EN： The conjunction phrase 'as soon as' is used to show that one action happens immediately after another. It introduces an adverbial clause of time.
中文： 連接詞片語「as soon as」用於表示一個動作在另一個動作之後立即發生，引導時間副詞子句，中文常譯為「一……就……」。
As soon as the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
鐘聲一響，學生們就離開了教室。
EN： The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copula) that is followed by an adjective (like 'nervous') to describe the subject's state or emotion.
中文： 動詞「feel」（感覺）是一個連綴動詞，後面接形容詞（如「nervous」）來描述主詞的狀態或情緒。
She felt happy when she saw her family.
當她看到家人時，她感到很快樂。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses a concession or contrast. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導表示讓步或對比的從屬子句。在英文文法中，當句首使用了「although」時，後面的主要子句「絕對不能」再使用「but」（但是）。
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，我們還是去散步了。
EN： The idiom 'feel at home' means to feel comfortable, relaxed, and welcome in a new place or situation, as if one were in their own home.
中文： 片語「feel at home」字面意思是「感覺像在家一樣」，用來形容在新的環境或情況下感到舒適、自在、受歡迎，毫無拘束感。
The friendly staff made me feel at home right away.
友善的員工讓我立刻感到賓至如歸。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, 'feeling at home' is a highly positive emotional state associated with belonging and comfort. Schools and universities often organize orientation events specifically to help new students 'feel at home' as quickly as possible.
中文： 在英語系國家中，「feeling at home」（感覺像在家一樣）是一個非常積極的情感狀態，代表著歸屬感與舒適感。學校和大學通常會舉辦新生訓練或迎新活動，目的就是為了幫助新學生盡快「適應並感到自在」。
EN： In adverbial clauses of time (introduced by conjunctions like 'when', 'as soon as', 'before', 'after'), we use the simple present tense ('get') to refer to future time, while the main clause uses the future tense with 'will' ('will call').
中文： 在時間副詞子句中（由 'when'、'as soon as'、'before'、'after' 等連接詞引導），我們使用現在簡單式（如 'get'）來表示未來發生的時間，而主要子句則使用含有 'will' 的未來式（如 'will call'）。
I will tell him the news when he arrives tomorrow.
他明天到的時候，我會告訴他這個消息。
EN： The verb 'get' is commonly used as an intransitive verb meaning 'to arrive' or 'to reach a destination', especially when followed by adverbs of place like 'there' or 'here'.
中文： 動詞 'get' 常用作不及物動詞，意思是「到達」或「抵達目的地」，特別是後面接 'there'（那裡）或 'here'（這裡）等地方副詞時。
What time did you get there?
你幾點到那裡的？
EN： The conjunction 'before' is used to introduce a subordinate adverbial clause of time, indicating that the action in the main clause ('we made new friends') happened prior to the action in the 'before' clause ('the class started'). When the 'before' clause comes first, a comma is required.
中文： 從屬連接詞「before」（在……之前）用來引導時間副詞子句，表示主要子句的動作（我們結交了新朋友）發生在該時間子句的動作（上課開始）之前。當「before」引導的子句放在句首時，後面必須加上逗號與主要子句隔開。
Before the rain started, we reached the library.
在下雨之前，我們到達了圖書館。
EN： The phrase 'make friends' (often with 'new') is a common collocation meaning to establish a friendship. The verb 'make' is used in the simple past tense 'made' here to describe a completed action in the past.
中文： 片語「make friends」（常搭配「new」寫成「make new friends」）是表示「結交新朋友」的常用搭配詞。動詞「make」在此處使用簡單過去式「made」，用以描述過去已完成的動作。
She made many new friends during her summer camp.
她在夏令營期間結交了許多新朋友。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, meaning 'despite the fact that'. It is stronger than 'although' and 'though'. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is used to start the sentence.
中文： 連接詞「even though」用於引導讓步子句，意思是「雖然、儘管」。它的語氣比「although」和「though」更強。在英文中，當句首使用了「even though」，主要子句中就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though it was raining, they played soccer.
雖然下著雨，他們還是踢了足球。
EN： The past simple negative is formed using 'did not' (or the contraction 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb (infinitive without 'to'). Here, 'did not give up' expresses a completed negative action in the past.
中文： 過去簡單式的否定句是由助動詞「did not」（或縮寫「didn't」）後接動詞原型（不帶 to 的不定詞）所構成。在此處，「did not give up」表示過去一個已完成的否定動作。
She did not watch the movie yesterday.
