到關注的話題,因為人們擔心人工智慧和大數據公司如何使用他們的個人資訊。
EN: Use 'have a duty to' followed by a verb to say that someone is responsible for doing something.
中文: 使用「have a duty to」後接動詞,用來表示某人有責任或義務去做某事。
Parents have a duty to help their children.
父母有責任幫助他們的孩子。
EN: In many modern societies, data privacy is seen as a basic right, and companies are legally required to keep user information safe.
中文: 在許多現代社會中,數據隱私被視為一項基本權利,公司在法律上有義務保護用戶資訊的安全。
EN: Use the verb 'means' to define a word or explain a concept. When the subject is singular (like 'Regulation'), add an 's' to the verb 'mean'.
中文: 使用動詞「means」來定義單字或解釋概念。當主詞是單數(如 Regulation)時,動詞 mean 要加上 s。
Red means stop.
紅色代表停止。
EN: In English, 'regulation' is often used in formal contexts like law and technology, but this simple definition helps beginners understand its role in society.
中文: 在英文中,「regulation」常用於法律和科技等正式場合,但這個簡單的定義能幫助初學者理解它在社會中的角色。
EN: When the subject is singular (one thing), we add 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
中文: 當主詞是單數(一個事物)時,我們要在現在式的動詞後面加上 's'。
The sun keeps us warm.
太陽讓我們感到溫暖。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'regulation' often refers to government rules that protect consumers and citizens, especially in technology and finance.
中文: 在英語系國家,「regulation」通常指政府為了保護消費者和公民而制定的規則,特別是在科技和金融領域。
EN: Use 'make' with nouns like 'laws' or 'rules' to show that something is being created or established.
中文: 使用「make」搭配「laws」(法律) 或「rules」(規則) 等名詞,表示制定或建立某事。
We make new rules for the game.
我們為這場遊戲制定新規則。
EN: In modern English, 'data' is often used as a singular mass noun in general conversation, even though it is technically plural in formal science.
中文: 在現代英語日常對話中,「data」通常被當作不可數名詞(單數型態)使用,儘管在正式科學語境中它是複數名詞。
EN: To ask a question about ability or possibility, put 'can' before the subject (you) and start with a question word like 'What'.
中文: 要詢問關於能力或可能性的問題時,將助動詞「can」放在主詞(you)之前,並以疑問詞「What」開頭。
What can you see?
你能看見什麼?
EN: In English, 'What can you do?' is a common way to ask for suggestions or to express a feeling of limited options depending on the tone.
中文: 在英語中,「What can you do?」是一個常見的句子,用來徵求建議,或者根據語氣的不同,也可以用來表達對某種情況感到無能為力。
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give a command, advice, or instruction. The subject 'You' is hidden.
中文: 這是一個祈使句。它以動詞開頭,用來給予命令、建議或指示。主詞「你」被省略了。
Open your book.
打開你的書。
EN: In digital contexts, 'rights' often refers to 'Digital Rights' or 'Data Privacy Rights', which are legal protections for your personal information online.
中文: 在數位情境中,「rights」(權利)通常指「數位權利」或「數據隱私權」,這是法律對你個人線上資訊的保護。
EN: This is an imperative sentence. It starts with a verb to give an instruction or advice. The subject 'You' is understood and omitted.
中文: 這是一個祈使句。它以動詞開頭,用來給予指令或建議。主詞「你」被省略了。
Open the door.
打開那扇門。
EN: In digital contexts, 'settings' is almost always plural when referring to the menu or configuration of a device.
中文: 在數位情境中,當指稱裝置的選單或配置時,「settings」幾乎總是使用複數形式。
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give advice, orders, or instructions. Use 'Be + adjective' to tell someone how to act.
中文: 祈使句以動詞開頭,用於提供建議、命令或指示。使用「Be + 形容詞」來告訴某人應該如何表現。
Be quiet in the library.
在圖書館請保持安靜。
EN: In modern English-speaking cultures, 'data' is increasingly viewed as a personal asset, similar to money. The phrase 'be careful with' is commonly used for safety warnings regarding personal property.
中文: 在現代英語文化中,「數據」越來越被視為一種個人資產,類似於金錢。短語「be careful with」常用於有關個人財產安全的警告。
EN: This sentence starts with a verb to give a suggestion or command. This is called an imperative sentence.
中文: 這個句子以動詞開頭,用來給予建議或指令。這被稱為祈使句。
Ask your teacher for help.
向你的老師尋求幫助。
EN: In Western digital culture, users are increasingly encouraged to be proactive about their data rights rather than passively accepting terms of service.
中文: 在西方數位文化中,越來越鼓勵使用者主動維護自己的數據權利,而不是被動地接受服務條款。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with a word that describes it (an adjective).
中文: 使用「is」來連接單數主詞與描述它的詞(形容詞)。
The phone is new.
這支手機是新的。
EN: The phrase 'comes first' is used to say that something is the most important thing to consider.
中文: 短語 'comes first' 用來表示某件事是最重要的,必須優先考慮。
Family always comes first.
家人永遠是第一位的。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Safety first' is a very common idiom used in workplaces and daily life to emphasize that avoiding danger is the top priority.
中文: 在英語文化中,「Safety first」(安全第一)是一個非常常見的成語,常用於職場和日常生活中,強調避免危險是首要任務。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 科技、技術
在本文中: 有幫助的
在本文中: 隱私
在本文中: 數據、資料
在本文中: 收集
在本文中: 倫理、道德規範
在本文中: 責任、義務
在本文中: 保護
在本文中: 法規、規定
在本文中: 設定
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to act with caution to avoid danger or mistakes
小心處理、對...謹慎
to be the most important thing
最為重要、優先考慮
to inquire about something to get more information
提問、詢問
The control panel or configuration options on a mobile device.
手機設定
Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement.
權利
A rule or law made by a government or authority to control how something is done.
法規 / 監管