EN: Use 'this' to point out a single person, place, or thing that is close to you. It is followed by a singular noun.
中文: 使用「this」(這)來指出距離自己較近的單一人、事或物。後面要接單數名詞。
This book is interesting.
這本書很有趣。
EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun/pronoun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 單數名詞/代名詞?」來詢問單一物品的價格。
How much is this blue bag?
這個藍色的包包多少錢?
EN: In night markets or local shops, asking 'How much is it?' is the most common and direct way to start a price inquiry. It is polite and natural.
中文: 在夜市或在地商店中,詢問「How much is it?」是最常見且直接的詢價方式,既禮貌又自然。
EN: The pattern 'Let + person + base verb' is used to suggest an action or ask for permission to do something.
中文: 「Let + 人 + 原形動詞」的句型,用來提議做某事或請求允許做某事。
Let me help you.
讓我來幫你。
EN: In English-speaking countries, it is very common and polite to ask store clerks for help or pricing information. Clerks are usually very friendly and happy to assist customers.
中文: 在英語系國家,向店員詢問幫助或價格是非常常見且禮貌的行為。店員通常都很友善,樂意為顧客提供協助。
EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 單數名詞?」來詢問單一物品的價格。
How much is this blue pen?
這枝藍色的筆多少錢?
EN: In English-speaking countries, starting a question to a store clerk with 'Excuse me' is considered very polite and is the standard way to get someone's attention.
中文: 在英語系國家,向店員提問前先說「Excuse me」(不好意思/請問)是非常有禮貌的作法,也是吸引他人注意的標準方式。
EN: Use 'It is + [price]' to state how much something costs. 'It' refers to the singular item being discussed.
中文: 使用「It is + [價格]」來表示某物的價錢。這裡的「It」代表正在討論的單數物品。
It is fifty dollars.
它是五十元。
EN: 'NT dollars' stands for New Taiwan Dollars, which is the official currency used in Taiwan. In daily conversation, people in Taiwan often just say 'dollars' or 'NT' when the context is clear.
中文: 「NT dollars」代表「新台幣」,是台灣的官方貨幣。在日常對話中,如果前後文意思清楚,人們通常會直接說「dollars」或「NT」。
EN: We use 'a little' before an adjective (like 'expensive') to mean 'slightly' or 'not too much'. It helps make a negative statement sound softer and more polite.
中文: 我們在形容詞(如「expensive」)前面加上「a little」來表示「有一點」或「稍微」。這可以讓否定或負面的說法聽起來更溫和、更有禮貌。
This bag is a little heavy.
這個包包有一點重。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying something is 'a little expensive' is a polite way to decline buying an item without sounding rude to the seller.
中文: 在英語系國家中,說某樣東西「a little expensive」(有一點貴)是一種委婉拒絕購買的禮貌方式,不會讓商家覺得你很無禮。
EN: Use 'not so + adjective' to say that something does not have a high degree of that quality. It is a common way to say 'not very' or 'not that'.
中文: 使用「not so + 形容詞」來表示某事物沒有那麼高的程度。這是表達「不怎麼」或「沒那麼」的常用方式。
This soup is not so hot.
這碗湯沒有那麼熱。
EN: Use 'How much does it cost?' to ask about the price of a single item. 'Does' is the helping verb for singular subjects like 'it', and 'cost' is the main verb in its base form.
中文: 使用「How much does it cost?」來詢問單一物品的價格。「does」是配合單數主詞(如 it)的助動詞,後面的主要動詞「cost」(花費)要用原形動詞。
How much does this book cost?
這本書要多少錢?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'How much does it cost?' and 'How much is it?' are both extremely common and polite ways to ask for prices in any shopping scenario.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「How much does it cost?」和「How much is it?」都是在購物時詢問價格非常常見且禮貌的表達方式。
EN: Use 'cost' to talk about the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'it', 'this', or 'the shirt'), we add 's' to the verb: 'costs'.
中文: 使用「cost」來表示某物的價格。當主詞是單數(如「it」、「this」或「the shirt」)時,動詞後面要加上「s」變成「costs」。
This book costs ten dollars.
這本書花費十元。
EN: Use 'What + plural noun + do you have?' to ask about the options or inventory available, such as sizes, colors, or flavors.
