EN: In English, 'Part' followed by a letter or number is used to label sections of a document or lesson. The letter acts as a specific identifier.
中文: 在英文中,「Part」後面接字母或數字是用來標記文件或課程的章節。該字母作為特定的識別符號。
Part A is about greetings.
A 部分是關於問候語。
EN: In textbooks and exams, sections are often divided into Part A, Part B, etc. This is a standard way to organize information in English-speaking academic and professional environments.
中文: 在教科書和考試中,章節通常分為 A 部分、B 部分等。這是英語系國家在學術和專業環境中組織資訊的標準方式。
EN: The phrase 'on the job' is a common idiom meaning 'while working' or 'during work hours'.
中文: 短語「on the job」是一個常用的成語,意思是「在工作時」或「在上班期間」。
He learned everything on the job.
他所有的東西都是在工作實踐中學到的。
EN: In many English-speaking workplaces, 'getting hurt on the job' is a serious topic related to 'Worker's Compensation' (insurance that pays employees if they are injured at work).
中文: 在許多英語國家的職場中,「在工作時受傷」是一個嚴肅的話題,通常與「勞工賠償保險」(Worker's Compensation)有關,這是指員工在工作受傷時,公司需支付的保險賠償。
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」或「偶遇」,指並非事先約好,而是不期而遇。
I ran into my teacher at the supermarket.
我在超市偶遇了我的老師。
EN: In many Western cities, the subway is a common place for chance encounters as it is a primary mode of transport for commuters after work.
中文: 在許多西方城市,地鐵是通勤族下班後的主要交通工具,因此地鐵站是人們最常發生「偶遇」的地點之一。
EN: The word 'Hey' is an informal greeting used to get someone's attention or say hello to friends and family.
中文: 「Hey」是一個非正式的問候語,用於引起某人的注意或向朋友和家人打招呼。
Hey, Danielle.
嘿,丹妮爾。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'Hey' is very common among colleagues who are friendly with each other, but it might be too casual for a formal business meeting with a superior.
中文: 在英語系國家,關係友好的同事之間常用「Hey」來打招呼,但在與上司進行正式商務會議時,這可能顯得過於隨意。
EN: To ask a question with the verb 'be' (am, is, are), we move the verb to the front of the sentence, before the subject.
中文: 使用 be 動詞(am, is, are)詢問問題時,我們將動詞移到句首,放在主詞之前。
Are you hungry?
你餓了嗎?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'Are you okay?' is a common way to show concern when you notice someone might be hurt, sad, or struggling with something physically.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Are you okay?」是當你注意到某人可能受傷、難過或身體不適時,表達關心的常用方式。
EN: Use 'look like' followed by a clause (subject + verb) to describe an impression or observation about someone's situation.
中文: 使用「look like」後接一個子句(主詞 + 動詞),用來描述你對某人情況的印象或觀察。
You look like you need some sleep.
你看起來好像需要睡眠。
EN: In Western culture, it is common and polite to comment on a friend's physical appearance if they seem to be in pain or struggling, as a way to show concern.
中文: 在西方文化中,如果朋友看起來很痛苦或很吃力,直接對其外表表現出的異狀表達關心是常見且禮貌的行為。
EN: Greetings with names: In English, when you greet someone using their name, the name usually follows the greeting word. A comma is used in writing to separate the greeting from the person's name.
中文: 使用名字打招呼:在英語中,當你使用對方的名字打招呼時,名字通常接在招呼語之後。在書寫時,會使用逗號將招呼語與人名分開。
Hi, Craig.
嗨,克雷格。
EN: Using 'Hey' is common among friends and colleagues in casual settings. It is more informal than 'Hello' or 'Hi'.
中文: 在非正式場合中,朋友或同事之間常用「Hey」來打招呼。這比「Hello」或「Hi」更隨性一些。
EN: The phrase 'You're' is a contraction of 'You are'. In English, we use the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) with adjectives like 'right' to describe a person's state or opinion.
