EN: Use 'This is a...' to point out and identify a single object that is close to you.
中文: 使用「This is a...」(這是一...)來指出並介紹距離自己較近的一個單數物品。
This is a red apple.
這是一顆紅蘋果。
EN: We use 'That is...' to point to one single thing that is far away from us. Adding 'over there' at the end of the sentence makes it even clearer that the object is at a distance.
中文: 我們使用「That is...」(那是...)來指明一個距離我們較遠的單數物品。在句尾加上「over there」(在那裡)可以更清楚地強調該物品有一段距離。
That is a beautiful bird over there.
那裡有一隻漂亮的小鳥。
EN: Use 'These are' to point out or introduce more than one person, animal, or thing that is close to you.
中文: 使用「These are」(這些是)來指出或介紹距離自己較近的多個複數人、事或物。
These are my keys.
這些是我的鑰匙。
EN: Use 'smell + adjective' to describe the scent or aroma of something. Since 'those buns' is plural, we use the base verb 'smell' without adding 's'.
中文: 使用「smell(聞起來)+ 形容詞」來描述某物的氣味。因為主詞「those buns(那些包子)」是複數,所以動詞使用原形「smell」,不用加 s。
These flowers smell sweet.
這些花聞起來很香。
EN: Use 'Is this A or B?' to ask someone to identify an object when you are not sure what it is. 'Or' is used to connect two choices.
中文: 使用「Is this A or B?」(這是 A 還是 B?)來詢問對方某個物品是什麼。「or」用來連接兩個不同的選擇。
Is this a pen or a pencil?
這是一枝鋼筆還是一枝鉛筆?
EN: We use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a singular noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'juice').
中文: 我們使用代名詞「one」來代替前面已經提到過的單數名詞(在此指「juice」果汁),以避免重複。
This apple is red, and that one is green.
這顆蘋果是紅色的,而那顆是綠色的。
EN: In English, fruit names like 'orange' and 'grape' are often used directly as flavor descriptors for drinks, rather than saying 'orange-flavored juice'.
中文: 在英文中,水果名稱如「orange」(柳橙)和「grape」(葡萄)常直接用來描述飲料的口味,而不需要繁瑣地說成「orange-flavored juice」(柳橙風味的果汁)。
EN: Use 'These' to talk about more than one person or thing that is close to you. It is the plural form of 'This'.
中文: 使用「These」(這些)來指代距離自己較近的多個事物或人。它是「This」(這個)的複數形式。
These apples are very sweet.
這些蘋果非常甜。
EN: In English-speaking countries, buying eggs and produce from a 'local farm' or 'farmers' market' is highly valued. People love supporting local farmers and believe the food is fresher and healthier.
中文: 在英語系國家,從「當地農場」或「農夫市集」購買雞蛋和農產品非常受到推崇。人們喜歡支持在地農夫,並認為這樣的食物更為新鮮健康。
EN: Use 'Whose + noun' to ask who owns something. 'Whose' means 'belonging to which person'.
中文: 使用「Whose + 名詞」來詢問某物是誰的。「Whose」的意思是「屬於哪個人的」。
Whose book is this?
這是誰的書?
EN: Use 'this' for one thing close to you, and 'these' for more than one thing close to you.
中文: 使用「this」來指代靠近你的一個物品,而用「these」來指代靠近你的多個物品。
This is an apple, and these are grapes.
這是一顆蘋果,而這些是葡萄。
EN: We use 'look' followed by an adjective to describe how something appears to us. When the subject is singular (like 'that cake'), we add 's' to the verb, making it 'looks'.
中文: 我們使用「look」後面加上形容詞,來描述某樣事物給人的視覺感受。當主詞是單數(例如「that cake」)時,動詞 look 後面要加 s,變成「looks」。
That apple looks sweet.
那顆蘋果看起來很甜。
EN: Use 'these' for plural things close to you, and 'those' for plural things further away. To avoid repeating the word 'bananas', we can just say 'those are not' instead of 'those bananas are not cheap'.
