EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The 'if' clause uses the Present Simple tense ('is'), while the main clause uses the Future Simple tense ('will' + base verb).
中文: 第一類條件句(真實條件句):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其中 if 引導的條件從句使用一般現在時(如 'is'),而主句則使用一般未來時('will' + 原形動詞)。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Go + -ing: A common grammatical pattern used to describe recreational activities or sports, such as 'go hiking', 'go swimming', or 'go shopping'.
中文: Go + -ing 動名詞:這是一種常用於描述休閒活動或運動的文法結構,例如 'go hiking'(去健行)、'go swimming'(去游泳)或 'go shopping'(去購物)。
They want to go camping this weekend.
他們這週末想去露營。
EN: In English-speaking countries, outdoor activities like hiking are highly popular weekend plans. Because weather can be unpredictable, conversations about weekend plans often revolve around weather conditionals, highlighting a cultural appreciation for nature and flexible planning.
中文: 在英語系國家,像健行(hiking)這樣的戶外活動是非常受歡迎的週末計畫。由於天氣多變,人們在討論週末行程時,經常會使用條件句來做彈性的規劃,這反映了他們熱愛大自然以及隨機應變的生活態度。
EN: First Conditional (Conditional Type 1) is used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure consists of an 'if' clause in the present simple tense, and a main clause in the future tense (usually with 'will'). In this sentence, 'if it rains' is the condition, and 'what will we do' is the future result question.
中文: 第一類條件句(Conditional Type 1)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為:if 引導的條件子句使用現在簡單式,而主要子句則使用未來式(通常搭配 will)。在此句子中,「if it rains」是條件,「what will we do」則是未來的結果疑問句。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: The adverb 'instead' is used to mean 'as an alternative' or 'in place of something else'. It is commonly placed at the very end of a sentence to indicate a change of plans or a substitute action.
中文: 副詞「instead」意為「作為替代」或「代替某事」。它通常放在句子的最末端,用來表示計畫的改變或替代方案。
There is no coffee, so I will drink tea instead.
沒有咖啡了,所以我改喝茶。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The condition clause (if-clause) uses the Present Simple tense, while the result clause uses the Future Simple tense (will + base verb).
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其中「if 條件子句」使用現在簡單式,而「結果子句」則使用未來簡單式(will + 原形動詞)。
If it snows tomorrow, we will build a snowman.
如果明天下雪,我們將會堆個雪人。
EN: The use of 'visit' as a transitive verb: 'Visit' directly takes a noun object (like 'the science museum') without needing a preposition like 'to'.
中文: 及物動詞「visit(參觀/拜訪)」的用法:visit 在此作為及物動詞,後面直接接名詞受詞(如 'the science museum'),不需要加上介係詞 to。
They plan to visit the famous art gallery next Friday.
他們計劃下週五去參觀那座著名的美術館。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure consists of an 'if' clause in the present simple tense, and a main clause in the future simple tense (will + base verb).
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為:if 引導的條件子句使用一般現在時(Present Simple),而主要子句則使用一般未來時(will + 原形動詞)。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Go + -ing (Gerund): This pattern is commonly used to describe recreational activities or sports that involve movement, such as hiking, swimming, or shopping.
中文: Go + -ing(動名詞):此句型常用於描述需要移動的休閒活動或運動,例如健行(hiking)、游泳(swimming)或購物(shopping)。
They go shopping every weekend.
他們每個週末都去購物。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure is 'If + present simple, will + base verb'. The 'if-clause' presents the condition, and the main clause presents the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 動詞原型」。其中 if 子句表示條件,主要子句表示結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們將會待在家裡。
EN: Comparative Adjective 'more': Used as a determiner before uncountable nouns (like 'water') to indicate a greater amount of something than before or than is standard.
中文: 比較級形容詞「more」:在此處作為限定詞,修飾不可數名詞(如「water」),表示比之前或比標準量「更多」的數量。
We need more time to finish the project.
