EN： The noun clause starting with 'that' acts as the direct object of the verb 'think'. In English, 'that' can be omitted in informal speech, but it is used here to clearly introduce the opinion or belief being expressed.
中文： 由「that」引導的名詞子句作為動詞「think」的直接受詞。在英語口語中，「that」常被省略，但在此處使用它可以清晰地引出所表達的觀點或信念。
I believe that technology improves our lives.
我相信科技改善了我們的生活。
EN： The simple present tense is used here to express a general truth, fact, or a personal opinion that is currently held as true.
中文： 此處使用現在簡單式來表達普遍真理、事實或目前持有的個人觀點。
She knows that exercise keeps her healthy.
她知道運動能保持她的健康。
EN： The verb 'believe' can take a noun clause as its direct object. In this sentence, the conjunction 'that' is omitted before the noun clause 'what we share online matters'.
中文： 動詞「believe」（相信）後面可以接名詞子句作為直接受詞。在本句中，名詞子句「what we share online matters」前面的連接詞「that」被省略了。
I believe (that) you can achieve your goals.
我相信你能實現你的目標。
EN： The nominal relative clause 'what we share online' acts as the subject of the clause. 'What' functions as 'the thing(s) that'. The verb 'matter' means 'to be important'.
中文： 關係代名詞子句「what we share online」（我們在網路上分享的內容）在此作為子句的主詞。「what」相當於「the thing(s) that」（所...的事物）。動詞「matter」意為「重要、要緊」。
What you say matters to me.
你所說的話對我很重要。
EN： An indirect question is a question that is embedded within another statement or question. When a question starting with a question word (like 'why') is used as a noun clause (the object of 'wonder'), the word order changes from question order (verb + subject) to statement order (subject + verb).
中文： 間接問句是嵌入在另一個陳述句或問句中的問句。當以疑問詞（如 'why'）開頭的問句作為名詞子句（作 'wonder' 的受詞）時，語序會從疑問句語序（動詞 + 主詞）改為陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞）。
I don't know why she left early.
我不知道她為什麼提早離開。
EN： 'So much' is used as an adverb to modify the verb 'post' to express degree or frequency, meaning 'to a great extent' or 'very frequently'.
中文： 'So much' 在此作為副詞修飾動詞 'post'，用以表示程度或頻率，意思是「非常多」或「非常頻繁」。
He talks so much during the movie.
他在看電影時話說得真多。
EN： The structure 'It is + adjective + that-clause' uses 'It' as an empty subject (dummy subject) to avoid a top-heavy sentence. The real subject is the 'that-clause' (that phones can be distracting) which is placed at the end.
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），用以避免句子顯得頭重腳輕。真正的受詞是置於句尾的「that 子句」（that phones can be distracting）。
It is clear that she loves music.
很明顯地，她熱愛音樂。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used here to express general possibility or ability, indicating that phones have the potential to cause distraction in certain situations.
中文： 情態助動詞「can」在此處用於表示「一般的可能性」或「能力」，指出手機在某些情況下具有讓人分心的潛在可能性。
The weather can be very cold in winter.
冬天的天氣可能會非常冷。
EN： In modern English-speaking societies, the debate over smartphone distraction is highly prevalent, especially in discussions about productivity, mental health, and digital detoxing. Using phrases like 'It is true that...' is a polite way to acknowledge a common reality before presenting further arguments.
中文： 在現代英語系國家中，關於智慧型手機令人分心的討論非常普遍，特別是在探討工作效率、心理健康和「數位排毒」等話題時。使用「It is true that...」這樣的句型，是在提出進一步論點前，禮貌地承認大眾普遍認同之現實的一種常見表達方式。
EN： The phrase 'be not sure' is commonly followed by a noun clause starting with 'whether' to express uncertainty between two possibilities (often 'whether... or...').
中文： 形容詞片語「be not sure」（不確定）後面常用 'whether' 引導的名詞子句來表示在兩種可能性之間的猶豫或不確定（常用 'whether... or...' 的結構，意為「是否……還是……」）。
I am not sure whether he will come or not.
我不確定他是否會來。
EN： The conjunction 'whether' introduces an indirect question acting as a noun clause. It functions as the complement of the adjective 'sure'.