她昨天沒有看那部電影。
EN： The phrase 'give up' is a very common phrasal verb in English. Expressing resilience ('not giving up') is highly valued in English-speaking cultures, often associated with personal growth and determination.
中文： 片語「give up」（放棄）在英文中非常常用。在英語系國家文化中，展現韌性（不輕言放棄）是被高度推崇的價值觀，通常與個人成長和決心息息相關。
EN： The conjunction 'while' is used to introduce a longer background action in the past continuous tense (was/were + V-ing) that was happening when another action (often in the simple past) occurred.
中文： 連接詞「while」（當……時候）用來引導一個在過去某段時間內正在進行的背景動作，通常搭配過去進行式（was/were + 現在分詞），而主要子句則常搭配過去簡單式來表示另一個發生的動作。
While she was cooking dinner, the phone rang.
當她正在做晚飯時，電話響了。
EN： The past continuous tense ('was waiting') is formed with 'was/were' + the present participle (-ing form of the verb). It describes an action that was in progress at a specific point in the past.
中文： 過去進行式（was waiting）由「was/were + 現在分詞（動詞-ing）」構成，用來描述在過去某個特定時間點正在進行的動作。
They were playing soccer at five o'clock yesterday.
昨天五點的時候他們正在踢足球。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'after' is used to introduce an adverbial clause of time, indicating that the action in the main clause happens after the action in the dependent clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「after」（在……之後）用來引導時間副詞子句，表示主要子句的動作發生在該從屬子句的動作之後。
After she finished her homework, she went to bed.
在她寫完功課之後，她就去睡覺了。
EN： The linking verb 'feel' (past tense 'felt') is followed by an adjective (here, 'better', the comparative form of 'good' or 'well') to describe the subject's physical or emotional state.
中文： 連綴動詞「feel」（過去式為「felt」）後面接形容詞（此處為「better」，即「good」或「well」的比較級），用來描述主詞的身心狀態。
I felt happy when I saw my family.
當我看到我的家人時，我感到很快樂。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, sharing feelings and 'talking things out' with friends or family is highly valued as a healthy way to process stress or anxiety, as reflected in the phrase 'felt much better' after talking.
中文： 在英語系國家中，與朋友或家人分享感受並「把話說開」（talking things out）被視為一種非常健康且受鼓勵的排解壓力和焦慮的方式，這也體現在句中談完後「感覺好多了」的情感表達。
EN： The linking verb 'stay' is used to describe remaining in a specific state or condition. It is followed by an adjective (e.g., 'calm') acting as a subject complement, rather than an adverb.
中文： 連繫動詞「stay」（保持）用於描述維持在特定的狀態或情況。其後接形容詞（例如「calm」）作為主詞補語，而非副詞。
Please stay quiet during the performance.
演出期間請保持安靜。
EN： 'Though' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a contrast or concession, meaning 'although' or 'even though'. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'though' is used.
中文： 「though」是從屬連接詞，用於引導表示對比或讓步的子句，意思是「雖然」或「儘管」。在英文中，當使用了「though」，主要子句中就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
She bought the dress though it was expensive.
雖然那件洋裝很貴，她還是買了。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, emotional self-regulation (such as 'staying calm') is highly valued in stressful situations, such as moving to a new school or facing a difficult challenge. Expressing vulnerability ('though I was worried') alongside resilience is seen as honest and positive.
中文： 在英語系國家文化中，在面對壓力情境（如轉學或面對困難挑戰）時，情緒自我調節（例如「保持冷靜」）是被高度重視的特質。在展現韌性的同時坦承自己的脆弱（「雖然我很擔心」），會被視為真誠且積極的表現。
EN： The conjunction 'As soon as' is used to show that one action happens immediately after another. It introduces an adverbial clause of time.
中文： 從屬連接詞「As soon as」用於表示一個動作在另一個動作之後立即發生，意為「一……就……」，引導時間副詞子句。
As soon as the movie ended, the lights turned on.
電影一結束，燈就亮了。
EN： The phrasal verb 'rush out' means to move or run out of a place very quickly, often due to excitement or urgency.
中文： 片語動詞「rush out」意為「衝出去」，表示因為興奮或緊急情況而快速離開某個地方。
The children rushed out to play in the snow.
孩子們衝出去在雪地裡玩耍。
EN： In many Western schools, the ringing of the bell strictly signals the end of a class period, and students are expected to pack up and move quickly to their next classroom or head home, which is why 'rushing out' is a very common scene.
