EN： The use of a colon (:) is a punctuation mark used to introduce an explanation, a list, or a clarification of the preceding clause. In this sentence, it specifies what the 'ultimate dream' was.
中文： 冒號 (:) 的用法：這是一種標點符號，用於引入對前句的解釋、清單或澄清。在本句中，它具體說明了「終極夢想」是什麼。
She had one goal in mind: to break the world record.
她心中只有一個目標：打破世界紀錄。
EN： Compound adjectives with ages (e.g., '19-year-old') function as a single modifier before a noun. Note that 'year' is singular and hyphens are required.
中文： 年齡複合形容詞（例如 '19-year-old'）：這種結構在名詞前充當單一修飾語。請注意 'year' 必須使用單數形式，且中間必須加上連字號。
A five-year-old child can already use a tablet.
一個五歲的小孩已經會使用平板電腦了。
EN： Yuzuru Hanyu is a national icon in Japan, often referred to as the 'Ice Prince.' His victory in 2014 was particularly significant as it brought hope to his hometown, Sendai, which had been devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
中文： 羽生結弦在日本是國民偶像，常被稱為「冰上王子」。他在 2014 年的勝利具有特別意義，因為這為他的家鄉仙台帶來了希望，該地區曾遭受 2011 年地震和海嘯的重創。
EN： Appositive Phrase: A noun phrase placed next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a historic achievement' describes the entire preceding clause or the fact of him becoming a champion.
中文： 同位語片語：放置在另一個名詞旁邊，用來重新命名或描述該名詞的構造。在此句中，「a historic achievement」用來描述前面提到的「成為冠軍」這項事實。
She won the marathon, a remarkable feat for a beginner.
她贏得了馬拉松比賽，這對於初學者來說是一項了不起的壯舉。
EN： Superlative Adjectives: Used to describe an object which is at the upper or lower limit of a quality (the + adjective + -est).
中文： 最高級形容詞：用於描述在某種品質上達到最高或最低極限的事物（the + 形容詞 + -est）。
This is the oldest building in the city.
這是這座城市中最古老的建築。
EN： Yuzuru Hanyu's 2014 gold medal was a pivotal moment for Japan, as he was the first Japanese man to win Olympic gold in figure skating, sparking a massive boom in the sport's popularity in the country.
中文： 羽生結弦在 2014 年奪金對日本來說是一個關鍵時刻，因為他是首位在奧運花式滑冰項目奪金的日本男子選手，這在日本國內引發了該項運動的巨大熱潮。
EN： The sentence uses a 'Reduced Relative Clause' (filled with pride...). This is a past participle phrase that functions as an adjective to describe the subject 'The nation'. It is a shortened form of 'which was filled with pride'.
中文： 本句使用了「減縮關係子句」（filled with pride...）。這是一個過去分詞短語，充當形容詞來修飾主詞「The nation」。它是「which was filled with pride」的省略形式。
The students sat in silence, exhausted from the long exam.
學生們靜靜地坐著，因漫長的考試而精疲力竭。
EN： The verb 'erupt' is used metaphorically here. While it literally refers to a volcano, in this context, it describes a sudden and intense outbreak of noise or emotion among a large group of people.
中文： 動詞「erupt」在此處為比喻用法。雖然它字面上是指火山「爆發」，但在這個語境下，它描述了一大群人突然爆發出強烈的聲音或情緒。
The stadium erupted when the home team scored the winning goal.
當主隊踢進致勝球時，整個體育場歡聲雷動。
EN： In Japan, Olympic success is often viewed as a collective national achievement. The phrase 'The nation erupted' reflects the deep sense of unity and shared identity Japanese people feel with their athletes, especially a figure like Yuzuru Hanyu who represents resilience.
中文： 在日本，奧運的成功通常被視為國家的集體成就。「The nation erupted」這句話反映了日本民眾與運動員之間深厚的團結感和共同身份認同，特別是像羽生結弦這樣代表著韌性與不屈精神的人物。
EN： Apposition: The phrase 'tears of joy and relief...' acts as an appositive, which is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides more specific information about a preceding noun ('the tears').
中文： 同位語 (Apposition)：短語 'tears of joy and relief...' 作為同位語，用來重新定義或補充說明前面的名詞 ('the tears')，提供更具體的細節。
He gave her a gift, a beautiful gold watch.