中文: 「You're」是「You are」的縮寫。在英文中,我們使用連繫動詞(am/is/are)搭配像「right」這樣的形容詞,來描述一個人的狀態或觀點。
You're late.
你遲到了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'You're right' is a direct and polite way to acknowledge someone's correct observation or advice, showing that you value their input.
中文: 在英語系國家,說「You're right」是一種直接且有禮貌的方式,用來承認對方的觀察或建議是正確的,這展現了你重視對方的意見。
EN: Use 'because' to connect a result with its reason. The structure is: [Result] + because + [Reason].
中文: 使用「because」來連接結果與原因。結構為:[結果] + because + [原因]。
I am tired because I worked late.
我很累,因為我工作到很晚。
EN: In many Western workplaces, 'at work' refers to the time or place of employment. Reporting injuries that happen 'at work' is important for insurance and safety records.
中文: 在許多西方職場中,「at work」指工作時間或地點。通報「在工作時」發生的傷害對於保險和安全記錄非常重要。
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or express what is expected or correct in a situation.
中文: 使用「should」來提供建議,或表達在某種情況下什麼是預期中或正確的事情(應該)。
You should wear a helmet when riding a bike.
你騎腳踏車時應該戴安全帽。
EN: In many Western workplaces, 'Workers' Compensation' is a mandatory insurance that covers medical costs for employees injured on the job. It is a standard expectation for professional companies.
中文: 在許多西方職場中,「勞工賠償保險」(Workers' Compensation)是強制性的,用來支付員工在工作受傷時的醫療費用。對於專業公司來說,這是一項基本的預期要求。
EN: Use 'should' to give advice or suggestions. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
中文: 使用「should」來給予建議或提議。後面接動詞原形。
You should drink more water.
你應該多喝水。
EN: In Western workplace culture, 'checking with your manager' is a standard procedure for handling administrative issues like insurance or injuries, emphasizing direct communication.
中文: 在西方職場文化中,「詢問經理」(checking with your manager) 是處理保險或工傷等行政問題的標準程序,強調直接溝通。
EN: Use 'Thanks for + noun' to express gratitude for a specific thing someone gave or told you.
中文: 使用「Thanks for + 名詞」來表達對某人提供之具體事物或資訊的感謝。
Thanks for the help.
謝謝你的幫忙。
EN: In English, 'tip' doesn't just mean money for service; it also means a small but useful piece of advice. In a workplace context, sharing 'tips' is a common way to show peer support.
中文: 在英文中,「tip」不只代表服務費(小費),也代表一個小小但實用的「建議」或「秘訣」。在職場環境中,分享「tips」是同事間展現支持的常見方式。
EN: The contraction 'I'll' (I will) is used to express a decision made at the moment of speaking or a future intention.
中文: 縮寫「I'll」(I will) 用於表達說話當下所做的決定或未來的意圖。
I'll call you later.
我等一下會打給你。
EN: In a workplace context, 'checking with your manager' is a standard procedure for reporting injuries or asking for guidance on company policy.
中文: 在職場環境中,「詢問經理」(checking with your manager) 是報告工傷或諮詢公司政策的標準程序。
EN: This is a common fixed expression used to respond to a 'thank you' or to agree to a request. It functions as a complete sentence.
中文: 這是一個常用的固定表達方式,用來回應對方的「謝謝」或表示同意某項請求。它可以作為一個完整的句子使用。
No problem. I can help you with that.
沒問題。我可以幫你處理那件事。
EN: In North American culture, 'No problem' is often used instead of 'You're welcome' in casual settings. It implies that the favor done was not a burden to the speaker.
中文: 在北美文化中,「No problem」在非正式場合常用來代替「You're welcome」(不客氣)。它隱含著剛才幫的忙對說話者來說並不是負擔。
EN: The pattern 'It is no fun + -ing' is used to say that a certain activity is not enjoyable or is unpleasant.
中文: 句型「It is no fun + 動詞-ing」用來表示某項活動一點也不有趣,或者令人感到不愉快。
It's no fun waiting in the rain.
在雨中等待一點也不好玩。
EN: In English, 'It's no fun' is a common way to express empathy when someone is going through a difficult or painful situation.