中文： 連接詞「whether」引導一個間接問句作為名詞子句，在此句中擔任形容詞「sure」的補語，表示「是否」。
She wonders whether the library is open today.
她想知道圖書館今天是否有開門。
EN： The word 'that' introduces a noun clause (or object clause) functioning as the direct object of the verb 'know'. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction and does not have a specific meaning, and it can often be omitted in informal speech.
中文： 單字「that」在此引導一個名詞子句（或稱賓語子句），作為動詞「know」的直接受詞。在這個結構中，「that」是一個連接詞，本身沒有具體意義，在非正式口語中經常可以省略。
I believe that we can solve this problem.
我相信我們能解決這個問題。
EN： The structure 'Subject + be + the key' is used to express that something is the most important factor or solution to a problem. 'The key' acts as the subject complement.
中文： 「主詞 + be 動詞 + the key」的結構用於表示某事物是解決問題最重要、最關鍵的因素或方法。「the key」在此擔任主詞補語的角色。
Communication is the key to a good relationship.
溝通是良好關係的關鍵。
EN： The verb 'notice' is often followed by a noun clause starting with the conjunction 'that' (which can be omitted in informal speech). This clause functions as the direct object of the verb, expressing what the speaker has observed or realized.
中文： 動詞「notice」（注意到）後面經常接由連接詞「that」引導的名詞子句（在非正式口語中「that」常被省略）。這個子句在句中擔任直接受詞，用來表達說話者所觀察到或意識到的事實。
I noticed that the store was closed early.
我注意到那家店提早關門了。
EN： The word 'offline' can function as an adverb meaning 'while not connected to the internet'. Adverbs of frequency like 'sometimes' can be placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis, or before the main verb.
中文： 單字「offline」可作為副詞，意思是「在未連線到網路時（離線）」。像「sometimes」（有時候）這類的頻率副詞可以放在句尾以示強調，也可以放在主動詞之前。
She prefers to read books offline.
她更喜歡在離線狀態下閱讀書本。
EN： In modern English-speaking societies, the concept of 'digital detox' or being 'offline' is increasingly discussed. It reflects a growing cultural awareness of mental health issues related to constant social media connectivity and screen time.
中文： 在現代英語系國家中，「數位排毒」（digital detox）或「離線」（offline）的概念越來越受到討論。這反映出人們對於持續使用社群媒體和螢幕時間所引發的心理健康問題，有著越來越高的文化自覺。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) introduced by 'What' acts as a noun phrase. Here, 'What worries me' serves as the singular subject of the sentence, meaning 'The thing that worries me'.
中文： 由「What」引導的名詞關係子句（又稱自由關係子句）在此作為名詞片語使用。在本句中，「What worries me」作為整句的單數主詞，意思是「令我擔心的事情」。
What I need is a cup of hot coffee.
我所需要的是一杯熱咖啡。
EN： The noun phrase 'the time we waste' contains a defining relative clause with a omitted relative pronoun 'that' or 'which' (the time [that] we waste), where 'we waste' modifies 'the time'.
中文： 名詞片語「the time we waste」中包含一個關係子句，省略了關係代名詞「that」或「which」（即 the time [that] we waste），其中「we waste」用來修飾前面的先行詞「the time」（時間）。
EN： The verb 'agree' can be followed by a 'that-clause' which functions as the direct object of the sentence. The conjunction 'that' is often omitted in informal speech, but it introduces the opinion or statement being agreed with.
中文： 動詞「agree」（同意）後面可以接由「that」引導的名詞子句，作為該句子的直接受詞。在口語中「that」經常被省略，它用來引出說話者所同意的觀點或陳述。
I agree that we need to save energy.
我同意我們需要節約能源。
EN： The modal verb 'should' is used to express advice, recommendation, or moral obligation. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'use').
中文： 情態助動詞「should」（應該）用於表達建議、推薦或道德義務。其後必須接動詞原形（在此句中為「use」）。
We should eat more vegetables.
我們應該多吃蔬菜。
EN： A noun clause (specifically a wh-clause starting with 'how') is used here as a subject complement following the linking verb 'is'. It explains what the 'question' is. In noun clauses, the word order must be statement order (subject + verb: 'we control'), not question order ('how do we control').
