EN: In English, adjectives (describing words) usually come before the noun they describe.
中文: 在英文中,形容詞(描述詞)通常放在它所描述的名詞前面。
Small cats.
小貓。
EN: Capybaras have become very popular internet icons due to their calm and friendly nature, often seen 'chilling' with other animals.
中文: 水豚因為其冷靜且友好的天性,在網路上非常受歡迎,經常可以看到牠們與其他動物和平共處的有趣畫面。
EN: Use 'are' with plural subjects (more than one) to describe what they are or how they are.
中文: 當主詞是複數(超過一個)時,使用「are」來描述它們是什麼或處於什麼狀態。
Dogs are friendly animals.
狗是友善的動物。
EN: Capybaras have become very popular on the internet because of their calm and 'chill' nature, often seen interacting peacefully with other animals.
中文: 水豚因為其冷靜且「佛系」的個性在網路上非常受歡迎,人們經常看到它們與其他動物和平相處。
EN: When listing three or more things, use commas between the words and put 'and' before the last word.
中文: 當列舉三個或更多的項目時,在單字之間使用逗號,並在最後一個單字前加上 'and'。
The cat is small, black, and fast.
這隻貓很小、很黑,而且跑得很快。
EN: Use 'also' after the verb 'be' (am, is, are) to add more information about the subject.
中文: 在 be 動詞(am, is, are)之後使用「also」來為句子主詞補充更多資訊。
He is also a student.
他也是一名學生。
EN: The helper verb 'can' is used to show possibility or ability. It is always followed by the base form of a verb (like 'weigh').
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或能力。它的後面總是接動詞的原形(例如「weigh」)。
They can run very fast.
牠們可以跑得很快。
EN: In the United States and some other regions, 'pounds' (lbs) is the standard unit for body weight, whereas many other countries use 'kilograms' (kg). 150 pounds is about 68 kilograms.
中文: 在美國等地區,「磅」(pounds) 是體重的標準單位,而許多其他國家則使用「公斤」(kilograms)。150 磅大約等於 68 公斤。
EN: The preposition 'near' is used to describe something that is close to a specific place or object.
中文: 介系詞「near」用來描述某物靠近特定的地點或物體。
The park is near my school.
公園在我學校附近。
EN: Capybaras are native to South America and are the largest rodents in the world. They are semi-aquatic, which is why they live near water.
中文: 水豚原產於南美洲,是世界上體型最大的齧齒動物。牠們屬於半水生動物,這就是為什麼牠們住在水邊的原因。
EN: Use 'can' + 'verb' to talk about an ability or something someone is able to do.
中文: 使用「can」加上「動詞」來描述一項能力或某人會做的事情。
I can run fast.
我會跑很快。
EN: Use 'can' to talk about ability. It is followed by the base form of a verb (like 'run').
中文: 使用「can」來談論能力。後面要接動詞的原形(例如「run」)。
They can swim very well.
牠們可以游得很好。
EN: In casual English, 'pretty' is often used as an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'very'. It has nothing to do with physical beauty in this context.
中文: 在日常英語中,'pretty' 常用作副詞,意思是「相當地」或「非常」。在這種用法下,它與「漂亮」的外表無關。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about general facts or habits. When the subject is plural (like 'Capybaras'), use the base form of the verb.
中文: 使用一般現在式來描述事實或習慣。當主詞是複數(如 'Capybaras')時,動詞使用原形。
Cats drink milk.
貓喝牛奶。
EN: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and are known for their very calm and friendly nature, often seen 'making friends' with other animals in zoos and videos.
中文: 水豚是世界上體型最大的齧齒目動物,以其非常冷靜和友好的天性聞名,在動物園和影片中經常可以看到牠們與其他動物「交朋友」。
EN: The word 'sometimes' is a frequency adverb. It tells us how often an action happens. It can be placed at the very beginning of a sentence to add emphasis.
中文: 單字 'sometimes' 是一個頻率副詞,用來告訴我們某個動作發生的頻率。它可以放在句子的最開頭以達到強調的效果。
Sometimes I eat apples for breakfast.