我們需要更多時間來完成這個專案。
EN: In outdoor activities like hiking in English-speaking countries, safety and preparedness are highly emphasized. 'Leave No Trace' principles and carrying sufficient water (often referred to as 'hydration planning') are standard practices discussed among hikers.
中文: 在英語系國家的戶外活動(如遠足/登山)中,非常強調安全與事前準備。登山者之間經常會討論「無痕山林(Leave No Trace)」原則以及攜帶足夠的水分(通常稱為「水分補充計畫」)。
EN: First Conditional: Used to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future. The structure is 'If + present simple, will + base verb'. The 'if-clause' represents the condition, and the 'main clause' represents the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(假設語氣):用於描述在現在或未來極可能發生的真實情況。結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 動詞原型」。其中 if 引導的子句表示條件,主要子句表示結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the game.
如果明天下雨,我們將取消比賽。
EN: Indefinite Pronoun 'Everyone': Pronouns like 'everyone', 'everybody', 'someone', and 'nobody' are grammatically singular and take a singular verb (e.g., 'is' instead of 'are').
中文: 不定代名詞 'Everyone'(每個人):像 'everyone'、'everybody'、'someone' 和 'nobody' 這類的代名詞在文法上視為單數,因此必須搭配單數動詞(例如使用 'is' 而非 'are')。
Everyone is excited about the upcoming trip.
每個人對即將到來的旅行都感到興奮。
EN: First Conditional (Real Conditional): Used to talk about possible future events and their results. The 'if' clause uses the Simple Present tense ('if I have time'), while the main clause uses the Simple Future tense with 'will' ('I will check').
中文: 第一類條件句(真實條件句):用於描述未來可能發生的事情及其結果。在 if 引導的條件子句中,動詞使用一般現在式(如 'if I have time'),而主要子句則使用帶有 'will' 的一般未來式(如 'I will check')。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會留在家裡。
EN: Adverbial Clause of Condition Placement: The conditional 'if' clause can be placed either at the beginning or at the end of the sentence. When placed at the end, no comma is needed to separate the two clauses.
中文: 條件副詞子句的位置:由 'if' 引導的條件子句可以放在句首或句尾。當放在句尾時,兩個子句之間不需要加逗號。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure consists of an 'if' clause in the simple present tense ('If the weather is bad') and a main clause in the simple future tense with 'will' ('we will cancel the picnic').
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構由 if 引導的簡單現在式從句(如 'If the weather is bad')與使用 will 的簡單未來式主句(如 'we will cancel the picnic')組成。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們將會待在家裡。
EN: The comma usage in conditional sentences: When the 'if' clause comes before the main clause, a comma is required to separate them. If the main clause comes first, no comma is needed.
中文: 條件句中的逗號用法:當 if 引導的從句放在主句之前時,兩句之間必須使用逗號隔開;若主句在前,則不需要逗號。
We will go to the park if the sun shines.
如果出太陽,我們就會去公園。
EN: First Conditional (Conditional Type 1) is used to talk about real and possible future situations. It consists of an 'if' clause (present simple) and a main clause (will/can/may + base verb). In this sentence, 'can' is used instead of 'will' to express possibility or permission.
中文: 第一類條件句(Conditional Type 1)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為「if 引導的從句(使用現在簡單式)」加上「主句(使用 will/can/may + 動詞原形)」。在本句中,使用助動詞「can」代替「will」來表示可能性或允許。
If it rains tomorrow, we can play board games inside.
如果明天下雨,我們可以在室內玩桌遊。
EN: The adverb 'still' is used to emphasize that a situation continues to exist or remains possible, even after a change or in spite of something else happening (such as a cancellation). It is typically placed before the main verb, but after auxiliary or modal verbs like 'can'.
中文: 副詞「still」(仍然)用於強調某種情況在發生變化或在其他事情(如取消)發生後,依然存在或仍有可能。它通常放在主要動詞之前,但要放在助動詞或情態助動詞(如 can)之後。
Even if we are late, we can still catch the last train.