中文: 使用「What + 複數名詞 + do you have?」的句型來詢問對方有哪些可供選擇的款式或庫存,例如尺寸、顏色或口味。
What colors do you have?
你們有什麼顏色?
EN: In English-speaking countries, clothing sizes are typically categorized as Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L). When shopping, it is very common and polite to ask a clerk 'What sizes do you have?' if you cannot find your size on the rack.
中文: 在英語系國家,衣服尺寸通常分為 Small (S, 小號)、Medium (M, 中號) 和 Large (L, 大號)。購物時,如果架上找不到適合的尺寸,直接詢問店員「What sizes do you have?」是非常常見且有禮貌的表達方式。
EN: When listing three or more items in English, we use commas to separate them, and we put 'and' before the last item.
中文: 在英文中列出三個或以上的項目時,我們會用逗號將它們隔開,並在最後一個項目之前加上「and」(和)。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果、香蕉和柳丁。
EN: In English-speaking countries, clothing sizes are commonly referred to as 'S' (small), 'M' (medium), and 'L' (large). When shopping, you can simply ask for these sizes directly.
中文: 在英語系國家,衣服尺寸通常簡稱為 'S' (small/小號)、'M' (medium/中號) 和 'L' (large/大號)。購物時,你可以直接用這些英文單字來詢問尺寸。
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'shirt' or 'size').
中文: 使用代名詞「one」來代替前面已經提過的名詞(在此指「襯衫」或「尺寸」),以避免重複。
I like the blue shirt. I want to buy that one.
我喜歡那件藍色襯衫。我想買那一件。
EN: In English-speaking countries, adding 'please' at the end of a request is essential for basic politeness. Saying 'I want...' without 'please' can sound demanding or rude to store clerks.
中文: 在英語系國家,在請求的句尾加上「please」是基本禮貌。如果只說「I want...」而沒有加上「please」,對店員來說聽起來會像是在命令,顯得有些無禮。
EN: The verb 'love' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a strong preference or enjoyment of an activity.
中文: 動詞「love」(喜愛)後面接動名詞(動詞-ing),用來表示非常喜歡做某個活動或愛好。
I love playing basketball.
我喜歡打籃球。
EN: Night markets are a huge part of Taiwanese culture, famous for delicious street food, affordable shopping, and vibrant atmosphere. It is a popular social hub for both locals and tourists.
中文: 夜市是台灣文化中非常重要的一部分,以美味的小吃、平價的商品和熱鬧的氣氛聞名。無論是對在地人還是觀光客來說,夜市都是非常受歡迎的社交與休閒去處。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two adjectives (cheap and fun) to describe a noun. This is a simple way to give multiple details about something.
中文: 使用「and」來連接兩個形容詞(便宜與好玩)以描述一個名詞。這是提供事物多項細節的簡單方法。
The food here is delicious and cheap.
這裡的食物美味又便宜。
EN: In Taiwan, night markets are famous for offering a wide variety of inexpensive food, clothes, and games, making them a popular spot for both locals and tourists to find 'cheap and fun' items.
中文: 在台灣,夜市以提供各種便宜的小吃、衣服和遊戲而聞名,是當地人和遊客尋找「便宜又好玩」物品的熱門去處。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two nouns that are being grouped together in a list.
中文: 使用「and」來連接兩個在清單中組合在一起的名詞,表示「和」或「以及」。
I like apples and bananas.
我喜歡蘋果和香蕉。
EN: The verb 'cost' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'a small toy'), we add 's' to the verb, making it 'costs'.
中文: 動詞「cost」用來表示某物的價格。當主詞是單數(例如「a small toy」)時,我們要在動詞後面加上「s」,變成「costs」。
This blue pen costs two dollars.
這枝藍色的筆要兩元。
EN: In night markets or budget stores, items are often priced very low to attract customers. Using 'only' emphasizes how cheap the item is, which is a common way to highlight a good bargain.
中文: 在夜市或平價商店中,商品的定價通常很低以吸引顧客。使用「only」(僅僅/只需)可以強調商品有多便宜,這是突出划算價格的常用方式。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two adjectives. When describing someone or something with two positive qualities, we can use 'Subject + be verb + Adjective 1 + and + Adjective 2'.