有時候我早餐會吃蘋果。
EN: Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals. Sitting in water is a natural behavior for them to stay cool and hide from predators, which is a common sight in South American wetlands.
中文: 水豚是半水生動物。坐在水裡是牠們保持涼爽和躲避掠食者的自然行為,這在南美洲的濕地是很常見的景象。
EN: The verb 'keep' can be followed by an object and then an adjective to describe the state of that object.
中文: 動詞「keep」後面可以接一個受詞,再加上一個形容詞,用來描述該受詞所處的狀態。
The fan keeps me cool.
電風扇讓我保持涼爽。
EN: In English, 'it' refers to the action of sitting in the water mentioned in the previous sentence. Using 'it' helps avoid repeating long phrases.
中文: 在英文中,「it」指代前一句提到的「坐在水裡」這件事。使用代名詞「it」可以避免重複冗長的句子。
EN: In English, we use the 'Subject + Verb + Object' pattern. 'People' is the subject (who), 'watch' is the action (verb), and 'videos' is what they are watching (object).
中文: 在英文中,我們使用「主詞 + 動詞 + 受詞」的句型。「People」是主詞(誰),「watch」是動作(動詞),而「videos」是他們正在看的東西(受詞)。
I watch movies with my friends.
我和朋友們一起看電影。
EN: Capybaras have become very popular on the internet worldwide due to their calm nature, often appearing in viral videos.
中文: 水豚因為性格溫和,在全球網路上非常受歡迎,經常出現在熱門影片中。
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'in addition'.
中文: 單字「too」放在句尾,表示「也」或「此外」的意思。
I like animals too.
我也喜歡動物。
EN: In English, labels or titles often use a noun followed by a letter or number to identify a specific part of a text.
中文: 在英文中,標籤或標題通常使用名詞後接字母或數字,用來標示文本中的特定部分。
Unit B
B 單元
EN: In English textbooks, 'Conversation A' is a standard way to label the first dialogue in a series.
中文: 在英文教材中,「Conversation A」是標記系列對話中第一個對話的標準方式。
EN: In English, when you address someone by name, you usually put a comma before the name if it comes at the end of a greeting.
中文: 在英文中,當你在問候語後直接稱呼某人的名字時,通常會在名字前加上逗號。
Hello, Tom.
哈囉,湯姆。
EN: Using someone's first name like 'Betty' is very common in English-speaking cultures, even when meeting for the first time or speaking to someone of a different age, to show friendliness.
中文: 在英語系國家,直接稱呼對方的名字(如「貝蒂」)是非常普遍的,即使是初次見面或與不同年齡的人交談,這能展現親切感。
EN: The Present Continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used here to ask about a person's current movement or immediate plans.
中文: 現在進行式 (be 動詞 + 動詞-ing) 在這裡用來詢問某人目前的動向或即將進行的計畫。
Where are you eating?
你要在哪裡吃飯?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Where are you going?' is a common friendly greeting when you see someone you know on the street or leaving a place, similar to 'How are you?'
中文: 在英語系國家,當你在街上遇到熟人或看到對方正要離開某處時,「Where are you going?」是一個很常見且友好的打招呼方式,類似於「你好嗎?」或「去哪呀?」
EN: The phrase 'be going to' followed by a place indicates that someone is currently on their way to that location.
中文: 「be going to」後面加上一個地點,表示某人目前正前往該處的動作。
I'm going to the park.
我正要去公園。
EN: The verb 'have' is used to show possession or that something exists in a place (like a zoo).
中文: 動詞「have」用來表示擁有,或是某個地方(如動物園)有某樣東西。
I have a new book.
我有一本新書。
EN: In English, 'They' can refer to a group of people, an organization, or a place like a zoo in a general sense.
中文: 在英文中,「They」可以指一群人、一個機構,或像動物園這樣的地方。
EN: In casual English, people often use a single adjective like 'Fun' as a complete sentence to express their reaction or feeling about something mentioned previously.
中文: 在日常英語中,人們經常使用像「Fun」這樣的單個形容詞作為完整的句子,用來表達對先前提到事物的反應或感受。
Cool.
真酷。
EN: Using short adjectives like 'Fun' or 'Great' is a very common way for native speakers to show they are listening and engaged in a conversation.
