EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action. In this sentence, 'to be' acts as the direct object of the verb 'want'.
中文: 動詞「want」(想要)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原形)來表示想要進行的動作。在此句子中,「to be」(成為)作為動詞「want」的直接受詞。
I want to learn how to play the piano.
我想學習如何彈鋼琴。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'in the future' is used as an adverbial modifier of time, indicating when the action or state is expected to happen.
中文: 介系詞片語「in the future」(在未來)用作時間副詞修飾語,表示該動作或狀態預期發生的時間點。
She hopes to buy a house in the future.
她希望未來能買一棟房子。
EN: The verb 'hope' is followed by a to-infinitive ('to' + base verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action. It functions as the direct object of the verb.
中文: 動詞「hope」(希望)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞)來表示想要進行的動作。此不定詞片語在句中作為動詞的直接受詞。
I hope to visit Japan next year.
我希望明年能去日本旅遊。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'around the world' acts as an adverbial modifier of place, indicating the path or area of the traveling action.
中文: 介系詞片語「around the world」(環遊世界)作為地方副詞修飾語,用來表示旅遊動作的範圍或路徑。
She wants to sail around the world.
她想要航行環遊世界。
EN: The verb 'decide' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) to express a choice or plan made about a future action.
中文: 動詞「decide」(決定)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示對未來行動做出的選擇或計劃。
She decided to buy a new bicycle.
她決定買一台新腳踏車。
EN: Direct speech in English can place the reporting verb (e.g., 'says Emma') after the quoted sentence, with a comma inside the quotation marks.
中文: 英文中的直接引語可以將引導動詞(例如「says Emma」)放在引號句子的後面,且引號內需使用逗號隔開。
EN: The verb 'need' is commonly followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) to express an obligation, necessity, or requirement to perform an action.
中文: 動詞「need」(需要)後面通常接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示有義務、必要或需要去執行某個動作。
I need to buy some groceries for dinner.
我需要買些雜貨來做晚餐。
EN: The preposition 'for' is used here to indicate the purpose or the reason for the action (studying), specifying what the preparation is directed toward.
中文: 介係詞「for」在此處用於表示動作(讀書)的目的或原因,明確指出準備工作是針對哪一個特定目標(數學考試)。
EN: The phrase 'would like to' is a polite way to express a desire or wish, equivalent to 'want to' but more formal and courteous. It is followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive).
中文: 「would like to」是表達願望或想要做某事的一種禮貌說法,相當於「want to」,但更為正式和客氣。其後接動詞原形(不定詞)。
I would like to order a cup of coffee.
我想點一杯咖啡。
EN: The structure 'how + to-infinitive' functions as a noun phrase and is used after verbs like 'learn', 'know', or 'show' to express the method or way of doing something.
中文: 「how + 不定詞(to + 動詞原形)」結構在句中作為名詞片語,常用於「learn」、「know」或「show」等動詞之後,用來表示做某事的方法或途徑。
She wants to learn how to swim.
她想學習如何游泳。
EN: The verb 'plan' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or future arrangement. Since the subject 'She' is third-person singular, the verb 'plan' takes the ending '-s' (plans) in the simple present tense.
中文: 動詞「plan」(計劃)後面須接不定詞(to + 原形動詞)來表示意圖或未來的安排。因為主詞「She」(她)是第三人稱單數,所以在現在簡單式中,動詞「plan」要加上「-s」變成「plans」。
He plans to buy a new car next month.
他計劃下個月買一台新車。
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'says') comes after the quoted sentence, the subject and verb can be inverted (e.g., 'says Hana' or 'Hana says'). Here, 'says Hana' is used to report who spoke.
中文: 在直接引語中,當引導動詞(如「says」)放在引號句子的後面時,主詞和動詞可以倒裝(例如「says Hana」或「Hana says」)。這裡使用「says Hana」來交代說話的人是誰。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我準備好了,」里奧說。
EN: The verb 'agree' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a decision or commitment to do something. In this sentence, 'agreed to help' shows a past commitment.
中文: 動詞「agree」(同意)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原形),用來表示決定或承諾要做某事。在此句子中,「agreed to help」表示過去做出的承諾。
They agreed to meet at the library.
