EN: An indirect question is a question that is embedded within another statement or question. When a question starting with a question word (like 'how') is used as a noun clause (the object of 'wonder'), the word order changes from question order (auxiliary verb + subject) to statement order (subject + verb). Here, 'how AI will change...' is used instead of 'how will AI change...'.
中文: 間接問句是指嵌入在另一個陳述句或問句中的問句。當以疑問詞(如 'how')開頭的問句作為名詞子句(擔任 'wonder' 的受詞)時,語序會從疑問句語序(助動詞 + 主詞)改為陳述句語序(主詞 + 動詞)。在此處,使用的是 'how AI will change...',而非 'how will AI change...'。
I wonder where they will go tomorrow.
我想知道他們明天要去哪裡。
EN: The verb 'wonder' is commonly used to express curiosity or doubt. It is frequently followed by a noun clause introduced by 'how', 'if', 'whether', or other wh-words to indicate what the speaker wants to know.
中文: 動詞 'wonder'(想知道/納悶)常用於表達好奇或疑惑。其後經常接由 'how'、'if'、'whether' 或其他疑問詞引導的名詞子句,用來表示說話者想了解的事情。
She wonders how she can solve this problem.
她想知道她該如何解決這個問題。
EN: The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a major topic of global discussion. In English-speaking professional environments, discussing the future of work and how technology complements or replaces human labor is a very common and polite conversation starter.
中文: 人工智慧(人工智慧)的快速發展是全球討論的熱門話題。在英語系的職場環境中,討論工作的未來以及科技如何輔助或取代人力,是非常常見且得體的對話起手式。
EN: The conjunction 'that' introduces a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. In informal English, 'that' is often omitted, but including it makes the sentence structure clearer.
中文: 連接詞「that」引導一個名詞子句,作為動詞「believe」(相信)的直接受詞。在非正式英語中,「that」經常被省略,但保留它可以使句子結構更加清晰。
I believe that we can find a better solution.
我相信我們能找到更好的解決方案。
EN: The structure 'A, not B' is used to contrast two elements, emphasizing that the first element (A) is true or desired, while the second (B) is not.
中文: 「A, not B」的結構用於對比兩個元素,強調第一個元素(A)是真實或令人期望的,而第二個元素(B)則不然。
We need actions, not words.
我們需要的是行動,而不是言語。
EN: A free relative clause (or nominal relative clause) starting with 'What' acts as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What surprises me' serves as the subject of the main verb 'is'. This structure is often used to emphasize a specific point or feeling.
中文: 以 'What' 開頭的關係子句(或稱名詞關係子句)在句中扮演名詞片語的角色。在本句中,「What surprises me」(令我驚訝的是)作為主要動詞「is」的主詞。這種結構常用於強調特定的觀點或感受。
What worries me is the lack of time.
令我擔憂的是時間不足。
EN: An indirect question introduced by 'how' (how + adjective/adverb + subject + verb) can function as a noun clause. Here, 'how fast AI learns' acts as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. Note that the word order remains subject + verb ('AI learns'), not verb + subject.
中文: 由 'how' 引導的間接問句(how + 形容詞/副詞 + 主詞 + 動詞)可以作為名詞子句。在這裡,「how fast AI learns」(人工智慧學習的速度有多快)在連繫動詞「is」後面作主詞補語。請注意,其語序保持為「主詞 + 動詞」(AI learns),而非倒裝語序。
I am amazed by how well she speaks English.
我對她英語說得有多好感到驚訝。
EN: The structure 'It is + adjective + that-clause' uses 'It' as an empty subject (dummy subject) to represent the real subject, which is the 'that-clause' placed at the end of the sentence for balance.
中文: 「It is + 形容詞 + that 引導的名詞子句」結構中,「It」作為虛主詞(形式主詞),用來代表真正的主詞(即置於句尾的 that 子句),以避免句子顯得頭重腳輕。
It is important that we protect our environment.
我們保護環境是很重要的。
EN: The verb 'keep' followed by a gerund (V-ing) means to continue doing something without stopping or to repeat an action regularly.
中文: 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞(V-ing)表示持續做某事而不中斷,或規律地重複某個動作。
You should keep practicing the piano every day.