中文: 在英文中,「It's no fun」是當別人處於困境或痛苦時,用來表達同理心的常用語。
EN: 'Yeah' is an informal way to say 'yes'. It is very common in spoken English to show agreement or to acknowledge what someone said.
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對方所說的話。
Yeah, I think so too.
是啊,我也這麼想。
EN: In North American culture, 'Yeah' is the standard way to agree in casual settings. Using 'Yes' in a casual conversation might sometimes sound overly formal or even robotic.
中文: 在北美文化中,「Yeah」是日常場合中表達同意的標準方式。在非正式對話中使用「Yes」有時聽起來會過於正式,甚至顯得有些生硬。
EN: This is a common idiom used to agree with someone because you have experienced the same thing. It is not a literal request for information.
中文: 這是一個常用的成語,用來表示完全同意對方的說法,因為你自己也有過同樣的經歷。這並非真的要求對方告訴你更多資訊。
It's so hot today. - Tell me about it!
今天真熱。 - 那還用說嗎!(我也覺得超熱)
EN: In Western culture, 'Tell me about it' is a very common way to show empathy. It signals that you are in the same boat as the speaker, especially regarding something negative or frustrating.
中文: 在西方文化中,「Tell me about it」是表達同理心非常道地的方式。它暗示你與說話者處於同樣的處境,特別是在抱怨負面或令人沮喪的事情時。
EN: The phrase 'come first' is used to say that something is the most important thing to consider or do.
中文: 短語「come first」用於表示某件事是最重要的,應該優先考慮或處理。
In this job, accuracy must come first.
在這項工作中,準確性必須放在第一位。
EN: The phrase 'Safety first' is a very common slogan in Western workplaces, emphasizing that no task is more important than the well-being of the employees.
中文: 「安全第一」(Safety first) 是西方職場中非常常見的標語,強調沒有任何任務比員工的安危更重要。
EN: The phrase 'all the time' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'always' or 'very often'.
中文: 短語「all the time」放在句尾,表示「總是」或「一直」,用來強調某事發生的頻率很高。
He listens to music all the time.
他一直都在聽音樂。
EN: In many Western workplaces, 'Safety First' is a common slogan and a core part of corporate culture to prevent workplace injuries and legal liabilities.
中文: 在許多西方職場,「安全第一」是常見的口號,也是企業文化的核心部分,旨在預防工傷事故及法律責任。
EN: The phrase 'to keep in mind' is an infinitive used as an adjective to describe the 'thing'. It means to remember or consider something important.
中文: 不定詞短語「to keep in mind」在這裡當作形容詞使用,用來修飾前面的「thing」(事情)。它的意思是「記住」或「放在心上」。
Safety is an important point to keep in mind.
安全是需要記住的重要一點。
EN: In Western workplace culture, acknowledging advice with phrases like this shows that you are proactive and value safety protocols.
中文: 在西方職場文化中,使用這類句子來回應建議,能展現出你積極主動且重視安全規範的態度。
EN: 'Thanks' is a short, informal way to say 'Thank you'. It is used to express gratitude in everyday situations.
中文: 「Thanks」是「Thank you」的簡短非正式說法,用於在日常生活中表達感謝。
Thanks for the help.
謝謝你的幫忙。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to say 'thanks' even for small gestures or advice, as seen in this conversation between Danielle and Craig.
中文: 在英語系國家,即使是微小的幫助或建議,習慣上都會禮貌地說聲「thanks」,就像對話中丹妮爾與克雷格的互動一樣。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 挺直地,筆直地
在本文中: 保險
在本文中: 傷害,受傷
在本文中: 意外,事故
在本文中: 經理,主管
在本文中: 建議,小撇步
在本文中: 安全
在本文中: 強調
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Used to say that you understand a situation because you have experienced the same thing.
那還用說;我深有同感
To be the most important thing to consider.
最為重要;首要之務
To remember or consider something.
記住;考慮到
To ask someone for permission or information before doing something.
詢問(某人);與(某人)確認