EN: The phrase 'Good to see you' is a shortened version of 'It is good to see you.' It is a common way to greet someone you already know.
中文: 短語「Good to see you」是「It is good to see you」的縮寫。這是一種常見的問候方式,用於打招呼給已經認識的人。
Good to meet you.
很高興認識你。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Good to see you' is used for people you have met before. If it's the first time meeting, you should say 'Nice to meet you'.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Good to see you」用於見過面的人。如果是第一次見面,應該說「Nice to meet you」。
EN: The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is common in polite responses.
中文: 單字 'too' 放在句尾,表示「也」或「同樣地」。這在禮貌性的回應中非常常見。
I like apples too.
我也喜歡蘋果。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to mirror a greeting. If someone says they are happy to see you, responding with 'too' shows mutual respect and friendliness.
中文: 在英語系國家中,鏡像對方的問候是很禮貌的。如果有人說很高興見到你,用 'too' 來回應展現了互相的尊重與友善。
EN: Use 'wanted to' + verb to politely introduce a topic you wish to discuss. Even though it is in the past tense, it is often used to talk about what you want to do right now.
中文: 使用「wanted to」加上動詞,可以禮貌地引出你想討論的話題。雖然使用的是過去式,但通常用來表達現在想要做的事情。
I wanted to ask you a question.
我想問你一個問題。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'I wanted to' instead of 'I want to' is a common way to sound less demanding and more polite when initiating a serious conversation.
中文: 在英語系國家,使用「I wanted to」而非「I want to」是一種常見的禮貌表達方式,在開啟嚴肅話題時聽起來不會太過強硬。
EN: Use 'What is it about?' to ask for more details or the topic of a conversation, book, or movie.
中文: 使用「What is it about?」來詢問對話、書籍或電影的主題或詳細內容。
I saw a new movie. What is it about?
我看了一部新電影。那是關於什麼的?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Sure!' is a very common and friendly way to show you are ready to listen or help.
中文: 在英語系國家,說「Sure!」是一種非常普遍且友善的方式,用來表示你準備好傾聽或提供協助。
EN: Use 'start to + verb' to talk about beginning a new activity or habit.
中文: 使用「start to + 動詞」來描述開始一項新的活動或習慣。
I started to learn English last year.
我去年開始學英文。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, volunteering at an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is a common way to give back to the community and gain work experience.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,在 NGO(非政府組織)擔任志工是回饋社會並獲得工作經驗的常見方式。
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to react to what someone says. Use 'What do you do...?' to ask about a person's regular activities or job.
中文: 使用「sounds + 形容詞」來對別人的話做出反應。使用「What do you do...?」來詢問某人平時的活動或工作內容。
That sounds fun! What do you do at school?
那聽起來很有趣!你在學校都做些什麼?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using enthusiastic responses like 'That sounds great!' is a common way to show active listening and support for a friend's activities.
中文: 在英語系國家中,使用像「That sounds great!」這樣熱情的反應是展現積極聆聽並支持朋友活動的常見方式。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed directly by another base verb (without 'to') to show what action you are assisting with.
中文: 動詞「help」後面可以直接接另一個原形動詞(不加 to),用來表示你協助進行的動作。
I help cook dinner every night.
我每天晚上幫忙煮晚餐。
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at parks or planting trees is a common way for citizens to give back to their local neighborhood.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的社區中,到公園當志工或種樹是公民回饋在地鄰里的一種常見方式。
EN: Use 'for' to show who or what benefits from an action or situation.
中文: 使用 'for' 來表示某個動作或情況對誰或什麼事物有益處。
Exercise is good for your health.
運動對你的健康有益。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'community' refers not just to a location, but to the spirit of helping neighbors and local organizations.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,「community」(社區) 不僅指地理位置,更代表鄰里互助與支持在地組織的精神。
EN: Use 'is' with singular subjects (like 'the impact') to describe a state or quality using an adjective.