他送了她一份禮物，一只漂亮的金錶。
EN： Adverbial Placement: Starting a sentence with a prepositional phrase like 'In Sendai' sets the scene or location (Adverbial of Place) before the main action occurs.
中文： 狀語位置：以介係詞短語（如 'In Sendai'）開頭，可以在主要動作發生前先設定場景或地點（地方狀語）。
In the garden, the flowers were blooming.
在花園裡，花朵正在盛開。
EN： Sendai is Yuzuru Hanyu's hometown. In Japanese culture, the concept of 'hometown hero' (kyodo no eiyu) is very strong, representing local pride and the deep emotional connection between a community and its successful representatives.
中文： 仙台是羽生結弦的家鄉。在日本文化中，「家鄉英雄」（鄉土的英雄）的概念非常強烈，代表了地方自豪感以及社區與其傑出代表之間深厚的情感聯繫。
EN： The colon (:) is used here to introduce an explanation or clarification. It signals that the second part of the sentence provides specific details about the 'disaster' mentioned in the first part.
中文： 冒號 (:) 在此處用於引出解釋或說明。它預示著句子的第二部分將針對第一部分提到的「災難」提供具體的細節。
The team faced a major problem: they had run out of funding.
團隊面臨一個大問題：他們的資金用完了。
EN： The Past Simple tense ('struck', 'suffered') is used to describe completed actions or events that happened at a specific time in the past.
中文： 過去簡單式（如 struck、suffered）用於描述在過去特定時間點已經完成的動作或事件。
The storm struck the coast early yesterday morning.
暴風雨在昨天清晨襲擊了海岸。
EN： The 2018 PyeongChang Olympics were a pivotal moment for Yuzuru Hanyu. His injury was a major news story in Japan and the figure skating world, as it threatened his ability to defend his gold medal. The phrase 'disaster struck' reflects the high stakes and the dramatic nature of this event in sports history.
中文： 2018 年平昌冬奧會是羽生結弦職業生涯的關鍵時刻。他的受傷當時在日本和花式滑冰界是重大新聞，因為這威脅到了他衛冕金牌的機會。「disaster struck」（災難降臨）一詞反映了這一事件在體育史上所具有的高風險和戲劇性。
EN： The modal verb 'couldn't' (could not) is the past tense of 'can't', used here to express a lack of ability or possibility in the past due to external circumstances (his injury).
中文： 助動詞 'couldn't' 是 'can't' 的過去式，在此處用於表達過去因外部環境（受傷）而缺乏能力或可能性。
She couldn't attend the meeting because she was ill.
她因為生病而無法參加會議。
EN： The verb 'withdraw' is often followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate leaving or retreating from a specific event, competition, or organization.
中文： 動詞 'withdraw'（退出）通常後接介系詞 'from'，用來表示離開或退出某個特定的活動、比賽或組織。
The candidate decided to withdraw from the election.
該候選人決定退出選舉。
EN： In the context of elite sports, 'withdrawing' is often seen as a difficult decision that balances health against national or personal expectations. For Yuzuru Hanyu, his refusal to withdraw despite a severe injury added to his legendary status in Japan.
中文： 在頂尖運動競技的背景下，「退出比賽」通常被視為一個在健康與國家或個人期待之間權衡的艱難決定。對於羽生結弦而言，儘管傷勢嚴重仍拒絕退出，這進一步鞏固了他在日本的傳奇地位。
EN： The structure 'without + having + past participle' is a perfect gerund phrase used to indicate that an action (competing) did not happen before the main action (arriving).
中文： 使用 'without + having + 過去分詞' 的結構（完成式動名詞），用來表示在主句動作（抵達）發生之前，某個動作（參賽）並未發生。
She passed the exam without having studied much.
她在沒怎麼讀書的情況下通過了考試。
EN： The present participle phrase 'facing...' acts as a reduced relative clause or a simultaneous action modifier, describing the subject's state or situation while performing the main verb.
中文： 現在分詞短語 'facing...' 作為修飾語，描述主詞在執行主句動作時所處的狀態或同時發生的情況（面臨著...）。
He walked onto the stage, feeling very nervous.
他走上舞台，感到非常緊張。
EN： In the context of elite sports, 'that season' refers to the competitive calendar leading up to a major championship. For a top athlete like Yuzuru Hanyu to arrive at the Olympics without prior competition is extremely rare and highlights the severity of his injury and his mental strength.
