EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a clause that gives the reason for an action. In English, the main clause usually comes first, followed by the 'because' clause, without a comma.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導表示原因的從屬子句。在英文中，通常先寫主要子句，再接「because」引導的子句，兩者之間不需要逗號。
She stayed home because it was raining.
她待在家裡，因為下雨了。
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action.
中文： 動詞「want」（想要）後面接不定詞（to + 原形動詞），用來表示想要進行某個動作的意願。
They want to learn English.
他們想要學習英文。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause, showing a contrast between two ideas. In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used in the same sentence to connect the same two clauses, unlike in Chinese where '雖然' (although) and '但是' (but) often appear together.
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，「although」和「but」（但是）不能同時出現在同一個句子中來連接這兩個子句，這與中文裡「雖然」和「但是」經常成對出現的用法不同。
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，他們還是去散步了。
EN： The idiom 'give one's best' (or 'do one's best') means to make the greatest effort possible. 'Gave' is the past tense of 'give', used here to describe a completed action in the past.
中文： 片語「give one's best」（或「do one's best」）意為「盡最大努力」。這裡的「gave」是「give」的過去式，用於描述過去已完成的動作。
She gave her best during the interview.
她在面試中盡了自己最大的努力。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, emphasizing personal effort ('giving one's best') is highly valued, often more so than the actual outcome or winning. This reflects a growth mindset where personal growth and resilience are celebrated.
中文： 在英語系國家文化中，強調個人努力（「盡最大努力」）受到高度重視，有時甚至比實際的輸贏結果更重要。這反映了一種「成長心態」，即個人的成長與韌性是值得讚賞的。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause.
中文： 對等連接詞「so」（所以）用於連接兩個獨立子句，其中第二個子句表示第一個子句所帶來的結果或影響。
It started to rain, so we stayed indoors.
開始下雨了，所以我們待在室內。
EN： The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copula) that is followed by an adjective (e.g., 'sad') to describe the subject's emotional or physical state. In the past tense, it becomes 'felt'.
中文： 動詞「feel」（感覺）是一個連繫動詞，後面接形容詞（例如「sad」）來描述主詞的情緒或身體狀態。過去式為「felt」。
She felt tired after the long walk.
長途步行後，她感到很疲倦。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It is preceded by a comma when connecting two complete sentences.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個表示對比的獨立子句。當連接兩個完整的句子時，前面通常會加上逗號。
She wanted to go to the party, but she was too tired.
她想去參加派對，但她太累了。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'at first' is used as an adverbial modifier meaning 'initially' or 'at the beginning', often contrasted with what happens later.
中文： 介系詞片語「at first」用作副詞修飾語，意思是「起初」或「一開始」，通常與後來發生的情況形成對比。
The language was difficult at first, but it got easier.
這門語言起初很難，但後來變簡單了。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause of the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導從屬子句（原因副詞子句），用以解釋主句動作發生的原因。
They succeeded because they worked as a team.
他們成功了，因為他們像一個團隊般合作。
EN： The verb 'stop' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to mean ceasing an activity or habit that was in progress.
中文： 動詞「stop」後面接動名詞（V-ing）時，表示停止正在進行的活動或習慣。
She stopped playing the piano when the guests arrived.
當客人到達時，她停止了彈鋼琴。
EN： The phrase reflects a growth mindset, highly valued in modern Western educational and professional cultures, emphasizing persistence over innate talent.
中文： 這句話反映了「成長型思維」（growth mindset），這在現代西方教育和職場文化中受到高度重視，強調堅持不懈比天賦更為重要。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause, showing a contrast between two ideas. In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used in the same sentence to connect the clauses; only one of them is used.
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，「although」和「but」（但是）不能在同一個句子中同時使用來連接子句，只能擇一使用。
Although it was raining, they enjoyed the outdoor concert.
雖然下著雨，他們還是很享受這場戶外音樂會。
EN： The adjective 'worth' is used in the pattern 'be worth + noun/pronoun' to indicate that something has a value equal to the effort, time, or money spent.
中文： 形容詞「worth」（值得的）常用於「be worth + 名詞/代名詞」的句型中，用來表示某事物的價值與所付出的努力、時間或金錢相當。
The long journey was worth the effort because we saw the beautiful sunrise.
這趟漫長的旅程是值得付出努力的，因為我們看到了美麗的日出。
EN： The conjunction 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention. It is typically followed by a clause containing a modal verb like 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', or 'will' to show the desired outcome.