中文： 名詞子句（在此為以 'how' 開頭的疑問詞子句）在此用作連繫動詞 'is' 後面的主詞補語，用來解釋「問題」是什麼。在名詞子句中，語序必須是陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞：'we control'），而非疑問句語序（'how do we control'）。
The issue is how we manage our time.
問題在於我們如何管理我們的時間。
EN： The simple present tense is used here to express a general truth, ongoing situation, or habitual action. 'Control' is in its base form because the subject is the first-person plural pronoun 'we'.
中文： 這裡使用現在簡單式來表達一個普遍的事實、持續的情況或習慣性行為。因為主詞是第一人稱複數代名詞 'we'，所以動詞 'control' 使用原形。
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 genuinely possible or likely to happen.
中文： 動詞「hope」（希望）後面經常接由「that」引導的名詞子句（that 常可省略），用來表達對未來可能發生之事情的願望。與「wish」不同，「hope」用於表示真正有可能實現的事務。
I hope that we can pass the exam tomorrow.
我希望我們明天能通過考試。
EN： The phrase 'for good' is an idiom that can mean 'permanently' or, in this context, 'for a moral or beneficial purpose' (doing good deeds/benefiting society).
中文： 片語「for good」是一個慣用語，可以表示「永久地」，但在本句的語境中，它表示「為了善良或有益的目的」（行善、造福社會）。
She wants to use her wealth for good by building schools.
她想透過興建學校，將自己的財富用於善途。
EN： In modern tech discourse, there is a growing global movement called 'Tech for Good', which focuses on active alignment of technology with social, environmental, and economic benefits. Hana's statement reflects this contemporary ethical discussion.
中文： 在現代科技討論中，全球正興起一項名為「科技向善」（Tech for Good）的運動，旨在積極將科技與社會、環境和經濟效益相結合。哈娜（Hana）的這番話正反映了這一當代倫理討論。
EN： A noun clause introduced by 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 being discussed. Because a subject clause can make the sentence feel top-heavy, it is often replaced by the dummy pronoun 'it' (e.g., 'It is clear that we need real connection'), but placing the 'that'-clause at the beginning emphasizes the content of the clause.
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」。它代表一個被討論的事實或觀點。由於主詞子句放在句首會使句子顯得頭重腳輕，因此常會用虛主詞「it」來代替（例如：It is clear that we need...），但將「that」子句直接放在句首能起到強調該子句內容的作用。
That she passed the exam is a miracle.
她通過了考試是個奇蹟。
EN： The copula verb 'be' (here conjugated as 'is') connects the subject clause to the subject complement ('clear'), which describes the state or quality of the subject.
中文： 系動詞「be」（在此處為單數動詞「is」）將主詞子句與主詞補語（clear）連接起來，用以描述主詞的狀態或特徵。
EN： The preposition 'about' is followed by a noun clause (or indirect question) introduced by 'how'. This clause functions as the object of the preposition, explaining the content of the thoughts.
中文： 介係詞「about」後面接由「how」引導的名詞子句（或稱間接問句）。該子句作為介係詞的受詞，用來解釋思考的具體內容。
She often worries about how her children manage their time.
她經常擔心她的孩子們如何管理時間。
EN： The simple present tense ('shapes') is used here to express a general truth, ongoing state, or habitual action that remains true over time.
中文： 這裡使用現在簡單式（「shapes」）來表達一個普遍事實、持續的狀態或長期不變的習慣性動作。
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太陽東升西落。
EN： The dummy pronoun 'It' is used as a placeholder subject when the real subject is a 'that' clause (noun clause). This structure avoids having a long, heavy subject at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 虛主詞「It」用作代替後面「that」引導的名詞子句（真主詞）的預留位置。這種結構可以避免句子開頭出現過於冗長、笨重的真主詞。
It is clear that she loves her job.
很明顯地，她熱愛她的工作。
EN： The verb 'make' is a causative verb used here in the pattern 'make + object + adjective' (make many things easier), which means to cause something to be in a particular state.
中文： 動詞「make」在此處作為使役動詞，使用「make + 受詞 + 形容詞」的句型（make many things easier），表示使某物處於某種特定狀態。
The warm weather makes people happy.