中文: 使用像「Fun」或「Great」這樣的簡短形容詞是母語人士在對話中表示自己正在傾聽且感興趣的常用方式。
EN: Use 'the' before 'zoo' when you are talking about a specific place or the general concept of a public zoo.
中文: 在 'zoo' 前面加上 'the',用來指代特定的地方或是大眾所熟知的動物園概念。
I go to the park.
我去公園。
EN: In English, 'I love...' is very common for expressing strong likes, not just for romantic love.
中文: 在英文中,「I love...」非常常用於表達強烈的喜好,而不僅僅是用於浪漫的愛情。
EN: Use 'What is' (What's) to ask for information about a specific thing or animal.
中文: 使用「What is」(縮寫為 What's)來詢問關於特定事物或動物的資訊。
What's the big animal?
那個大動物是什麼?
EN: Use 'It is' (or the contraction 'It's') to identify or describe a single animal, object, or thing.
中文: 使用「It is」(或縮寫「It's」)來辨識或描述單一的動物、物品或事物。
It's a cat.
它是一隻貓。
EN: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and have become very popular on the internet for their calm and friendly nature.
中文: 水豚是世界上體型最大的齧齒動物,因其冷靜且友好的天性而在網路上非常受歡迎。
EN: The word 'several' is used to describe a small number of things, usually more than two but not many. It is followed by a plural noun or 'of' + a pronoun.
中文: 單字 'several' 用來描述少量的數量,通常指兩個以上但不多。後面可以接複數名詞,或是接 'of' 加代名詞。
I have several books about animals.
我有幾本關於動物的書。
EN: In spoken English, single adjectives like 'Great' are often used as complete sentences to show agreement, excitement, or a positive reaction.
中文: 在英語口語中,像「Great」這樣的單個形容詞常用作完整的句子,用來表示同意、興奮或積極的反應。
Good.
很好。
EN: Using 'Great' is a very common way to show enthusiasm in English-speaking cultures. It is polite and encourages the speaker to continue.
中文: 在英語系國家,使用「Great」是表達熱情的常見方式。這很有禮貌,且能鼓勵說話者繼續分享資訊。
EN: The contraction 'What's' is short for 'What is'. It is used to ask for information about something.
中文: 縮寫 'What's' 是 'What is' 的簡寫,用於詢問關於某事物的資訊。
What's a zebra?
什麼是斑馬?
EN: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and have become very popular on the internet for their calm and friendly nature.
中文: 水豚是世界上最大的齧齒動物,因為其冷靜且友好的天性,在網路上非常受歡迎。
EN: Use 'a' before a singular noun that starts with a consonant sound. Adjectives like 'very cute' can be placed between 'a' and the noun to describe it.
中文: 在以輔音開頭的單數名詞前使用「a」。形容詞(如 very cute)可以放在「a」和名詞之間來修飾該名詞。
It is a very big dog.
它是一隻非常大的狗。
EN: The phrase 'Here is' (shortened to 'Here's') is used to introduce or point out something that is near the speaker.
中文: 短語「Here is」(縮寫為「Here's」)用於介紹或指出說話者附近的東西。
Here's your coffee.
這是你的咖啡。
EN: In casual conversation, 'Here's' is very common when showing someone a photo on a phone or handing someone an object.
中文: 在日常對話中,當你在手機上向某人展示照片或遞給某人物品時,使用「Here's」是非常普遍的。
EN: Use 'It is' to describe an animal or a thing. 'Very' is used before an adjective to make it stronger.
中文: 使用「It is」來描述動物或事物。「Very」放在形容詞前面,用來加強語氣,表示「非常」。
It is very big.
它非常大。
EN: To ask a question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), simply move the verb to the beginning of the sentence before the subject.
中文: 使用 be 動詞(am, is, are)詢問問題時,只需將動詞移到句子開頭,放在主詞之前。
Is it big?
它很大嗎?
EN: In English, 'it' is commonly used for animals unless the speaker knows the animal's gender or considers it a pet with a personality.