中文： 連接詞「so that」（以便於／為了）用於表示目的或意圖。其後引導的子句通常會搭配助動詞（如 can、could、may、might 或 will）來表示期望達到的結果。
She saves money so that she can buy a new laptop.
她存錢以便能買一台新筆記型電腦。
EN： The word 'better' is the comparative form of the adverb 'well' in this context, modifying the verb 'write'. It indicates an improvement in performance or quality.
中文： 在此句中，「better」是副詞「well」（好地）的比較級，用來修飾動詞「write」（寫作），表示在表現或品質上的提升。
If you practice daily, you will speak better.
如果你每天練習，你會說得更好。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It indicates that the second action ('did not give up') is unexpected or contrary to what might be assumed after the first action ('failed once').
中文： 等位連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個表示對比的獨立子句。它指出第二個動作（「沒有放棄」）與第一個動作（「失敗過一次」）之後可能預期的結果相反或出乎意料。
He was tired, but he finished his homework.
他很累，但他完成了功課。
EN： The phrasal verb 'give up' means to stop trying to do something. In the past tense negative, it uses the auxiliary verb 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb 'give'.
中文： 片語動詞「give up」意思是停止嘗試做某事（放棄）。在過去式否定句中，使用助動詞「did not」（或 didn't）後接動詞原形「give」。
They did not give up even when the game became difficult.
即使比賽變得困難，他們也沒有放棄。
EN： The phrase 'give up' is a very common idiomatic expression in English-speaking cultures, often associated with resilience and the 'never give up' attitude, which is highly valued in sports, academics, and personal growth.
中文： 片語「give up」（放棄）在英語系國家是非常常見的慣用語，通常與韌性以及「永不放棄」的態度相關聯，這種精神在體育、學術和個人成長中都受到高度重視。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause or reason for the action in the main clause. In English, we do not use 'so' in the main clause when 'because' is used.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導副詞子句（原因子句），以解釋主要子句動作發生的原因。在英文語法中，當句子開頭或中間使用了「because」，主要子句中就不能再使用「so」（所以）。
She stayed at home because it was raining.
她待在家裡，因為下雨了。
EN： The simple past tense ('joined') is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past, while the simple present tense ('love') is used to express a timeless truth, habit, or ongoing state/feeling.
中文： 簡單過去式（如「joined」）用於描述在過去特定時間已經完成的動作；而簡單現在式（如「love」）則用於表示不隨時間改變的事實、習慣或持續存在的狀態與感受。
I bought the book because I love reading.
我買了這本書，因為我熱愛閱讀。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, expressing a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected. Unlike Chinese, which often pairs 'although/even though' with 'but', English does not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is present.
中文： 讓步連 staff「even though」（雖然、儘管）用於引導讓步從句，表示某個事實使得主句的狀況顯得令人驚訝或出乎意料。與中文常連用「雖然……但是……」不同，英文中若使用了「even though」，主句就不能再使用「but」。
Even though she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，她還是完成了功課。
EN： The verb 'keep' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) means to continue doing something without stopping, or to do something repeatedly.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing）表示持續進行某動作而不停歇，或反覆做某事。
He kept talking even after the movie started.
甚至在電影開始後，他還是一直講話。
EN： First Conditional (Real Conditional): Used to talk about things that are normal, possible, or likely to happen in the future if a certain condition is met. The structure is 'will + base verb' in the main clause, and 'simple present tense' in the conditional (if) clause.
中文： 第一類條件句（真實條件句）：用於描述在特定條件下，未來極有可能或必然會發生的事情。結構為：主句使用「will + 原形動詞」，條件（if）子句則使用「現在簡單式」。
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
如果明天下雨，我們就會取消野餐。
EN： Keep + Gerund (V-ing): The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (verb ending in -ing) to express the continuation of an action, meaning to do something repeatedly or continuously.
中文： Keep + 動名詞 (V-ing)：動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（動詞字尾加 -ing），用來表示持續進行某個動作，意為「一直、持續做某事」。
You should keep practicing if you want to play the piano well.
如果你想把鋼琴彈好，你應該要持續練習。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause (dependent clause) that states the reason or cause for the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導從屬子句（副詞子句），用以說明主句動作發生的原因或理由。
We stayed indoors because it was raining heavily.
我們待在室內，因為雨下得很大。
EN： The verb 'teach' can take a double object structure: 'teach + indirect object (person) + direct object (thing)'. In this sentence, 'us' is the indirect object, and 'a lot' functions adverbially to modify the action of teaching.