即使我們遲到,我們仍然可以趕上最後一班火車。
EN: First Conditional: Used to talk about things which might happen in the future. The structure is 'If + simple present, will + base verb'. The 'if-clause' represents the condition, and the 'main clause' represents the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(假設語氣):用於描述未來可能發生的真實情況。其結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 動詞原型」。其中「if 子句」表示條件,「主要子句」表示結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Adverbial Modifier: The word 'well' is an adverb of manner modifying the verb 'plan'. It describes how the action of planning is performed.
中文: 副詞修飾語:單字 'well' 是情狀副詞,用來修飾動詞 'plan',描述「規劃」這個動作進行得如何。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure is 'If + present simple, will + base verb'. The 'if-clause' presents the condition, and the 'main clause' presents the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極可能發生或實現的真實情況。結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 原形動詞」。其中 if 子句表示條件,主要子句表示結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Plural nouns for general reference: In English, countable nouns like 'snack' and 'drink' are often used in their plural forms ('snacks', 'drinks') when referring to the category of items in general, rather than a specific single item.
中文: 複數名詞表示泛指:在英文中,像 'snack'(點心)和 'drink'(飲料)這類可數名詞,在泛指該類別的事物而非特定某一個時,通常會使用複數形式('snacks', 'drinks')。
I like to buy books on weekends.
我喜歡在週末買書。
EN: In Western social gatherings, potlucks or casual outings often involve a division of labor where different participants bring different items (such as snacks, drinks, or plates). This cooperative planning is highly common and reflected in the conversational structure of coordinating who brings what.
中文: 在西方社交聚會中,如百樂餐(potluck)或戶外郊遊,參與者通常會分工合作,各自攜帶不同的物品(如點心、飲料或餐具)。這種合作規劃非常普遍,也體現在協調「誰帶什麼」的對話結構中。
EN: The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible future situations. It consists of an 'if' clause (in the Simple Present tense) and a main clause (usually with 'will' + base verb to show the future result).
中文: 第一類條件句(First Conditional)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構由 if 引導的條件子句(使用現在簡單式)與主要子句(通常使用 will + 原形動詞表示未來結果)組成。
If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
如果你努力學習,你就會通過考試。
EN: The subject 'everything' is an indefinite pronoun. In English, indefinite pronouns ending in -thing, -one, or -body are grammatically singular and take singular verbs.
中文: 不定代名詞 'everything'(每件事/一切)在英文語法中被視為單數,因此後續若接一般動詞需使用單數動詞變化,在此處搭配助動詞 will 則接原形動詞 be。
Everything is ready for the party.
派對的一切都準備好了。
EN: In Western culture, emphasizing teamwork ('work together') is highly valued in both school and professional environments. Expressing optimism with phrases like 'everything will be fun' is a common way to build team morale and encourage collaboration.
中文: 在西方文化中,不論是在學校還是工作環境,都非常強調團隊合作(work together)的精神。使用「everything will be fun」這類樂觀的表達方式,是激勵團隊士氣、促進合作的常見溝通技巧。
EN: The Present Continuous Tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to express an action that is currently in progress or planned for the near future.
中文: 現在進行式(am/is/are + 動詞-ing)在此處用於表示目前正在進行或計劃在不久的將來發生的動作。
They are organizing a meeting tomorrow.
他們明天正準備舉辦一場會議。
EN: The phrasal verb 'depend on' means to be decided or influenced by something else. Note that 'depend' is a stative verb here and is used in the simple present tense.
中文: 片語動詞「depend on」(取決於)表示由其他事物決定或受其影響。請注意,「depend」在此處為狀態動詞,使用一般現在式。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The 'if' clause uses the Simple Present tense, while the main clause uses 'will' + base verb.
中文: 第一類條件句(真實條件句):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其中 if 引導的條件子句使用「現在簡單式」,而主要子句則使用「will + 原形動詞」來表示未來結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Prepositional Phrase of Time: 'In the morning' is a common time expression used to specify when an action happens during the day. It always takes the preposition 'in' and the definite article 'the'.