中文: 在英文中,除非說話者知道動物的性別,或者將其視為有性格的寵物,否則通常使用「it」來指代動物。
EN: 'Yes' is an affirmative response used to agree with a statement or answer a positive question.
中文: 「Yes」是一個肯定的回答,用於同意某人的說法或回答肯定的問題。
Is it a cat? Yes.
這是一隻貓嗎?是的。
EN: In English, 'Yes' is often followed by a short answer like 'Yes, it is' or 'Yes, I do' to sound more natural and polite in conversation.
中文: 在英語中,單獨說「Yes」有時顯得太過簡短。通常會接上簡答,例如「Yes, it is」或「Yes, I do」,這樣在對話中會聽起來更自然且有禮貌。
EN: This is a noun phrase used as a title or label. In English, labels often follow the pattern 'Noun + Letter/Number' to identify specific sections of a text.
中文: 這是一個用作標題或標籤的名詞短語。在英文中,標籤通常遵循「名詞 + 字母/數字」的模式,用來識別文本中的特定部分。
Unit A
A 單元
EN: In English textbooks and learning materials, sections are commonly labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to organize content logically.
中文: 在英文教科書和學習教材中,章節通常用字母(A、B、C)或數字(1、2、3)來標記,以便有邏輯地組織內容。
EN: Use 'Tell me more about [something]' to ask for more information or details in a friendly way.
中文: 使用「Tell me more about [某物]」來友善地請求更多資訊或細節。
Tell me more about your dog.
多告訴我一些關於你的狗的事。
EN: Capybaras have become very popular on the internet due to their calm and friendly nature, often seen 'chilling' with other animals.
中文: 水豚因為其冷靜且友好的天性在網路上非常受歡迎,經常可以看到牠們與其他動物一起「放鬆」的畫面。
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to talk about facts or things that are generally true. When the subject is plural (like 'Capybaras'), use the base form of the verb (like 'live').
中文: 使用「現在簡單式」來描述事實或普遍存在的情況。當主詞是複數(如 Capybaras)時,動詞使用原形(如 live)。
Lions live in Africa.
獅子住在非洲。
EN: Capybaras are native to South America and are the largest rodents in the world. They are known for their semi-aquatic lifestyle, which is why they live near water.
中文: 水豚原產於南美洲,是世界上體型最大的齧齒目動物。牠們以半水棲的生活方式聞名,這就是為什麼牠們住在水邊的原因。
EN: In casual conversation, you can turn a statement into a question by raising your voice at the end (rising intonation) without changing the word order.
中文: 在日常對話中,你可以直接在句子結尾提高音調(升調),將陳述句變成疑問句,而不需要改變單字順序。
You like cats?
你喜歡貓嗎?
EN: Using 'So' at the beginning of a sentence is very common in English to check if you understood what someone just said.
中文: 在句首使用 'So' 在英語中非常常見,用來確認你是否理解了對方剛才所說的話。
EN: The word 'Yes' is an affirmative response used to agree with a statement or answer a positive question.
中文: 「Yes」是一個肯定的回答,用於同意某個說法或回答肯定的問題。
Are you a student? Yes.
你是一位學生嗎?是的。
EN: In English, 'Yes' is often followed by a short answer like 'Yes, I am' or 'Yes, it is' to sound more polite and complete in conversation.
中文: 在英語中,單獨說「Yes」有時顯得太簡短。為了更有禮貌,通常會加上簡答,例如「Yes, I am」(是的,我是)或「Yes, it is」(是的,它是)。
EN: Use an adverb like 'well' after a verb to describe how an action is performed.
中文: 在動詞後面使用像 'well' 這樣的副詞,用來描述動作進行的方式(做得如何)。
He runs fast.
他跑得很快。
EN: In English, 'well' is the adverb form of 'good'. We use 'well' to describe actions (verbs), while 'good' describes things (nouns).
中文: 在英文中,'well' 是 'good' 的副詞形式。我們用 'well' 來描述動作(動詞),而用 'good' 來描述事物(名詞)。
EN: The word 'look' is a linking verb used to describe appearances. It is followed by an adjective (like 'big') to describe the subject.
中文: 動詞「look」是連綴動詞,用來描述外觀。後面接形容詞(如「big」)來形容主詞的狀態。
You look happy.
