EN： Appositives: We use a comma to add extra information about a noun. Here, 'the biggest horse racing event of the year' explains what 'the Derby' is.
中文： 同位語：我們使用逗號來添加關於名詞的額外資訊。在這裡，「年度最大的賽馬盛事」解釋了什麼是「德比大賽」。
My friend, a talented singer, won the competition.
我的朋友，一位有才華的歌手，贏得了比賽。
EN： The Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. In this context, 'Christmas Day' is the name of a horse, not the holiday itself.
中文： 德比大賽是世界上最負盛名的賽馬比賽之一。在這個語境中，「聖誕節」是一匹馬的名字，而不是指節日本身。
EN： Using 'for' to show purpose or target. In this sentence, 'for' explains who the race is intended for (the best horses).
中文： 使用 'for' 來表示目的或對象。在此句子中，'for' 解釋了這場比賽是為誰舉辦的（最優秀的馬匹）。
This book is for young students.
這本書是給年輕學生的。
EN： The term 'Derby' originated in England and refers to a prestigious horse race, typically for three-year-old horses. It has become a global term for major sporting events.
中文： 「德比大賽」(Derby) 一詞起源於英國，指的是一項享有盛譽的賽馬活動，通常是為三歲馬舉辦的。現在它已成為全球重大體育賽事的通用術語。
EN： Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
中文： 使用「to + 動詞」（不定詞）來表示某人做某個動作的目的或原因。
He went to the park to play football.
他去公園是為了踢足球。
EN： The Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, often associated with high fashion and social gathering in addition to the sport itself.
中文： 德比大賽是世界上最負盛名的賽馬比賽之一，除了體育競技本身，通常還與高級時尚和社交聚會聯繫在一起。
EN： The phrase 'There were' is used to say that more than one thing existed in the past. It is the past tense of 'There are'.
中文： 「There were」用於描述過去存在的多個事物。它是「There are」的過去式。
There were many people at the park yesterday.
昨天公園裡有很多人。
EN： In major horse racing events like the Derby, the day is filled with multiple races of different levels, not just the main event. This allows more trainers and horses to participate.
中文： 在像德比大賽這樣的大型賽馬活動中，當天會安排多場不同等級的比賽，而不僅僅是主賽事。這讓更多的練馬師和馬匹有機會參與。
EN： The past tense of 'win' is 'won'. It is used to describe a victory that happened in the past.
中文： 動詞「win」（贏）的過去式是「won」。它用來描述過去發生的勝利。
She won the gold medal yesterday.
她昨天贏得了金牌。
EN： The 'Lester Piggott Handicap' is named after Lester Piggott, one of the most famous and successful jockeys in the history of British horse racing. A 'Handicap' race is one where horses carry different weights to make the race more equal.
中文： 「柏葛讓賽」是以英國賽馬史上最著名且最成功的騎師之一——柏葛（Lester Piggott）命名的。「讓賽」（Handicap）是指馬匹根據實力馱載不同重量的負重，以增加比賽的公平性與競爭力。
EN： The past tense verb 'beat' is used to show winning against an opponent. Note that 'beat' stays the same in the present and past tense (beat-beat-beaten).
中文： 過去式動詞「beat」用於表示擊敗對手。請注意，「beat」的現在式與過去式拼法相同（beat-beat-beaten）。
Our team beat the champions in the last game.
我們的球隊在上一場比賽中擊敗了冠軍。
EN： In horse racing, 'odds' represent the ratio of the prize money to the stake. 'Seven to one' (7/1) means for every $1 bet, you win $7 if the horse wins. It indicates the horse was not the top favorite but still had a good chance.
中文： 在賽馬中，「odds」（賠率）代表獎金與賭注的比例。「七對一」（7/1）意味著每投注 1 元，若該馬勝出可贏得 7 元。這顯示該馬並非頭號熱門，但仍被看好有獲勝機會。
EN： The structure 'prepare [someone/something] for [an event]' is used to describe getting ready for a specific purpose or occasion.
中文： 結構「prepare [某人/某物] for [某個活動]」用於描述為了特定目的或場合而做好準備。
She prepared the students for the exam.
她為學生們做好了考試準備。
EN： In professional horse racing, the 'trainer' is a key figure responsible for the horse's daily exercise, health, and strategy, often working closely with the owner and the jockey.