你應該每天持續練習鋼琴。
EN: In the modern professional landscape, especially with the rapid rise of AI, 'lifelong learning' and 'upskilling' have become essential cultural concepts. This sentence reflects the global shift in mindset where education does not end with a degree, but continues throughout one's career.
中文: 在現代職場環境中,特別是隨著人工智慧的迅速崛起,「終身學習」和「技能提升」已成為至關重要的文化觀念。這句話反映了全球思維的轉變:教育並不隨著取得學位而結束,而是貫穿整個職業生涯。
EN: The conjunction 'whether' is used to introduce a noun clause expressing doubt or choice between alternatives (often implying 'whether or not'). It is commonly used after expressions of uncertainty like 'not sure' or 'doubt'.
中文: 連接詞「whether」用於引導名詞子句,表示懷疑或在不同選項中做選擇(通常隱含「是否」之意)。它常用於「not sure」(不確定)或「doubt」(懷疑)等表達不確定性的詞彙之後。
I am not sure whether she will attend the meeting.
我不確定她是否會參加會議。
EN: The phrasal verb 'take over' means to assume control of something, such as a job, responsibility, or a situation.
中文: 片語動詞「take over」意為「接管」或「接手」,指承擔某事物的控制權,例如工作、責任或局勢。
The new manager will take over the project next week.
新經理將在下週接管這個專案。
EN: The word 'that' introduces a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'know'. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction and can often be omitted in casual speech, but it is kept here for clarity.
中文: 單字「that」引導一個名詞子句,作為動詞「know」(知道)的直接受詞。在此結構中,「that」是一個連接詞,在口語中常可省略,但此處保留以使表達更清晰。
I believe that we can solve this problem.
我相信我們能解決這個問題。
EN: The word 'still' is an adverb used to indicate that a situation continues to exist without change. It is typically placed before the main verb or after the 'be' verb.
中文: 單字「still」是一個副詞,用來表示某個狀況持續存在且未曾改變。它通常放在一般動詞之前,或 be 動詞之後。
She is still working on her project.
她仍然在進行她的專案。
EN: The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'noticed'. The conjunction 'that' introduces a complete statement of fact and can often be omitted in informal speech.
中文: 「that 引導的名詞子句」在此作為動詞「noticed(注意到)」的直接受詞。連接詞「that」引導一個完整的陳述事實,在口語中經常可以省略。
I noticed that the lights were still on.
我注意到燈還亮著。
EN: The adverb 'truly' is used to emphasize that something is genuine or real. It is positioned before the main verb 'feel' to modify its meaning.
中文: 副詞「truly(真正地)」用於強調某事是真實或真誠的。它被置於主要動詞「feel(感受)」之前,用以修飾其意義。
She truly believes in your potential.
她真正相信你的潛力。
EN: The sentence uses a free relative clause (or nominal relative clause) starting with 'What' as the subject. 'What' here means 'the thing that' or 'the things that' and functions as a noun phrase.
中文: 本句使用以 "What" 開頭的關係子句(又稱名詞性關係子句)作為主詞。這裡的 "What" 相當於 "the thing that"(重要的事情),在句中扮演名詞片語的角色。
What worries me is the lack of time.
讓我擔心的是時間不夠。
EN: The subject complement is a noun clause introduced by the interrogative adverb 'how'. It explains the manner or way in which something is done.
中文: 本句的「主詞補語」是由疑問副詞 "how" 引導的名詞子句,用來解釋某事進行的方式或方法。
The question is how we can solve this problem.
問題是我們該如何解決這個問題。
EN: The conjunction 'that' introduces a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the verb 'think'. In informal English, 'that' is often omitted, but including it makes the sentence structure clearer.
中文: 連接詞「that」引導一個名詞子句,作為動詞「think」(認為)的直接受詞。在非正式英語中,「that」常被省略,但保留它可以使句子結構更加清晰。
I believe that we can find a solution.
我相信我們可以找到解決方案。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb ('work' in this case) without 'to'.
中文: 情態助動詞「can」用於表示能力或可能性。其後接動詞原形(在此處為「work」),不加「to」。
They can speak three languages fluently.
他們可以流利地說三種語言。
EN: A noun clause (specifically a wh-clause) can function as a subject complement after the linking verb 'be'. In this sentence, 'what jobs will exist in the future' acts as the complement that explains what 'the question' is.