中文： 在許多西方學校中，下課鐘聲響起代表課堂準時結束，學生通常會迅速收拾書包並前往下一間教室或回家，因此「衝出去（rushing out）」是學校非常常見的經典畫面。
EN： The conjunction 'until' is used to introduce a subordinate clause (adverbial clause of time) representing a boundary in time. It means 'up to the time that'. In English, when referring to the future in a time clause, we use the simple present tense ('try') instead of the future tense.
中文： 連接詞「until」用於引導時間副詞子句，表示時間的界限，意為「直到……之時」。在英文中，當時間子句表示未來的情況時，須使用現在簡單式（如本句中的 try）代替未來式。
Until you practice every day, you will not improve.
直到你每天練習，你才會有進步。
EN： The adverb 'really' is used here to emphasize the verb 'know', meaning 'truly' or 'actually'. It is placed before the main verb 'know' and after the auxiliary verb 'never'.
中文： 副詞「really」在此處用於修飾並加強動詞「know」的語氣，意為「真正地」或「確實地」。它通常置於主要動詞「know」之前，並放在助動詞或否定詞「never」之後。
I never really understood his reasons.
我從未真正理解他的理由。
EN： This sentence is a common English idiom and motivational phrase. It encourages people to step out of their comfort zones and try new things, emphasizing that firsthand experience is the only way to truly understand or judge something.
中文： 這句話是英文中非常常見的勵志俗諺。它鼓勵人們跨出舒適圈、勇於嘗試新事物，強調唯有親身體驗，才是真正理解或衡量一件事情的唯一方法。
EN： Adverbial clauses of time are introduced by conjunctions like 'when' to indicate the time an action takes place. When the adverbial clause is placed at the beginning of the sentence, a comma is used to separate it from the main clause.
中文： 時間副詞子句由「when」（當……時）等連接詞引導，用來表示動作發生的時間。當副詞子句放在句首時，通常會用逗號與主要子句隔開。
When the bell rings, the students leave the classroom.
當鐘聲響起時，學生們離開了教室。
EN： The verb 'choose' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) to express a decision or preference to perform a certain action.
中文： 動詞「choose」（選擇）後面接不定詞（to + 原形動詞），用來表示決定或偏好去做某個動作。
We can choose to stay at home.
我們可以選擇留在家裡。
EN： This sentence reflects a common Western philosophical mindset regarding personal growth and resilience. Instead of viewing change as a negative disruption, it is framed as an active choice and an opportunity for self-improvement.
中文： 這句話反映了西方關於個人成長與韌性的常見哲學思維。它不將「改變」視為負面的干擾，而是將其框架為一種主動的選擇以及自我提升的契機。
EN： The conjunction 'though' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, meaning 'despite the fact that' or 'although'. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'though' is used to start the sentence.
中文： 連接詞「though」用於引導讓步從屬子句，表示「雖然」或「儘管」。在英文語法中，當句首使用了「though」，主要子句中就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Though it was raining, we went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，我們還是去散步了。
EN： The verb 'remain' is a linking verb meaning 'to continue to be in a particular state or condition'. It is often followed by an adjective or a noun, but can also stand alone to mean 'to stay' or 'to continue to exist'.
中文： 動詞「remain」是一個連繫動詞，意思是「保持、依然是（某種狀態）」。它後面通常接形容詞或名詞，但也可以單獨使用，表示「留下」或「依然存在」。
The truth remains a mystery.
真相依然是個謎。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses (complete sentences) that express contrasting ideas. A comma is typically placed before 'but' when it connects independent clauses.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個表示對比概念的獨立子句（完整句子）。當「but」連接兩個獨立子句時，前面通常會加上逗號。
The test was difficult, but she passed it.
這場考試很難，但她通過了。
EN： The phrasal verb 'lead to' means to cause something to happen or to result in something. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文： 片語動詞「lead to」（導致、帶來）意指引起某事發生或導致某種結果。其後接名詞或動名詞（V-ing）。
Hard work can lead to success.
努力工作能帶來成功。
EN： This sentence reflects a common Western philosophical outlook on personal development: embracing change as a necessary catalyst for self-improvement and maturity, rather than just a source of stress.
中文： 這句話反映了西方對於個人發展的常見哲學觀點：將「改變」視為自我提升和成熟的必要催化劑，而不僅僅是壓力的來源。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'when' is used to introduce an adverbial clause of time, indicating that the action in the main clause ('I felt lost') happened at the same time as or immediately after the action in the dependent clause ('I moved to a new school'). When the dependent clause comes first, a comma is required.