中文: 使用「and」連接兩個形容詞。當要描述某人或某物具有兩個優點時,我們可以使用「主詞 + be動詞 + 形容詞1 + and + 形容詞2」的句型。
The teacher is smart and patient.
這位老師既聰明又有耐心。
EN: In night markets and local shops in Taiwan, clerks are often known for being very warm, welcoming, and helpful to customers, which creates a lively and friendly shopping atmosphere.
中文: 在台灣的夜市和在地商店中,店員通常以熱情、好客且樂於助人而聞名,這營造出了一種熱鬧且友善的購物氛圍。
EN: Use 'before' followed by a subject and a verb to show that one action happens earlier than another. It connects two events in a clear time order.
中文: 使用「before」後面加上主詞和動詞,用來表示一個動作在另一個動作之前發生,清楚連接兩個事件的時間順序。
Please wash your hands before you eat.
你在吃東西之前請先洗手。
EN: In many traditional markets or night markets, prices are not always clearly labeled. It is a very common and smart habit to ask 'How much is this?' before making a decision to avoid any misunderstanding.
中文: 在許多傳統市場或夜市中,商品並不一定會標示價格。在決定購買前先詢問「這個多少錢?」是一個非常常見且聰明的習慣,可以避免任何誤會。
EN: Use 'check A for B' to mean looking at or examining A (like a store or a list) to find or get information about B.
中文: 使用「check A for B」表示查看或檢查 A(例如商店或清單),以尋找或獲取關於 B 的資訊或東西。
I always check the internet for the best prices.
我總是會上網查詢最划算的價格。
EN: In many shopping cultures, especially in traditional markets or night markets, comparing prices between different stalls (known as 'shopping around') is a common and smart way to get the best deal.
中文: 在許多購物文化中(特別是在傳統市場或夜市),在不同的攤位之間比較價格(俗稱「貨比三家」)是買到最划算商品的一種常見且聰明的做法。
EN: The pattern 'want to + verb' is used to express a desire or intention to do an action.
中文: 「want to + 動詞」的句型用來表達想要做某個動作的意願或意圖。
I want to buy a new toy.
我想買一個新玩具。
EN: In English, 'a good price' doesn't just mean cheap; it implies getting good value for your money. It is a common expression used when shopping or bargaining.
中文: 在英文中,「a good price」不單指便宜,更帶有「物超所值、划算」的意思。這是購物或殺價時非常常用的表達方式。
EN: Use the coordinating conjunction 'but' to connect two complete sentences that show contrasting or opposite ideas.
中文: 使用對等連接詞「but」(但是)來連接兩個表示對比或相反想法的完整句子。
I like apples, but I don't like bananas.
我喜歡蘋果,但我 dislike 香蕉。
EN: Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound (like 'smart') to talk about one person or thing.
中文: 在以輔音開頭的單字(如 'smart')前面使用 'a',用來表示一個單一的人或事物。
She is a good student.
她是一個好學生。
EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 單數名詞?」來詢問單一物品的價格。
How much is this blue pen?
這枝藍色的筆多少錢?
EN: Use 'It is + [price]' to state the price of a singular item. 'It' acts as the subject representing the item you are talking about.
中文: 使用「It is + [價格]」的句型來表示單數物品的價錢。這裡的「It」當作主詞,代表正在討論的該樣物品。
It is ten dollars.
它是十元。
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often stated simply as numbers (e.g., 'five hundred') without always repeating the currency name 'dollars' if the context is already clear.
中文: 在英語系國家中,如果上下文意思已經很清楚,人們在報價時通常會直接說數字(例如「five hundred」),而不一定會每次都加上貨幣單位「dollars」。
EN: Use 'too + adjective + for + someone' to say that something is more than what a person can accept or handle.
中文: 使用「too + 形容詞 + for + 某人」的句型,用來表示某事物超出了某人所能接受或應付的範圍(太……以至於對某人來說無法接受)。
This coffee is too hot for me.
這杯咖啡對我來說太燙了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'That is too expensive for me' is a polite and honest way to decline a purchase without offending the seller. It shifts the reason to one's own budget rather than criticizing the seller's pricing.