中文: 名詞子句(特別是 wh- 引導的子句)可以在連繫動詞「be」之後擔任主詞補語。在本句中,「what jobs will exist in the future」作為補語,用來解釋「問題」是什麼。
The issue is how we can reduce waste.
問題在於我們該如何減少垃圾。
EN: In noun clauses functioning as complements or objects, the word order must be statement order (subject + verb), not question order. Here, 'what jobs' is the subject of the clause, followed by the auxiliary 'will' and verb 'exist'.
中文: 在作為補語或受詞的名詞子句中,語序必須是陳述句語序(主詞 + 動詞),而非疑問句語序。在此處,「what jobs」是子句的主詞,後面接助動詞「will」和動詞「exist」。
I wonder when the meeting will start.
我想知道會議什麼時候開始。
EN: The verb 'hope' is often followed by a 'that-clause' acting as the direct object, expressing a wish for a possible future situation. The conjunction 'that' is optional and frequently omitted in casual speech.
中文: 動詞「hope」(希望)後面常接由「that」引導的名詞子句作為直接受詞,用來表達對未來可能發生之情況的願望。連接詞「that」在口語中經常被省略。
I hope that the weather stays sunny tomorrow.
我希望明天天氣能保持晴朗。
EN: Adverbs of manner (like 'fairly') are used to describe how an action is performed. They typically modify verbs and are placed after the verb or after the object of the verb.
中文: 地方或狀態副詞(如「fairly」公平地)用於描述動作進行的方式。它們通常修飾動詞,並置於動詞或動詞受詞之後。
She treats all her students fairly.
她公平地對待她所有的學生。
EN: A noun clause starting with the conjunction 'that' can function as the subject of a sentence. This is called a 'subject clause'. It represents a fact or idea that is treated as a single singular noun phrase.
中文: 由連接詞「that」引導的名詞子句可以作為整個句子的主詞,這被稱為「主詞子句」。它代表一個事實或概念,在句中被視為單數名詞片語。
That she passed the exam made her parents very happy.
她通過了考試這件事讓她的父母非常高興。
EN: The verb 'matter' is an intransitive verb meaning 'to be important' or 'to have significance'. It is often used with adverbs like 'most' or 'greatly' to show the degree of importance.
中文: 動詞「matter」是不及物動詞,意思是「重要」或「有重大關係」。它經常與「most」(最)或「greatly」(極大地)等副詞連用,以表示重要程度。
Your health is what matters most.
你的健康才是最重要的事情。
EN: In discussions about technology and AI, there is a strong cultural emphasis in English-speaking professional environments on maintaining human ethics and core values. This sentence reflects the philosophical stance that technology should be guided by human morality.
中文: 在關於科技與人工智慧的討論中,英語系國家的專業環境非常強調維護人類倫理與核心價值觀。這句話反映了一種哲學立場,即科技的發展應以人類的道德與價值觀為導向。
EN: The verb 'wonder' is often followed by a noun clause starting with a wh-question word (like 'what', 'how', 'why') to express curiosity or uncertainty. In this structure, the noun clause uses statement word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文: 動詞「wonder」(想知道)後面經常接由疑問詞(如 what、how、why)引導的名詞子句,用來表達好奇或不確定。在此結構中,名詞子句必須使用陳述句語序(主詞 + 動詞),而非疑問句語序。
I wonder where they will go for their vacation.
我想知道他們要去哪裡度假。
EN: The phrase 'what... look like' is used to ask about or describe the appearance or characteristics of something. In a noun clause, it functions as 'what [subject] will look like'.
中文: 片語「what... look like」用於詢問或描述某事物的在外外觀或特徵。在名詞子句中,其結構為「what + 主詞 + look like」。
She wants to know what the new office will look like.
她想知道新辦公室會是什麼樣子。
EN: The structure 'It is widely said that...' uses 'It' as a dummy subject (or preparatory subject) to introduce a passive report. The real subject is the 'that-clause' (that AI will change many jobs soon) which is placed at the end of the sentence to avoid a top-heavy structure.
中文: 「It is widely said that...」結構使用虛主詞「It」來引導一個被動語態的轉述。真正的名詞子句主詞(that AI will change many jobs soon)被移到句尾,以避免句子顯得頭重腳輕。
It is widely said that drinking green tea is good for health.
