Jensen Huang: The Dishwasher's Dream黃仁勳：洗碗工的夢想
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EN： The Passive Voice 'be born' is used because birth is an event that happens to a person. It is almost always used in the past tense (was/were born) when referring to someone's origin.
中文： 被動語態 'be born' 用於描述出生，因為出生是一個人「被」產生的過程。當提到某人的出生背景時，幾乎總是使用過去式 (was/were born)。
She was born in a small village in 1995.
她於1995年出生在一個小村莊。
EN： Prepositions of Place and Time: 'In' is used for specific years (1963) and large geographical areas like cities or countries (Tainan, Taiwan).
中文： 時間與地點的介係詞：'In' 用於特定的年份（1963年）以及較大的地理區域，如城市或國家（台南、台灣）。
My brother lives in London.
我哥哥住在倫敦。
EN： Jensen Huang is the co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA. Mentioning his birthplace, Tainan, highlights his roots in Taiwan's semiconductor-rich culture, which is a point of pride for many in the region.
中文： 黃仁勳是 NVIDIA（輝達）的共同創辦人兼執行長。提到他的出生地台南，強調了他與台灣半導體產業文化的淵源，這也是當地許多人的驕傲。
EN： Adverbial Clause of Time: The sentence begins with a dependent clause introduced by 'When' to establish the timeframe for the main action. When the adverbial clause comes first, a comma is used to separate it from the main clause.
中文： 時間副詞子句：句子以 'When' 引導的從屬子句開頭，用來建立主句動作發生的時間背景。當副詞子句放在句首時，通常會使用逗號與主句隔開。
When she finished her homework, she went out to play.
當她完成作業後，她就出去玩了。
EN： Infinitive as Adjective: The phrase 'to immigrate' is a full infinitive (to + verb) acting as an adjective to modify the noun 'decision', explaining what kind of decision it was.
中文： 不定詞作為形容詞：短語 'to immigrate' 是不定詞（to + 動詞原形），在此作為形容詞修飾名詞 'decision'（決定），說明是什麼樣的決定。
He has a strong desire to succeed.
他有強烈的成功慾望。
EN： The phrase 'made a big decision to immigrate' reflects a common theme in the 'American Dream' narrative, where families move to the U.S. seeking better opportunities for their children, often involving significant sacrifice.
中文： 「做了一個移民的重大決定」反映了「美國夢」敘事中的常見主題：家庭為了給孩子尋求更好的機會而移居美國，這通常涉及巨大的犧牲。
EN： The sentence uses the 'Subject + Verb + Object + Infinitive Phrase' structure. The infinitive 'to live' acts as an adverbial of purpose, explaining 'why' they were sent to America.
中文： 本句使用了「主詞 + 動詞 + 受詞 + 不定詞片語」的結構。不定詞「to live」在此作為目的副詞，用來解釋「為什麼」他們被送到美國。
She saved money to buy a new laptop.
她存錢是為了買一台新筆電。
EN： The verb 'send' is used here in the past tense 'sent'. It follows the pattern 'send someone to a place', where 'to' is a preposition indicating direction.
中文： 動詞「send」在此使用過去式「sent」。它遵循「送某人到某地」的模式，其中「to」是表示方向的介係詞。
The company sent the manager to London for a meeting.
公司派經理去倫敦開會。
EN： In the late 20th century, many Asian families sent their children to the U.S. for better educational opportunities, often staying with relatives. This is a common part of the 'immigrant story' for many tech leaders.
中文： 在20世紀後期，許多亞洲家庭為了更好的教育機會將孩子送到美國，通常會寄宿在親戚家。這是許多科技領袖「移民故事」中常見的一部分。
EN： The phrase 'by mistake' is a prepositional phrase used as an adverb to indicate that an action was done accidentally or unintentionally.
中文： 短語「by mistake」是一個介系詞短語，作為副詞使用，表示某個動作是無意中或錯誤地發生的。
I deleted the important file by mistake.
我不小心誤刪了那個重要的檔案。
EN： The verb 'enroll' is used here in the pattern 'enroll someone in something', meaning to officially register someone as a member of an institution or school.