中文: 時間介係詞片語:「in the morning」是常用的時間表達方式,用來指定一天中動作發生的具體時段。它固定搭配介係詞「in」與定冠詞「the」。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure is 'If + present simple, will + base verb'. The 'if-clause' presents the condition, and the 'main clause' presents the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 動詞原型」。其中「if 子句」表示條件,「主要子句」表示結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Prepositional Phrase of Place: 'near the river' functions as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb phrase 'have a picnic', indicating the specific location of the action.
中文: 地方介係詞片語:「near the river」(在河邊)作為副詞片語修飾動詞片語「have a picnic」,用來指示該動作發生的具體地點。
They built a small cabin near the lake.
他們在湖邊建了一座小木屋。
EN: In English-speaking countries, having a picnic near a river or in a park is a very popular weekend activity during spring and summer. It represents a relaxed lifestyle and a desire to connect with nature.
中文: 在英語系國家,春夏兩季在河邊或公園野餐是非常受歡迎的週末休閒活動。這反映了人們嚮往大自然、享受悠閒慢活的生活態度。
EN: The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible future situations. It consists of an 'if' clause (present simple tense) and a main clause (will + base verb).
中文: 第一類條件句(First Conditional)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為:if 引導的條件子句使用「現在簡單式」,而主要子句則使用「will + 原形動詞」。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: The adverb 'however' is a conjunctive adverb used to show contrast. It is typically placed at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a comma, to connect the sentence to the previous context.
中文: 副詞「however」(然而)是一個連接副詞,用來表示前後語意的轉折。它通常放在句首,後面加上逗號,用以將本句與前文建立對比關係。
EN: First Conditional (Conditional Type 1) is used to talk about real and possible future situations. It uses the present simple tense in the 'if-clause' and 'will' + base verb in the main clause.
中文: 第一類條件句(First Conditional)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為:if 引導的從屬子句使用一般現在時,而主句則使用「will + 原形動詞」。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們將會待在家裡。
EN: The adverb 'instead' is used to indicate that one event or action replaces another. It often appears at the end of a sentence.
中文: 副詞「instead」表示「代替、改為」,用來指出某個事件或行動取代了另一個,通常放在句尾。
There is no coffee, so I will drink tea instead.
沒有咖啡了,所以我改喝茶。
EN: The simple future tense with 'will' is used to express a decision, promise, or plan made at or before the moment of speaking. It is followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive without 'to').
中文: 使用 'will' 的簡單未來式(Simple Future Tense)用來表示在說話當下或之前所做的決定、承諾或計劃。後面必須接原形動詞。
I will call you when I arrive at the station.
我到達車站時會打電話給你。
EN: The infinitive phrase 'to be sure' acts as an adverb of purpose, explaining 'why' the action (checking the forecast) is being performed. It means 'in order to make certain'.
中文: 不定詞片語 'to be sure' 在此作副詞使用,表示目的,用來解釋「為什麼」要執行該動作(確認預報)。意思是「為了確保萬無一失」或「以求確定」。
We locked the door to be sure.
我們鎖上了門以確保安全。
EN: First Conditional (Conditional Type 1) is used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure consists of an 'if' clause in the Present Simple tense, and a main clause in the Future Simple tense (will + base verb).
中文: 第一類條件句(Conditional Type 1)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為:if 引導的從屬子句使用現在簡單式(Present Simple),而主要子句則使用未來簡單式(will + 動詞原型)。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們將會待在家裡。
EN: Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' and 'something' are grammatically singular. Therefore, the verb that follows them in the present simple tense must take the singular form (e.g., 'brings' with an -s).
中文: 不定代名詞如 'everyone'(每個人)和 'something'(某事/某物)在文法上視為單數。因此,在現在簡單式中,其後接的動詞必須使用單數動詞變化(例如:動詞字尾加 -s 的 'brings')。
Everyone wants to join the party.
