EN: In news headlines, the 'Simple Present' tense is often used to describe events that have already happened to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
中文: 在新聞標題中,常用「現在簡單式」來描述已經發生的事件,這能讓新聞讀起來更有即時感和生動感。
NASA finds water on Mars.
美國國家航空暨太空總署在火星上發現水。
EN: Cambodia is known for its rich biodiversity, but many of its limestone caves are threatened by quarrying for cement production, making these scientific discoveries crucial for conservation efforts.
中文: 柬埔寨以豐富的生物多樣性聞名,但當地的許多石灰岩洞穴正受到水泥生產採礦的威脅,這使得這些科學發現對於自然保育工作至關重要。
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
中文: 使用過去簡單式(動詞 + -ed)來描述在過去特定時間點已經完成的動作。
She visited the museum yesterday.
她昨天參觀了博物館。
EN: Cambodia is part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. Its limestone karsts (caves) are unique ecosystems where many species evolve in isolation, making them prime locations for discovering new wildlife.
中文: 柬埔寨是印度-緬甸生物多樣性熱點地區的一部分。當地的石灰岩喀斯特(洞穴)是獨特的生態系統,許多物種在孤立的環境中演化,使其成為發現新野生動物的首選地點。
EN: Use 'work with' to describe collaborating with a person or an organization to achieve a goal.
中文: 使用「work with」來描述與某人或某個組織合作以達成目標。
I work with a small team to build websites.
我和一個小團隊合作建立網站。
EN: Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is one of the world's oldest international wildlife conservation organizations, founded in 1903. In English, 'Fauna' refers to animals and 'Flora' refers to plants.
中文: Fauna & Flora International (FFI) 是世界上最古老的國際野生動物保護組織之一,成立於 1903 年。在英文中,「Fauna」指動物群,「Flora」指植物群。
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to show how long an action lasts.
中文: 使用「for」加上一段時間,用來表示某個動作持續了多久。
I lived in London for three years.
我在倫敦住了三年。
EN: Use 'be full of' to describe a place or container that has a lot of something inside.
中文: 使用「be full of」來描述一個地方或容器裡面裝滿了某種東西。
The box is full of old toys.
這個箱子裝滿了舊玩具。
EN: Use 'Millions of' followed by a plural noun to describe a very large, non-specific number. Note that 'million' must have an 's' when used in this phrase.
中文: 使用「Millions of」加上複數名詞來描述一個非常大但非確切的數量。注意在這種片語用法中,million 必須加上 s。
Millions of people use the internet every day.
數百萬人每天使用網路。
EN: In scientific and environmental contexts, 'guano' (bat droppings) is often mentioned because it is a vital source of nutrients for cave ecosystems where there is no sunlight.
中文: 在科學與環境脈絡中,常會提到「鳥糞石/蝙蝠糞」(guano),因為在沒有陽光的洞穴生態系統中,它是極其重要的營養來源。
EN: The word 'or' can be used to introduce a synonym or a simpler explanation for a technical term.
中文: 單字 'or' 可以用來引進一個同義詞,或是對專業術語進行更簡單的解釋。
He studies botany, or the science of plants.
他研究植物學,也就是植物的科學。
EN: The word 'guano' specifically refers to the excrement of seabirds and bats. It is historically significant as a highly effective fertilizer and was even a cause of international conflicts in the 19th century.
中文: 'Guano' 這個字專指海鳥和蝙蝠的糞便。在歷史上它非常重要,因為它是極其有效的肥料,甚至在 19 世紀引發過國際衝突。
EN: Use 'have' or 'has' to say that something contains or possesses something else. In this sentence, the walls 'possess' the creatures on them.
中文: 使用「have」或「has」來表示某物包含或擁有另一物。在這個句子中,牆壁「擁有」其上的生物。
The forest has many tall trees.
這片森林有許多高大的樹木。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
中文: 使用 'is' 來連接單數主詞與描述它的形容詞。
The local food is delicious.
當地的食物很美味。
EN: In scientific contexts, 'ecosystem' refers to all living things in a specific area and their environment. Using 'special' highlights the uniqueness of isolated habitats like caves.
中文: 在科學語境中,「ecosystem」(生態系統) 指的是特定區域內的所有生物及其環境。使用「special」強調了像洞穴這樣孤立棲息地的獨特性。
EN: The phrasal verb 'feed off' means to eat something as a food source, often used for animals or ecosystems.
中文: 動詞片語「feed off」的意思是以某物為食,通常用於描述動物或生態系統的飲食習慣。
Birds in the garden feed off small insects.
花園裡的鳥類以小昆蟲為食。
EN: The word 'guano' specifically refers to the excrement of seabirds and bats. In ecology, it is a vital source of nutrients for cave-dwelling species where sunlight is absent.
中文: 「Guano」這個字專指海鳥和蝙蝠的糞便。在生態學中,它是缺乏陽光的洞穴生物非常重要的營養來源。
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the items and place 'and' before the last item.
