EN: The word 'Part' is used to divide a text or lesson into smaller sections. When followed by a letter like 'A', it labels a specific section.
中文: 單字「Part」用於將課文或課程劃分為較小的部分。當後面接字母(如「A」)時,它標示出一個特定的區塊。
Part B is about food.
B 部分是關於食物的。
EN: In English textbooks, sections are often labeled with letters (Part A, B, C) or numbers (Part 1, 2, 3) to organize the flow of learning.
中文: 在英文教科書中,章節通常用字母(A 部分、B 部分、C 部分)或數字(第一部分、第二部分)來標記,以組織學習流程。
EN: The phrase 'growing up' uses the '-ing' form of the verb 'grow' to describe the continuous process of becoming an adult.
中文: 「growing up」使用動詞「grow」的「-ing」形式,用來描述成為大人的持續過程。
Growing up is not always easy.
成長並不總是容易的。
EN: In English, 'growing up' refers to the physical, emotional, and social development from a child to an adult.
中文: 在英文中,「growing up」指的是從小孩到成人的生理、心理及社交發展過程。
EN: The phrasal verb 'run into' means to meet someone by chance, rather than planning to see them.
中文: 動詞片語「run into」的意思是「偶然遇見」某人,而不是約好見面。
I ran into my teacher at the supermarket.
我在超市巧遇了我的老師。
EN: In English, 'cousin' is used for both male and female relatives, and for both maternal and paternal sides, unlike the specific terms used in Chinese (e.g., 堂哥, 表妹).
中文: 在英文中,「cousin」一詞不分性別(堂/表兄弟姊妹皆可),也不分父系或母系,這與中文詳細的親屬稱謂(如:堂哥、表妹)非常不同。
EN: The phrase 'can't believe' is used to express strong surprise or shock about a situation.
中文: 短語「can't believe」用來表達對某種情況感到非常驚訝或震驚。
I can't believe it's already Monday.
我不敢相信已經是星期一了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, expressing genuine surprise when meeting an old friend is a common way to show warmth and friendliness.
中文: 在英語系國家,遇見老朋友時表現出真誠的驚訝是展現熱情與友好的一種常見方式。
EN: The verb 'look' is a linking verb used to describe someone's appearance. It is followed by an adjective. Adding '-er' to an adjective makes it a 'comparative' form, used to show a change or difference.
中文: 動詞「look」是連綴動詞,用來描述某人的外表。後面接形容詞。在形容詞字尾加上「-er」會變成「比較級」,用來表示變化或差異。
史丹 looks happier today.
史丹今天看起來更開心了。
EN: In Western culture, telling someone they look 'older' can be a compliment when they are transitioning from childhood to adulthood (meaning they look more mature), but should be used carefully with adults.
中文: 在西方文化中,對青少年說「你看起來變老了」通常是一種稱讚,意指「你看起來更成熟了」;但對成年人使用時則需謹慎,以免冒犯。
EN: The phrase 'You're right' uses the contraction 'You're' (You + are) followed by an adjective to agree with someone's statement.
中文: 短語「You're right」使用了縮寫「You're」(You + are),後面接形容詞,用來表示認同對方的說法。
You're late for school.
你上學遲到了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'You're right' is a very common and polite way to acknowledge someone's point of view during a conversation.
中文: 在英語系國家,說「You're right」是交談中認可對方觀點的一種非常普遍且有禮貌的方式。
EN: Use the past tense verb 'grew' (the past form of 'grow') to talk about physical changes or height increases that happened in the past, such as 'last year'.
中文: 使用過去式動詞「grew」(grow 的過去式)來描述過去發生的身體變化或身高增長,例如在句尾加上「last year」(去年)。
He grew five centimeters over the summer.