溫暖的天氣使人們感到快樂。
EN： The noun clause introduced by 'that' functions as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. In informal English, 'that' can be omitted, but keeping it helps structure the sentence clearly.
中文： 由「that」引導的名詞子句在此作為動詞「believe」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清晰。
I believe that Emma will pass the exam.
我相信艾瑪會通過考試。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility, followed by the base form of the verb 'learn'.
中文： 情態動詞「can」用來表示能力或可能性，後面接動詞原形「learn」。
We can achieve our goals with hard work.
透過努力，我們能夠實現我們的目標。
EN： The conjunction 'whether' is used to introduce a noun clause (dependent clause) that expresses doubt or choice between alternatives, functioning here as the direct object of the verb 'wonder'. It can often be used interchangeably with 'if' in informal contexts.
中文： 連接詞「whether」（是否）用於引導名詞子句（從屬子句），表示懷疑或在不同選擇之間做抉擇，在此句中作為動詞「wonder」的直接受詞。在非正式語境中，通常可以與「if」互換使用。
I wonder whether it will rain tomorrow.
我想知道明天是否會下雨。
EN： The present continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe an ongoing trend or a gradual change happening around the present time ('are losing').
中文： 現在進行式（am/is/are + 現在分詞）在此處用於描述目前正在發生的一種持續趨勢或漸進式轉變（「are losing」，正在失去）。
Many traditional crafts are disappearing in the modern world.
許多傳統工藝在現代世界中正在逐漸消失。
EN： This sentence reflects a common modern societal concern in English-speaking countries and globally: the fear that digital communication (texting, social media) is replacing deep, face-to-face interactions ('real conversations').
中文： 這句話反映了英語系國家乃至全球現代社會的共同擔憂：擔心數位通訊（簡訊、社群媒體）正在取代深度的、面對面的互動（即「真實的對話」）。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or 'what-clause') functions as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What concerns me' acts as the subject of the main verb 'is'. It means 'The thing that concerns me'.
中文： 關係代名詞引導的名詞子句（以 what 開頭的子句）在句中可作為名詞片語使用。在本句中，「What concerns me」作為主要動詞「is」的主詞，意思是「讓我擔心的事物」。
What I need is a cup of hot coffee.
我所需要的是一杯熱咖啡。
EN： An indirect question (noun clause) introduced by 'how much' functions as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. It follows statement word order (subject + verb): 'how much time' + 'we' (subject) + 'spend' (verb).
中文： 由「how much」引導的間接問句（名詞子句）在此處作為連繫動詞「is」的主詞補語。其語序必須使用陳述句語序（主詞 + 動詞）：「how much time」+「we」（主詞）+「spend」（動詞）。
She asked how much money we saved.
她問我們存了多少錢。
EN： The phrase 'on screens' refers to time spent looking at smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs. 'Screen time' has become a major topic of social and psychological discussion globally, reflecting modern concerns about digital well-being and mental health.
中文： 「on screens」（在螢幕上）指的是看智慧型手機、平板電腦、電腦和電視的時間。「螢幕時間」（screen time）已成為全球社會和心理學討論的重要話題，反映了現代人對數位健康和心理健康的擔憂。
EN： The present perfect tense ('have noticed') is used here to describe a state or realization that started in the past and continues to be true or relevant in the present.
中文： 現在完成式（have noticed）在此處用於描述一個始於過去、且至今仍然成立或與現在相關的發現或體會。
I have noticed that the days are getting shorter.
我注意到白天正變得越來越短。
EN： The conjunction 'when' introduces an adverbial clause of time ('when I log off early'), which describes the condition or time under which the action in the main clause ('I sleep better') occurs.
中文： 連接詞「when」引導時間副詞子句（when I log off early），用以說明主句動作（I sleep better）發生的時間或條件。
I feel more energetic when I exercise in the morning.
當我在早上運動時，我會覺得更有活力。
EN： The phrase 'log off' originally refers to disconnecting from a computer system, but in modern digital wellness culture, it is widely used to describe taking a break from social media and smartphones to improve mental health and sleep quality.
