EN: Using multiple adjectives to describe a noun. In English, we usually put opinion or size adjectives (small) before type or breed adjectives (terrier mix) when describing a noun (dog).
中文: 使用多個形容詞來修飾名詞。在英文中,我們通常會把表示大小的形容詞(small,小型)放在表示品種或類型的形容詞(terrier mix,梗犬混種)前面,用來修飾後面的名詞(dog,狗)。
She has a small black cat.
她有一隻黑色的小貓。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'terrier mix' is a very common way to describe a mixed-breed dog that has physical traits of a terrier. Mixed-breed dogs (often called 'mutts' or 'rescue dogs') are highly popular and widely adopted from shelters.
中文: 在英語系國家,「terrier mix」(梗犬混種)是描述具有梗犬特徵的混種狗非常常見的說法。混種狗(通常被稱為 'mutts' 或 'rescue dogs')非常受歡迎,許多人會選擇從收容所領養牠們。
EN: Use 'love + to-infinitive (to + verb)' to express that someone strongly enjoys doing a certain activity.
中文: 使用「love + 不定詞(to + 動詞)」來表示某人非常喜歡做某個活動。
She loves to play the piano.
她非常喜歡彈鋼琴。
EN: The pattern 'between A and B' is used to show a range between two numbers, ages, times, or places.
中文: 「between A and B」的句型用來表示介於兩個數字、年齡、時間或地點之間的範圍。
The shop is closed between 12:00 and 1:00.
這家店在12點到1點之間休息。
EN: The Past Continuous tense ('was/were + verb-ing') is used to describe an action that was ongoing in the past, often before another event happened.
中文: 過去進行式(was/were + 動詞-ing)用來描述過去某個時間點正在持續發生的動作,通常發生在另一個事件之前。
She was living in London before she moved to Paris.
在她搬到巴黎之前,她一直住在倫敦。
EN: In the United States, animal rescue organizations and foster homes play a significant role in taking care of stray animals from the streets before they find a permanent 'forever home'.
中文: 在美國,動物救援組織和寄養家庭(foster homes)在流浪動物找到永久的「終生溫暖家庭」(forever home)之前,扮演著非常重要的照顧角色。
EN: Use 'when' to connect two actions that happened in the past. It shows that one event happened at the same time as, or right after, another event.
中文: 使用「when」(當……時)來連接兩個過去發生的動作。它表示一個事件與另一個事件同時發生,或是在其之後緊接著發生。
He was happy when he saw his new home.
當他看到他的新家時,他很高興。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'adoption centers' or animal shelters are the primary places where people go to adopt rescued pets, reflecting a strong cultural emphasis on 'adopt, don't shop.'
中文: 在許多英語系國家,「領養中心」(adoption centers)或動物收容所是人們領養被拯救寵物的主要場所,這反映了「以領養代替購買」的強烈文化觀念。
EN: The phrasal verb 'take care of' means to look after someone or something, keeping them safe and healthy. In the past tense, 'take' becomes 'took'.
中文: 片語動詞「take care of」意思是照顧某人或某物,確保其安全與健康。在過去式中,「take」要變成「took」。
She took care of her sister's cat last weekend.
她上週末照顧了她姐姐的貓。
EN: In the United States, animal rescue groups and shelters are often non-profit organizations run by volunteers. The name 'Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption' represents a typical local community-based rescue group that helps stray animals find permanent homes.
中文: 在美國,動物救援團體和收容所通常是由志工營運的非營利組織。「好朋友犬貓與動物領養機構」這個名字代表了典型的當地社區型救援團體,致力於幫助流浪動物找到永久的家。
EN: The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. For regular verbs like 'stay', we add '-ed' to the end of the verb ('stayed').
中文: 過去簡單式用於描述過去已經完成的動作。像 'stay' 這樣的規則動詞,我們在動詞字尾加上 '-ed' 變成 'stayed'。
We stayed at a beautiful hotel last night.
我們昨晚住在一間美麗的旅館。
EN: In English-speaking countries, a 'foster home' for pets is a temporary home where rescued animals stay with volunteers until they find a permanent 'forever home'. This helps animals socialize in a real home environment.
中文: 在英語系國家,寵物的「寄養家庭」(foster home)是指志工提供的暫時住所。被救援的動物會在這裡生活,直到被正式領養(找到 forever home)。這能幫助動物在真實的家庭環境中適應與人類相處。
EN: The verb 'become' (past tense: 'became') is a linking verb used to describe a change in state. It is followed by adjectives (like 'happy' and 'full') to show what the subject changed into.
中文: 動詞「become」(過去式為「became」)是一個連繫動詞,用來描述狀態的改變。後面接形容詞(如「happy」和「full」)來表示主詞變成了什麼狀態。
She became tired after the long walk.