中文: 在英語系國家中,說「That is too expensive for me」(這對我來說太貴了)是一種既禮貌又誠實的拒絕購買方式。這樣說能將原因歸咎於自己的預算限制,而不會顯得在惡意批評商家的定價。
EN: To make a sentence with 'be' verb (is/am/are) negative, we simply put 'not' after the 'be' verb.
中文: 要將含有 be 動詞(is/am/are)的句子改為否定句,只需在 be 動詞後面加上「not」即可。
This blue pen is not cheap.
這枝藍色的筆不便宜。
EN: Use 'How much does it cost?' to ask about the price of a single item. 'Does' is the helping verb used for singular subjects like 'it', followed by the base verb 'cost'.
中文: 使用「How much does it cost?」來詢問單一物品的價格。「does」是搭配單數主詞(如「it」)的助動詞,後面接原形動詞「cost」(花費)。
How much does this book cost?
這本書要多少錢?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'How much is it?' and 'How much does it cost?' are equally common and polite. You can use either when shopping in any setting.
中文: 在英語系國家,「How much is it?」和「How much does it cost?」同樣常用且禮貌。在任何購物場合中,這兩種說法都可以互換使用。
EN: The verb 'cost' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'it', 'this shirt'), we add 's' to the verb, making it 'costs'.
中文: 動詞「cost」用來表示某物的價格。當主詞是單數(如「it」、「this shirt」)時,動詞後面要加「s」,變成「costs」。
This book costs ten dollars.
這本書要十元。
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often expressed simply as numbers (e.g., 'two hundred') without always repeating the word 'dollars' if the context of money is already clear.
中文: 在英語系國家中,如果對話的情境已經很明確是在談論金錢,人們常常會直接說數字(例如「two hundred」),而不一定每次都會把「dollars」(元)唸出來。
EN: We use 'Do they have...?' to ask if a store, company, or group of people has a certain item or option available.
中文: 我們使用「Do they have...?」(他們有……嗎?)來詢問店家、公司或某群人是否提供某種商品或選擇。
Do they have this shirt in blue?
他們有這件藍色的襯衫嗎?
EN: In English-speaking countries, when shopping for clothes, it is very common to ask the clerk 'Do you have this in other colors?' or 'Do they have other colors?' to see more options. Clerks are usually very happy to check the stock for you.
中文: 在英語系國家購物時,詢問店家「Do they have other colors?」(他們有其他顏色嗎?)或「Do you have this in other colors?」是非常常見的。店員通常會很樂意幫你查詢庫存。
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is usually preceded by a comma in writing.
中文: 在句子的尾端使用「too」表示「也」的意思。在書寫時,通常會在 too 前面加上逗號。
I like apples, too.
我也喜歡蘋果。
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that has already been mentioned. In this context, 'one' replaces the word 'bag'.
中文: 使用代名詞「one」來避免重複前面已經提過的名詞。在這個情境中,「one」代替了「包包(bag)」這個字。
I don't like the red apple. I want the green one.
我不喜歡那顆紅蘋果。我要綠色的那一顆。
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together with the listener.
中文: 使用「Let's」後面接動詞原形,用來提議和聽者一起做某個活動。
Let's eat lunch now.
我們現在去吃午餐吧。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Good choice!' is a very common and friendly way for friends or store clerks to validate someone's decision, making the shopper feel good about their purchase.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Good choice!」(好選擇!)是朋友或店員非常常用且友善的話語,用來肯定他人的決定,能讓購物者對自己的消費決定感到高興。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 店員、售貨員
在本文中: 昂貴的、花錢多的
在本文中: 花費、值(多少錢)
在本文中: 尺寸、大小
在本文中: 中等尺寸的、中號的
在本文中: 便宜的
在本文中: 顧客、客戶
在本文中: 友好的、親切的
在本文中: 價格、價錢
在本文中: 花費(金錢或時間)
在本文中: 選擇
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
used to politely get someone's attention, especially when you want to ask a question
不好意思、請問
a street market which operates at night and is dedicated to more leisurely strolling, shopping, and eating
夜市
a phrase used to praise someone's decision or selection
好選擇、選得好