他在暑假期間長高了五公分。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the metric system (centimeters) is used in scientific or medical contexts, but some regions (like the US) might use feet and inches for height in daily conversation. However, centimeters are universally understood.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,公分(centimeters)常用於科學或醫療情境。但在美國等地區,日常生活中描述身高更常用英呎和英吋,不過公分在國際上仍是通用的單位。
EN: The verb 'seem' is a linking verb used to describe a person's appearance or state. It is followed by an adjective.
中文: 動詞「seem」是一個連綴動詞,用來描述一個人的外表或狀態。後面通常接形容詞。
史丹 seems happy today.
史丹今天看起來很快樂。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on someone looking 'different' in a positive context (like growing up or losing weight) is a common way to acknowledge their progress or maturity.
中文: 在英語系國家,在正面的情境下(如長大或減重)評論某人看起來「不一樣」,是認可對方進步或變得成熟的一種常見方式。
EN: 'Yeah' is an informal way to say 'yes'. It is very common in spoken English to show agreement or to confirm a statement.
中文: 「Yeah」是「yes」的非正式說法。在英語口語中非常常見,用來表示同意或確認某個說法。
Yeah, I think so too.
是啊,我也這麼認為。
EN: In casual American English, 'Yeah' is used much more frequently than 'Yes'. However, in formal situations (like a job interview), 'Yes' is preferred.
中文: 在日常美式英語中,「Yeah」的使用頻率遠高於「Yes」。但在正式場合(如工作面試)中,使用「Yes」會比較禮貌。
EN: Use 'not... anymore' to say that a situation has changed and is no longer true.
中文: 使用「not... anymore」來表示情況已經改變,現在不再是那樣了。
I don't live in Taipei anymore.
我不再住在台北了。
EN: 'Baby fat' refers to the natural plumpness of a child's face or body, which often disappears as they grow into teenagers or adults. In English, calling someone 'chubby' is slightly more polite than 'fat', but should still be used carefully.
中文: 「Baby fat」指的是小孩臉上或身上自然的嬰兒肥,通常隨著成長會消失。在英文中,稱呼別人「chubby」(肉肉的)比直接說「fat」(肥胖)要有禮貌一點,但使用時仍需謹慎。
EN: Use 'sound like' followed by a sentence to describe an impression based on what someone says.
中文: 使用「sound like」後面接一個完整的句子,用來描述你從對方的說話內容中所得到的印象或感覺。
You sound like you had a great time.
你聽起來玩得很開心。
EN: In English, using 'You sound like...' is a common way to show empathy and active listening, reflecting the speaker's observation of the listener's emotions.
中文: 在英文中,使用「You sound like...」是展現同理心和積極聆聽的常見方式,反映了說話者對聽者情緒的觀察。
EN: A rhetorical question is used to emphasize a point where the answer is obvious. 'Who wouldn't be?' means 'Everyone would be (happy/pleased)'.
中文: 反問句用於強調一個顯而易見的觀點。「Who wouldn't be?」的意思是「每個人都會(開心/滿意)」。
It's a beautiful day. Who wouldn't be happy?
今天天氣很好。誰會不開心呢?
EN: In English, rhetorical questions like this are very common to show agreement or to express that a feeling is natural and universal.
中文: 在英語中,這類反問句非常常用,用來表示贊同,或表達某種感受是自然且普遍的。
EN: Use 'not only A but also B' to connect two similar ideas or qualities. It emphasizes that both things are true.
中文: 使用「not only A but also B」來連接兩個相似的點子或特質。它強調這兩件事都是真實的,相當於「不僅……而且……」。
She is not only smart but also kind.
她不僅聰明而且善良。
EN: In English, 'feel good' can refer to both physical health and emotional happiness. In this context, Stan is expressing self-confidence after his physical changes.
中文: 在英文中,「feel good」可以指身體健康,也可以指心情愉快。在這個對話背景下,史丹在表達外型改變後所產生的自信感。
EN: The word 'That' refers to a situation or something someone just said. 'Great' is an adjective used to describe that situation.