坊間盛傳喝綠茶對健康有益。
EN: The simple future tense with 'will' is used to make predictions about the future. In this sentence, 'will change' predicts a future action that is expected to happen 'soon'.
中文: 使用「will」的簡單未來式用於對未來做出預測。在本句中,「will change」預測了預計「很快(soon)」會發生的未來動作。
Technology will create new opportunities in the future.
科技在未來將會創造新的機會。
EN: The phrase 'It is widely said' is a common, polite way in English to introduce a general consensus or public opinion without pointing to a specific source. It is often used in discussions about future trends, technology, and societal changes to sound objective.
中文: 英文中「It is widely said」是一個常見且客觀的句型,用來引導社會大眾的共識或輿論,而不需要指出具體的消息來源。在討論未來趨勢、科技發展和社會變遷時,使用此句型能讓論述顯得更客觀。
EN: The noun clause starting with 'that' acts as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. In informal English, 'that' can be omitted, but keeping it adds a formal or clear structure to the sentence.
中文: 由「that」引導的名詞子句作為動詞「believe」的直接受詞。在非正式英語中,「that」可以省略,但保留它可以使句子結構更清晰、更正式。
I believe that we can find a solution.
我相信我們能找到解決方案。
EN: The correlative conjunction 'both... and...' is used to join two words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank, emphasizing that both elements are included.
中文: 對等關聯連接詞「both... and...」(兩者都……)用於連接兩個文法地位對等的單字、片語或子句,用以強調兩者皆包含在內。
The movie was both funny and educational.
這部電影既搞笑又具教育意義。
EN: This sentence reflects a common, balanced perspective in modern discussions about technological advancement (like AI). It acknowledges the natural human anxiety towards rapid change while maintaining a constructive, optimistic outlook.
中文: 這句話反映了現代社會在討論科技進步(如人工智慧)時,一種常見且理性的平衡觀點。它既承認了人類面對快速變革時自然產生的焦慮,同時也保持了建設性且樂觀的展望。
EN: A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) starting with 'What' acts as the subject of the sentence. 'What' in this context means 'the thing that' or 'that which'. It is used to emphasize a specific point or feeling.
中文: 以「What」開頭的名詞關係子句(或稱自由關係子句)在此擔任句子的主詞。這裡的「What」相當於「the thing that」(……的事情/東西),常用於強調特定的觀點或感受。
What surprises me is how quickly she finished the project.
讓我感到驚訝的是她竟然這麼快就完成了這項專案。
EN: The conjunction 'whether' introduces a noun clause functioning as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. It expresses doubt or choice between alternatives, meaning 'if or not'.
中文: 連接詞「whether」引導的名詞子句在繫動詞「is」後面擔任主詞補語。它用來表達懷疑或在不同選項中做選擇,意思是「是否」。
The main question is whether we have enough budget for the trip.
主要的問題是我們是否有足夠的旅行預算。
EN: The conjunction 'that' is used to introduce a noun clause functioning as the direct object of the verb 'think'. In informal English, 'that' is often omitted, but including it helps structure the sentence clearly.
中文: 連接詞「that」用來引導一個名詞子句,作為動詞「think」(認為)的直接受詞。在口語或非正式英語中,「that」經常被省略,但保留它能使句子結構更清晰。
I believe that technology can improve our lives.
我相信科技可以改善我們的生活。
EN: The simple future tense 'will + base verb' (will appear) is used to express a prediction about the future, indicating something that is expected to happen.
中文: 簡單未來式「will + 原形動詞」(will appear)用於表達對未來的預測,表示預期會發生的事情。
Many new opportunities will arise in the future.
未來將會出現許多新的機會。
EN: The noun clause (or content clause) introduced by 'that' functions as the direct object of the reporting verb 'show'. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction that connects the main clause with the subordinate clause, and it can often be omitted in informal speech.
中文: 由「that」引導的名詞子句(或稱為內容子句)在此作為報導動詞「show」的直接受詞。在這種結構中,「that」是一個連接主句與從屬子句的連接詞,在非正式口語中通常可以省略。
Experts believe that continuous learning is essential for career growth.
專家認為,持續學習對於職業成長至關重要。
EN: The linking verb 'remain' is used to describe a state that continues to exist without changing. It is followed by a noun phrase ('a human strength') or an adjective acting as a subject complement.