長途散步後,她變得疲倦了。
EN: We use 'has' with singular names or pronouns (he, she, it) to show possession or characteristics in the present tense.
中文: 我們使用「has」與單數名字或代名詞(he、she、it)搭配,在現在式中表示擁有某物或具備某種特徵。
She has a friendly smile.
她有著友善的笑容。
EN: In English, saying an animal or person has 'a big personality' is a very positive description. It means they are full of character, lively, and fun to be around, rather than being quiet or shy.
中文: 在英文中,說一隻動物或一個人擁有「a big personality」(鮮明的個性)是非常積極正面的描述。這代表牠們非常有個性、活潑有趣,而不是安靜或害羞。
EN: The pattern 'love + to + verb' is used to express that someone enjoys doing an activity very much. When connecting two activities with 'and', we can omit the second 'to'.
中文: 「love + to + 動詞」的句型用來表示某人非常喜歡做某個活動。當用「and」連接兩個活動時,第二個「to」可以省略。
She loves to read books and watch movies.
她喜歡看書和看電影。
EN: In Western culture, especially in suburban areas, having a 'yard' (backyard) is very common and is considered an essential space for dogs to play safely. 'Go on walks' is also a standard daily routine for dog owners, emphasizing responsible pet ownership.
中文: 在西方文化中(特別是郊區),擁有一個「院子」(後院)非常普遍,這被認為是讓狗狗安全玩耍的重要空間。此外,「帶狗散步」(go on walks)也是狗主人的標準日常行程,強調了負責任的寵物照顧觀念。
EN: When the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it' (third-person singular), we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb in the simple present tense. For example, 'enjoy' becomes 'enjoys'.
中文: 當主詞是單數第三人稱(他、她、牠/它)時,在一般現在時態中,動詞後面需要加上「-s」或「-es」。例如,「enjoy」要變成「enjoys」。
She enjoys sweet apples.
她喜歡甜蘋果。
EN: Use 'with' to describe an object that has or is accompanied by another thing.
中文: 使用「with」來描述某個物品附帶或搭配著另一個東西(表示「伴隨、帶有」)。
I like to drink hot tea with milk.
我喜歡喝加了牛奶的熱茶。
EN: When a singular third-person subject (like 'Benji' or 'he') does an action in the present tense, we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb (e.g., 'knows', 'walks').
中文: 當單數第三人稱主詞(如「班吉」或「他」)在現在式中做某個動作時,我們要在動詞後面加上「-s」或「-es」(例如:knows、walks)。
He plays in the park every day.
他每天都在公園裡玩耍。
EN: In Western countries, walking a dog on a leash ('on a leash') is not only a common courtesy but often a legal requirement in public areas to ensure the safety of both the pet and the public.
中文: 在西方國家,用牽繩牽著狗散步(on a leash)不僅是常見的禮儀,在許多公共場所更是法律明文規定的義務,以確保寵物與大眾的安全。
EN: In English, when we want to say we like something 'very much', we put 'very much' at the end of the sentence, after the object.
中文: 在英文中,當我們想表達「非常喜歡」某物時,我們會將「very much」(非常)放在句子的最後面,也就是在受詞之後,而不是放在「like」的前面。
She likes apples very much.
她非常喜歡蘋果。
EN: In English-speaking pet culture, 'treats' refer to special food rewards given to pets for training or just to show affection, which is a big part of positive reinforcement training.
中文: 在英語系的寵物文化中,「treats」(零食/獎勵)是指專門給寵物的小點心,通常用於訓練時的獎勵或單純表達愛意,這在「正向增強訓練法」中扮演非常重要的角色。
EN: Use 'would be + comparative adjective' (e.g., happier) to talk about an imagined or hypothetical situation that is different from the current reality.
中文: 使用「would be + 比較級形容詞」(例如 happier)來描述與現狀不同、想像中或假設的情況。
She would be healthier if she exercised more.
如果她多運動,她會更健康。
EN: In Western animal rescue, shelter descriptions often specify if a dog needs to be the 'only pet.' This helps potential adopters understand the animal's socialization needs and ensures a safe, stress-free environment for the pet.
中文: 在西方的動物領養文化中,收容所的描述經常會註明寵物是否需要成為「唯一的寵物」(only pet)。這能幫助潛在的領養者了解該動物的社交需求,並確保為寵物提供一個安全、無壓力的居住環境。
EN: Use 'be better for...' to say that someone or something is more suitable or a better fit for a specific situation or group.
中文: 使用「be better for...」來表示某人或某事更適合某個特定的情況或群體。
This quiet apartment is better for a student.