中文: 當主詞是單數(如 the impact)時,使用 be 動詞 'is' 來接形容詞,描述某種狀態或特質。
The food is really delicious.
這食物真的很美味。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using words like 'amazing' or 'wonderful' is common when praising community service or positive actions to show enthusiasm.
中文: 在英語系國家,當稱讚社區服務或正面行為時,常用 'amazing' 或 'wonderful' 等強烈的正面詞彙來表達熱忱與支持。
EN: Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
中文: 使用「want to」後接動詞原形,用來表達想要做某件事的意願或意圖。
I want to learn English.
我想學英文。
EN: In Western cultures, volunteering is a common way to build social connections and give back to the community. Asking 'How can I join?' shows enthusiasm and initiative.
中文: 在西方文化中,志願服務是建立社交聯繫和回饋社區的常見方式。詢問「我該如何加入?」展現了熱情與主動性。
EN: Use 'on' with days of the week or 'weekends' to show when something happens. Adding an 's' to 'weekends' means it happens regularly.
中文: 在星期幾或「週末」前面使用 'on' 來表示事情發生的時間。在 'weekends' 字尾加 's' 表示這是一件規律發生的事。
I play basketball on weekends.
我週末都會打籃球。
EN: In many Western cultures, volunteering on weekends is a common social activity and a way to give back to the local community.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,週末當志工是一種常見的社交活動,也是回饋當地社區的一種方式。
EN: Use 'That works for me' to show you agree with a plan or time.
中文: 使用「That works for me」來表示你同意某個計畫、安排或時間。
Meeting at 3 PM works for me.
下午三點見面我沒問題。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That works for me' is a very common and polite way to accept a suggestion during casual or business conversations.
中文: 在英語系國家,「That works for me」是日常或商務對話中,非常普遍且有禮貌的接受提議方式。
EN: Use 'need + people + to + verb' to talk about what you want others to do.
中文: 使用「need + 人 + to + 動詞」來表達需要某人去做某件事。
I need you to help me.
我需要你幫助我。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, donating gently used clothes and non-perishable food to NGOs or 'food banks' is a very common way for citizens to support their local community.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,將二手衣物和不易腐壞的食物捐贈給非政府組織(NGO)或「食物銀行」,是公民支持當地社區非常普遍的方式。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to express ability or possibility.
中文: 使用「can」後接動詞原形,用來表達能力或可能性。
I can bring some food to the party.
我可以帶一些食物去派對。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, donating gently used clothes to NGOs or local charities is a very common way to support the community and promote recycling.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,將八九成新的舊衣服捐贈給非政府組織(NGO)或當地慈善機構是支持社區和促進資源回收的一種非常普遍的方式。
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + ed) to talk about actions that finished at a specific time in the past.
中文: 使用過去簡單式(動詞 + ed)來描述在過去特定時間點已經完成的動作。
Last week, we visited a museum.
上週,我們參觀了一間博物館。
EN: In many English-speaking communities, volunteering at local NGOs or food banks is a common way to support neighbors and build social connections.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的社區中,到當地的非政府組織(NGO)或食物銀行擔任志工是支持鄰里並建立社交聯繫的常見方式。
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give your opinion or react to something you just heard.
中文: 使用「That is a/an + 形容詞 + 名詞」的句型來對剛聽到的事情表達看法或反應。
That is a beautiful song!
那是一首很美的歌!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving positive feedback like 'That is a big impact' is a common way to encourage someone who is doing volunteer work.
中文: 在英語系國家,給予正向回饋(如:那很有影響力)是鼓勵正在做志工服務的人的一種常見方式。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two opposite ideas or feelings in one sentence.
中文: 使用 'but' 來連接一個句子中兩個相反的想法或感覺。
The test was difficult, but I passed it.
考試很難,但我通過了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, people often emphasize the personal satisfaction ('felt good') that comes after physical labor or community service.
中文: 在英語系國家,人們經常強調體力勞動或社區服務後所獲得的個人成就感(感覺很好)。
EN: Use '-ing' (Gerunds) at the beginning of a sentence to turn an action into a subject.
