EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or predictions.
中文: 使用「will」加上「動詞原形」來描述未來的計畫或預測。
I will visit my grandmother next week.
我下週會去探望我的祖母。
EN: The term 'staycation' is often used in the UK to describe this trend of spending holidays in one's own country instead of traveling abroad.
中文: 在英國,這種在國內度假而非出國旅遊的趨勢通常被稱為「staycation」(居家度假)。
EN: The word 'say' can be followed by a sentence (clause) to report what someone thinks or says. The word 'that' is often omitted in simple English.
中文: 動詞「say」後面可以直接接一個句子(子句),用來轉述某人的觀點或說過的話。在簡單的英文中,連接詞「that」通常會被省略。
Teachers say it will be a sunny day.
老師們說今天會是個晴天。
EN: In the UK, a 'big year' for travel often refers to a trend called 'staycation,' where people choose to holiday within their own country instead of traveling abroad, usually due to economic reasons or convenience.
中文: 在英國,旅遊的「大年(big year)」通常指的是「宅度假(staycation)」的趨勢。這意味著人們選擇在國內度假而不是出國旅遊,通常是因為經濟因素或便利性考量。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause (reason) with an effect (result).
中文: 使用「so」來連接原因(理由)與結果。
It is raining, so I will take an umbrella.
正在下雨,所以我會帶把傘。
EN: In recent years, 'staycations' (vacations spent in one's home country) have become popular in the UK due to rising travel costs and environmental concerns.
中文: 近年來,由於旅行成本上升和環保意識抬頭,「宅度假」(staycations,指在國內度假)在英國變得非常流行。
EN: Use 'will' + base verb to talk about future plans or predictions.
中文: 使用 'will' 加上動詞原形來描述未來的計畫或預測。
We will visit the museum tomorrow.
我們明天將會參觀博物館。
EN: In the UK, 'staycations' (holidays spent in one's own country) have become very popular due to rising travel costs and environmental concerns.
中文: 在英國,由於旅行成本上升和環保意識抬頭,「在地度假」(staycations,即在國內度假) 已變得非常流行。
EN: The phrase 'There are' is used to say that something exists. We use 'are' because the subject (holiday cottages) is plural.
中文: 「There are」用於表示某物的存在。因為主詞(度假小屋)是複數,所以我們使用「are」。
There are many beautiful flowers in the garden.
花園裡有很多漂亮的花。
EN: In the UK, 'holiday cottages' are a very popular choice for domestic vacations (staycations). Many of these are historic buildings or converted barns located in the countryside or near the coast.
中文: 在英國,「度假小屋」(holiday cottages) 是國內旅遊(staycations)非常受歡迎的選擇。其中許多是位於鄉村或海岸附近的歷史建築或改建的穀倉。
EN: Use 'some... and some...' to describe different groups or types of things within a larger category.
中文: 使用「some... and some...」(有些...而有些...) 來描述一個大類別中不同的群體或類型。
Some are red, and some are blue.
有些是紅色的,有些是藍色的。
EN: In the UK, many old farm buildings (like barns or stables) are converted into high-quality holiday homes, preserving traditional architecture while offering modern comfort.
中文: 在英國,許多舊農舍(如穀倉或馬廄)會被改造成高品質的度假屋,在保留傳統建築風格的同時提供現代化的舒適感。
EN: Use 'or' to connect two choices or possibilities in a sentence.
中文: 使用「or」來連接句子中的兩個選擇或可能性,意為「或者」。
Do you want tea or coffee?
你想要茶還是咖啡?
EN: In the UK, holiday cottages are a popular alternative to hotels. People often look for specific features like 'swimming pools' or 'views' when booking a staycation.
中文: 在英國,度假小屋(holiday cottages)是飯店之外的熱門選擇。人們在預訂在地旅遊(staycation)時,通常會尋找「游泳池」或「風景」等特定設施。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause and a result. The first part is the reason, and the second part is what happens because of it.
中文: 使用 'so' 來連接原因和結果。前半部分是原因,後半部分是因此發生的結果。
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
那時在下雨,所以我待在家裡。
EN: In the UK, 'holiday cottages' are a very popular way to spend vacations. Many are converted from historic buildings like barns or stables, which gives them the 'special architecture' mentioned in the text.
中文: 在英國,「度假小屋」(holiday cottages) 是非常受歡迎的度假方式。許多小屋是由穀倉或馬廄等歷史建築改建而成的,這賦予了文中提到的「特殊建築風格」。
EN: The phrase 'is called' is used to give the name of a person, place, or thing. It follows the pattern: [Subject] + is called + [Name].
中文: 「is called」用於說明人、地方或事物的名稱。句型結構為:[主詞] + is called + [名稱]。
This flower is called a rose.
這種花被稱為玫瑰。
EN: In the UK, many traditional cottages have unique names instead of just street numbers. These names often reflect the building's history or its location, such as being near a riverbank.
中文: 在英國,許多傳統小屋都有獨特的名稱,而不僅僅是門牌號碼。這些名稱通常反映了建築的歷史或地理位置,例如位於河岸邊。
EN: Using 'in' and 'near' to describe location. 'In' shows something is inside an area (a village), while 'near' shows something is close to a place (the coast).