中文： 動詞「enroll」在此處使用「enroll someone in something」的句型，意指正式將某人註冊為機構或學校的成員（入學）。
Her parents enrolled her in a prestigious music academy.
她的父母讓她進入了一所聲譽卓著的音樂學院就讀。
EN： A 'reform school' in the US historically refers to a penal institution for transforming young offenders. In the context of Jensen Huang's life, this mistake led him to a very harsh environment that was not a typical academic school, highlighting his resilience.
中文： 美國的「感化學校」(reform school) 歷史上是指矯正青少年犯罪者的機構。在黃仁勳的生平背景中，這個錯誤讓他進入了一個極其艱苦、非典型學術性的環境，這也凸顯了他後來展現出的韌性。
EN： The passive construction 'be meant for' is used to describe the intended purpose or destination of something. It suggests that an object or institution was designed with a specific target group or goal in mind.
中文： 被動結構「be meant for」用於描述某事物的預定用途或目標對象。它暗示某個物品或機構在設計之初就是為了特定的群體或目標而存在的。
This book is meant for advanced learners of English.
這本書是專為進階英語學習者編寫的。
EN： The preposition 'with' is used here as an adjectival phrase to describe a characteristic or condition of the teenagers. It functions similarly to a relative clause (teenagers who have serious problems).
中文： 介系詞「with」在此處用作形容詞片語，用來描述青少年的特徵或狀況。其功能類似於關係子句（有嚴重問題的青少年）。
The company is looking for employees with creative ideas.
這間公司正在尋找具有創意想法的員工。
EN： In the U.S., 'reform schools' (now often called residential treatment centers or alternative schools) were historically institutions for juvenile delinquents. Jensen Huang's experience highlights a common immigrant struggle: navigating unfamiliar and sometimes harsh institutional systems due to language or cultural barriers.
中文： 在美國，「感化學校」(reform schools，現多稱為青少年住宿治療中心或另類學校) 歷史上是收容青少年犯的機構。黃仁勳的經歷突顯了移民常見的困境：由於語言或文化障礙，在不熟悉且有時嚴苛的體制系統中掙扎求生。
EN： The possessive case ('s) is used to show ownership or relationship. Here, it indicates the roommate belongs to or is associated with Jensen.
中文： 所有格（'s）用於表示所有權或關係。在這裡，它表示該室友是黃仁勳的室友。
The teacher's desk is in the corner.
老師的書桌在角落裡。
EN： The adverb 'even' is used to emphasize something surprising or extreme. It usually precedes the verb it modifies.
中文： 副詞 'even'（甚至）用於強調令人驚訝或極端的事物。它通常放在所修飾的動詞之前。
He didn't even say goodbye before leaving.
他在離開前甚至沒說再見。
EN： The mention of a 'collection of knives' in a school setting highlights the dangerous environment of 'reform schools' in the U.S. during that era, which were often more like juvenile detention centers than traditional educational institutions.
中文： 在學校環境中提到「刀具收藏」突顯了當時美國「感化學校」(reform schools) 的危險環境。這些學校在當時往往更像是少年拘留所，而非傳統的教育機構。
EN： The phrase 'Instead of' is a prepositional phrase followed by a gerund (V-ing) or a noun. It is used to indicate that one action or thing is replaced by another.
中文： 「Instead of」是一個介係詞短語，後面接動名詞 (V-ing) 或名詞。它用於表示用一件事物或動作來取代另一件事物或動作，意為「而不是...」。
Instead of driving to work, she decided to walk.
她決定走路去上班，而不是開車。
EN： The verb 'choose' is followed by a 'to-infinitive' (to + base verb) when expressing a decision to perform a specific action.
中文： 動詞「choose」(選擇) 在表達決定執行某個特定動作時，後面需接「不定詞」(to + 原型動詞)。
They chose to stay at home during the storm.
他們選擇在暴風雨期間待在家裡。
EN： The sentence highlights a common theme in American immigrant success stories: resilience and the 'can-do' attitude. Instead of focusing on hardships, the narrative emphasizes individual agency and adaptation.