中文： 從屬連接詞「when」（當……時）用於引導時間副詞子句，表示主要子句的動作（我感到迷茫）與從屬子句的動作（我搬到新學校）同時或緊接著發生。當從屬子句放在句首時，後面必須加上逗號。
When I finished my homework, I went to bed.
當我寫完功課時，我就去睡覺了。
EN： The phrase 'at first' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'initially' or 'at the beginning'. It is often used to contrast a past feeling or situation with a later change in attitude or circumstance.
中文： 片語「at first」意為「起初」或「剛開始時」。它常用於將過去的感受或情況，與後來態度或環境的轉變進行對比。
At first the game was difficult, but I soon got used to it.
起初這款遊戲很難，但我很快就習慣了。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing contrast. In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used in the same sentence to connect the two clauses.
中文： 連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導讓步從句，表示對比。在英文中，「although」和「but」（但是）不能同時出現在同一個句子中來連接兩個子句。
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，我們還是去散步了。
EN： The verb 'try' followed by an infinitive ('to' + verb) means to make an effort to do something difficult.
中文： 動詞「try」後面接不定詞（to + 動詞）表示努力嘗試做某件具挑戰性或困難的事情。
She tried to learn French but found it difficult.
她試著學習法文，但發現這很困難。
EN： In Western cultures, especially in school environments, 'staying open' or having an 'open mind' is highly valued as a personal strength. It refers to being receptive to new experiences, ideas, and friendships, which is considered essential for personal growth during transitions.
中文： 在西方文化中，特別是在學校環境裡，「staying open」（保持開放心態）被視為一種非常重要的個人特質。它指的是樂於接受新事物、新觀點和結交新朋友，這被認為是在面對環境轉變和個人成長時不可或缺的態度。
EN： The conjunction 'As soon as' is used to show that one action happens immediately after another. It introduces an adverbial clause of time. In this sentence, joining the club immediately triggered the feeling of being welcome.
中文： 連接詞「As soon as」用於表示一個動作在另一個動作之後立即發生，引導時間副詞子句。在此句子中，加入社團這個動作立即引發了感到受歡迎的感覺。
As soon as the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
鐘聲一響，學生們就離開了教室。
EN： The verb 'start' can be followed by an infinitive ('to' + verb) to indicate the beginning of an action or state. 'Start to feel' emphasizes the transition into a new emotional state.
中文： 動詞「start」後面可以接不定詞（to + 動詞）來表示某個動作或狀態的開始。「Start to feel」強調進入一種新情感狀態的轉變過程。
She started to understand the lesson after the teacher explained it.
在老師解釋之後，她開始理解這堂課了。
EN： In many English-speaking schools and universities, joining 'clubs' or 'societies' is highly encouraged as a primary way to make friends, integrate into the community, and find a sense of belonging, especially for new students.
中文： 在許多英語國家的學校和大學中，加入「社團（clubs 或 societies）」被視為結交朋友、融入社群並尋找歸屬感的主要方式，對於新學生來說尤其重要。
EN： The idiom 'Before I knew it' is used to describe something that happens very quickly, often before the speaker fully realizes or notices it.
中文： 片語「Before I knew it」字面意思是「在我知道它之前」，用來形容事情發生得非常快，以至於說話者還沒完全意識到或注意到，中文常譯為「不知不覺中」或「一轉眼間」。
Before I knew it, the weekend was over.
不知不覺中，週末就結束了。
EN： The Past Perfect tense ('had' + past participle) is used to show that an action was completed before another action or a specific time in the past.
中文： 過去完成式（had + 過去分詞）用於表示在過去某個動作或特定時間點之前，就已經完成的動作。在本句中，「交了新朋友」發生在「意識到（knew）」之前。
By the time the movie started, we had already bought our popcorn.
在電影開始之前，我們就已經買好爆米花了。
EN： The past continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past, often interrupted by or occurring alongside another action.
中文： 過去進行式（was/were + 動詞-ing）用於描述在過去某個特定時間點正在進行的動作，通常與另一個同時發生或打斷它的動作並存。
While I was studying, the phone rang.
當我正在讀書時，電話響了。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'while' is used to connect two actions happening at the same time, typically emphasizing that one or both actions were in progress.
中文： 從屬連接詞「while」（當……的時候）用於連接兩個同時發生的動作，通常用來強調其中一個或兩個動作當時正在進行中。
She listened to music while she was cooking.
