EN: Use 'at age + number' (or 'at the age of + number') to describe how old someone was when an event happened.
中文: 使用「at age + 數字」(或「at the age of + 數字」)來表示某事發生在某人幾歲的時候(享年/在……歲時)。
She wrote her first book at age 20.
她在20歲時寫了她的第一本書。
EN: Breaking Bad is widely regarded as one of the greatest television drama series of all time. Reporting someone's death with 'died at age [X]' is the standard phrasing in English news obituaries.
中文: 《絕命毒師》(Breaking Bad)被廣泛認為是史上最優秀的電視影集之一。在英文新聞或訃告中,使用「died at age [數字]」是說明逝世年齡的標準客觀表達方式。
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before cities, states, and countries when talking about location. When naming multiple places, English lists them from smallest to largest (city, then state, then country).
中文: 在表示城市、州或國家等地理位置時,前面要加上介系詞「in」。英文在描述多層級的地點時,通常習慣由小到大排列(城市 → 州 → 國家)。
She lives in Seattle, a city in Washington, in the United States.
她住在美國華盛頓州的西雅圖。
EN: English addresses and geographical locations naturally order from specific to general (City, State, Country). This is the exact opposite of Chinese, which typically orders from general to specific (國家 → 州/省 → 城市).
中文: 英文在描述地理位置或地址時,習慣由小到大排列(城市 → 州 → 國家),這與中文由大到小(國家 → 州/省 → 城市)的順序正好相反。
EN: We can put a noun phrase right after another noun (separated by a comma) to give more information about it. This is called an appositive.
中文: 我們可以在名詞後面加上逗號,並接著另一個名詞片語,用來補充說明前面的名詞(稱為同位語)。
Emma likes Peter, the captain of the team.
艾瑪喜歡彼得,也就是隊上的隊長。
EN: In Western naming conventions, 'Junior' (often abbreviated as Jr.) is added to a son's name when he is named after his father. In Breaking Bad, the main character is Walter White, so his son is Walter White Junior.
中文: 在西方命名文化中,若兒子與父親取完全相同的名字,通常會在兒子的名字後加上「Junior」(常縮寫為 Jr.,即「小」)。在《絕命毒師》中,主角名為沃特·懷特,因此其子被稱作小沃特·懷特。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two past actions done by the same subject without repeating the subject pronoun ('He started... and [he] was...').
中文: 使用連接詞「and」連接同一個主詞所做的兩個過去動作時,第二個動作前可以省略重複的主詞代名詞(「He started... and [he] was...」)。
She joined the club last year and made many friends.
她去年加入了該社團,並結交了許多朋友。
EN: In television and film, stating someone 'was in [number] episodes' is the standard way to express an actor's tenure or level of involvement in a series.
中文: 在英美影視文化中,用「was in [數量] episodes」是描述演員參與某部電視劇演出集數的標準常用說法。
EN: Use 'just like + noun' to compare someone or something directly to another person or thing, meaning 'in the exact same way as'.
中文: 使用「just like + 名詞」來將某人或某事與另一對象作直接比較,意思是「就像……一樣」。
She loves chocolate, just like her brother.
她喜歡巧克力,就像她哥哥一樣。
EN: In television and film, disabled characters have historically often been played by non-disabled actors. RJ Mitte's portrayal of Walter White Junior in Breaking Bad was notable because Mitte himself genuinely has cerebral palsy, providing authentic disability representation.
中文: 在影視歷史上,身心障礙角色常由非身障演員飾演。RJ·米特在《絕命毒師》中飾演小沃特·懷特備受關注,正是因為米特本人在現實生活中確實患有腦性麻痺,呈現了真實的身心障礙者銀幕形象。
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to say that something causes a person, thing, or action to be in a certain state.
中文: 使用「make + 受詞 + 形容詞」結構,表示某件事物使某人、事物或動作處於某種狀態(例如變得困難或容易)。
Rain makes driving dangerous.