這間安靜的公寓比較適合學生。
EN: In Western pet adoption, rescue groups carefully assess a dog's personality to match them with the right home. Some dogs are energetic or easily startled, so they are recommended for families with 'adults or older children' who know how to interact safely with pets, rather than toddlers.
中文: 在西方寵物領養文化中,領養機構會仔細評估狗狗的個性,以幫牠們找到最合適的家庭。有些狗狗精力旺盛或容易受驚嚇,因此會建議由「成年人或年齡較大兒童」的家庭領養,因為他們比幼童更懂得如何與寵物安全互動。
EN: The pattern 'ready for + noun' is used to show that someone is prepared for a specific event, activity, or state.
中文: 「ready for + 名詞」的句型用來表示某人已經為某個特定的事件、活動或狀態做好了準備。
The students are ready for the test.
學生們已經為考試做好準備了。
EN: In English-speaking countries, animal shelters and rescue groups place a strong emphasis on ensuring pets are 'healthy and ready for adoption' (which includes being neutered/spayed and vaccinated) before they go to their 'forever homes'.
中文: 在英語系國家,動物收容所和救援機構非常重視寵物在送往「永遠的家」(forever home)之前,必須處於「健康且準備好接受領養」的狀態(這通常包括完成結紮和接種疫苗)。
EN: The verb 'get' is commonly used in informal English to mean 'receive' or 'undergo'. In the past tense 'got', it indicates that someone received something in the past, such as medical treatments or shots (vaccines).
中文: 動詞「get」在非正式英語中常用來表示「接受」或「經歷」。過去式「got」表示某人在過去接受了某物,例如醫療處置或預防針(疫苗)。
She got her flu shot yesterday.
她昨天打流感疫苗了。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'shots' is the common, informal word for vaccinations or immunizations, especially for pets and children. 'Neutered' specifically refers to castrating a male animal, while 'spayed' is used for female animals. 'Fixed' or 'getting fixed' is a common gender-neutral informal term for both.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「shots」是疫苗接種類別的常用非正式口語說法,特別常用於寵物和兒童。「neutered」專指公動物的結紮(去勢),母動物的結紮則用「spayed」;而「fixed」或「getting fixed」則是兩者通用的非正式口語說法。
EN: The 'If... you can...' structure is used to express a condition and a possible action or permission. 'If' introduces the condition, and 'can' shows what is possible if that condition is met.
中文: 「If... you can...」(如果……你可以……)結構用於表示某個條件以及在該條件滿足時可以採取的行動或可能的情況。「If」引導條件,「can」則表示在該條件下可行的事情。
If you want to learn English, you can watch movies.
如果你想學英文,你可以看電影。
EN: The term 'forever home' is a common expression in English-speaking countries used by animal shelters and rescue groups. It refers to a permanent, loving home for an adopted pet, contrasting with temporary foster homes.
中文: 「forever home」(永遠的家)是英語系國家動物收容所和救援組織常用的表達方式。它指的是被領養寵物將永久居住且充滿愛的家,與暫時照顧的寄養家庭(foster home)相對。
EN: The phrasal verb 'fill out' means to complete a form or document by writing information in it. It is separable, meaning the object can go between 'fill' and 'out' (e.g., 'fill it out'), but when the object is a noun phrase like 'an application', it usually goes after 'out'.
中文: 動詞片語「fill out」的意思是透過填寫資訊來完成一張表格或文件。它是可拆分的,這意味著受詞可以放在「fill」和「out」之間(例如「fill it out」),但當受詞是像「an application」這樣的名詞片語時,通常會放在「out」的後面。
Please fill out this form with your name and email.
請在這張表格上填寫您的姓名和電子郵件。
EN: In the US, pet adoption processes typically require filling out a detailed application online or in person to ensure the pet goes to a suitable home. The website 'bfdaaa.com' mentioned in the context is where this application would be hosted.
中文: 在美國,寵物領養程序通常需要先在線上或實體填寫詳細的申請表,以確保寵物能媒合到合適的家庭。文中提到的網站「bfdaaa.com」就是填寫此申請表的地方。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 救援、營救(指將動物從困境中救出)
在本文中: 害羞的、膽小的
在本文中: 領養、收養
在本文中: 寄養的、代養的(指在被正式領養前暫時照顧動物的家庭)
在本文中: 活力、精力
在本文中: 個性、性格
在本文中: 指令、命令(如坐下、停留等訓犬指令)
在本文中: (牽狗用的)皮帶、牽繩
在本文中: 閹割的、結紮的(尤指雄性動物)
在本文中: 申請書、申請表
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To look after someone or something and provide for their needs.
照顧、照料
A permanent home for an adopted pet.
終身溫暖的家(指寵物被永久領養的家庭)
To complete a form by writing the required information.
填寫(表格、申請書)
To receive vaccinations.
接種疫苗、打預防針