中文： 在頂尖運動領域，「that season」（那個賽季）指的是通往重大錦標賽前的比賽週期。像羽生結弦這樣的頂尖運動員在沒有參加過任何季前賽的情況下直接參加奧運會是非常罕見的，這突顯了他傷勢的嚴重性以及他強大的心理素質。
EN： The preposition 'Despite' is used to express contrast. It must be followed by a noun, a noun phrase, or a gerund (-ing form), rather than a full clause with a subject and verb.
中文： 介系詞 'Despite'（儘管）用於表示對比。其後必須接名詞、名詞短語或動名詞（-ing 形式），而不能接包含主詞和動詞的完整子句。
Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert continued as planned.
儘管下著大雨，戶外演唱會仍按計劃繼續進行。
EN： The present participle phrase ('showing...') acts as a supplementary clause, describing an action that happens at the same time as the main verb or as a result of it.
中文： 現在分詞短語（'showing...'）作為補充子句，描述與主要動詞同時發生或作為其結果的動作。
She walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her.
她走出房間，砰的一聲關上了門。
EN： In the context of sports, 'defending a title' refers to a previous champion competing to win the same event again. For Yuzuru Hanyu, this refers to his 2018 PyeongChang victory after winning in 2014, a feat that is extremely rare in figure skating due to the physical toll on the body.
中文： 在體育語境中，「defending a title」（衛冕）是指前任冠軍再次參賽以爭取蟬聯。對羽生結弦而言，這指的是他在 2014 年奪冠後，於 2018 年平昌冬奧再次取勝。由於花式滑冰對身體的極大負擔，這是一項極其罕見的成就。
EN： The preposition 'Despite' is used to express contrast. It is followed by a noun or a noun phrase (in this case, 'his injury'), not a full clause with a subject and verb.
中文： 介係詞 'Despite'（儘管）用於表示對比。其後接名詞或名詞短語（在此句中為 'his injury'），而非包含主詞和動詞的完整子句。
Despite the heavy rain, the outdoor concert continued as planned.
儘管下著大雨，戶外音樂會仍按計劃繼續進行。
EN： The present participle phrase 'achieving the impossible' functions as a resultative participle. It describes the result or consequence of the main actions (defied and won).
中文： 現在分詞短語 'achieving the impossible' 作為結果分詞使用。它描述了主要動作（挑戰與獲勝）所產生的結果或影響。
She worked hard all year, eventually earning a promotion.
她整年努力工作，最終獲得了晉升。
EN： Yuzuru Hanyu is a national icon in Japan. His 2018 victory was particularly significant because he was the first male skater to win consecutive Olympic golds since Dick Button in 1952. The phrase 'defied expectations' reflects the intense media scrutiny and skepticism he faced due to his injury before the games.
中文： 羽生結弦是日本的國民偶像。他 2018 年的勝利意義非凡，因為他是自 1952 年迪克·巴頓以來，首位連續獲得奧運金牌的男子花式滑冰選手。「打破預期」(defied expectations) 一詞反映了他賽前因傷勢所面臨的強烈媒體關注與質疑。
EN： The phrase 'back-to-back' is a compound adjective used to describe events that happen one after another without interruption. In sports, it specifically refers to winning consecutive championships.
中文： 「back-to-back」是一個複合形容詞，用來描述連續發生、中間沒有中斷的事件。在體育賽事中，它特別指「蟬聯」或「連續獲得」冠軍。
The team won back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021.
該隊在 2020 年和 2021 年連續獲得了冠軍。
EN： The present participle phrase (V-ing), 'cementing his place...', acts as a resultative clause. It describes a consequence or a secondary action that happens as a result of the main clause.
中文： 現在分詞短語（V-ing）「cementing his place...」在此作為結果子句。它描述了主句動作所導致的結果或隨之而來的次要動作，意為「從而奠定了...」。
She broke the world record, inspiring millions of young athletes.
她打破了世界紀錄，從而激勵了數百萬名年輕運動員。
EN： In the context of the Olympics, winning 'back-to-back' gold medals is an extremely rare feat, especially in figure skating where physical longevity is short. Yuzuru Hanyu's achievement in 2014 and 2018 made him a national hero in Japan.
中文： 在奧運背景下，「蟬聯」(back-to-back) 金牌是極其罕見的成就，特別是在運動員生涯相對較短的花式滑冰領域。羽生結弦在 2014 年和 2018 年的成就使他成為日本的國民英雄。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the performer. Here, 'was considered' indicates the public's general opinion of the performance.