你你看起來很開心。
EN: In casual English, 'pretty' is often used as an adverb meaning 'quite' or 'very'. It is very common in spoken conversation.
中文: 在日常英語中,「pretty」常用作副詞,意思是「相當」或「非常」。這在口語對話中非常常見。
EN: This is a short answer using the verb 'to be'. It avoids repeating the adjective (big) mentioned in the previous question.
中文: 這是使用 be 動詞的簡短回答。它省略了前一句話中提到的形容詞(big),以避免重複。
Are you happy? Yes, I am.
你開心嗎?是的,我開心。
EN: In English, responding with 'They are' instead of just 'Yes' sounds more natural and emphasizes that you agree with the statement.
中文: 在英語中,使用「They are」而不僅僅是「Yes」來回答,聽起來更自然,且更能強調你認同對方的說法。
EN: Use the verb 'weigh' to talk about how heavy something or someone is. In the simple present tense, we use 'weigh' for plural subjects (like 'Capybaras') and 'weighs' for singular subjects.
中文: 使用動詞「weigh」來描述某物或某人的重量。在現在簡單式中,複數主詞(如 Capybaras)搭配「weigh」,單數主詞則搭配「weighs」。
These apples weigh two pounds.
這些蘋果重兩磅。
EN: In the United States and some other countries, weight is commonly measured in 'pounds' (lbs) rather than 'kilograms' (kg). 150 pounds is approximately 68 kilograms.
中文: 在美國及部分國家,重量通常以「磅」(pounds) 而非「公斤」(kilograms) 為單位。150 磅大約等於 68 公斤。
EN: Interjections are words used to express strong feelings or sudden emotions. 'Wow' is used to show surprise, wonder, or pleasure.
中文: 感嘆詞是用來表達強烈感情或突然情緒的詞。「Wow」用於表示驚訝、讚嘆或愉悅。
Wow! That is a big dog.
哇!那是一隻大狗。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Wow' is a very common and versatile response to show you are listening and impressed by what someone said.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Wow」是一個非常常見且多用途的回應,用來表示你正在傾聽,並且對對方所說的話感到印象深刻。
EN: To ask a question about an action with 'they', we use 'do' before the subject and the base form of the verb.
中文: 當主詞是 'they' (他們/它們) 時,我們使用助動詞 'do' 來形成問句,後面接動詞原形。
What do they like?
它們喜歡什麼?
EN: Use 'and' to connect two similar things or ideas in a list.
中文: 使用 'and' 來連接清單中兩個相似的事物或概念。
I like apples and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果和橘子。
EN: Use 'How do you...' to ask about the way or method someone does something.
中文: 使用「How do you...」來詢問某人做某事的方式或方法。
How do you go to school?
你怎麼去學校?
EN: In English, 'them' can refer to people, animals, or objects. In this context, it refers to the capybaras mentioned earlier.
中文: 在英文中,「them」可以指代人、動物或物品。在此語境下,它指的是前面提到的水豚。
EN: The phrase 'for fun' is used to describe doing an activity for enjoyment rather than for a serious reason or for work.
中文: 短語「for fun」用來描述為了娛樂或消遣而做某事,而不是為了嚴肅的原因或工作。
I play basketball for fun.
我打籃球是為了好玩。
EN: In modern internet culture, capybaras have become very popular subjects for short videos because of their calm and friendly nature, often referred to as being 'chill'.
中文: 在現代網路文化中,水豚因為其冷靜且友好的天性(通常被稱為「chill」),成為短影片中非常受歡迎的主角。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 友好的,親切的
在本文中: 重量為...,稱重
在本文中: 河流
在本文中: 湖泊
在本文中: 游泳
在本文中: 草,草地
在本文中: 植物
在本文中: 涼爽的,涼快的
在本文中: 動物園
在本文中: 幾個的,數個的
在本文中: 照片,圖片
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A continent in the western hemisphere.
南美洲
For pleasure or enjoyment rather than for a serious reason.
為了好玩;為了樂趣
A phrase used to ask for additional information about a topic.
多告訴我一些;再跟我多說一點