中文: 使用「in」和「near」來描述位置。「In」表示在某個區域(村莊)之內,而「near」則表示靠近某個地方(海岸)。
The hotel is in a big city near the park.
這間飯店位於公園附近的一個大城市裡。
EN: In the UK, many traditional holiday cottages are located in small coastal villages, which are popular destinations for 'staycations' (holidays spent in one's own country).
中文: 在英國,許多傳統的度假小屋都位於沿海的小村莊裡,這些地方是「宅度假」(staycations,指在自己國家度假)的熱門目的地。
EN: The word 'and' is a conjunction used to connect two complete sentences that have a similar or related idea.
中文: 單字 'and' 是一個連接詞,用來連接兩個意思相關的完整句子。
The hotel is small, and the staff is friendly.
這間飯店很小,而且員工很友善。
EN: In the UK, many holiday cottages are family-run businesses rather than owned by large hotel chains, offering a more personal and 'homey' experience for travelers.
中文: 在英國,許多度假小屋是由家庭經營的小型事業,而非大型連鎖飯店,這為旅客提供了更具人情味且像家一樣的體驗。
EN: Using multiple adjectives before a noun: When describing something with more than one adjective, we usually put opinion adjectives (nice, pretty) before age adjectives (old).
中文: 在名詞前使用多個形容詞:當使用多個形容詞描述事物時,通常會將表示主觀意見的形容詞(如 nice, pretty)放在表示年齡或新舊的形容詞(如 old)之前。
She has a beautiful old car.
她有一輛漂亮的老爺車。
EN: In the UK, 'old furniture' in a holiday cottage often implies 'antique' or 'vintage' style, which is considered charming and high-quality rather than just worn out.
中文: 在英國,度假小屋裡的「old furniture」(舊家具) 通常暗示著「古董」或「復古」風格,這被認為是迷人且高品質的象徵,而不僅僅是破舊的意思。
EN: Use the word 'and' to connect two simple sentences that have similar or related ideas.
中文: 使用「and」這個連接詞來連接兩個意思相近或相關的簡單句子。
The room is big and the windows are clean.
房間很大,而且窗戶很乾淨。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the verb (sit, read).
中文: 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或許可。後面接動詞原形(如 sit、read)。
You can see the mountains from the window.
你可以從窗戶看到山。
EN: In the UK, many traditional holiday cottages emphasize their connection to nature, such as having private gardens or being near waterways, which is a key part of the 'countryside escape' experience.
中文: 在英國,許多傳統的度假小屋都強調與大自然的聯繫,例如擁有私人花園或靠近水道,這是「鄉間逃逸」體驗的核心部分。
EN: Using 'away' to describe distance or time from a location.
中文: 使用「away」來描述距離某個地點的路程或時間。
The park is only five minutes away.
公園距離這裡只有五分鐘路程。
EN: Holkham is famous for its vast sandy beach and nature reserve in Norfolk, England. It is a popular destination for UK domestic travelers.
中文: 霍爾克姆以其位於英格蘭諾福克郡的廣闊沙灘和自然保護區而聞名。它是英國國內旅客非常受歡迎的旅遊勝地。
EN: The phrase 'There are' is used to say that something exists. We use 'are' because 'marshes' is plural (more than one).
中文: 句型「There are」用來表示某物「存在」。因為「marshes」(沼澤)是複數,所以我們使用「are」。
There are many flowers in the garden.
花園裡有許多花。
EN: The UK is famous for its diverse natural landscapes, including marshes which are important habitats for migratory birds. Birdwatching is a very popular hobby in the British countryside.
中文: 英國以其多樣的自然景觀聞名,其中包括沼澤地,這是候鳥重要的棲息地。在英國鄉間,賞鳥是一項非常受歡迎的愛好。
EN: The verb 'sleep' can be used as a transitive verb to describe the maximum capacity of a building or vehicle (how many people it has beds for).
中文: 動詞「sleep」可以用作及物動詞,用來描述建築物或交通工具的最大容納人數(即提供多少人的床位)。
The hotel room can sleep three people.
這間飯店房間可以容納三人入住。
EN: In the UK, 'holiday cottages' are a very popular form of self-catering accommodation, especially in rural areas like Norfolk. They often have specific rules about the maximum number of guests for insurance and safety reasons.
中文: 在英國,「度假小屋」(holiday cottages) 是一種非常受歡迎的自助式住宿形式,特別是在像諾福克郡這樣的鄉村地區。出於保險和安全考慮,這些小屋通常對最大入住人數有嚴格規定。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 專家;對特定領域有深入了解的人
在本文中: 假期;度假
在本文中: 農舍;(鄉間)小屋
在本文中: 建築風格;建築學
在本文中: 村莊;鄉村
在本文中: 壁紙
在本文中: 傢俱
在本文中: 舒適的
在本文中: 現代化的;新式的
在本文中: 沼澤;濕地
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To remain in one's own house or country instead of going out or traveling abroad.
待在家裡;留在國內
A specialized type of petroleum-based fuel used to power aircraft.
噴射機燃料;航空燃油
Located next to or very near the ocean.
在海邊
In an area close to where the land meets the sea.
靠近海岸