中文: 我們用「these」(這些)來指代離自己較近的多個事物,用「those」(那些)來指代較遠的多個事物。為了避免重複使用「bananas」這個單字,我們可以直接說「those are not」,而不需要重複說「those bananas are not cheap」。
These apples are sweet, but those are sour.
這些蘋果很甜,但那些很酸。
EN: Use 'this' before a singular noun to talk about a person, place, or thing that is close to you.
中文: 在單數名詞前使用「this」(這個),用來指代距離你較近的人、地方或事物。
I like this book.
我喜歡這本書。
EN: In English-speaking countries, local markets (like farmers' markets) are popular places to buy fresh, locally-grown food and handmade goods. People often visit them on weekends to support local farmers and enjoy the community atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家,當地市場(如農夫市集)是購買新鮮、在地種植的食物和手工製品的熱門場所。人們常在週末造訪這些市集,以支持當地農夫並享受社區的溫馨氛圍。
EN: Use 'This is my favorite...' to introduce something you like more than all others of its kind.
中文: 使用「This is my favorite...」(這是我最喜歡的...)來介紹某個你最喜愛的人、事或物。
This is my favorite book.
這是我最喜歡的書。
EN: Use 'these' to point to more than one person, place, or thing that is close to you. It is the plural form of 'this'.
中文: 使用「these」(這些)來指代距離自己較近的多個人、地方或事物。它是「this」(這個)的複數形式。
These apples are very sweet.
這些蘋果非常甜。
EN: The pattern 'be full of' is used to describe a container or space that has a large amount of something inside it.
中文: 「be full of」這個句型用來描述一個容器或空間裝滿了某種東西。
The cup is full of hot water.
這個杯子裝滿了熱水。
EN: When the subject is singular (like 'that stall'), we add '-s' or '-es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. Here, 'sell' becomes 'sells'.
中文: 當主詞是單數(例如「that stall」那個攤位)且句子是現在式時,動詞後面需要加上「-s」或「-es」。因此,這裡的「sell」要變成「sells」。
That shop sells sweet apples.
那家店販售甜蘋果。
EN: We use 'these' for plural things close to us, and 'those' for plural things further away. They help us compare two groups of items.
中文: 我們用「these」(這些)來指代離我們較近的多個事物,用「those」(那些)來指代離我們較遠的多個事物。這兩個詞常用於對比兩組不同的物品。
These apples are sweet, but those are sour.
這些蘋果很甜,但那些很酸。
EN: In the Simple Present Tense, when the subject is singular (he, she, it, or a singular noun like 'this farmer'), we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb. Here, 'grow' becomes 'grows'.
中文: 在現在簡單式中,當主詞是單數(他、她、它,或是像「這位農夫」這樣的單數名詞)時,動詞後面要加上「-s」或「-es」。在這裡,動詞「grow」變成了「grows」。
My mother cooks dinner every day.
我媽媽每天做晚餐。
EN: We use 'the best' to say that something is better than all other things of its kind. It is the superlative form of 'good'.
中文: 我們使用「the best」來表示某個事物在同類中是最好的(最棒的)。它是「good」(好的)的最高級形式。
My mom makes the best pizza.
我媽媽做著最棒的披薩。
EN: Using 'so' to connect cause and effect. 'so' is a conjunction used to introduce the result of something.
中文: 使用「so」來連接因果關係。「so」是一個連接詞,用來引出某件事的結果(所以)。
It is raining, so I stay at home.
下雨了,所以我待在家裡。
EN: Use 'be full of...' to describe that something has a lot of a certain quality, feeling, or item inside it.
中文: 使用「be full of...」來描述某事物內部含有大量的某種特質、感覺或物品,表示「充滿……」。
The room is full of light.
這個房間充滿了光線。
EN: Use 'Whose' at the beginning of a sentence to ask who owns something. You can put the noun (like 'basket') right after 'Whose'.
中文: 在句首使用「Whose」來詢問某物是誰的。你可以直接在「Whose」後面加上名詞(例如「basket」)。
Whose book is this?