中文: 連繫動詞「remain」用於描述一個持續存在且未曾改變的狀態。其後接名詞片語(如「a human strength」)或形容詞作為主詞補語。
Despite the technological advancements, empathy remains a key skill.
儘管技術不斷進步,同理心仍然是一項關鍵技能。
EN: In modern discussions about AI and automation, emphasizing 'human strength' reflects a growing societal focus on soft skills, emotional intelligence, and unique human traits that technology cannot easily replicate.
中文: 在現代關於人工智慧與自動化的討論中,強調「人類的優勢」反映了社會越來越重視軟實力、情感智慧以及技術無法輕易複製的獨特人類特質。
EN: The phrase 'how fast these changes will arrive' is a noun clause acting as the object of the adjective 'sure' (mediated by the preposition 'of' which is omitted here). In noun clauses introduced by question words (like 'how fast'), the word order must be statement order (subject + verb): 'these changes' (subject) + 'will arrive' (verb), not question order ('will these changes arrive').
中文: 「how fast these changes will arrive」是一個名詞子句,作為形容詞「sure」的受詞(此處省略了介係詞 of)。在由疑問詞(如 how fast)引導的名詞子句中,語序必須是陳述句語序(主詞 + 動詞),即「these changes」(主詞)+「will arrive」(動詞),而非疑問句語序(will these changes arrive)。
I don't know when the meeting will start.
我不知道會議什麼時候開始。
EN: The structure 'be + not sure + noun clause' is commonly used to express uncertainty or doubt about a future event or a fact.
中文: 「be + not sure + 名詞子句」的結構常用於表達對未來事件或某個事實的不確定或懷疑。
EN: A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) starting with 'What' acts as the subject of the sentence. 'What' in this structure means 'the thing that' or 'that which'.
中文: 以「What」開頭的名詞關係子句(或稱自由關係子句)在句中擔任主詞。在此結構中,「What」相當於「the thing that」(……的事情/東西)。
What worries me is the lack of time.
讓我擔心的是時間不足。
EN: A noun clause introduced by the conjunction 'that' is used here as a subject complement following the linking verb 'is', explaining what 'what seems clear' actually is.
中文: 由連接詞「that」引導的名詞子句在此用作主詞補語,接在連繫動詞「is」後面,用以解釋「顯而易見的事」具體是什麼內容。
The truth is that we need more practice.
事實是我們需要更多的練習。
EN: In modern professional environments, the concept of 'lifelong learning' has become highly valued due to rapid technological advancements like AI. This sentence reflects a common cultural mindset in the tech and business world that adaptability and continuous skill acquisition are essential for career survival.
中文: 在現代職場環境中,由於人工智慧等科技的快速進步,「終身學習」的概念已受到高度重視。這句話反映了科技與商業領域中常見的一種文化心態:適應力與持續學習新技能是職涯生存的必備條件。
EN: The 'that' clause functions as a noun clause serving as the direct object of the verb 'know'. In informal English, 'that' is often omitted, but it is kept here to clearly introduce the subordinate clause.
中文: 「that」引導的子句作為名詞子句,在主要動詞「know」(知道)後面擔任直接受詞。在口語中「that」常被省略,但在這裡保留以清晰地引導該從屬子句。
I believe that we can find a solution.
我相信我們能找到解決方法。
EN: The determiner 'no' is used before a noun to mean 'not any' or 'not one'. It is a strong way of making a sentence negative and is followed by a singular or plural noun.
中文: 限定詞「no」放在名詞前面,表示「沒有任何一個」。這是一種強烈否定句子的方式,後面可接單數或複數名詞。
No student was able to answer the difficult question.
沒有任何一個學生能回答那個難題。
EN: In discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is a strong cultural emphasis in English-speaking societies on the irreplaceable value of empathy, emotional intelligence, and 'human kindness'. While machines excel at logic and data, human connection is viewed as uniquely sacred.
中文: 在關於人工智慧(AI)的討論中,英語系國家非常強調同理心、情緒商數以及「人類溫暖與善意(human kindness)」等不可替代的價值。雖然機器在邏輯和數據處理上表現出色,但人與人之間的連結仍被視為獨特且神聖不可侵犯的。
EN: Noun clauses starting with 'how' can function as subject complements after the linking verb 'be'. They describe or explain the subject (in this case, 'The question'). The word order inside the noun clause must be statement order (subject + verb), not question order.