她做飯時一邊聽音樂。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, meaning 'despite the fact that'. It is stronger than 'although' and emphasizes the contrast between the two clauses. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is used.
中文： 連接詞「even though」用於引導讓步子句，表示「雖然、儘管」。它的語氣比「although」更強烈，用以強調前後兩個子句之間的對比。請注意，英文中既然使用了「even though」，後面的主句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though it was raining, they went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，他們還是去散步了。
EN： Adverbs of manner, like 'steadily', describe how an action is performed. They are often formed by adding '-ly' to an adjective (steady -> steadily) and typically modify verbs, appearing after the verb or the object.
中文： 情態副詞（如「steadily」）用來修飾動作進行的方式。通常是由形容詞字尾加上「-ly」形成（例如 steady 變成 steadily），在句中主要修飾動詞，通常置於動詞或受詞之後。
She walked steadily through the crowd.
她堅定且平穩地穿過人群。
EN： In English-speaking academic and professional cultures, 'working steadily' (consistent, persistent effort) is highly valued as a key to long-term success, often contrasted with cramming or working in bursts. The sentence reflects a growth mindset.
中文： 在英語系的學術與職場文化中，「steadily」（腳踏實地、持之以恆地努力）被視為長期成功的關鍵，這與臨時抱佛腳或斷續的努力形成對比。這句話展現了積極的面對挑戰與成長心態。
EN： The phrase 'after a few weeks' is an adverbial phrase of time. 'A few' is used with plural countable nouns (like 'weeks') to mean a small number of something, usually with a positive connotation (some, a small number).
中文： 片語「after a few weeks」是時間副詞片語。「a few」與複數可數名詞（如「weeks」）連用，表示少數、一些（通常帶有積極肯定的語氣）。
After a few days, we finished the project.
幾天後，我們完成了這個專案。
EN： The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copular verb) here, used with the preposition 'like' followed by a noun ('home') to describe the subject's state or impression. 'Feel like [noun]' means to have the characteristic or atmosphere of that noun.
中文： 動詞「feel」在此作為連繫動詞（連綴動詞），與介係詞「like」連用，後接名詞（「home」），用來描述主詞的狀態或給人的印象。「feel like [名詞]」表示「感覺像…」或「有…的感覺」。
This soft blanket feels like a cloud.
這條柔軟的毯子感覺就像一朵雲。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, 'feeling at home' or saying a place 'feels like home' is a significant emotional milestone. It implies a transition from feeling like an outsider or guest to feeling safe, comfortable, accepted, and fully integrated into a new environment (such as a new school, city, or country).
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，「感覺像家一樣（feeling at home / feels like home）」是一個重要的情感里程碑。這意味著一個人從感到陌生、像個局外人，轉變為感到安全、舒適、被接納，並完全融入了新環境（例如新學校、新城市或新國家）。
EN： The conjunction 'though' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast with the main clause. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'though' or 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 連接詞「though」（雖然）用於引導讓步從屬子句，表示與主要子句的對比。在英文中，當句首使用了「though」或「although」時，主要子句中不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Though she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，她還是完成了功課。
EN： The adverbial phrase 'no longer' means 'not anymore' or 'not now as in the past'. It is typically placed before the main verb (or after the auxiliary/be verb) to indicate that a state or action has ceased.
中文： 副詞片語「no longer」意為「不再」，表示過去持續的狀態或動作現在已經停止。它通常放在一般動詞之前（或助動詞、be動詞之後）。
He no longer lives in this city.
他不再住在這個城市了。
EN： Adverbial clauses of time are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like 'when'. In this sentence, 'When we accept change' is a dependent clause that establishes the time or condition under which the action in the main clause ('we discover new strengths') occurs. When the adverbial clause comes first, it is typically separated from the main clause by a comma.
中文： 時間副詞子句由「when」（當……時）等從屬連接詞引導。在本句中，「When we accept change」是一個從屬子句，用來建立主要子句（we discover new strengths）動作發生的時間或條件。當副詞子句放在句首時，通常會用逗號與主要子句隔開。
When the rain stops, we will go for a walk.
當雨停時，我們就去散步。
EN： The simple present tense is used here in both the time clause and the main clause to express a general truth, timeless fact, or habitual action. It shows a cause-and-effect relationship that is always true.
中文： 此處在時間子句和主要子句中皆使用現在簡單式，用以表達普遍真理、不變的事實或習慣性動作。這展現了一種恆常成立的因果關係。
When you heat ice, it melts.