中文： 這句話強調了美國移民成功故事中的常見主題：韌性與「積極實幹」的態度。敘述重點不在於苦難，而是強調個人的主觀能動性與適應能力。
EN： The Infinitive of Purpose (to + verb): This structure is used to explain 'why' someone does an action. In this sentence, 'to earn money' explains the reason for cleaning tables.
中文： 不定詞表示目的 (to + 動詞)：此結構用於解釋某人執行某動作的「原因」。在本句中，「to earn money」解釋了清理桌面的目的。
She studied hard to pass the exam.
她努力讀書是為了通過考試。
EN： Parallel Structure with 'and': When using a coordinating conjunction like 'and', the elements being connected should have the same grammatical form. Here, two past tense predicates ('cleaned...' and 'was...') are joined to describe Jensen's actions.
中文： 對等連接詞 'and' 的平行結構：當使用對等連接詞時，所連接的成分應具有相同的語法形式。這裡連接了兩個過去式謂語（cleaned... 和 was...）來描述 Jensen 的行為。
He cooked dinner and washed the dishes.
他煮了晚餐並洗了碗。
EN： Denny's is a famous American diner chain known for being open 24/7. It is a common place for students or young people to find entry-level jobs. Jensen Huang often mentions his time at Denny's as a formative experience where he learned how to interact with people.
中文： Denny's 是美國著名的連鎖餐廳，以 24 小時營業聞名。這是學生或年輕人尋找入門級工作的常見場所。黃仁勳經常提到他在 Denny's 打工的經歷是他人生中重要的磨練，讓他在那裡學會了如何與人溝通。
EN： The sentence uses the Past Simple tense ('discovered') to describe a completed action that happened at a specific time in the past (during his university years).
中文： 句子使用了過去簡單式（discovered），用來描述過去某個特定時間點（在他的大學時期）已經完成的動作。
She discovered her talent for painting in high school.
她在高中時發現了自己在繪畫方面的天賦。
EN： The preposition 'at' is used here to indicate a specific location or institution where an activity takes place.
中文： 介系詞「at」在此處用於表示活動發生的特定地點或機構（如學校、公司）。
I met my best friend at a coffee shop.
我在一家咖啡店遇到了我最好的朋友。
EN： Oregon State University (OSU) is a major public research university in the U.S. Many tech leaders in Silicon Valley attended state universities, which often have strong engineering programs that provide practical skills for the industry.
中文： 俄勒岡州立大學 (OSU) 是美國一所主要的公立研究型大學。矽谷的許多科技領袖都曾就讀於州立大學，這些學校通常擁有強大的工程學系，為產業提供實用的技術人才。
EN： Compound Predicate: This sentence uses a compound predicate where two verbs ('continued' and 'earned') share the same subject ('He'). They are connected by the coordinating conjunction 'and'.
中文： 複合謂語：本句使用了複合謂語，即兩個動詞（continued 和 earned）共享同一個主詞（He），並由對等連接詞「and」連接。
She finished her work and went home.
她完成了工作並回家了。
EN： Past Tense for Sequential Actions: The simple past tense is used here to describe a series of completed actions in the past that happened in a specific chronological order.
中文： 過去式描述連續動作：這裡使用簡單過去式來描述過去發生的一系列已完成動作，且這些動作具有特定的時間先後順序。
He opened the door and walked inside.
他打開門並走了進去。
EN： Stanford University is a prestigious private research university in Silicon Valley, California. It is known for its strong ties to the high-tech industry and is where many tech leaders, including Jensen Huang, received their advanced training.
中文： 史丹佛大學是位於加州矽谷的頂尖私立研究型大學。它以與高科技產業的緊密聯繫而聞名，許多科技領袖（包括黃仁勳）都在此接受過高等教育。
EN： The preposition 'at' is used here to indicate a place of employment or a specific organization where someone performs their job.
中文： 介係詞「at」在此處用於表示就職的地點或某人工作的特定機構。
She works at a local hospital as a nurse.
她在當地一家醫院擔任護士。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'like...' is used to provide examples or illustrations of the preceding noun (semiconductor companies).