中文： 「log off」原本是指登出電腦系統，但在現代數位健康（digital wellness）文化中，它被廣泛用來指稱「暫離社群媒體和智慧型手機」，以改善心理健康與睡眠品質。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause serving as the direct object of the verb 'forget'. It introduces a fact or statement that people fail to remember. The conjunction 'that' is often optional in informal speech but is kept here for clarity.
中文： 「that 引導的名詞子句」在此作為動詞「forget」（忘記）的直接受詞。它用來引導一個人們所遺忘的事實或陳述。在口語中，連接詞「that」經常可以省略，但在此處保留以使結構更清晰。
She realized that she had left her keys at home.
她意識到她把鑰匙留在家裡了。
EN： The phrase 'not everything' is used to express that while something is important or significant, it is not the only thing that matters in life. It is a common way to put things into perspective.
中文： 片語「not everything」（並非一切）用於表達某事雖然重要，但並非生活中唯一關鍵的事物。這是一種常用來客觀審視事物重要性的表達方式。
Money is important, but it is not everything.
金錢固然重要，但它並非一切。
EN： This sentence reflects a modern societal concern regarding digital well-being and screen time. In many English-speaking cultures, there is a growing movement emphasizing 'digital detox' and the importance of real-world, face-to-face interactions over virtual connections.
中文： 這句話反映了現代社會對於數位健康與螢幕使用時間的擔憂。在許多英語系國家中，越來越多人倡導「數位排毒」（digital detox），並強調現實世界中面對面互動相較於虛擬連結的重要性。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'think'. The conjunction 'that' is often omitted in informal spoken English, but it introduces the statement being thought.
中文： that 引導的名詞子句在此作為動詞「think」（認為）的直接受詞。在口語中，「that」經常會被省略，它用來引出所思考的具體內容。
I believe that we can solve this problem together.
我相信我們可以一起解決這個問題。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) introduced by 'what' functions as a noun. Here, 'what we really need' acts as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is', meaning 'the thing that we really need'.
中文： 由「what」引導的關係子句（又稱無先行詞的關係子句）在此作為名詞使用。在句中，「what we really need」作為連繫動詞「is」後面的主詞補語，意思是「我們真正需要的東西」。
This is what I wanted to tell you.
這就是我想告訴你的事。
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'.
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。此處的 'What' 相當於 'the thing that'（……的事情）。
What matters to me is your happiness.
對我來說最重要的事情是你的幸福。
EN： A noun clause introduced by the interrogative adverb 'how' functions as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is', explaining 'what matters most'.
中文： 由疑問副詞 'how' 引導的名詞子句在連繫動詞 'is' 後面擔任主詞補語，用來解釋「最重要的事情」是什麼。
The question is how we can solve this problem.
問題是我們該如何解決這個問題。
EN： This sentence reflects a common modern philosophical outlook on time management and personal agency, emphasizing individual choice ('how we choose') in an era filled with digital distractions.
中文： 這句話反映了現代人對時間管理和個人自主權的哲學思考，在充滿數位干擾的時代，特別強調個人的主動選擇（'how we choose'）。
EN： The verb 'hope' is commonly followed by a 'that-clause' acting as the direct object, expressing a desire for a possible future situation. The conjunction 'that' is often omitted in informal 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期望。在口語或非正式表達中，「that」經常會被省略。
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 preposition 'without' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to indicate an action that does not happen or is avoided while performing the main action.
中文： 介係詞「without」（沒有、不）後面須接動名詞（V-ing），用來表示在進行主句動作時，某個未發生或被避免的伴隨動作或狀態。
She finished the test without making any mistakes.
她沒犯任何錯誤就完成了測驗。
EN： The phrase 'becoming a slave to [something]' (or 'its slave') is a common English metaphor used to describe a state where someone has lost control over their habits, especially regarding technology, work, or money, highlighting the importance of self-regulation in modern society.
中文： 英文中「becoming a slave to [something]」（成為某事物的奴隸）是一個常見的比喻，用來形容某人對某種習慣（特別是科技、工作或金錢）失去控制。這反映了現代社會中對於「自我克制」與「數位排毒」等議題的重視。
EN： A noun clause (or content clause) introduced by 'that' can function as the subject of a sentence. This structure is used to state a fact or idea as the main topic. Because a subject clause can make the sentence feel top-heavy, it is often replaced by an dummy 'it' (e.g., 'It is important that...'), but keeping it at the beginning emphasizes the content of the clause.