下雨使開車變得危險。
EN: In health contexts, the word 'condition' is commonly used instead of 'disease' or 'illness' to describe long-term neurological or physical states like cerebral palsy respectfully and accurately.
中文: 在健康與醫學情境中,常使用「condition」(狀況、病況)而非「disease」(疾病),以更客觀、尊重的語氣來描述如腦性麻痺等長期神經或身體機能狀況。
EN: Use 'work hard for + noun' to express putting a lot of effort toward a specific goal or cause.
中文: 使用「work hard for + 名詞」來表示「為了某個目標或理念努力奮鬥」。
She worked hard for equal rights.
她為了爭取平等權利而努力奮鬥。
EN: In media and entertainment, 'representation' refers to how minority or marginalized groups (such as people with disabilities) are depicted on screen, advocating for authentic casting rather than non-disabled actors playing disabled roles.
中文: 在影視娛樂領域中,「representation(代表性/能見度)」指少數群體或弱勢族群(例如身心障礙者)在螢幕上被呈現的方式,倡導由身心障礙演員真實出演,而非由健全演員扮演。
EN: Use 'want + to + verb' to talk about what someone desires or wishes to do. Here, 'wanted to see' is the past form.
中文: 使用「want + to + 動詞原形」來表達某人想要或希望做某事。句中的「wanted to see」是過去式。
She wants to learn a new language.
她想要學習一門新語言。
EN: The phrase 'on screen' refers to actors appearing in movies or television shows. In recent years, 'representation on screen' has become a major cultural discussion in Western media, advocating for more diversity and visibility for marginalized groups, including people with disabilities.
中文: 片語「on screen」指的是演員出現在電影或電視螢幕上。近年來,「螢幕上的代表性」(representation on screen)成為西方影視文化中的重要議題,倡導為殘疾人士等少數群體爭取更多曝光與真實呈現的機會。
EN: Use the preposition 'for' followed by a time period (like 'five seasons', 'two years', 'three days') to show how long an action lasted.
中文: 介系詞「for」後面接一段時間(例如「five seasons」、「two years」),用來表示某個動作持續了多久。
She lived in New York for three years.
她在紐約住了三年。
EN: In television, a 'season' (or 'series' in British English) refers to a set of episodes broadcast over a specific period, usually one year. 'Breaking Bad' originally aired for five seasons between 2008 and 2013.
中文: 在美式電視術語中,「season」(季)指的是通常在一整年內播出的整套集數(英式英文則常稱「series」)。《絕命毒師》自 2008 年至 2013 年共播出了五季。
EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to join two past-tense actions done by the same subject: [Subject] + [Verb 1] + and + [Verb 2].
中文: 使用連接詞「and」來連接同一主詞所做的兩個過去式動作:[主詞] + [動詞1] + and + [動詞2]。
She smiled and waved at me.
她微笑並向我揮手。
EN: In English, calling someone 'my sweet son' or 'sweet child' expresses deep affection, warmth, and tenderness, often used by parents or close parental figures when remembering a loved one.
中文: 在英語中,稱呼某人「my sweet son」(我親愛的兒子)或「sweet child」表達了極為深厚、溫柔的關愛,常由父母或像長輩一般的角色在悼念或回憶摯愛之人時使用。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 演員
在本文中: (影視或戲劇中的)角色
在本文中: (電視劇集的)一集
在本文中: (長期的)疾病、健康狀況
在本文中: 殘疾、身心障礙
在本文中: (在媒體或公眾中的)代表、呈現
在本文中: 有殘疾的、身心障礙的
在本文中: (影集播放的)季
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A neurological condition that affects movement, muscle coordination, and posture.
腦性麻痺
In actual existence or daily reality, rather than in movies, books, or online.
在現實生活中
To put a lot of effort and energy toward achieving a specific goal.
為……努力爭取 / 奮鬥
Appearing in movies, television programs, or other broadcast media.
在螢幕上;在影視作品中