中文: 以 'how'(如何)引導的名詞子句可以放在連繫動詞(如 'be' 動詞)後面擔任「主詞補語」,用來解釋或說明主詞(在此為 'The question')。請注意,名詞子句內部的語序必須是陳述句語序(主詞 + 動詞),而非疑問句語序。
The problem is how we can solve this conflict.
問題在於我們該如何解決這場衝突。
EN: The verb 'adapt' is commonly used with the preposition 'to' to mean adjusting to new conditions or environments.
中文: 動詞 'adapt'(適應)經常與介系詞 'to' 搭配使用,表示去適應新的情況、環境或挑戰。
It takes time to adapt to a new school.
適應新學校需要時間。
EN: The verb 'hope' is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'that' (which can be omitted) to express a desire for a possible future situation. Unlike 'wish', 'hope' is used for things that are highly possible or realistic.
中文: 動詞「hope」(希望)後面經常接由引導詞「that」(常可省略)所引導的名詞子句,用來表達對未來可能發生之情況的期望。與「wish」不同,「hope」用於表示極有可能實現或切合實際的事情。
I hope that we can visit the museum tomorrow.
我希望我們明天能去參觀博物館。
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to solve real problems' uses 'to + verb' (infinitive) to express purpose, answering the question 'why' we use AI.
中文: 不定詞片語「to solve real problems」使用「to + 動詞原形」(不定詞)來表示目的,回答了我們為什麼要使用人工智慧的問題。
She saves money to buy a new laptop.
她存錢是為了買一台新筆記型電腦。
EN: A noun clause starting with 'That' can act as the subject of a sentence. This is called a subject clause. It represents a fact or idea that is treated as a single singular noun phrase, which is why it takes a singular verb (matters).
中文: 由「That」引導的名詞子句可以作為整個句子的主詞,稱為「主詞子句」。它代表一個事實或概念,被視為單數名詞片語,因此後方搭配單數動詞(matters)。
That she passed the exam made everyone happy.
她通過了考試這件事讓每個人都很高興。
EN: The verb 'matter' is an intransitive verb meaning 'to be important'. The phrase 'most of all' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'more than anything else' or 'above all'.
中文: 動詞「matter」是不及物動詞,意思是「重要」。片語「most of all」是副詞片語,意思是「最重要地」或「最甚」。
Your safety matters most of all.
你的安全是最重要的事情。
EN: The pattern 'What do you think about [something]?' is a standard and polite way to ask for someone's opinion on a specific topic. 'What' acts as the object of the preposition 'about'.
中文: 「What do you think about [事物]?」是一個標準且禮貌的句型,用於詢問他人對特定主題的看法。其中「What」作為介係詞「about」的受格。
What do you think about the new project?
你對這個新專案有什麼看法?
EN: Direct address in English: When addressing someone directly by name (e.g., 'Emma'), the name is usually separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. It can be placed at the beginning or the end of the sentence.
中文: 英文中的直接稱呼:當直接稱呼某人的名字(例如「艾瑪」)時,通常會用逗號將名字與句子的其他部分隔開。名字可以放在句首或句尾。
How are you feeling today, John?
約翰,你今天感覺怎麼樣?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using someone's first name (like 'Emma') at the end of a question is a common way to make the conversation feel more personal, friendly, and direct. It helps to engage the listener immediately.
中文: 在英語系國家中,在問句結尾加上對方的名字(如「艾瑪」)是一種非常常見的社交方式,能讓對話顯得更親切、友善且直接,有助於立刻拉近與聽者的距離。
EN: The noun clause starting with 'that' acts as the direct object of the verb 'think'. In informal English, 'that' is often omitted.
中文: 由「that」引導的名詞子句作為動詞「think」的直接受詞。在非正式英語中,「that」通常可以省略。
I think that we should start now.
我覺得我們現在應該出發。
EN: The causative verb 'make' is followed by an object and an adjective (object complement) to describe a change in state.
中文: 使役動詞「make」後面接受詞和形容詞(受詞補語),用來描述狀態的改變。
This music makes me happy.
這音樂讓我感到快樂。
EN: The verb 'wonder' is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'whether' or 'if' to express uncertainty or curiosity about something. 'Whether' is more formal than 'if' and is used to introduce two or more alternatives (here, whether it will replace jobs or not).