中文： 由「that」引導的名詞子句（或稱為內容子句）可以作為整個句子的主詞。這種結構用於將某個事實或想法作為句子的主要話題。由於主詞子句會使句子顯得頭重腳輕，因此常被虛主詞「it」所代替（例如：「It is important that...」），但將其放在句首能更強調該子句的內容。
That she passed the exam surprised everyone.
她通過了考試這件事讓每個人都很驚訝。
EN： The phrase 'not the other way' is a shortened form of 'not the other way around', which is used to indicate that the opposite of the statement is not true or not desirable.
中文： 片語「not the other way」是「not the other way around」的簡化形式，用來表示所述情況的反面是不成立或不理想的（即「而不是相反過來」）。
We should control our emotions, not the other way.
我們應該控制自己的情緒，而不是被情緒所控制。
EN： A noun clause (or nominal clause) can function as the subject of a sentence. In this sentence, 'how we live' is a noun clause introduced by the question word 'how', followed by subject-verb word order (we live), acting as the singular subject of the main verb 'is'.
中文： 名詞子句（或稱名物子句）可以在句子中擔任主詞。在本句中，「how we live」（我們如何生活）是由疑問詞「how」引導的名詞子句，後接「主詞+動詞」的語序（we live），作為主要動詞「is」的單數主詞。
How you handle pressure defines your character.
你如何應對壓力決定了你的性格。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'in the end' is an idiomatic expression used as an adverbial modifier. It means 'finally', 'ultimately', or 'after everything has been considered', and is often placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma to set the context.
中文： 介係詞片語「in the end」是一個常用作副詞修飾語的慣用語，意思是「最後」、「歸根究底」或「在考慮了所有情況之後」，通常放在句首並用逗號隔開以建立語境。
In the end, they decided to cancel the trip.
最後，他們決定取消這次旅行。
EN： The pattern 'What do you think about...?' is a common conversational formula used to ask for someone's opinion or thoughts on a specific topic. 'About' is a preposition, so it is followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund (verb-ing).
中文： 「What do you think about...?」（你對……有什麼看法？）是一個常用的會話句型，用於詢問對方對特定主題的意見或想法。介係詞「about」後面必須接名詞、代名詞或動名詞（V-ing）。
What do you think about the new project?
你對這個新專案有什麼看法？
EN： Online learning is a compound noun where 'online' acts as an adjective modifying the gerund 'learning'. It refers to the act of acquiring knowledge or skills via the internet.
中文： 「Online learning」（線上學習）是一個複合名詞，其中「online」（線上的）作為形容詞，修飾動名詞「learning」（學習），指透過網路獲取知識或技能的行為。
Online learning has become very popular among adults.
線上學習在成年人中已變得非常流行。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, using someone's first name (like 'Emma') at the end of a question is a common way to personalize the conversation, show friendliness, and directly invite that specific person to share their thoughts, especially in a group or a casual discussion.
中文： 在英語系國家中，在問句末尾加上對方的名字（如「艾瑪」）是一種非常常見的社交方式。這能讓對話顯得更具個人關聯性、更友善，並能直接邀請該特定對象分享想法，特別是在小組討論或日常閒聊中。
EN： The verb 'think' is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'that' to express an opinion. In informal English, the conjunction 'that' is frequently omitted, leaving the subject and verb of the subordinate clause directly after 'think'.
中文： 動詞「think」（認為）後面經常接由「that」引導的名詞子句來表達個人觀點。在口語或非正式英語中，連接詞「that」經常會被省略，直接在「think」後面接子句的主詞與動詞。
I think (that) we should go home now.
我認為我們現在應該回家了。
EN： The verb 'give' is a ditransitive verb, which means it can take two objects: an indirect object (usually a person, 'us') and a direct object (usually a thing, 'more freedom'). The typical pattern is: Subject + give + Indirect Object + Direct Object.
中文： 動詞「give」（給予）是一個雙賓動詞，這意味著它可以接兩個受詞：間接受詞（通常是人，如「us」）和直接受詞（通常是事物，如「more freedom」）。常見句型為：主詞 + give + 間接受詞 + 直接受詞。
She gave me a beautiful book.