每個人都想參加這個派對。
EN: First Conditional: Used to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future. The structure is 'If + simple present, will + base verb'. The 'if-clause' represents the condition, and the 'main clause' represents the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(First Conditional):用於描述在現在或未來可能發生的真實情況與結果。其結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 原形動詞」。其中 if 子句代表條件,主要子句代表結果。
If it rains on Friday, we will stay at home.
如果週五下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Reciprocal Pronoun 'each other': Used when two or more people do the same thing to one another. It indicates a mutual relationship or action.
中文: 相互代名詞「each other」(彼此、互相):當兩個或以上的人對彼此做相同的事情時使用,表示雙向的互動關係或動作。
We should respect each other.
我們應該互相尊重。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, fostering teamwork and mutual support is highly valued, especially in group activities or school trips. The phrase 'have a great day' is a very common, friendly, and positive social expression used to encourage others.
中文: 在英語系國家中,團隊合作與互相支持(teamwork and mutual support)是被高度重視的價值觀,特別是在團體活動或學校旅行中。此外,'have a great day' 是一句非常普遍、友善且積極的社交日常用語,用來祝福或鼓勵他人。
EN: The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths, habits, or scientific facts. It uses the Present Simple tense in both the condition clause (if-clause) and the result clause. In this sentence, 'always has' and 'go wrong' are both in the present simple, expressing a universal rule of planning.
中文: 零類條件句(Zero Conditional)用於描述普遍真理、習慣或科學事實。其結構在條件子句(if 子句)和結果子句中皆使用現在簡單式。在此句子中,「always has」和「go wrong」皆為現在簡單式,用以表達規劃事情時的一般性常理。
If you heat ice, it melts.
如果你加熱冰,它就會融化。
EN: The phrase 'go wrong' is a common English idiom meaning to fail, deteriorate, or result in a bad outcome. 'Go' acts as a linking verb here, followed by the adjective 'wrong' to describe a change in state.
中文: 片語「go wrong」是一個常見的英文片語,意思是失敗、變糟或產生不好的結果。這裡的「go」作為連繫動詞使用,後面接形容詞「wrong」來描述狀態的改變。
If anything goes wrong, call me immediately.
如果發生任何出錯的情況,立刻打給我。
EN: The concept of having a 'backup' (often referred to as 'Plan B') is deeply ingrained in Western organizational and personal culture. It reflects a pragmatic mindset that values preparedness and risk management, as encapsulated in Murphy's Law ('Anything that can go wrong will go wrong').
中文: 擁有「backup」(通常稱為「Plan B」或備用方案)的概念在西方組織與個人文化中根深蒂固。這反映了一種重視預防與風險管理的務實思維,正如「莫非定律」(凡是可能出錯的事就一定會出錯)所描述的預防心態。
EN: This sentence uses the First Conditional structure to talk about a possible future situation and its consequence. The 'if-clause' uses the simple present tense ('is late'), while the main clause uses 'will' + base verb ('will we do') to ask about the future result.
中文: 此句使用「第一條件句」(First Conditional)結構,用來討論未來可能發生的真實情況及其結果。條件子句(if-clause)使用現在簡單式(is late),而主要子句則使用「will + 原形動詞」(will we do)來詢問未來的結果。
What will we do if it rains tomorrow?
如果明天下雨,我們該怎麼辦?
EN: In English questions, the auxiliary verb 'will' is placed before the subject 'we' to form the interrogative structure ('What will we do...').
中文: 在英文的疑問句中,助動詞「will」必須置於主詞「we」之前,以形成疑問句結構(What will we do...)。
Where will you go if you have a holiday?
如果你有假期,你會去哪裡?
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure consists of an 'if' clause in the simple present tense ('is late') and a main clause in the simple future tense with 'will' ('will take').
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為:if 引導的條件從句使用一般現在時(如 'is late'),而主句則使用一般將來時,搭配 'will'(如 'will take')。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: The use of 'late' as an adjective: In this sentence, 'late' functions as a subject complement following the linking verb 'is' to describe the status of the bus.
