EN: Use the pattern 'beat [someone] [score] to [score]' to talk about sports results. Notice that 'beat' is an irregular verb: its past tense form is also 'beat'.
中文: 使用「beat + 對手 + 比分 to 比分」句型來表達比賽勝負與比分。請注意 beat 是不規則動詞,其過去式仍為「beat」。
Our team beat them 3 to 1 yesterday.
我們隊昨天以 3 比 1 擊敗了他們。
EN: In rugby news, scores are typically reported using the winner's score first, followed by 'to' and the opponent's score (e.g., '42 points to 12' or simply '42-12'). Rugby union is a major national sport in Ireland.
中文: 在英語體育新聞中,比分通常會先報勝者分數,再用「to」連接敗者分數(例如 42 points to 12 或簡寫為 42-12)。聯合式橄欖球是愛爾蘭非常受歡迎且極具代表性的國家運動之一。
EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to connect two complete sentences into one compound sentence.
中文: 使用連接詞「and」可以將兩個完整的句子連接成一個複合句,表示並列或順承關係。
The match was in London, and England won the trophy.
比賽在倫敦舉行,英格蘭贏得了獎盃。
EN: In rugby, a 'try' is the primary way of scoring points, worth 5 points, achieved by grounding the ball in the opponent's in-goal area. Aviva Stadium in Dublin is the national stadium for both Irish rugby and football.
中文: 在英式橄欖球中,「try」(達陣)是最主要的得分方式,每次達陣得 5 分,球員必須把球帶進對手端區並觸地。位於都柏林的英傑華球場是愛爾蘭國家橄欖球隊與足球隊的主場。
EN: We often use the pattern 'Something is when...' in everyday English to explain the meaning of an action, event, or rule.
中文: 在日常英語中,我們常用「Something is when...」(某事是指……的時候)的句型來解釋某個動作、事件或規則的定義。
A foul is when a player breaks a rule.
犯規是指球員違反規則的時候。
EN: In rugby, a 'try' is the primary way of scoring points (worth 5 points). Unlike American football where simply carrying the ball across the goal line counts as a touchdown, in rugby the player must physically ground (press down) the ball with hands or arms in the in-goal area.
中文: 在橄欖球(Rugby)規則中,「try」(達陣)是最主要的得分方式(可得 5 分)。不同於美式足球只要持球越過達陣線即可得分,英式橄欖球規定球員必須親手或以前臂將球「按壓在地」(ground the ball)才算有效得分。
EN: Use the passive pattern 'is called + [noun]' to introduce what something or someone is named or commonly known as.
中文: 使用被動結構「is called + [名詞]」來表達某事物或某人「被稱為……」或「叫做……」。
A baby dog is called a puppy.
幼犬被稱為小狗(puppy)。
EN: In sports such as rugby, football (soccer), and cricket, a 'hat-trick' refers to achieving three successes (like scoring three tries or three goals) in a single match. The term originally comes from cricket in the 19th century, where a bowler who took three consecutive wickets was awarded a new hat.
中文: 在英式橄欖球、足球與板球等運動中,「hat-trick」(帽子戲法)指一名球員在單場比賽中達成三次重大成就(例如獲得三次達陣或進三球)。此術語源自19世紀的板球運動,當時連拿三名出局數的投手會獲贈一頂新帽子作為獎勵。
EN: Use 'also' before the main verb to add extra information or people doing the same action.
中文: 「also」(也)通常放在一般動詞前面,用來補充說明其他人做了相同的動作或增加額外資訊。
Jack and Emma also played soccer yesterday.
傑克和艾瑪昨天也踢了足球。
EN: In rugby union, a 'try' is the primary way of scoring, worth 5 points. It occurs when an attacking player grounds the ball in the opponent's in-goal area.
中文: 在英式橄欖球(rugby union)中,「try」是指「達陣」,是最主要的得分方式,一次可得 5 分。球員必須持球在對方的球門區內觸地才能算成功達陣。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and its result. The clause before 'so' tells the reason ('Keenan had an injury'), and the clause after tells the result ('he did not play...').
中文: 使用「so」(所以)來連接原因與結果。在「so」前面的子句說明原因(基南受了傷),「so」後面的子句則說明造成的結果(他沒有打球)。
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
下雨了,所以我們待在家裡。
EN: Use the pattern 'It's + adjective + to + verb' to express feelings or opinions about doing an action.
中文: 使用「It's + 形容詞 + to + 動詞」句型來表達對做某件事的感受或看法。
It's nice to meet you.
很高興認識你。
EN: Athletes often say 'out here' or 'out on the pitch/field' to refer to being actively involved on the playing ground, especially meaningful here after Hugo Keenan's long 21-month absence due to injury.
中文: 運動員常以「out here」或「out on the field」指涉親自踏上賽場。這句話在此特別動人,因為雨果·基南此前因傷缺席了整整 21 個月。
EN: We use the modal verb 'may' followed by a base verb (like 'play') to express a possibility in the future.
中文: 我們使用情態動詞「may」加上原形動詞(如「play」)來表示未來可能發生的事情(「可能……」)。
We may travel to Japan next month.
我們下個月可能會去日本旅行。
EN: In rugby union, the Rugby World Cup is the premier international competition held every four years. Major rugby nations like Ireland and Argentina frequently cross paths in test matches and tournaments.
中文: 在英式橄欖球中,世界盃是每四年舉行一次的最高層級國際賽事。像愛爾蘭與阿根廷這樣的傳統強隊,經常在國際測試賽及錦標賽中交手。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 擊敗,打敗(對手)
在本文中: 錦標賽,冠軍賽
在本文中: 得分,獲得(分數)
在本文中: 體育場,大型露天運動場
在本文中: 在……後面
在本文中: 受傷,傷害
在本文中: 彼此,互相
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The scoring of three goals, tries, or points in a single match by one player.
帽子戲法(同一球員在單場比賽中連得三分或攻入三球)
To place something onto a surface; in rugby, to ground the ball to score a try.
放下;(橄欖球中)觸地(得分)
To ground the ball in the opponent's in-goal area in rugby, earning points.
達陣得分(橄欖球)
To compete against one another in a game or match.
交手,互相對決