她給了我一本漂亮的書。
EN： The verb 'wonder' is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'whether' or 'if' to express uncertainty or curiosity about a yes/no question. 'Whether' is more formal than 'if'.
中文： 動詞「wonder」（想知道）後面經常接由「whether」或「if」引導的名詞子句，用來表達對某個「是非問句」的不確定或好奇。在正式語境中，「whether」比「if」更為常用。
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 verb 'suit' means to be convenient for, acceptable to, or right for someone. It is a transitive verb, so it directly takes an object (e.g., 'everyone') without a preposition.
中文： 動詞「suit」表示「適合、對...方便、合...意」。它是一個及物動詞，因此直接接賓語（例如「everyone」），中間不需要加任何介係詞。
This schedule suits me perfectly.
這個日程安排對我來說非常合適。
EN： Using 'I wonder whether...' is a very polite and indirect way to express doubt or raise a question in English-speaking cultures. Instead of saying 'Does this suit everyone?' (which can sound demanding), this phrasing invites open discussion without putting pressure on others.
中文： 在英語系國家中，使用「I wonder whether...」（我想知道是否...）是一種非常禮貌且委婉的表達懷疑或提出問題的方式。相比於直接問「Does this suit everyone?」（這適合大家嗎？，有時聽起來較為強硬），這種句型能開啟討論，且不會給他人帶來壓力。
EN： The dummy subject 'It' is used as a placeholder at the beginning of the sentence, while the real subject is the 'that-clause' (that self-control is important) which is placed at the end to avoid a top-heavy sentence structure.
中文： 虛主詞「It」用作句首的佔位符，而真正的主詞是後面的「that 引導的名詞子句」（that self-control is important）。這種結構是為了避免句子顯得「頭重腳輕」（主詞過長）。
It is clear that she loves music.
很顯然，她熱愛音樂。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause acting as the real subject of the sentence. It contains a complete sentence structure (subject + verb + complement).
中文： 「that 子句」在此作為名詞子句，充當句子的真正主詞。子句內部包含完整的句子結構（主詞 + 動詞 + 補語）。
That we need to save water is obvious.
我們需要節約用水是顯而易見的。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) starting with 'What' acts as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What I like' serves as the subject of the main verb 'is'. It means 'The thing that I like'.
中文： 由「What」引導的名詞關係子句（或稱自由關係子句）在句中相當於一個名詞片語。在本句中，「What I like」作為主要動詞「is」的主詞，意思是「我所喜歡的事情」。
What she needs is a good rest.
她需要的是好好休息。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. It completes the meaning of the subject by stating exactly what the speaker likes.
中文： 「that 引導的子句」在連綴動詞「is」後面充當主詞補語。它用來完整說明主詞的具體內容，即說話者所喜歡的具體事情。
The truth is that we lost the game.
事實是我們輸掉了比賽。
EN： The noun clause (or content clause) introduced by 'that' functions as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. In informal English, 'that' can be omitted, but keeping it makes the sentence structure clearer.
中文： 由「that」引導的名詞子句（或稱為內容子句）在此擔任動詞「believe」（相信）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。
I believe that technology can improve our lives.
我相信科技可以改善我們的生活。
EN： The verb 'matter' is an intransitive verb meaning 'to be important' or 'to have significance'. It does not require a direct object.
中文： 動詞「matter」是一個不及物動詞，意思是「重要」或「有重大關係」，其後不需要接直接受詞。
Your opinion matters to us.
你的意見對我們很重要。
EN： The phrase 'I am not sure' is followed by a noun clause (indirect question) introduced by a question word like 'why', 'how', 'what', or 'whether'. In indirect questions, the word order is subject + verb (statement order), not verb + subject (question order).
中文： 「I am not sure」（我不確定）後面常接由疑問詞（如 why、how、what、whether 等）引導的名詞子句（間接問句）。請注意，間接問句的語序必須是「主詞 + 動詞」的陳述句語序，而非疑問句語序。
I am not sure where they live.
我不確定他們住在哪裡。
EN： The word 'some' is a determiner used here with plural countable nouns ('students') to refer to an indefinite quantity. The verb 'lose' is in its base form to agree with the plural subject 'some students'.