中文： 動詞「teach」（教導）通常可接雙賓語結構（教某人某事）。在本句中，「us」是間接賓語（人），而「a lot」則作為副詞片語，修飾教導的程度，表示「很多」。
She teaches us English every Tuesday.
她每週二教我們英文。
EN： In Western educational and professional cultures, mistakes are often viewed positively as essential learning opportunities rather than failures. This growth mindset is reflected in common idioms like 'learn from your mistakes' and 'trial and error'.
中文： 在西方教育與職場文化中，人們通常以積極的態度看待「錯誤」，將其視為學習與成長的必經之路，而非單純的失敗。這種「成長型思維」（growth mindset）體現在許多常用語中，例如「從錯誤中學習」（learn from your mistakes）和「試錯法」（trial and error）。
EN： The Simple Past Tense is used to describe an action that was completed at a specific time in the past. In this sentence, the regular verb 'join' is inflected to 'joined' to indicate a past event.
中文： 簡單過去式（Simple Past Tense）用於描述在過去特定時間已經完成的動作。在本句中，規則動詞「join」字尾加上 -ed 變成「joined」，用以表示過去發生的事件。
She joined the tennis club last year.
她去年加入了網球社團。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'for the first time' is used as an adverbial modifier to indicate that an action has never been done before by the subject.
中文： 介系詞片語「for the first time」（第一次）在此作為副詞修飾語，用來表示主詞以前從未做過該動作。
I traveled abroad for the first time in 2018.
我在2018年第一次出國旅遊。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause, showing contrast. In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used in the same sentence to connect the clauses, unlike in Chinese where '雖然' (although) and '但是' (but) often appear together.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導讓步子句，表示對比。在英文中，「although」與「but」（但是）不能同時出現在同一個句子中來連接子句，這與中文常將「雖然」和「但是」連用的習慣不同。
Although it was raining heavily, they went for a walk.
雖然雨下得很大，他們還是去散步了。
EN： The verb 'decide' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express an intention or choice to perform an action.
中文： 動詞「decide」（決定）後面須接不定詞（to + 動詞原形），用以表示做某件事的意圖或選擇。
She decided to study abroad next year.
她決定明年去國外留學。
EN： The conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of reason, explaining why the action in the main clause ('I prepared for weeks') occurred.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導表示原因的從屬子句，解釋主句動作（我準備了好幾個星期）發生的原因。
She stayed home because she was feeling unwell.
她留在家裡，因為她覺得身體不舒服。
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by a to-infinitive ('to do') as its direct object to express a desire or intention.
中文： 動詞「want」（想要）後面接不定詞（to + 原形動詞，如「to do」）作為其直接受詞，用以表示渴望或意圖。
They wanted to buy a new car.
他們想要買一部新車。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, expressing personal effort and the desire to perform well ('do well') is highly valued, reflecting a strong emphasis on individual growth, preparation, and personal accountability.
中文： 在英語系國家文化中，表達個人努力以及想要有良好表現（do well）的渴望是非常受到重視的，這反映出對於個人成長、事前準備和個人責任感的高度強調。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
中文： 等立連接詞（Coordinating Conjunction）「but」用於連接兩個表示對比的獨立子句。獨立子句是指一組可以獨立成句、表達完整意思的單字組合。
She wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
她想去散步，但天開始下雨了。
EN： The phrasal verb 'learn from' means to gain knowledge, understanding, or experience from a past mistake, failure, or event so that you do not repeat it in the future.
中文： 片語動詞（Phrasal Verb）「learn from」意為「從……中學習/吸取教訓」，指從過去的錯誤、失敗或事件中獲得知識、理解或經驗，以便日後不再重蹈覆轍。
We can learn from our past experiences to make better decisions.
我們可以從過去的經驗中學習，以做出更好的決定。
EN： In Western culture, especially in academic and professional settings, failure is often reframed as a valuable learning experience rather than a permanent defeat. Phrases like 'learn from mistakes' reflect a 'growth mindset' that is highly encouraged in schools and workplaces.
中文： 在西方文化中，特別是在學術和職場環境裡，失敗通常被重新定義為寶貴的學習經驗，而非永久的挫敗。像「learn from mistakes」（從錯誤中學習）這樣的表達，反映了學校和職場中非常推崇的「成長型思維」（growth mindset）。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, expressing a fact that makes the main statement surprising or unexpected. Unlike in Chinese, we do not use 'but' (但是) in the main clause when 'even though' is used.