中文: 當列舉三個或更多項目時,在項目之間使用逗號,並在最後一個項目之前加上 'and'。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜歡蘋果、香蕉和橘子。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause (reason) to a result. It shows that the second part of the sentence happens because of the first part.
中文: 使用 'so' 來連接原因與結果。它表示句子的第二部分是因為第一部分而發生的。
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
那時在下雨,所以我待在家裡。
EN: Use 'be + important for' to describe what something is useful or necessary for.
中文: 使用「be 動詞 + important for」來描述某事物對什麼是有用或必要的。
Exercise is important for your health.
運動對你的健康很重要。
EN: Use 'like' after the verb 'be' (am/is/are) to compare two things that are similar.
中文: 在 be 動詞(am/is/are)之後使用「like」來比較兩個相似的事物,表示「像……一樣」。
The moon is like a big lamp in the sky.
月亮就像天空中的一盞大燈。
EN: In biology, 'island' is often used as a metaphor for isolated environments where unique species evolve separately from the rest of the world.
中文: 在生物學中,「島嶼」常用來隱喻孤立的環境。在這些環境中,獨特的物種會與世界其他地方隔絕並獨立演化。
EN: Use 'be different from' to compare two things that are not the same.
中文: 使用「be different from」來比較兩個不相同的人或事物。
My cat is different from your cat.
我的貓和你的貓不一樣。
EN: Use 'adapted to' to describe how a living thing changes over time to live in a specific place or situation.
中文: 使用「adapted to」來描述生物如何隨著時間改變,以適應特定的地方或環境。
The polar bear adapted to the cold weather.
北極熊適應了寒冷的天氣。
EN: In scientific English, 'species' is the same form for both singular and plural. Here it refers to the specific types of geckos mentioned in the text.
中文: 在科學英語中,「species」(物種) 的單數和複數形式相同。這裡指的是文中提到的那幾種特定壁虎。
EN: Use 'This is why...' to introduce the result or reason for something that was just mentioned.
中文: 使用「This is why...」來引出剛剛提到的事情所導致的結果或原因,意思是「這就是為什麼...」。
I missed the bus. This is why I am late.
我錯過了公車。這就是為什麼我遲到了。
EN: Use the '-ing' ending for adjectives to describe something that causes a feeling (e.g., the news is exciting). Use the '-ed' ending to describe how a person feels (e.g., I am excited).
中文: 使用以「-ing」結尾的形容詞來描述令人產生某種感覺的事物(例如:消息很令人興奮)。使用「-ed」結尾則是用來描述人的感受(例如:我覺得很興奮)。
The new movie is very interesting.
這部新電影非常有趣。
EN: Use 'grow up' (past tense: 'grew up') to talk about where someone lived and spent their childhood.
中文: 使用「grow up」(過去式為「grew up」)來描述某人童年時期居住與成長的地方。
I grew up in a small town.
我在一個小鎮長大。
EN: Northern Spain is known for its green, mountainous landscapes, which explains why the scientist loved looking for wildlife there as a child.
中文: 西班牙北部以其綠意盎然的山區景觀聞名,這解釋了為什麼這位科學家小時候喜歡在那裡尋找野生動物。
EN: Use 'love' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to talk about an activity you enjoy very much.
中文: 在動詞 love 之後加上 -ing 形式的動詞,用來表示非常喜歡做某個活動。
She loves playing the piano.
她很喜歡彈鋼琴。
EN: In many Western cultures, exploring nature and observing wildlife is a common childhood hobby that often leads to a lifelong interest in science or conservation.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,探索大自然和觀察野生動物是常見的童年愛好,這往往會培養出對科學或自然保育的終身興趣。
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about future plans or actions that are going to happen.
中文: 使用「will」後接動詞原形,用來描述未來計畫或即將發生的動作。
She will visit the museum tomorrow.
她明天將會參觀博物館。
EN: Cambodia is known for its rich natural landscapes, but many of its cave ecosystems remain unexplored, making it a hotspot for new species discovery.
中文: 柬埔寨以豐富的自然景觀聞名,但其許多洞穴生態系統仍未被開發,這使其成為發現新物種的熱點地區。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 物種,指生物分類上的基本單位
在本文中: 石灰岩,一種常見於洞穴地形的岩石
在本文中: (對自然資源的)保護、保育
在本文中: 生態系統
在本文中: 生物、動物
在本文中: 生物多樣性
在本文中: 適應(環境)
在本文中: 棲息地
在本文中: 發現
在本文中: 野生生物
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to eat something as a primary food source
以...為食
to gradually become an adult
長大、成長
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts
科學研究
the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas
自然保育
An isolated habitat surrounded by different ecosystems, leading to unique biological evolution.
孤立的棲息地(生態島嶼)
The evolutionary process where a species develops traits to survive in a specific environment over generations.
(生物學上的)適應/演化
An organization focused on the protection and preservation of the natural environment and wildlife.
自然保育團體