這本書是誰的?
EN: A possessive pronoun (like 'mine') is used to show who owns something without repeating the noun. 'Mine' means 'my thing' or 'my basket'.
中文: 所有格代名詞(如 'mine')用來表示某物屬於誰,這樣就不用重複名詞。'Mine' 的意思是「我的東西」或「我的籃子」。
This book is mine.
這本書是我的。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Thank you so much' is a very common and polite way to show deep appreciation, even for small favors like returning a lost item.
中文: 在英語系國家中,說 'Thank you so much' 是一種非常常見且禮貌的方式,用來表達深切的感激,即使是像幫忙拿回遺失物這樣的小幫忙也適用。
EN: Use 'Are these... or...?' to ask someone to identify a group of nearby objects when choosing between two options.
中文: 使用「Are these... or...?」(這些是……還是……?)來詢問對方確認身邊的多個物品是兩者中的哪一個。
Are these cups or glasses?
這些是馬克杯還是玻璃杯?
EN: Use 'Those are...' to point out two or more things that are far away from you.
中文: 使用「Those are...」(那些是……)來指明距離自己較遠的兩個或兩個以上的人或事物。
Those are apples on the table.
桌上的那些是蘋果。
EN: Use 'this' for something close to you, and 'that' for something further away. To avoid repeating the word 'mango', we can use 'one' to mean 'mango' (that one = that mango).
中文: 我們用「this」(這個)來指近處的人或物,用「that」(那個)指較遠的人或物。為了避免重複提到「mango」(芒果),我們可以用「one」來代替前面提過的單數名詞(that one = 那個芒果)。
This apple is sweet, but that one is sour.
這顆蘋果很甜,但那顆很酸。
EN: Use 'these' for plural things close to you, and 'those' for plural things further away. You can use them as pronouns on their own without repeating the noun.
中文: 使用「these」(這些)來指代離你較近的多個事物,使用「those」(那些)來指代離你較遠的多個事物。它們可以單獨作為代名詞使用,不需要重複名詞。
These apples are sweet, but those are sour.
這些蘋果是甜的,但那些是酸的。
EN: Use 'A or B' to ask a question where the listener must choose between two options. In a question, we start with the verb (Is) followed by the subject (this stall), and then the choices.
中文: 使用「A or B」(A 還是 B)來詢問讓聽者二選一的選擇疑問句。在問句中,我們以動詞(Is)開頭,接著是主詞(this stall),最後放上供選擇的選項。
Is this apple red or green?
這顆蘋果是紅色的還是綠色的?
EN: We use 'one' as a pronoun to replace a singular noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'stall'). This helps us avoid repeating the same word.
中文: 我們使用代名詞「one」來代替前面已經提到過的單數名詞(在此句中指「stall」攤位)。這樣可以避免重複使用同一個單字。
This apple is red, and that one is green.
這顆蘋果是紅色的,而那顆是綠色的。
EN: Use 'These' to point to more than one person, animal, or thing that is close to you.
中文: 使用「These」(這些)來指代距離自己較近的多個人、動物或事物。
These apples are red.
這些蘋果是紅色的。
EN: We use 'Let's' (short for 'let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 我們使用「Let's」(let us 的縮寫)後面接動詞原形,來提出建議或邀請對方一起做某件事。
Let's eat lunch now.
我們現在吃午餐吧。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 芒果(一種熱帶水果)
在本文中: 西瓜
在本文中: 餃子
在本文中: 小圓麵包、饅頭或包子
在本文中: 籃子
在本文中: 美味的、好吃的
在本文中: 便宜的
在本文中: 攤位
在本文中: 農夫、農民
在本文中: 點心、零食
在本文中: (水果)成熟的
在本文中: 多汁的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
At or in that place yonder; relatively far from the speaker.
在那邊
Containing a lot of something; filled with.
充滿……的、裝滿……的
In the town or local area where one lives or is currently located.
在鎮上、在城裡
Lively, energetic, and active.
充滿生機、朝氣蓬勃