中文： 讓步連言詞「even though」（雖然、儘管）用於引導讓步從句，表示某個事實使得主句的狀況顯得令人驚訝或出乎意料。請注意，英文中既然使用了「even though」，主句開頭就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，她還是完成了功課。
EN： The verb 'keep' followed by a gerund (V-ing) is a common structure meaning to continue doing something without stopping, or to do something repeatedly.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing）是一個常用結構，表示持續不斷地做某事，或重複進行某個動作。
He kept practicing the piano until late at night.
他一直練習鋼琴到深夜。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, showing a cause-and-effect relationship. The first clause ('My friends helped me') is the cause, and the second clause ('I felt much more confident') is the result.
中文： 對等連接詞「so」（所以）用於連接兩個獨立子句，以表示因果關係。第一個子句（我的朋友們幫助了我）是原因，第二個子句（我感到有自信多了）是結果。
It started to rain, so we decided to stay indoors.
開始下雨了，所以我們決定待在室內。
EN： The word 'much' can be used as an adverb of degree to modify comparative adjectives (like 'more confident') to add emphasis, meaning 'by a great deal' or 'significantly'.
中文： 單字「much」可用作程度副詞，用來修飾比較級形容詞（如「more confident」）以達到強調的效果，意思是「得多」或「顯著地」。
This smartphone is much more expensive than the old one.
這款智慧型手機比舊的那款貴得多。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that present contrasting ideas. In this sentence, it contrasts the negative outcome of not winning with the positive feeling of self-pride.
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。在本句中，它將「沒有得獎」的消極結果與「為自己感到驕傲」的積極情感進行了對比。
The test was difficult, but she passed it.
這場考試很難，但她通過了。
EN： The adjective phrase 'be proud of' is used to express deep satisfaction on achievements. When the subject and the object of the preposition 'of' are the same person, a reflexive pronoun (e.g., 'myself', 'himself') must be used.
中文： 形容詞片語「be proud of」（為……感到驕傲）用於表達對成就的深切滿足感。當主詞與介係詞「of」的受詞為同一人時，必須使用反身代名詞（如 myself、himself）。
You should be proud of yourself for trying so hard.
你應該為自己如此努力嘗試而感到自豪。
EN： In Western culture, especially in educational and sports settings, there is a strong emphasis on 'personal growth' and 'effort' rather than just winning. Expressing pride in oneself despite not getting the top prize is highly encouraged as a sign of healthy self-esteem and resilience.
中文： 在西方文化中（特別是在教育和體育領域），人們非常強調「個人成長」與「付出的努力」，而不僅僅是輸贏。儘管沒有獲得最高獎項，但對自己感到驕傲被視為健康自尊和韌性的表現，會受到高度鼓勵。
EN： The conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause that states the reason for the action in the main clause. In this sentence, 'because I dared...' explains why the speaker 'grew a lot'.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導表示原因的從屬子句，解釋主句動作發生的原因。在本句中，「because I dared...」解釋了說話者為何「成長了許多」。
She succeeded because she worked hard.
她成功了，因為她非常努力。
EN： The verb 'dare' can be used as a main verb meaning 'to have the courage to do something'. It is commonly followed by a to-infinitive (dare to do something).
中文： 動詞「dare」作為一般動詞時，意思是「敢於、膽敢做某事」。後面通常接不定詞（dare to + 原形動詞）作為受詞。
He did not dare to speak the truth.
他不敢說出實話。
EN： The phrase 'step out of one's comfort zone' is a very common idiom in English-speaking personal development culture. It refers to doing things that you are not comfortable with or that challenge you, which is widely seen as the key to personal growth and learning. In casual speech, 'zone' is sometimes omitted if the context is clear.
中文： 「step out of one's comfort zone」（跨出舒適圈）是英語系國家個人成長文化中非常常見的片語。它指的是去做那些讓你感到不自在或具有挑戰性的事情，這被廣泛視為個人成長和學習的關鍵。在日常口語中，如果語意明確，有時會像本句一樣省略「zone」這個字。
EN： The adverbial clause of time introduced by 'when' indicates the specific condition or moment under which the main action occurs. In this sentence, 'when' connects the main clause 'Real success comes' with the subordinate clause 'we keep going...'.