他們同意在圖書館見面。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (to + verb). In 'help clean the park', 'clean' is a bare infinitive acting as the complement of 'help'.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫忙)後面可以接省略 to 的不定詞(即動詞原形)或完整的不定詞(to + 動詞原形)。在「help clean the park」中,「clean」是省略 to 的不定詞,作為「help」的補語。
Can you help me wash the dishes?
你能幫我洗碗嗎?
EN: The verb 'forget' can be followed by an infinitive ('to' + verb) to indicate that someone did not do something because they did not remember to do it. This is different from 'forget + -ing' (gerund), which means forgetting a past memory of doing something.
中文: 動詞「forget」(忘記)後面可以接不定詞(to + 動詞原形),表示因為忘記而「沒有去做」某件事。這與「forget + 動詞-ing」(動名詞)不同,後者表示忘記了「過去曾做過」某事的記憶。
I forgot to lock the door this morning.
我今天早上忘了鎖門。
EN: Direct speech is often reported using a reporting verb like 'says' or 'said'. When the quote comes first, the subject and the reporting verb can either remain in standard order (e.g., 'Emma says') or be inverted (e.g., 'says Emma'), especially in written narratives.
中文: 直接引語通常會使用像「says」(說)或「said」(說了)這樣的引述動詞來呈現。當引言放在前面時,主詞和引述動詞可以保持標準語序(例如「Emma says」),也可以倒裝(例如「says Emma」),這在書面敘述中尤為常見。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我準備好了,」里奧說。
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used as a placeholder at the beginning of the sentence when the real subject is an infinitive phrase (to + verb). This structure (It + be + adjective + to-infinitive) is used to make sentences easier to understand by avoiding a long subject at the start.
中文: 虛主詞「It」用作句子開頭的預位符,當真正的主詞是不定詞片語(to + 動詞)時使用。此結構(It + be + 形容詞 + 不定詞)常用於避免句首主詞過長,使句子更易於理解。
It is necessary to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
騎腳踏車時戴安全帽是必要的。
EN: The word 'enough' can function as an adjective meaning 'as much or as many as required'. When used as an adjective, it always precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., 'enough water', 'enough time').
中文: 單字「enough」可作為形容詞,意思是「足夠的」。當作為形容詞使用時,它總是置於其修飾的名詞之前(例如:「足夠的水」、「足夠的時間」)。
We have enough time to finish the test.
我們有足夠的時間來完成這份測試。
EN: The verb 'promise' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) to express an intention or commitment to perform a future action.
中文: 動詞「promise」(承諾)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示承諾或打算在未來執行某個動作。
She promised to call me after the meeting.
她承諾會議結束後會打電話給我。
EN: The idiom 'on time' means at the planned or expected time, not late. It is often used as an adverbial phrase to modify verbs of completion or arrival.
中文: 片語「on time」表示「準時」,即在預定或預期的時間,沒有遲到。它常用作副詞片語,用來修飾表示完成或到達的動詞。
Please make sure you arrive on time for the interview.
請確保你準時參加面試。
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a desire or goal. In the third person singular (he/she/it), the verb 'want' takes an '-s' ending ('wants').
中文: 動詞「want」(想要)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原形)來表示願望或目標。在第三人稱單數(he/she/it)的情況下,動詞「want」字尾要加「-s」變成「wants」。
She wants to learn how to play the piano.
她想要學習如何彈鋼琴。
EN: In written English, when reporting direct speech, the subject and verb can be inverted (e.g., 'says Hana' instead of 'Hana says') when the subject is a proper noun or common noun, adding a literary or storytelling feel.
中文: 在英文書面語中,引用直接引語時,如果主詞是專有名詞或普通名詞,主詞和動詞可以倒裝(例如用「says Hana」代替「Hana says」),這能增添文學感或故事敘述的氛圍。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我準備好了,」里奧說。
EN: In English literature and storytelling, placing the reporting verb before the subject (e.g., 'says Hana') is a common stylistic device. It keeps the focus on the spoken words first, making the dialogue feel more immediate and engaging for the reader.
中文: 在英文文學與故事敘述中,將引述動詞放在主詞前面(例如「says Hana」)是一種常見的修辭手法。這樣做能將讀者的注意力先聚焦在說出的話語上,使對話顯得更直接、更具吸引力。
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used to introduce an infinitive phrase (to + verb) as the real subject of the sentence. This structure ('It is + adjective + to-infinitive') is common in English to avoid top-heavy sentences where the subject is too long.