當你加熱冰塊時，它會融化。
EN： This sentence reflects a common philosophical theme in Western personal development and psychology: viewing change not as a threat, but as an opportunity for self-discovery and growth. It encourages resilience and adaptability.
中文： 這句話反映了西方個人成長與心理學中常見的哲學主題：將「改變」視為自我發現與成長的契機，而非威脅。它鼓勵人們培養韌性與適應力。
EN： The conjunction 'until' is used to introduce a subordinate adverbial clause of time, meaning 'up to the time that'. It indicates that the action in the main clause cannot happen before the action in the 'until' clause occurs.
中文： 連接詞「until」（直到……才……）用來引導時間副詞子句，表示「直到某個時間點或事件發生為止」。這意味著主要子句中的動作在 until 子句的動作發生之前是無法實現的。
Until you practice every day, you cannot improve your English.
直到你每天練習，你的英文才有可能進步。
EN： The modal verb 'cannot' (can not) expresses inability or impossibility. In this sentence, it shows that growth is impossible without taking the action of stepping forward.
中文： 情態助動詞「cannot」（不能、無法）用來表示能力上的不足或客觀上的不可能。在本句中，它強調如果不採取「向前邁進」的行動，成長是不可能發生的。
We cannot solve the problem without your help.
沒有你的幫助，我們無法解決這個問題。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense ('have learned') is used here to describe an action that happened in the past but has a strong connection or relevance to the present moment, representing an acquired realization.
中文： 現在完成式（have learned）在此處用於描述過去發生但與現在有強烈關聯或影響的動作，表示目前已獲得的體悟或認知。
I have learned that patience is key to success.
我已經明白，耐心是成功的關鍵。
EN： The 'that-clause' acts as a noun clause serving as the direct object of the verb 'learned'. It introduces the statement or truth that has been realized.
中文： 由「that」引導的子句作為名詞子句，擔任動詞「learned」的直接受詞，用來帶出所領悟的道理或事實。
She believes that every challenge is an opportunity.
她相信每一個挑戰都是一個機會。
EN： This sentence reflects a common Western philosophical outlook on change and transition, often associated with resilience and optimism. It is frequently used in graduation speeches, retirement parties, or during major life changes to encourage people to look forward to new opportunities rather than mourn what has ended.
中文： 這句話反映了西方對於「改變與過渡」的一種常見哲學觀點，通常與韌性及樂觀態度相關。它常用於畢業典禮致詞、退休派對或面臨人生重大轉折的時刻，用以鼓勵人們展望新的機會，而非僅僅為結束而感到悲傷。
EN： The past simple tense of the auxiliary verb 'do' (which is 'did') is used to form questions about completed actions in the past. It is followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb (e.g., 'did you feel').
中文： 助動詞「do」的過去式「did」用於對過去已完成的動作進行提問。其句型結構為「did + 主詞 + 動詞原型」（例如「did you feel」）。
How did you find the lost keys yesterday?
你昨天是怎麼找到遺失的鑰匙的？
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'when' is used to introduce an adverbial clause of time, indicating the specific time or occasion when the action in the main clause occurred.
中文： 從屬連接詞「when」（當……時）用於引導時間副詞子句，指出主要子句動作發生的具體時間或場合。
I was sleeping when the phone rang.
電話響的時候我正在睡覺。
EN： In Western schools, 'changing schools' (transferring) is a common experience due to family relocation. Asking someone how they felt about it shows empathy and interest in their personal history, which is a common way to build rapport in conversations.
中文： 在西方學校體制中，因為家庭搬遷而「轉學」是很常見的經歷。詢問他人對此的感受展現了同理心以及對其個人經歷的關心，這是社交對話中建立友好關係的常見方式。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause, showing a contrast between two ideas. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used to start the sentence.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導讓步子句，表示兩個想法之間的對比。在英文中，當句首使用了「although」時，主要子句中不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，我們還是去散步了。
EN： The phrasal verb 'settle in' means to become familiar with and feel comfortable in a new place, home, or job.
中文： 片語動詞「settle in」表示適應新環境、新家或新工作，並開始感到習慣與舒適。
It took me a few weeks to settle in at my new job.
我花了幾個星期的時間才適應新工作。
EN： In Western cultures, especially in school and work environments, 'settling in' is highly valued as a personal process. People often ask 'Are you settling in well?' to show care and support to newcomers, acknowledging that adjusting to a new environment takes time.