中文： 由 'when' 引導的時間副詞子句，用來表示主句動作發生的特定條件或時刻。在本句中，'when' 將主句「真正的成功到來」與從屬子句「我們繼續堅持……」連接起來。
True happiness begins when we learn to appreciate what we have.
真正的快樂始於我們學會感激自己所擁有的一切時。
EN： The phrasal verb 'keep going' means to persevere or continue doing something despite difficulties. It is often followed by a gerund (V-ing) or used intransitively as seen here.
中文： 片語動詞 'keep going' 意為「繼續前進」或「堅持下去」，指在面臨困難時仍不放棄。後面常接動名詞（V-ing）或如本句中作不及物動詞使用。
Even though you are tired, you must keep going to reach the summit.
即使你累了，你也必須繼續前進以到達頂峰。
EN： This sentence reflects a growth mindset, which is highly valued in modern Western educational and professional cultures. It emphasizes that failure is not the opposite of success, but rather a necessary stepping stone toward it.
中文： 這句話反映了「成長型思維」（growth mindset），這在現代西方教育和職場文化中受到高度重視。它強調失敗並非成功的對立面，而是通往成功必不可少的墊腳石。
EN： Wh-questions in the simple past tense use the auxiliary verb 'did' followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb (infinitive without 'to'). Even though the action happened in the past, the main verb 'join' remains in its base form because 'did' already indicates the past tense.
中文： 過去簡單式的 Wh- 疑問句（如 why, what, where 等開頭的問句）需要使用助動詞「did」，後接主詞與主要動詞的原形。雖然動作發生在過去，但因為助動詞「did」已經表達了過去時態，所以主要動詞「join」必須使用原形。
Why did you choose this book?
你為什麼選擇這本書？
EN： Direct address is a grammatical construction where a speaker addresses a person directly by name. In writing, the name of the person being addressed (Emma) is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. In speaking, it often carries a falling intonation.
中文： 直接稱呼（Direct address）是一種說話者直接稱呼對方名字的語法結構。在書寫時，被稱呼者的名字（艾瑪）與句子的其他部分必須用逗號隔開。在口語中，稱呼語通常會使用降調。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, addressing someone by their first name (like 'Emma') at the end of a question is very common and friendly. It helps to establish a personal connection and shows that the speaker is genuinely interested in the other person's individual experience.
中文： 在英語系國家中，在問句末尾直接稱呼對方的名字（如「艾瑪」）是非常普遍且友善的社交習慣。這有助於建立個人連結，並展現出說話者對對方個人經歷的真誠關心。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent adverbial clause of reason. It explains the cause or motivation behind the action in the main clause ('I joined').
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導表示原因的副詞子句，用來解釋主句動作（「I joined」，我加入）背後的起因或動機。
I stayed home because it was raining heavily.
我留在家裡，因為雨下得很大。
EN： The adverbial phrase 'so much' is used as an intensifier after a verb (like 'love') to express a high degree or intensity of a feeling or action.
中文： 副詞片語「so much」（非常、如此地）常用作修飾動詞（如「love」）的加強語氣詞，用來表達某種情感或動作的極高程度或強度。
Thank you so much for helping me.
非常感謝你幫助我。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause (expressing a contrast). In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used in the same sentence to connect the same two clauses. Only one conjunction is needed.
中文： 從屬連接詞「although」（雖然）用於引導讓步子句（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相同的兩個子句，只需使用其中一個連接詞即可。
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
雖然下著雨，他們還是去散步了。
EN： The idiom 'have a great time' (past tense: 'had a great time') is a common expression meaning to enjoy oneself thoroughly or have fun.
中文： 片語「have a great time」（過去式為「had a great time」）是一個常用表達，意思是玩得很開心、享受其中。
We had a great time at the party last night.
我們昨晚在派對上玩得很開心。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, especially in sports and competitions, there is a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and the value of participation. Saying 'I had a great time' even after losing reflects a positive, healthy attitude toward competition, focusing on personal growth and enjoyment rather than just winning.
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，特別是在體育和各類競賽中，非常強調「運動家精神」與「志在參與」的價值。即使輸了比賽，依然說「I had a great time」（我玩得很開心），體現了對競爭的積極健康態度，將焦點放在個人成長和過程中的樂趣，而非僅僅是輸贏。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause or reason for the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用來引導副詞子句（原因子句），用以解釋主句動作發生的原因或理由。
I stayed at home because it was raining.
我待在家裡，因為下雨了。
EN： Adverbs of frequency, such as 'always', describe how often an action occurs. They are typically placed before the main verb (except for the verb 'to be').