中文: 虛主詞「It」用來引導一個不定詞片語(to + 動詞)作為句子的真正主詞。這種結構(It is + 形容詞 + 不定詞)在英文中非常常見,用以避免主詞過長而顯得頭重腳輕。
It is important to study every day.
每天讀書是很重要的。
EN: The reporting verb 'says' is in the simple present tense, which is often used in written narratives or quotes to make the dialogue feel immediate and active.
中文: 引用動詞「says」使用現在簡單式,這在書面敘述或引言中很常見,能讓對話顯得更具即時感與生動感。
EN: The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is grammatically singular and takes a singular verb ('has'), even though it refers to multiple people.
中文: 不定代名詞「everyone」(每個人)在語法上視為單數,因此必須搭配單數動詞(如「has」),即使它指的是多個人。
Everyone in the office has a computer.
辦公室裡的每個人都有一台電腦。
EN: An infinitive phrase (to + verb) can function as an adjective to modify a noun. Here, 'to chase' modifies the noun phrase 'a special dream', indicating the purpose or action related to the dream.
中文: 不定詞片語(to + 動詞原形)可以作為形容詞來修飾名詞。在此句中,「to chase」修飾名詞片語「a special dream」,表示與該夢想相關的目的或行動(去追尋的夢想)。
I have a lot of homework to do.
我有許多要做(去完成)的功課。
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a desire or intention. In this sentence, 'want to become' indicates the speaker's future aspiration.
中文: 動詞「want」(想要)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原形)來表示願望或意圖。在本句中,「want to become」表示說話者未來的抱負。
I want to learn how to play the piano.
我想學習如何彈鋼琴。
EN: Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are joined by 'and'. Here, 'kind' and 'helpful' both modify the noun 'teacher' to describe her qualities.
中文: 對等形容詞是指兩個或多個修飾同一個名詞並用「and」(和)連接的形容詞。在這裡,「kind」(親切的)和「helpful」(樂於助人的)共同修飾名詞「teacher」(老師),以描述其特質。
She is a smart and creative student.
她是一位聰明且有創造力的學生。
EN: The verb 'hope' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a desire for a future action. When there are two actions connected by 'and' (to travel and see), the 'to' is usually omitted before the second verb ('see') to avoid repetition.
中文: 動詞「hope」(希望)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原形)來表示對未來事情的期望。當有兩個由「and」連接的動作時(to travel and see),第二個動詞(see)前面的「to」通常會省略,以避免重複。
He hopes to study abroad and learn a new language.
他希望出國留學並學習一門新語言。
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement: When the subject is a singular third-person noun (My friend Sarah), the verb in the simple present tense must end with '-s' or '-es' (hopes).
中文: 主詞與動詞一致性:當主詞是單數第三人稱名詞(My friend Sarah)時,現在簡單式中的動詞必須加上「-s」或「-es」(hopes)。
My brother Leo plays the piano every day.
我的弟弟里奧每天彈鋼琴。
EN: The phrase 'see the world' is a common English idiom that means to travel widely and experience different cultures, rather than just looking at a map or pictures. It carries a sense of adventure and personal growth.
中文: 英文片語「see the world」(看看世界)是一個常見的慣用語,意思是廣泛地旅行並體驗不同的文化,而不僅僅是看地圖或照片。它帶有一種冒險和個人成長的意涵。
EN: The verb 'decide' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) when it expresses a decision to perform an action. In this sentence, 'decided to learn' shows that learning is the action Emma chose to do.
中文: 動詞「decide」(決定)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞)作為受詞,用來表示決定要做某個動作。在本句中,「decided to learn」表示艾瑪選擇去做的動作是學習。
We decided to visit the museum on Sunday.
我們決定星期日去參觀博物館。
EN: The adjective 'different' is used to describe nouns that are not the same. When modifying a plural countable noun like 'languages', it indicates variety. It is placed before the noun it modifies.
中文: 形容詞「different」(不同的)用來修飾不相同的名詞。當它修飾像「languages」這樣的複數可數名詞時,表示多樣性。它必須置於所修飾的名詞之前。
She tried three different flavors of ice cream.