中文： 在專業賽馬中，「訓練師」是關鍵人物，負責馬匹的日常訓練、健康和比賽策略，通常與馬主和騎師密切合作。
EN： Use 'so' to connect a reason with a result. It shows that the second part of the sentence happens because of the first part.
中文： 使用「so」來連接原因和結果。它表示句子的第二部分是因為第一部分而發生的。
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
當時在下雨，所以我待在家裡。
EN： In horse racing, 'form' refers to a horse's recent performance and physical condition. Being 'in great form' means the horse has been running well and is likely to perform well again.
中文： 在賽馬運動中，「form」指的是馬匹最近的表現和身體狀況。「In great form」意味著這匹馬最近跑得很好，很有可能再次取得佳績。
EN： The structure 'be + good for' is used to show that something is suitable or beneficial for a specific purpose or activity.
中文： 使用「be 動詞 + good for」結構來表示某事物對特定目的或活動是合適的或有益的。
The weather is good for a picnic.
這天氣很適合野餐。
EN： In horse racing, 'ground conditions' (often called 'going') are crucial as some horses perform better on firm ground while others prefer soft or muddy turf.
中文： 在賽馬運動中，「場地狀況」（通常稱為 going）至關重要，因為有些馬在堅硬的地面上表現較好，而有些馬則偏好柔軟或泥濘的草地。
EN： The phrase 'will have' is used to talk about a future fact or state. In horse racing, 'runners' refers to the participants (horses) in a race.
中文： 「will have」用於描述未來的預計事實或狀態。在賽馬語境中，「runners」指的是參加比賽的馬匹。
The party will have many guests.
派對將會有許多客人。
EN： In horse racing, a 'Handicap' is a race where horses carry different weights to make the race fair. 'Runners' is the standard term for the horses participating in a specific race.
中文： 在賽馬中，「讓賽」(Handicap) 是指馬匹根據實力負擔不同重量以示公平的比賽。「Runners」是賽馬術語，專指參加某場比賽的馬匹數量。
EN： Use 'hope + to + verb' to talk about something you want to happen in the future.
中文： 使用「hope + to + 動詞」來表達你希望未來會發生的事情。
I hope to see you soon.
我希望很快能見到你。
EN： In horse racing, families often work together across generations. The Moore family is a prominent name in the sport, where training and riding skills are frequently passed down from grandfathers to grandsons.
中文： 在賽馬運動中，家族成員通常會跨代合作。莫雅家族是該項運動中的知名家族，訓練和騎術技巧經常由祖父傳承給孫子。
EN： The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent sentences that have a similar or related idea.
中文： 連接詞「and」用來連接兩個意思相近或相關的獨立句子。
I am a student, and my sister is a teacher.
我是一名學生，而我的姐姐是一位老師。
EN： In the horse racing world, it is very common for professions like trainers and riders to be passed down through families, creating multi-generational racing dynasties like the Moore family.
中文： 在賽馬界，練馬師和騎師等職業代代相傳是非常普遍的現象，這常會形成像莫雅家族這樣的賽馬世家。
EN： Adverbs like 'closely' are used to describe how an action (verb) is performed. They often end in '-ly' and usually come after the verb or the object.
中文： 像 'closely' 這樣的副詞用來描述動作（動詞）是如何進行的。它們通常以 '-ly' 結尾，並放在動詞或受詞之後。
She listened to the teacher closely.
她仔細地聽老師說話。
EN： Horse racing is a deeply rooted tradition in many English-speaking countries, especially the UK. Major events like the Derby are national highlights where people from all walks of life follow the results, often involving social gatherings and betting.
中文： 賽馬在許多英語國家（尤其是英國）是有著深厚根基的傳統。像「德比大賽」這樣的大型賽事是國家的焦點，各行各業的人都會關注比賽結果，這通常也涉及社交聚會和博彩活動。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 經典的、傳統上重要的賽事
在本文中： 令人興奮的、刺激的
在本文中： 擊敗、贏過
在本文中： 訓練師、教練
在本文中： 準備、訓練
在本文中： （天氣、場地等）狀況、條件
在本文中： 參賽者（此指參賽的馬匹）
在本文中： 騎手、騎馬的人
在本文中： 密切地、仔細地
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The ratio used to express the probability of a win and the potential payout (bet $1 to win $7).
賠率為一賠七
To be in a very good physical condition or performing very well.
狀態極佳
The state of the surface on which a race or sport is held.
場地狀況
The last section or concluding stage of an event.
最後階段、末段