中文： 被動語態 (be 動詞 + 過去分詞)：用於強調動作本身或動作的接受者，而非執行者。在此句中，「was considered」表示大眾對這場表演的普遍評價。
The novel was considered a classic by many critics.
這部小說被許多評論家視為經典。
EN： Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. 'A display of artistry and athleticism' acts as an appositive to 'masterpiece', providing more detail.
中文： 同位語片語：緊跟在名詞後方，用來重新定義或補充說明該名詞的名詞片語。本句中，「a display of artistry and athleticism」作為「masterpiece」的同位語，提供了更多細節。
My brother, a talented musician, plays the piano every day.
我的哥哥是一位才華橫溢的音樂家，他每天都彈鋼琴。
EN： 'SEIMEI' refers to the soundtrack of the film 'Onmyoji', composed by Shigeru Umebayashi. By choosing this music, Yuzuru Hanyu showcased Japanese traditional culture on the global stage, embodying the character of Abe no Seimei, a legendary cosmologist.
中文： 《SEIMEI》（晴明）是指電影《陰陽師》的配樂，由梅林茂作曲。羽生結弦透過選擇這首曲目，在全球舞台上展示了日本傳統文化，並化身為傳說中的陰陽師安倍晴明。
EN： The verb 'showcase' is used as a transitive verb meaning to display or exhibit something's best qualities in a positive way.
中文： 動詞「showcase」作為及物動詞，意為「展現」或「展示」，通常用於以積極的方式呈現某事物的最佳特質。
The exhibition showcased the latest technological innovations.
該展覽展示了最新的科技創新。
EN： Compound adjectives like 'unwavering' (prefix 'un-' + 'wavering') are used to modify nouns to provide specific character traits or states.
中文： 複合形容詞如「unwavering」（字首 un- 加上 wavering）用於修飾名詞，以提供特定的性格特徵或狀態描述，此處指「堅定不移的」。
She has an unwavering commitment to her goals.
她對自己的目標有著堅定不移的承諾。
EN： In Japanese sports culture, the concept of 'determination' and 'effort' (often referred to as 'ganbaru') is highly valued, especially when overcoming injuries to achieve success for the nation.
中文： 在日本體育文化中，「決心」與「努力」（通常稱為 ganbaru）的概念備受重視，特別是在克服傷病為國家贏得榮譽時，這種精神會被視為極大的成就。
EN： The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing) is used here as a 'reduced relative clause' or a 'resultative/simultaneous action' modifier. It describes an action that happens at the same time as or as a direct result of the main verb.
中文： 現在分詞短語 (V-ing) 在此處用作「簡化關係子句」或表示「伴隨/結果」的修飾語。它描述了與主要動詞同時發生或作為其直接結果的動作。
She left the room, closing the door quietly behind her.
她離開了房間，隨手輕輕地關上了門。
EN： The phrase 'turn professional' (or 'go pro') is a specific collocation used when an athlete or performer moves from amateur status to a paid career.
中文： 短語 'turn professional'（或 'go pro'）是一個特定的搭配，用於描述運動員或表演者從業餘身份轉為職業生涯。
After winning the national championship, the young golfer decided to turn professional.
在贏得全國冠軍後，這位年輕的高爾夫球手決定轉為職業選手。
EN： In the world of figure skating, 'turning professional' means retiring from ISU-sanctioned competitions (like the Olympics) to focus on ice shows and commercial performances. For a legend like Yuzuru Hanyu, this was a monumental shift in the sport's landscape.
中文： 在花式滑冰界，「轉為職業選手」意味著從國際滑冰總會 (ISU) 認可的競賽（如奧運會）中退役，轉而專注於冰上表演和商業演出。對於像羽生結弦這樣的傳奇人物來說，這是該運動領域的一個重大轉折。
EN： Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a jump...' describes 'the elusive quadruple axel'.
中文： 同位語片語：緊跟在名詞後方的名詞或名詞片語，用來重新命名或進一步描述該名詞。在此句中，「a jump...」用來補充說明「the elusive quadruple axel」。
My brother, a talented chef, lives in Paris.
我的哥哥是一位才華橫溢的廚師，他住在巴黎。
EN： Relative Clause (Adjective Clause): A clause starting with 'that' or 'which' used to provide more information about a noun. 'that no one has ever successfully landed' modifies 'a jump'.