中文： 在西方文化中，特別是在學校和工作環境中，「settling in」（適應新環境）被視為一個非常重要的個人調適過程。人們經常會問「Are you settling in well?」（你適應得還好嗎？）來向新人表達關懷與支持，這代表他們理解融入新環境是需要時間的。
EN： The conjunction 'as soon as' is used to show that an action happens immediately after another action. It introduces an adverbial clause of time.
中文： 從屬連接詞「as soon as」用來表示「一……就……」，引導一個時間副詞子句，表示後續動作緊接著前一個動作發生。
As soon as the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
鐘聲一響，學生們就離開了教室。
EN： The verb 'feel' (past tense: 'felt') is a linking verb (copula) that is followed by an adjective (e.g., 'better') to describe the subject's state or emotion.
中文： 動詞「feel」（過去式為「felt」）是連綴動詞，後面接形容詞（例如「better」）來修飾主詞的狀態或感受。
EN： The conjunction 'while' is used to connect two actions happening at the same time in the past. It is often followed by a continuous tense, but can also be used with the simple past tense (like 'waited') to describe a continuous state or background action.
中文： 連接詞「while」（當……的時候）用於連接兩個在過去同時發生的動作。它通常後面接進行式，但也可以與簡單過去式（如「waited」）連用，用來描述一個持續的狀態或背景動作。
She listened to music while she cleaned her room.
她打掃房間時聽了音樂。
EN： The phrase 'a lot' is used as an adverb meaning 'very much' or 'frequently' to modify the verb 'read'. In the past tense, 'read' is pronounced as /rɛd/ (like the color red), though it is spelled the same as the present tense.
中文： 片語「a lot」在此處作為副詞使用，意思是「非常地」或「頻繁地」，用來修飾動詞「read」（讀）。在過去式中，「read」的發音為 /rɛd/（與紅色 red 相同），雖然其拼寫與現在式完全相同。
He travels a lot for his job.
他因為工作經常出差。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, meaning 'despite the fact that'. It is stronger than 'although' or 'though' and emphasizes the contrast between the two clauses. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is used.
中文： 連接詞「even though」（雖然、儘管）用於引導讓步子句，表示「儘管事實如此」。它的語氣比「although」或「though」更強，用以強調兩個子句之間的對比。請注意，英文中既然使用了「even though」，主句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though he was tired, he finished his homework.
雖然他很累，他還是完成了功課。
EN： The simple past tense ('rained', 'was') is used to describe completed actions or states in the past. In this sentence, both the rain and the trip are events that have already finished.
中文： 簡單過去式（如「rained」、「was」）用於描述過去已經完成的動作或狀態。在本句中，下雨和旅行都是已經結束的過去事件。
The food was delicious, even though the restaurant was crowded.
雖然餐廳很擁擠，但食物非常美味。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, discussing the weather is very common, and there is a general cultural attitude of 'making the best of things' despite bad weather. This sentence reflects that positive outlook, focusing on the success of the trip rather than the rain.
中文： 在英語系國家中，談論天氣非常常見。此外，文化中普遍有一種「隨遇而安、苦中作樂」的態度。這句話反映了這種積極的觀點，將焦點放在旅行的成功上，而不是下雨的掃興。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'Before the test' functions as an adverbial of time. When placed at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, it is typically followed by a comma.
中文： 介係詞片語「Before the test」（考試前）在此作為時間副詞修飾全句。當時間副詞片語放在句首以示強調時，通常後面會加上逗號與主句隔開。
Before the meeting, I prepared the documents.
會議前，我準備了文件。
EN： The simple past tense ('reviewed') is used to describe a completed habit or action in the past. The adverbial 'every night' indicates the frequency of this past habit.
中文： 簡單過去式（在此為「reviewed」）用於描述過去已完成的習慣或動作。副詞片語「every night」（每天晚上）則表示該過去習慣的頻率。
Last year, I exercised every day.
去年，我每天都運動。
EN： The linking verb 'feel' (past tense 'felt') is followed by an adjective ('calm') acting as a subject complement to describe the subject's state of mind.
中文： 連繫動詞「feel」（過去式為「felt」）後面接形容詞「calm」作為主詞補語，用來描述主詞當時的心境或狀態。
She felt happy after hearing the good news.
聽到好消息後，她感到很快樂。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'after' introduces an adverbial clause of time ('after I made a clear plan') to show the sequence of events in the past.