她嚐了三種不同口味的冰淇淋。
EN: The verb 'plan' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or a future goal. In this sentence, 'plans to build' indicates what Ryan intends to do.
中文: 動詞「plan」(計劃)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原形)來表示意圖或未來的目標。在本句中,「plans to build」表示萊恩打算做的事情。
She plans to study abroad next year.
她計劃明年去國外讀書。
EN: The adverbial clause of time introduced by 'when' is used to talk about the future. In English, we use the simple present tense ('grows up') in the time clause, even though it refers to a future event.
中文: 由「when」(當……時)引導的時間副詞子句用於談論未來。在英文中,即使指的是未來發生的事,時間子句中仍要使用現在簡單式(「grows up」)。
When he arrives, we will start the meeting.
當他到達時,我們就會開始開會。
EN: The infinitive phrase 'To reach our dreams' is used as an adverbial of purpose at the beginning of the sentence, meaning 'in order to reach our dreams'. It is followed by a comma when placed at the start.
中文: 不定詞片語「To reach our dreams」在此處用作目的狀語,放在句首表示「為了實現我們的夢想」。當不定詞片語放在句首時,後面通常會加上逗號與主句隔開。
To pass the exam, she studied every night.
為了通過考試,她每天晚上都讀書。
EN: The verb 'need' is followed by a to-infinitive ('to work') to express an obligation or necessity to perform an action.
中文: 動詞「need」(需要)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原形,如「to work」),用來表示做某件事的義務或必要性。
We need to buy some groceries for dinner.
我們需要買些雜貨來做晚餐。
EN: The verb 'promise' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or commitment to do something in the future.
中文: 動詞「promise」(承諾)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示對未來做某事的意圖或承諾。
They promised to arrive on time.
他們承諾會準時到達。
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') to show who is being assisted and with what action.
中文: 動詞「help」(幫助)後面可以接賓語(受格)和原形不定詞(不帶 to 的動詞),用來表示協助某人進行某項動作。
She helped me clean the kitchen.
她幫助我清理廚房。
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used to replace a long infinitive phrase (to follow a big dream) at the beginning of the sentence, making the sentence structure more balanced. The real subject is the infinitive phrase placed at the end.
中文: 虛主詞「It」用來代替句首較長的不定詞片語(to follow a big dream),使句子結構顯得更平衡。真正的主詞是放在句尾的不定詞片語。
It is important to study hard.
努力學習是很重要的。
EN: The negative structure 'It is not + adjective + to-infinitive' is used to describe how difficult, easy, or necessary an action is in a negative sense.
中文: 否定結構「It is not + 形容詞 + 不定詞」用於描述某個動作在否定意義上的難易度、必要性或狀態。
It is not easy to learn a new language.
學習一門新語言並不容易。
EN: The dummy pronoun 'it' is used as a placeholder subject when the real subject is an infinitive phrase (in this case, 'to try and never give up'). This structure keeps the sentence balanced and avoids a top-heavy subject.
中文: 虛主詞「it」用作佔位符主詞,而真正的主詞是後面的不定詞片語(在此為「to try and never give up」)。這種結構能保持句子平衡,避免主詞過於冗長。
It is important to practice every day.
每天練習是很重要的。
EN: The infinitive 'to try' is coordinated with 'never give up' using the conjunction 'and'. The particle 'to' is omitted before 'never give up' because it is shared with the first verb 'try' (parallel structure).
中文: 不定詞「to try」與「never give up」透過對等連接詞「and」連接。在「never give up」之前省略了不定詞符號「to」,因為它與第一個動詞「try」共用,這是一種平行結構。
She wants to sing and dance on stage.
她想要在舞台上唱歌和跳舞。
EN: The pattern 'want to be + noun' is used to express a person's career aspirations or future identity. 'To be' is an infinitive verb acting as the direct object of the verb 'want'.
中文: 「want to be + 名詞」的句型用來表達一個人的職業志向或未來的身份。這裡的「to be」是不定詞,作為動詞「want」的直接受詞。
I want to be a teacher in the future.