中文: 形容詞「late」(遲的/晚的)的用法:在此句子中,「late」作為形容詞,接在連繫動詞「is」後面擔任主詞補語,用來修飾主詞「the bus」的狀態。
The train was late because of the heavy snow.
因為大雪,火車晚點了。
EN: The phrase 'What if...?' is a common conversational pattern used to ask about the consequences of a hypothetical situation or to express concern about a potential future event. It is a shortened form of 'What will happen if...?' or 'What should we do if...?' and is followed by a subject and a verb in the present simple tense when referring to future possibilities.
中文: 句型「What if...?」(如果……該怎麼辦?)是用於詢問假設情況的後果,或對未來可能發生的事件表示擔憂的常用口語表達。它是「What will happen if...?」或「What should we do if...?」的簡化形式,後面接主詞和一般現在時動詞,用來表示未來的可能性。
What if it rains during our outdoor concert?
如果我們戶外音樂會期間下雨該怎麼辦?
EN: The verb 'get' is often used as a linking verb meaning 'to become' or 'to reach a state'. It is commonly followed by an adjective (e.g., 'hot', 'cold', 'tired') to describe a change in condition or state.
中文: 動詞「get」常用作連繫動詞,意思是「變得」或「達到某種狀態」。它後面通常接形容詞(例如「hot」熱、「cold」冷、「tired」累),用來描述狀態或情況的變化。
It gets dark very early in the winter.
冬天時天色很早就變暗了。
EN: First Conditional (Conditional Type 1): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure is 'If + present simple, will + base verb'. The 'if-clause' presents the condition, and the main clause presents the result.
中文: 第一類條件句(真實條件句):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 原形動詞」。其中 if 引導的子句表示條件,主要子句表示結果。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們將會留在家裡。
EN: Adverbial prepositional phrase of place: 'under the trees' acts as an adverbial phrase modifying the verb 'rest', indicating the location where the action takes place.
中文: 地方介係詞片語作副詞:'under the trees'(在樹下)作為副詞片語修飾動詞 'rest'(休息),用來指示動作發生的地點。
We sat under the umbrella to avoid the sun.
我們坐在傘下以躲避陽光。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure consists of an 'if' clause in the simple present tense ('If I forget...') and a main clause in the simple future tense ('will you lend...').
中文: 第一類條件句(真實條件句):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為:if 引導的從屬子句使用現在簡單式(如 'If I forget...'),而主要子句則使用未來簡單式(如 'will you lend...')。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: The verb 'lend' is a ditransitive verb, which means it takes two objects: an indirect object (the person receiving, 'me') and a direct object (the thing being given, 'one'). The pattern is 'lend + someone + something'.
中文: 動詞 'lend'(借出)是雙賓語動詞,後面接兩個受詞:間接受詞(接受者 'me')與直接受詞(物品 'one')。常用句型為「lend + 某人 + 某物」。
Can you lend me your pen?
你能借我你的鋼筆嗎?
EN: The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible future situations. It consists of an 'if' clause (in the Simple Present tense) and a main clause (usually with 'will' + base verb).
中文: 第一條件句(First Conditional)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構由 if 引導的條件子句(使用現在簡單式)與主要子句(通常使用 will + 原形動詞)組成。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: The word 'extra' can function as a noun meaning 'an additional item of the same kind' or 'something more than what is usual or necessary'.
中文: 單字 'extra' 在此處作為名詞使用,表示「額外多餘的人或物」或「備用品」,指代前面語境中提到的物品(如帽子)。
I always keep an extra in my car.
我總是在車裡放一個備用品。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, offering to bring an 'extra' (like an extra hat, umbrella, or snack) is a common way to show friendliness and preparedness when planning outdoor group activities.