中文： 介係詞短語「like...」用於為前面的名詞（半導體公司）提供例子或說明，相當於「例如」。
I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
我喜歡健行和騎自行車等戶外活動。
EN： LSI Logic and AMD are pivotal companies in the history of Silicon Valley. Jensen Huang's experience at these firms provided the technical and industrial foundation necessary to later found NVIDIA.
中文： LSI Logic 和 AMD 是矽谷歷史中舉足輕重的公司。黃仁勳在這些公司的經歷，為他後來創立 NVIDIA 奠定了必要的技術與產業基礎。
EN： The idiom 'inside and out' is used to describe knowing or understanding something thoroughly or completely.
中文： 成語 'inside and out' 用於描述徹底或全面地了解某事。
She knows the city's subway system inside and out.
她對這座城市的地鐵系統瞭如指掌。
EN： The present participle phrase 'gaining valuable experience' acts as a reduced relative clause or an adverbial clause of result, showing an action that happens simultaneously with or as a result of the main verb.
中文： 現在分詞短語 'gaining valuable experience' 作為簡化形容詞子句或結果副詞子句，表示與主句動詞同時發生或作為其結果的動作。
He traveled across Europe, meeting many interesting people.
他周遊歐洲，結識了許多有趣的人。
EN： The semiconductor industry is the backbone of modern technology, and Jensen Huang's deep understanding of it (knowing it 'inside and out') is a key reason for NVIDIA's success in the global market.
中文： 半導體產業是現代科技的支柱。黃仁勳對該產業的深刻理解（即「徹底了解」）是 NVIDIA 在全球市場取得成功的關鍵原因。
EN： The use of 'a' before a proper noun (a 30-year-old Jensen) is used to describe a person at a specific stage or time in their life, treating that version of the person as one instance of them.
中文： 在專有名詞前使用不定冠詞 'a'（如 a 30-year-old Jensen），是用來描述一個人在特定人生階段或時期的狀態，將該時期的形象視為其人生中的一個具體實例。
A young Steve Jobs once traveled across India.
年輕時期的史蒂夫·賈伯斯曾橫跨印度旅行。
EN： Compound Adjectives: When an age is used as an adjective before a noun, it is hyphenated and the noun 'year' remains singular (30-year-old).
中文： 複合形容詞：當年齡放在名詞前作為形容詞使用時，需加上連字號，且名詞 'year' 必須使用單數形式（30-year-old）。
They have a five-year-old daughter.
他們有一個五歲大的女兒。
EN： Denny's is a classic American diner chain known for being open 24/7. In American business culture, many famous startups (like NVIDIA) began with informal meetings in casual locations like diners or garages, reflecting a 'scrappy' entrepreneurial spirit.
中文： Denny's 是美國經典的連鎖家庭餐廳，以 24 小時營業聞名。在美國商業文化中，許多著名的初創公司（如 NVIDIA）都始於餐廳或車庫等非正式場所的聚會，這反映了一種「白手起家」的創業精神。
EN： The verb 'begin' can be followed by an infinitive (to + verb) or a gerund (verb-ing) with little to no change in meaning. In this sentence, 'began to sketch' indicates the start of an action in the past.
中文： 動詞 'begin' 後面可以接不定詞 (to + 動詞) 或動名詞 (動詞-ing)，意思幾乎沒有差別。在本句中，'began to sketch' 表示過去開始進行的一個動作。
She began to write her first novel during the summer.
她在夏天開始寫她的第一本小說。
EN： The preposition 'for' is used here to indicate the purpose or the target of the 'idea'. It connects the abstract concept (idea) to the specific entity (a new kind of chip company).
中文： 介係詞 'for' 在此處用來表示「構想」的目的或對象。它將抽象的概念（idea）與具體的實體（新型晶片公司）連結起來。
I have a great idea for a new mobile app.
我有一個關於新款手機應用程式的好主意。
EN： The 'napkin sketch' is a classic trope in American business culture, symbolizing the moment a billion-dollar idea is born from a casual conversation. It highlights the humble beginnings of many Silicon Valley giants like NVIDIA.