我未來想成為一名老師。
EN: In English, direct speech can be placed at the beginning of a sentence, followed by the reporting verb (e.g., 'asks') and the subject (e.g., 'Sarah'). This structure is common in storytelling to emphasize the spoken words.
中文: 在英文中,直接引語可以放在句子的開頭,後面接引導動詞(例如「asks」)和主詞(例如「Sarah」)。這種結構在故事敘述中很常見,用以強調所說的話。
"Where are you going?" asks Leo.
「你要去哪裡?」里奧問道。
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive (to + base verb) to express a desire or intention. In this sentence, 'to be' acts as the direct object of the verb 'want'.
中文: 動詞「want」(想要)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞)來表示願望或意圖。在本句中,「to be」(成為)作為動詞「want」的直接受詞。
I want to learn how to play the piano.
我想學習如何彈鋼琴。
EN: Direct speech reporting with 'says [Name]'. When reporting what someone says in a story or dialogue, the reporting verb 'says' can be placed after the quoted speech, followed by the subject (noun).
中文: 使用「says [名字]」的直接引語轉述。在故事或對話中轉述某人的話時,轉述動詞「says」(說)可以放在引號後面,接著是主詞(名詞)。
"I love reading books," says Sarah.
「我喜歡讀書,」莎拉說。
EN: The verb 'hope' is followed by an infinitive (to + base verb) to express a desire or plan for the future. It functions as the direct object of the verb 'hope'.
中文: 動詞「hope」(希望)後面常接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表達對未來的期望或計畫。此不定詞片語在句中作為「hope」的直接受詞。
She hopes to visit Paris next summer.
她希望明年夏天能去巴黎旅遊。
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'says') comes after the quoted sentence, the subject and verb can be inverted (e.g., 'says Ryan' or 'Ryan says'). This is a common stylistic choice in storytelling.
中文: 在直接引語中,當說話動詞(如「says」)放在引號後面時,主詞和動詞可以進行倒裝(例如「says Ryan」或「Ryan says」)。這是故事敘述中常見的修辭手法。
"I am ready," says Leo.
「我準備好了,」里奧說。
EN: In Western youth culture, forming or playing in a 'garage band' or school band is a very common dream and hobby. It represents teamwork, self-expression, and a passion for music, often associated with growing up and finding one's identity.
中文: 在西方青少年文化中,組建或加入「車庫樂團」或學校樂團是一個非常常見的夢想與愛好。這代表了團隊合作、自我表達以及對音樂的熱情,通常與青少年的成長和尋找自我認同緊密相關。
EN: The verb 'decide' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + verb) to express a choice or plan made by the speaker.
中文: 動詞「decide」(決定)後面必須接不定詞(to + 動詞原形),用來表示說話者所做的決定或計畫。
She decided to study abroad next year.
她決定明年去國外讀書。
EN: The verb 'learn' can also be followed by a to-infinitive (to + verb) to indicate acquiring the ability to perform a specific action.
中文: 動詞「learn」(學習)後面同樣可以接不定詞(to + 動詞原形),用來表示學習並掌握某項特定技能或動作。
He wants to learn to play the piano.
他想要學習彈鋼琴。
EN: The verb 'need' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an obligation or necessity to perform an action.
中文: 動詞「need」(需要)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示有義務或有必要進行某個動作。
I need to buy some groceries.
我需要買一些雜貨。
EN: The verb 'practice' is a transitive verb that directly takes a noun (like 'English') or a gerund (verb-ing) as its direct object.
中文: 動詞「practice」(練習)是一個及物動詞,後面直接接名詞(如「English」)或動名詞(動詞-ing)作為其直接受詞。
She practices playing the piano every afternoon.
她每天下午練習彈鋼琴。
EN: In English, when reporting direct speech, the speaker attribution can be placed after the quote (e.g., 'says Leo'). In written stories, it is common to invert the subject and verb ('says Leo' instead of 'Leo says') for a more literary rhythm.
中文: 在英文中,當引入直接引語時,說話者的說明可以放在引號之後(例如「says Leo」)。在書面故事中,經常會將主詞和動詞倒裝(用「says Leo」而非「Leo says」),以營造更具文學感的節奏。
EN: The dummy pronoun 'it' is used as a preparatory subject when the real subject is an infinitive phrase (to + verb). This structure avoids having a long, heavy subject at the beginning of the sentence.