中文: 在英語系國家中,主動提出多帶一份備用品(如多帶一頂帽子、雨傘或零食)是規劃戶外團體活動時,展現友善、體貼與周全準備的常見社交方式。
EN: This sentence uses the First Conditional structure (If + present simple, will/can + base verb) to talk about a real and possible future situation. The modal verb 'can' is used here instead of 'will' to express permission or possibility.
中文: 此句使用「第一類條件句」(If + 現在簡單式,will/can + 原形動詞)來描述在未來極可能發生的真實情況。這裡使用助動詞「can」代替「will」,用以表示許可或可能性。
If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
如果你寫完功課,你就可以看電視。
EN: The word 'early' is used here as an adverb modifying the verb 'finish', indicating that the action is completed before the expected or usual time.
中文: 「early」在此處用作副詞,修飾動詞「finish」(結束),表示該動作在預期或通常的時間之前完成(提早)。
She arrived early to get a good seat.
她提早到達以佔個好位子。
EN: First Conditional (Type 1 Conditional): Used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure consists of an 'if' clause in the simple present tense ('if the water is clean') and a main clause in the simple future tense with 'will' ('we will swim there').
中文: 第一類條件句(Type 1 Conditional):用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構包含一個使用現在簡單式的「if 條件子句」(如 if the water is clean),以及一個使用 will 簡單未來式的「主要子句」(如 we will swim there)。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: Adverbial of Place 'there': Used to refer to a place that has already been mentioned in the context (in this case, the beach/water). It functions as an adverb modifying the verb 'swim'.
中文: 地方副詞「there」(在那裡):用來指代上下文中已經提過的地方(在此指海灘或水域)。它作為副詞修飾動詞「swim」(游泳)。
I like that park, so I often jog there.
我喜歡那個公園,所以我經常在那裡慢跑。
EN: First Conditional (Conditional Type 1) is used to talk about real and possible future situations. The structure is 'If + present simple, will + base verb'.
中文: 第一類條件句(Conditional Type 1)用於描述在未來極有可能發生的真實情況。其結構為「If + 現在簡單式,will + 原形動詞」。
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
如果明天下雨,我們就會待在家裡。
EN: The word 'nothing' is a singular indefinite pronoun meaning 'no single thing'. When used as a subject, it takes a singular verb and has a negative meaning built-in, so the sentence does not need another negative word like 'not'.
中文: 「nothing」是一個單數不定代名詞,意思是「沒有任何事/物」。當它作主詞時,動詞須用單數形,且其本身已含有否定意義,因此句子中不需要再使用「not」等否定詞。
Nothing is impossible if you try your best.
如果你盡力而為,沒有什麼事是不可能的。
EN: The phrase 'go wrong' is a very common idiomatic expression in English meaning to fail or to result in a bad outcome. Having a 'backup' (or Plan B) is highly valued in professional and personal planning in Western culture to ensure efficiency and reduce anxiety.
中文: 片語「go wrong」是英文中非常常見的慣用語,意思是失敗或產生不好的結果。在西方文化中,不論是工作還是個人生活,做好「backup」(備份計劃或 B 計劃)都非常受到重視,這能確保效率並減少焦慮感。
EN: The contraction 'let's' (let us) is used to make a suggestion or proposal for joint action. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive).
中文: 縮寫「let's」(即 let us)用於提出共同行動的建議或提議。其後接動詞原形(不帶 to 的不定詞)。
Let's start the meeting now.
讓我們現在開始開會吧。
EN: The preposition 'before' is used to indicate that an action must be completed prior to a specific time or day (in this case, 'Friday').
中文: 介係詞「before」用於表示某個動作必須在特定時間或日子(在此指「週五」)之前完成。
Please submit the report before Friday.
請在週五之前提交報告。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 作為替代、反而
在本文中: 天氣預報
在本文中: 取消
在本文中: 取決於、視…而定
在本文中: 後備方案、備用計畫
在本文中: 借給
在本文中: 多餘的、額外的
在本文中: 決定
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to experience problems or fail to happen as planned
出錯、出問題
immediately; without delay
立刻、馬上
to assist or support one another
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