中文: 動詞「wonder」(想知道)後面經常接由「whether」或「if」引導的名詞子句,用來表達對某事的不確定或好奇。「whether」比「if」更正式,用於引入兩種或多種可能性(在此指是否會取代工作)。
I wonder whether she will attend the meeting tomorrow.
我想知道她明天是否會出席會議。
EN: The modal verb 'will' is used here to express a future prediction or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb ('replace').
中文: 情態動詞「will」在此處用於表示對未來的預測或可能性。其後接動詞原形(「replace」)。
Technology will change our lives in many ways.
科技將在許多方面改變我們的生活。
EN: The structure 'It is + adjective + that-clause' uses 'It' as an empty subject (dummy subject) to represent the real subject, which is the 'that-clause' at the end of the sentence. This avoids making the subject of the sentence too long and heavy.
中文: 「It is + 形容詞 + that 引導的名詞子句」結構中,「It」作為虛主詞(形式主詞),用來代表句子後面真正的主詞(即 that 引導的子句)。這樣可以避免句子的主詞過於冗長。
It is clear that she will win the game.
很顯然地,她將會贏得這場比賽。
EN: The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive without 'to').
中文: 情態助動詞「must」用於表示強烈的義務或必要性(必須)。其後接動詞原形。
EN: A pseudo-cleft sentence (or 'wh-cleft') uses a 'what' clause as the subject to place special emphasis on a specific part of the sentence (here, 'what I like'). It is structured as: What + subject + verb + be-verb + noun clause/phrase.
中文: 擬分裂句(或稱 wh-分裂句)使用 what 引導的子句作為主詞,用以特別強調句子的特定部分(在此為「我喜歡的」)。其結構為:What + 主詞 + 動詞 + be動詞 + 名詞子句/介系詞片語。
What I need is a cup of hot coffee.
我需要的是一杯熱咖啡。
EN: A noun clause starting with the conjunction 'that' can function as a subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. The word 'that' itself has no meaning here but connects the main clause to the subordinate clause.
中文: 由連接詞 that 引導的名詞子句可以在連繫動詞 is 後面擔任主詞補語。that 本身在此無意義,僅用來連接主句與從屬子句。
The truth is that we don't have enough time.
事實是我們沒有足夠的時間。
EN: In modern tech-savvy workplaces, efficiency and speed (such as 'answering fast') are highly valued. The use of AI tools like ChatGPT for instant information retrieval has become a standard practice, reflecting a cultural shift towards rapid problem-solving.
中文: 在現代講求科技效率的工作環境中,速度與效率(例如「快速回答」)極受重視。使用像 ChatGPT 這類人工智慧工具來即時檢索資訊已成為標準工作流程,反映出人們對快速解決問題的文化偏好。
EN: The noun clause (or object clause) introduced by the conjunction 'that' is used as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. The word 'that' can often be omitted in informal spoken English.
中文: 由連接詞「that」引導的名詞子句(或稱賓語子句),在此句中作為動詞「believe」(相信)的直接受詞。在口語表達中,「that」通常可以省略。
I believe that we can solve this problem.
我相信我們能夠解決這個問題。
EN: The idiom 'lead the way' means to be in a leading position, to show the path, or to be the most advanced in a particular field.
中文: 片語「lead the way」字面意思是「帶路」,引申為「處於領先地位」、「起帶頭作用」或在特定領域中「最為先進」。
Our company hopes to lead the way in green technology.
我們公司希望在綠色科技領域中處於領先地位。
EN: In discussions about technology and AI, the phrase 'lead the way' highlights human agency and optimism. It reflects a common perspective in Western professional discourse that technology should remain a tool guided by human leadership and values.
中文: 在關於科技與人工智慧的討論中,「lead the way」這個片語強調了人類的主動權與樂觀態度。這反映了西方職場與學術討論中常見的一種觀點,即科技應始終作為由人類領導與價值觀所引導的工具。
EN: The phrase 'I am not sure' is followed by a noun clause (indirect question) acting as the complement. In indirect questions, the word order is subject + verb (e.g., 'how it will affect'), not verb + subject (e.g., 'how will it affect').
中文: 片語「I am not sure」(我不確定)後面接名詞子句(間接問句)作為補語。在間接問句中,語序應為「主詞 + 動詞」(例如:how it will affect),而非疑問句的「動詞 + 主詞」(例如:how will it affect)。
I am not sure where he lives.