中文： 關係子句（形容詞子句）：以 'that' 或 'which' 開頭的子句，用於提供關於名詞的更多資訊。此處 'that no one has ever successfully landed' 修飾前面的名詞 'a jump'。
This is the book that I told you about.
這就是我跟你提過的那本書。
EN： The 'quadruple axel' (4A) is the most difficult jump in figure skating, requiring 4.5 rotations in the air. As of Yuzuru Hanyu's professional turn, it remained the 'ultimate frontier' of the sport, symbolizing his relentless pursuit of perfection beyond medals.
中文： 「四周半跳」(4A) 是花式滑冰中最困難的跳躍動作，需要在空中旋轉四圈半。在羽生結弦轉為職業選手之際，這仍是該項運動的「終極邊界」，象徵著他在獎牌之外對完美的持續追求。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): Used here as a 'reduced relative clause' or to describe a simultaneous action, providing additional information about the subject (He).
中文： 現在分詞短語 (V-ing)：此處用作「減縮關係子句」或描述同時發生的動作，為句子的主詞 (He) 提供額外資訊。
She walked out of the room, smiling at everyone.
她走出房間，對著每個人微笑。
EN： Preposition 'Across': Used to indicate movement or extension from one side to the other, or to describe something happening throughout a whole area.
中文： 介系詞 'Across'：用於表示從一側到另一側的移動或延伸，或描述在整個區域內發生的事情（遍及）。
The news spread across the country quickly.
這則新聞迅速傳遍了全國。
EN： In Japan, figure skating is immensely popular, and top skaters like Yuzuru Hanyu are treated like major celebrities. 'Solo ice shows' are a unique professional path where a single skater headlines an entire production, which is a testament to their massive drawing power.
中文： 在日本，花式滑冰極受歡迎，像羽生結弦這樣的頂尖選手被視為超級巨星。「個人冰上表演」(Solo ice shows) 是一種獨特的職業路徑，由單一滑冰者領銜整場演出，這證明了他們巨大的票房號召力。
EN： The 'not A, but B' structure is used to contrast two ideas, emphasizing that the second part (B) is the true or more important one.
中文： 「not A, but B」結構用於對比兩個概念，強調第二部分 (B) 才是真實或更重要的情況。
Success is not about luck, but about hard work.
成功不在於運氣，而在於努力。
EN： The present participle phrase (pushing...) acts as a 'resultative' or 'circumstantial' modifier, describing an action that happens simultaneously with the main verb or as a consequence of it.
中文： 現在分詞短語（pushing...）作為「結果狀語」或「伴隨狀語」，描述與主句動詞同時發生或作為其結果的動作。
She walked out of the room, slamming the door.
她走出房間，砰地一聲關上了門。
EN： Yuzuru Hanyu's transition from competitive skating to professional performance reflects a deep cultural respect in Japan for 'do' (the way) or mastery of an art form beyond mere winning.
中文： 羽生結弦從競技滑冰轉向職業表演，體現了日本文化中對「道」的追求，即對藝術造詣的精進與執著，而不僅僅是追求輸贏。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 指在體育或個人努力上取得的重大成就或功績。
在本文中： 退出或撤回原本參加的比賽或活動。
在本文中： 巨大的、極大的，用來形容壓力或懷疑的程度。
在本文中： 不確定性，指對未來或結果感到迷茫或不可預測的狀態。
在本文中： 違抗、反抗，在此指打破或超越了人們原本的負面預期。
在本文中： 鞏固、加強，比喻使某種地位或名聲變得不可動搖。
在本文中： 傑作、名作，形容極高水準的藝術表現。
在本文中： 堅定不移的，形容意志或決心非常強大且不曾動搖。
在本文中： 開始、著手進行（新的旅程或事業階段）。
在本文中： 難以捉摸的、難以達成的，形容極難獲得或實現的目標。
在本文中： 迷人的、吸引人的，指極具魅力能抓住觀眾注意力。
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Happening one after another without interruption; consecutive.
連續的、接連的
To compete in a tournament to keep the championship won in a previous year.
衛冕、保住冠軍頭銜
To test or extend the limits of what is possible or allowed.
挑戰極限、突破界限
A sudden and serious problem or accident occurred.
災難降臨、發生不幸
A sport where people perform artistic jumps, spins, and movements on ice skates.
花式滑冰
The second and longer part of a figure skating competition, also known as the long program.
長曲（自由滑）
To successfully complete a jump by returning to the ice on one's skates without falling.
成功落冰