中文: 在句首使用動詞加上 -ing(動名詞),可以將一個動作變成句子的主詞。
Learning English is fun.
學習英文很有趣。
EN: This sentence reflects the English idiom 'Actions speak louder than words,' emphasizing the value of practical help over mere promises.
中文: 這句話反映了英文成語「Actions speak louder than words」(行動勝於言語),強調實際行動比口頭承諾更有價值。
EN: Use 'more + adjective + than' to compare two things when the adjective is long (two or more syllables).
中文: 當形容詞較長(兩個音節以上)時,使用「more + 形容詞 + than」來比較兩件事物。
Health is more important than money.
健康比金錢更重要。
EN: This is a common English proverb: 'Actions speak louder than words.' It emphasizes that what you do is more significant than what you say you will do.
中文: 這是一個常見的英文諺語變體,類似於「行動勝於雄辯」。它強調實際的作為比口頭承諾更有意義。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述未來的計畫或在說話當下所做的承諾。
I will call you tomorrow.
我明天會打電話給你。
EN: In English, when specifying a time like 'next Saturday morning', we do not use a preposition like 'at' or 'on' before 'next'.
中文: 在英文中,當使用「next Saturday morning」這類明確時間點時,前面不需要加上「at」或「on」等介系詞。
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
中文: 使用「will」來描述你計畫或承諾在未來要做的事情。
I will call you tomorrow.
我明天會打電話給你。
EN: In casual conversation, 'later' is a common way to end a promise of action without specifying an exact time, implying it will be done soon.
中文: 在日常對話中,使用「later」是結束承諾的一種常見方式,雖然沒有說明確切時間,但暗示很快就會完成。
EN: Use 'will' to talk about future events or feelings that you expect to happen.
中文: 使用「will」來描述你預計未來會發生的事件或感受。
The party will be great.
派對將會很棒。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding someone's name after 'Thank you' makes the appreciation feel more personal and sincere.
中文: 在英語系國家,在「Thank you」後面加上對方的名字,會讓感謝顯得更親切且真誠。
EN: The structure 'make + object + adjective' is used to describe causing a person or thing to change into a certain state.
中文: 使用「make + 受詞 + 形容詞」的結構來描述使某人或某物變成某種狀態。
Exercise makes your body healthy.
運動使你的身體健康。
EN: The concept of 'community' is very important in many cultures, emphasizing that collective action leads to better results than working alone.
中文: 「社區/群體」(community) 的概念在許多文化中都非常重要,強調集體行動比獨自努力能產生更好的結果。
EN: The phrase 'can't wait to' is used to express that you are very excited about doing something in the future.
中文: 句型「can't wait to」用來表達你對未來要做的事情感到非常興奮、迫不及待。
I can't wait to see you tomorrow!
我等不及明天要見到你了!
EN: Volunteering is a common and highly valued activity in many English-speaking communities, often seen as a way to give back and build social connections.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的社區中,參與志工活動是非常普遍且受重視的,這被視為回饋社會及建立人際連結的一種方式。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 志願服務;擔任志工
在本文中: 當地的;本地的
在本文中: 社區;群體
在本文中: 影響;作用
在本文中: 捐贈;捐獻
在本文中: 家庭(複數)
在本文中: 行動;行為
在本文中: 更強大的;更穩固的
在本文中: 地址
在本文中: 令人驚嘆的;很棒的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
What you do is more significant than what you say.
行動勝於言語
To have a significant effect on a person or situation.
產生影響;有所作為
To be very excited about something and eager to do it.
迫不及待想...
Non-Governmental Organization; a non-profit group that operates independently of any government, typically one that addresses social or political issues.
非政府組織
The measurable effect or positive change that a project or action has on a community or social problem.
社會效益 / 影響力
A phrase used to indicate that a suggested time, plan, or arrangement is convenient or acceptable.
對我來說可以 / 方便