中文： 「餐巾紙上的草圖」是美國商業文化中的一個經典象徵，代表了價值十億美元的創意往往誕生於隨意的交談中。這突顯了許多矽谷巨頭（如 NVIDIA）平凡的起點。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): Used here as a 'reduced relative clause' or to show a simultaneous action/method. It explains 'how' the main action was performed or provides additional information about the subject.
中文： 現在分詞短語 (V-ing)：此處用作「簡化子句」或表示同時發生的動作/方式。它解釋了主句動作是如何進行的，或提供關於主詞的補充資訊。
He walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.
他走出房間，順手關上了門。
EN： Infinitive of Purpose (to + verb): The phrase 'to get started' uses the infinitive form to express the reason or goal for using the savings.
中文： 不定詞表示目的 (to + 動詞)：短語 'to get started' 使用不定詞形式來表達動用積蓄的原因或目標。
She studied hard to pass the exam.
她努力學習是為了通過考試。
EN： The mention of 'life savings' highlights the high risk and entrepreneurial spirit common in Silicon Valley history. Many tech giants started with personal financial sacrifices before becoming successful.
中文： 提到「畢生積蓄」(life savings) 突顯了矽谷歷史中常見的高風險與創業家精神。許多科技巨頭在成功之前，都經歷過個人財務上的巨大犧牲。
EN： The sentence uses a Metaphorical Verb Phrase ('held the seeds of'). In English, 'seeds' are often used metaphorically to represent the potential or early stages of something that will grow into something much larger.
中文： 本句使用了隱喻動詞短語「held the seeds of」（孕育了...的種子）。在英文中，「種子」常用來隱喻事物的潛力或初期階段，預示著未來會發展成更龐大的規模。
His early interest in art held the seeds of a brilliant career.
他早期對藝術的興趣孕育了他輝煌職業生涯的種子。
EN： The Simple Past Tense ('held') is used here to describe a completed state or fact in the past. Even though the 'tech giant' exists now, the act of 'holding the seeds' occurred at the moment of the company's founding.
中文： 這裡使用一般過去式（held）來描述過去的一個既定狀態或事實。雖然這家「科技巨頭」現在依然存在，但「孕育種子」這個動作發生在公司創立的那個過去時刻。
The small workshop held the potential for a global revolution.
那個小工作坊蘊含了全球變革的潛力。
EN： The term 'tech giant' refers to the most powerful and influential technology companies in the world (like NVIDIA, Apple, or Google). In business storytelling, the contrast between a 'small beginning' (like a Denny's booth) and a 'giant' is a classic narrative arc known as the 'American Dream' or 'garage startup' mythos.
中文： 「tech giant」（科技巨頭）一詞指的是世界上最強大且最有影響力的科技公司（如 NVIDIA、蘋果或 Google）。在商業敘事中，「微小開端」（如在 Denny's 餐廳的隔間座）與「巨頭」之間的對比，是典型的「美國夢」或「車庫創業」敘事模式。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 移居國外，指遷入一個新的國家長期居住。
在本文中： 替某人辦理入學手續或註冊。
在本文中： 改良、感化，此處指矯正青少年行為的學校。
在本文中： 適應新的環境或情況。
在本文中： 強烈的愛好、熱情或熱忱。
在本文中： 半導體，電子產品中的關鍵材料。
在本文中： 有價值的、寶貴的。
在本文中： 草擬、勾勒出初步的輪廓或想法。
在本文中： 創立、創辦（公司或組織）。
在本文中： 巨頭、規模龐大且有影響力的企業。
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Accidentally; not on purpose.
錯誤地；無意中。
Thoroughly; knowing every detail of something.
徹底地；瞭解得透徹。
All the money that a person has saved during their life.
畢生積蓄。
To contain the beginning or the potential for something to develop in the future.
埋下...的種子；包含...的萌芽。
A penal institution for young offenders or children with behavioral problems.
感化學校 / 少年管教所
A business that designs or manufactures integrated circuits (microchips).
晶片公司
A table in a restaurant with benches on two or three sides.
（餐廳裡的）雅座 / 卡座
A very large and powerful technology company that dominates its market.
科技巨頭