中文： 「some」（一些/有些）在此處作為限定詞，修飾複數可數名詞「students」，表示不特定數量。動詞「lose」使用原形動詞，以與複數主詞「some students」達成主詞與動詞的一致性。
Some people prefer to study at night.
有些人比較喜歡在晚上讀書。
EN： In Western educational contexts, discussions about student focus and self-regulation are very common, especially with the rise of digital distractions. Expressing uncertainty with 'I am not sure why...' is a polite, non-judgmental way to open a discussion or share an observation without sounding overly critical.
中文： 在西方教育背景中，關於學生專注力與自我管理（特別是面對數位分心物時）的討論非常普遍。使用「I am not sure why...」（我不確定為什麼...）來表達不確定性，是一種禮貌且不帶批判色彩的溝通方式，能開啟討論或分享觀察，而不會顯得過於嚴厲或主觀。
EN： A free relative clause (or nominal relative clause) introduced by 'What' acts as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What helps me' serves as the singular subject of the main verb 'is'.
中文： 由「What」引導的關係子句（或稱名詞性關係子句）在句中相當於一個名詞片語。在此句子中，「What helps me」（對我有幫助的事物）作為主要動詞「is」的單數主詞。
What I need is a cup of coffee.
我所需要的是一杯咖啡。
EN： The verb 'help' can be followed directly by an object pronoun (like 'me') to indicate the recipient of the assistance or beneficial effect.
中文： 動詞「help」（幫助）後面可以直接接一個受格代名詞（如「me」），用來表示接受幫助或受到益處的對象。
This map helps us find the way.
這張地圖幫助我們找到路。
EN： The noun clause starting with 'that' functions as the direct object of the verb 'know'. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction that introduces a complete sentence (we must avoid distractions) to show what is known. In informal English, 'that' is often omitted.
中文： 由「that」引導的名詞子句在此擔任動詞「know」的直接受詞。在這種結構中，「that」是一個連接詞，用來引導一個完整的句子（我們必須避免分心）以表示所知道的事情。在非正式英語中，「that」經常會被省略。
I believe that we can solve this problem together.
我相信我們能一起解決這個問題。
EN： The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'avoid').
中文： 情態助動詞「must」用於表達強烈的義務或必要性。其後須接動詞原形（在此處為「avoid」）。
We must protect our environment.
我們必須保護我們的環境。
EN： Wh-noun clauses (nominal clauses) can act as subjects in a sentence. Here, 'How we learn' is a noun clause functioning as the singular subject of the main verb 'shapes'.
中文： Wh-引導的名詞子句（名詞性從句）可以在句子中擔任主詞。在此處，「How we learn」（我們如何學習）是一個名詞子句，作為主要動詞「shapes」的單數主詞。
How you practice determines your success.
你如何練習決定了你的成功。
EN： A noun clause can also act as the object of a verb. In this sentence, 'who we become' is a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'shapes'.
中文： 名詞子句也可以作為動詞的受詞。在本句中，「who we become」（我們成為什麼樣的人）是一個名詞子句，作為動詞「shapes」的直接受詞。
I love who I am today.
我喜歡我今天的樣子。
EN： This sentence reflects a growth mindset, which is highly valued in modern Western education. It emphasizes that the process and method of learning are more important than innate intelligence in shaping a person's identity.
中文： 這句話反映了現代西方教育中非常重視的「成長型思維」（growth mindset）。它強調學習的過程和方式，比天生的聰明才智更能決定一個人最終成為什麼樣的人。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 令人分心的，干擾注意力的
在本文中： 平衡，均衡
在本文中： 塑造，決定…的發展
在本文中： 對話，交談
在本文中： 使擔憂，使介意
在本文中： 奴隸，完全受支配的人
在本文中： 自由，自主權
在本文中： 自我控制，自制力
在本文中： 分心事物，干擾源
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To perform the actions to terminate a connection to a computer system or social media platform.
登出，下線
The opposite of what has just been mentioned or expected.
相反地，反過來
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
社群媒體
A genuine, meaningful relationship or bond between people, as opposed to superficial online interactions.
真實的連結，真誠的人際關係