中文: 虛主詞「it」用作預備主詞,當真正的主詞是不定詞片語(to + 動詞)時使用。這種結構可以避免句子開頭出現過於冗長、笨重的非限定動詞片語。
It is important to practice every day.
每天練習是很重要的。
EN: The infinitive 'to set' acts as the real subject of the sentence, representing the action or state being discussed.
中文: 不定詞「to set」在此作為句子的真正主詞,代表所討論的動作或狀態。
To learn a new language takes time.
學習一門新語言需要時間。
EN: The verb 'plan' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or future arrangement. In this structure, 'to read' acts as the direct object of the verb 'plan'.
中文: 動詞「plan」(計劃)後面接不定詞(to + 動詞原型)來表示意圖或未來的安排。在此結構中,「to read」作為動詞「plan」的直接受詞。
He plans to visit his grandparents next month.
他計劃下個月去拜訪他的祖父母。
EN: The word 'each' is used as a determiner to refer to every individual member of a group of two or more, considered individually. It is followed by a singular countable noun (e.g., 'week').
中文: 單字「each」(每個)用作限定詞,用來指代兩個或兩個以上群體中的每一個個體。後面必須接單數可數名詞(例如「week」)。
Each student received a new notebook.
每個學生都收到了一本新筆記本。
EN: The verb 'agree' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) when expressing an agreement or decision to perform an action.
中文: 動詞「agree」(同意)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示同意或決定去做某個動作。
They agreed to meet at the library.
他們同意在圖書館見面。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'on weekends' is used to describe an action that happens regularly on Saturdays and Sundays.
中文: 介系詞片語「on weekends」用來描述在星期六和星期日定期發生的習慣或活動。
I usually go hiking on weekends.
我通常在週末去健行。
EN: The dummy subject 'It' is used to replace an infinitive phrase (to + verb) that acts as the real subject of the sentence. This structure ('It is + adjective + to-infinitive') is common in English to avoid top-heavy sentences.
中文: 虛主詞「It」用來代替作為句子真正主詞的不定詞片語(to + 動詞)。這種結構(It is + 形容詞 + 不定詞)在英文中非常常見,用以避免句子顯得頭重腳輕。
It is important to study every day.
每天讀書是很重要的。
EN: The preposition 'about' is used after the verb 'dream' to specify the topic or subject of the dream, especially when referring to hopes, plans, or imaginings.
中文: 介係詞「about」接在動詞「dream」之後,用來指定夢想或想像的具體主題或內容,特別是指希望、計劃或憧憬的事物。
She dreams about traveling to Paris.
她夢想著去巴黎旅行。
EN: The structure 'Let's + base verb' is used to make a suggestion or proposal to a group that includes the speaker. It is a contraction of 'let us'.
中文: 「Let's + 原形動詞」的結構用於向包含說話者在內的群體提出建議或提議。它是「let us」的縮寫。
Let's work together to finish this project.
讓我們一起努力完成這個專案吧。
EN: The verb 'promise' is followed by a to-infinitive ('to' + base verb) when expressing an agreement or commitment to do something in the future.
中文: 動詞「promise」(承諾)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示承諾或答應在未來做某事。
I promise to call you when I arrive.
我承諾抵達時會打電話給你。
EN: In English storytelling, when reporting direct speech, the subject and verb are often inverted (e.g., 'says Leo' instead of 'Leo says'). This is a stylistic choice that sounds more literary and keeps the focus on the spoken words.
中文: 在英文故事敘述中,當引述直接引語時,主詞和動詞經常會倒裝(例如用「says Leo」代替「Leo says」)。這是一種修辭選擇,聽起來更具文學感,並能將讀者的注意力集中在說出的話語上。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 決定、下定決心做某事
在本文中: 重要的、具有重大價值的
在本文中: 承諾、答應
在本文中: 著名的、出名的
在本文中: 追逐、追求(夢想或目標)
在本文中: 極好的、令人愉快的
在本文中: 科學家
在本文中: 練習、訓練
在本文中: 支持、鼓勵
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To stop trying to do something; to surrender.
放棄
To gradually become an adult.
長大、成長
At the planned or expected time; punctual.
準時、按時
To decide what you want to achieve in the future.
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