中文： 從屬連接詞「after」引導時間副詞子句（「after I made a clear plan」），用來表示過去事件發生的先後順序。
We went home after the movie ended.
電影結束後，我們就回家了。
EN： The conjunction 'though' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast with the main clause. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'though' or 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 連接詞「though」（雖然）用於引導讓步從屬子句，表示與主要子句的對比。在英文文法中，當句首使用了「though」或「although」時，主要子句中絕對不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Though it was raining, we went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，我們還是去散步了。
EN： The verb 'keep' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) is a common structure used to express the continuation of an action or state, meaning 'to continue doing something'.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing）是一個常見的結構，用來表示持續進行某個動作或狀態，意思是「持續做某事」。
She kept working despite being tired.
儘管疲憊，她仍繼續工作。
EN： The metaphor of 'the road' representing life's journey is a universal concept in English literature and daily expressions, emphasizing perseverance and resilience in the face of long-term difficulties.
中文： 在英文文學與日常表達中，將「路途」（the road）比喻為人生旅程是一個非常普遍的概念。這句話強調了在面對長期的困難與挑戰時，堅持不懈與韌性的重要性。
EN： Adverbial clauses of time are introduced by conjunctions like 'when'. They indicate the time at which the action in the main clause takes place. In this sentence, 'When we help each other' is the dependent adverbial clause, and 'change feels easier' is the main clause.
中文： 時間副詞子句由「when」（當……時）等連接詞引導，用來表示主要子句動作發生的時間。在本句中，「When we help each other」是從屬的時間副詞子句，而「change feels easier」則是主要子句。
When the bell rings, the students leave the classroom.
當鐘聲響起時，學生們離開了教室。
EN： Linking verbs (or copular verbs) like 'feel' connect the subject to a subject complement (usually an adjective) that describes or identifies the subject. Here, 'feels' is followed by the comparative adjective 'easier' to describe the state of 'change'.
中文： 連繫動詞（如 feel）用來連接主詞與主詞補語（通常為形容詞），以描述或說明主詞的狀態。在此處，連繫動詞「feels」後面接形容詞比較級「easier」，用來描述「change」（改變）的狀態。
After a long walk, the warm bed feels wonderful.
走了很長一段路後，溫暖的床摸起來/感覺起來真舒服。
EN： This sentence reflects a common Western cultural value emphasizing community support and collaboration during times of transition. Rather than facing challenges in isolation, mutual aid is seen as a key to resilience and personal growth.
中文： 這句話反映了西方文化中強調在過渡時期給予社群支持與合作的價值觀。人們認為，與其孤立地面對挑戰，互相幫助才是展現韌性與實現個人成長的關鍵。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'until' is used to introduce a time clause, meaning 'up to the point in time that'. In this sentence, the 'until' clause is placed at the beginning for emphasis, separated by a comma.
中文： 從屬連接詞「until」（直到……）用於引導時間副詞子句，表示「直到某個時間點為止」。在此句中，until 引導的子句被置於句首以示強調，並用逗號與主要子句隔開。
Until you finish your homework, you cannot watch TV.
直到你寫完功課，你才能看電視。
EN： The adverb 'never' is a frequency adverb used to indicate that something does not happen at any time. It is placed before the main verb 'know' to strongly negate the action.
中文： 頻率副詞「never」（從不、絕不）用於表示某事在任何時候都不會發生。它置於一般動詞「know」之前，用以強烈否定該動作。
EN： This sentence expresses a common growth mindset in English-speaking cultures, emphasizing that self-discovery and understanding one's potential only come through action and taking risks.
中文： 這句話體現了英語系國家中常見的「成長型思維」（growth mindset），強調唯有透過實際行動與冒險，人才能真正探索自我並了解自己的潛能。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 感到緊張的、擔憂的
在本文中： 適應（新環境或情況）
在本文中： 堅定地、穩定地、持續地
在本文中： 挑戰、艱難任務
在本文中： 發現、發掘（潛能或力量）
在本文中： 優勢、力量、長處
在本文中： 適應新環境、安頓下來
在本文中： 極限、限制
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To feel comfortable and relaxed in a new place or situation.
感到自在、賓至如歸
To stop trying to do something; to surrender.
放棄、半途而廢
To establish a friendly relationship with someone.
交朋友、建立友誼
Almost without realizing it; very quickly or suddenly.
不知不覺地、轉眼之間
To take action or make progress; to volunteer or move into a new phase.
向前邁步、挺身而出、採取行動