中文: 「That」指的是對方剛才提到的情況或事情。「Great」是一個形容詞,用來描述該情況很棒。
That is good.
那很好。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding with 'That's great' is a very common and polite way to show support and enthusiasm when someone shares good news.
中文: 在英語系國家,當別人分享好消息時,用「That's great」回應是一種非常常見且禮貌的方式,用來表達支持與熱情。
EN: Use the pattern 'be happy for someone' to express that you are glad about someone else's success or good news.
中文: 使用「be happy for someone」句型來表達你對某人的成功或好消息感到高興。
We are all happy for you.
我們都為你感到高興。
EN: In Western culture, it is very common and polite to explicitly state that you are happy for someone's achievements or positive changes, like Stan's physical growth and confidence.
中文: 在西方文化中,當別人有成就或正向改變時(例如史丹長高變自信),明確表達「我為你感到高興」是非常普遍且禮貌的社交回應。
EN: Interjections are words used to express strong feelings or sudden emotions. 'Wow' is used to show surprise, wonder, or pleasure.
中文: 感嘆詞是用來表達強烈感情或突然情緒的詞。「Wow」用於表示驚訝、讚嘆或愉悅。
Wow, you look great today!
哇,你今天看起來棒極了!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Wow' is a very common and versatile reaction. It is often used to show genuine interest or admiration when someone shares news or shows a new look, as 法蘭 does here for 史丹.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Wow」是非常常見且多功能的反應。當某人分享消息或展示新造型時(如本對話中法蘭對史丹的反應),通常用它來表示由衷的興趣或讚賞。
EN: The pattern 'be used to' means being familiar with something through experience. It is followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing.
中文: 句型「be used to」表示因為經驗而對某事感到「習慣、熟悉」。後面接名詞或動詞 -ing。
I am used to the cold weather.
我習慣了寒冷的天氣。
EN: In English, 'I'm not used to this' is often used when someone receives unexpected kindness or a compliment, reflecting a modest or surprised reaction.
中文: 在英文中,「I'm not used to this」常用於當某人受到意想不到的善待或稱讚時,表現出一種謙虛或驚訝的反應。
EN: Use 'such a/an + noun' to emphasize the quality of someone or something, often expressing surprise or strong feeling.
中文: 使用「such a/an + 名詞」來強調某人或某事物的特質,通常用來表達驚訝或強烈的感受。
He is such a good friend.
他真是個好朋友。
EN: In English, calling someone a 'gentleman' often implies they are being polite, helpful, or well-mannered, especially toward others. It is a common compliment for a young man who has matured.
中文: 在英文中,稱呼某人為「gentleman」(紳士)通常意味著他們非常有禮貌、樂於助人或舉止得體。這對於成熟後的年輕男子來說是很常見的讚美。
EN: The phrase 'a part of' is used to show that something belongs to or is included in a larger process or group.
中文: 短語「a part of」用來表示某事屬於一個較大過程或群體的一部分。
Making mistakes is a part of learning.
犯錯是學習的一部分。
EN: The phrase 'growing up' refers to the process of becoming an adult, both physically and emotionally. In this context, it explains why Stan's behavior and appearance have changed.
中文: 「Growing up」指的是在生理和心理上成為大人的過程。在這個語境中,它解釋了為什麼史丹的行為和外表發生了變化。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 相信、信任,在此指對眼前所見感到驚訝。
在本文中: 公分,長度單位。
在本文中: 不同的、不一樣的。
在本文中: 體重。
在本文中: 看起來、顯得。
在本文中: 圓胖的、豐滿的(通常帶有可愛的感覺)。
在本文中: 感到高興的、滿意的。
在本文中: 紳士、有禮貌的男子。
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
to meet someone by chance
偶然遇見
to gradually become an adult
成長、長大
the fat on a child's body that disappears as they grow up
嬰兒肥
used to say that two related things are true
不僅...而且
to be accustomed to something
習慣於