我不確定他住在哪裡。
EN: The verb 'affect' means to produce a change or influence something. It is a transitive verb, meaning it directly takes an object (e.g., 'schools') without a preposition.
中文: 動詞「affect」表示產生改變或影響某事。它是一個及物動詞,這意味著它直接接賓語(例如:schools),中間不需加介係詞。
The weather will affect our travel plans.
天氣將會影響我們的旅行計劃。
EN: In Western educational discussions, the integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in schools is a highly debated topic. While some focus on the benefits of personalized learning, others worry about academic integrity (like cheating with AI tools) and the reduction of human interaction in classrooms.
中文: 在西方的教育討論中,人工智慧(AI)融入學校是一個備受爭議的話題。雖然有些人關注個人化學習的好處,但也有人擔心學術誠信問題(例如利用人工智慧工具作弊)以及課堂上人際互動的減少。
EN: A free relative clause (or nominal relative clause) starting with 'What' acts as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What matters' serves as the subject of the main verb 'is'. 'What' means 'the thing that' or 'the things that'.
中文: 以「What」開頭的關係子句(或稱名詞性關係子句)在此作為名詞片語使用。在本句中,「What matters」作為主要動詞「is」的主詞。「What」在這裡的意思是「那件……的事」或「那些……的事」。
What worries me is the lack of time.
讓我擔心的是時間不夠。
EN: A noun clause introduced by the conjunction 'that' can function as a subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. The conjunction 'that' itself has no meaning and is used to connect the clause to the main sentence.
中文: 由連接詞「that」引導的名詞子句可以在連繫動詞「is」之後擔任主詞補語。連接詞「that」本身沒有實際意義,僅用於將子句與主句連接起來。
The truth is that we need more practice.
事實是我們需要更多的練習。
EN: The word 'that' introduces a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'know'. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction and can often be omitted in casual speech.
中文: 名詞子句作為受詞:單字「that」引導一個名詞子句,作為動詞「know」的直接受詞。在此結構中,「that」是一個連接詞,在口語中經常可以省略。
I know that she is a talented artist.
我知道她是一位很有才華的藝術家。
EN: The passive voice with modal verbs is formed by 'modal verb + be + past participle'. Here, 'cannot be copied' expresses inability or impossibility in the passive voice.
中文: 情態助動詞的被動語態:由「情態助動詞 + be + 過去分詞」構成。在這裡,「cannot be copied」以被動語態表達無法或不可能發生的狀態。
This file cannot be deleted.
這個檔案無法被刪除。
EN: A noun clause (or nominal clause) can function as the subject of a sentence. Here, the wh-clause 'How we adapt' acts as the singular subject of the main verb 'will shape'.
中文: 名詞子句(或稱名詞性從句)可以在句子中擔任主詞。在此處,由疑問詞引導的子句「How we adapt」(我們如何適應)作為主要動詞「will shape」的單數主詞。
How we respond to challenges defines our character.
我們如何應對挑戰決定了我們的性格。
EN: The modal verb 'will' is used to express future certainty or prediction. It is followed by the base form of the verb 'shape'.
中文: 情態助動詞「will」用於表達未來的確定性或預測。其後接動詞原形「shape」(塑造/決定)。
Technology will change the way we live.
科技將會改變我們的生活方式。
EN: This sentence reflects a proactive and growth-oriented mindset common in modern professional and educational discussions, especially regarding technological advancements like AI. Instead of passive worry, it emphasizes human agency and adaptability.
中文: 這句話反映了現代職場與教育討論中常見的積極且注重成長的心態,特別是在面對人工智慧等科技進步時。它強調了人類的主動能動性與適應能力,而非消極的擔憂。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 取代、代替
在本文中: 創造力、創意
在本文中: 情感、情緒
在本文中: 公平地
在本文中: 價值觀
在本文中: 依然是、保持
在本文中: 適應
在本文中: 具彈性的、靈活的
在本文中: 影響
在本文中: 聰明地、明智地
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To take control of something.
接管、佔領、替代
To cooperate or collaborate with someone to achieve a common goal.
合作、共同工作
To be at the forefront, show the path, or act as a guide/leader.
引路、處於領先地位、起帶頭作用