中文： 頻率副詞（如「always」總是）用來描述動作發生的頻率。它們通常放在一般動詞之前（be動詞之後）。
She always arrives on time.
她總是準時到達。
EN： The conjunction 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention, meaning 'in order to' or 'with the aim that'. It is typically followed by a clause containing modal verbs like 'can', 'could', 'will', or 'would'.
中文： 連接詞「so that」用於表示目的或意圖，意思是「以便於」或「為了…」。其後引導的子句通常會包含「can」、「could」、「will」或「would」等助動詞。
She saves money so that she can buy a new laptop.
她存錢以便能買一台新筆記型電腦。
EN： The future simple tense with 'will' is used here to express a firm decision, promise, or determination made by the speaker regarding their future action.
中文： 此處使用「will」的簡單未來式，用來表達說話者對於未來行動的堅定決定、承諾或決心。
I will study hard for the upcoming exam.
我會為了即將到來的考試努力讀書。
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： 引導讓步狀語從句的連詞「even though」（雖然、儘管），表示「儘管事實如此」。它比「although」語氣更強，用以強調前後兩句的對比。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 she was tired, she finished her homework.
雖然她很累，但她還是完成了作業。
EN： The modal verb 'will' combined with 'not' (will not) expresses a strong determination or refusal to do something in the future.
中文： 情態動詞「will」與「not」連用（will not），表示在未來做某事的堅定決心或拒絕（絕不……）。
I will not give up on my dreams.
我絕不會放棄我的夢想。
EN： The linking verb 'stay' is used here to mean 'remain in a particular state'. It is followed by an adjective ('calm') acting as a subject complement, rather than an adverb.
中文： 連繫動詞「stay」在此處表示「保持某種狀態」。其後接形容詞（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： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce an adverbial clause of reason, explaining the cause of the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」用於引導原因副詞子句，解釋主句動作發生的原因。
She succeeded because she practiced every day.
她成功是因為她每天練習。
EN： The phrase 'try one's best' means to make the greatest effort possible. 'Best' acts as a noun here, possessed by the subject (his, my, her, etc.).
中文： 片語「try one's best」意為「盡某人最大的努力」。這裡的「best」作為名詞使用，並由所有格（如 his、my、her 等）修飾。
She tried her best to pass the difficult exam.
她盡了最大努力想通過這場艱難的考試。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. A comma is typically placed before 'but' when it connects two complete sentences.
中文： 對等連接詞「but」（但是）用於連接兩個表示對比的獨立子句。當它連接兩個完整的句子時，通常會在「but」前面加上逗號。
They wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain.
他們想去海灘，但天開始下雨了。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause or reason for the action in the main clause.
中文： 從屬連接詞「because」（因為）用於引導從屬子句（原因副詞子句），用以解釋主要子句中動作發生的原因或理由。
We stayed indoors because it was raining.
我們待在室內，因為下雨了。
EN： The simple past tense (e.g., 'learned', 'worked') is used to describe completed actions that occurred at a specific time in the past.
中文： 簡單過去式（例如「learned」、「worked」）用於描述在過去特定時間已經完成的動作。
They played soccer yesterday.
他們昨天踢了足球。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause, showing a contrast between two ideas. In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used together in the same sentence to connect two clauses; only one conjunction is needed.
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，「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，只需使用其中一個連接詞即可。
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
雖然正在下雨，他們還是去散步了。
EN： The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copular verb) that is followed by an adjective (such as 'proud') to describe the subject's state or emotion, rather than an adverb.
中文： 動詞「feel」（感覺）是一個連繫動詞（linking verb），後面須接形容詞（如「proud」）來描述主詞的狀態或情緒，而非接副詞。
She felt happy after hearing the good news.
聽到好消息後，她感到很高興。
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、擔心的
在本文中： 改進、進步（過去式）
在本文中： 成功、達到目的
在本文中： 比賽、競賽
在本文中： 準備、防備（過去式）
在本文中： 有信心的、自信的
在本文中： 敢於、膽敢（過去式）
在本文中： 信任、相信
在本文中： 艱難的、棘手的
在本文中： 冷靜的、鎮靜的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult.
放棄
To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult or you are tired.
繼續前進、堅持下去
To place oneself in new, challenging, or unfamiliar situations to grow (derived from 'step out of one's comfort zone').
跨出舒適圈
Happening as the initial instance of an event or action.
第一次、首度