EN: Use 'How are you?' as a standard greeting to ask about someone's well-being. The verb 'are' matches the subject 'you'.
中文: 使用「How are you?」作為標準問候語來詢問對方的近況。動詞「are」必須與主詞「you」搭配。
How are they?
他們好嗎?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'How are you?' is often a polite greeting rather than a deep question about health. A short, positive answer like 'I'm good' is expected.
中文: 在英語系國家,「How are you?」通常只是一種禮貌性的問候,而不是真的要深入詢問健康狀況。通常回答簡單正面的「I'm good」即可。
EN: Use 'I am' followed by an adjective to describe your current state or feelings.
中文: 使用「I am」後接形容詞,可以用來描述你目前的狀態或感受。
I am happy.
我很開心。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'I am good' is a very common and standard response to 'How are you?', even if it is grammatically informal compared to 'I am well'.
中文: 在英語系國家,「I am good」是回應「How are you?」非常普遍且標準的說法,雖然在嚴謹語法中「I am well」更正式,但日常生活中「good」更常用。
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 使用「Let's」(Let us 的縮寫)後面接動詞原形,用來提出建議或邀請對方一起做某事。
Let's go to the park.
我們去公園吧。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'Let's eat lunch together' is a common way to build rapport with colleagues or friends, often implying a casual and friendly atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家,「一起吃午餐」是與同事或朋友建立良好關係的常見方式,通常代表一種輕鬆友好的氛圍。
EN: Use 'like' followed by a noun to express that you enjoy or agree with something.
中文: 使用「like」後面接一個名詞,用來表達你喜歡或認同某件事物。
I like this coffee.
我喜歡這杯咖啡。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, responding enthusiastically with 'I like that idea' is a common way to build rapport and show support for a friend's suggestion.
中文: 在英語系國家中,熱情地回應「I like that idea」是建立良好關係並支持朋友建議的常用方式。
EN: Use 'have' to talk about things you possess or situations you are currently facing.
中文: 使用 'have' 來描述你擁有的東西或目前面臨的情況。
I have a question.
我有一個問題。
EN: In English-speaking workplaces, it is common to be direct about having a 'problem' when seeking advice from friends or colleagues.
中文: 在英語系國家的職場文化中,向朋友或同事尋求建議時,直接說出遇到 'problem' (問題) 是很常見且直接的溝通方式。
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for information about a specific thing or situation.
中文: 使用「What is...」來詢問關於特定事物或情況的資訊。
What is the price?
價格是多少?
EN: In a professional context, 'What is the problem?' is a direct way to ask for details. Depending on your tone, it can sound helpful or slightly impatient.
中文: 在職場環境中,「What is the problem?」是詢問細節的直接方式。根據你的語氣,它聽起來可能是在提供幫助,也可能顯得有些不耐煩。
EN: When the subject is a single person or thing (like 'A company'), we add an 's' to the action word (verb) in the present tense.
中文: 當主詞是單數的一個人或一個事物(如 'A company')時,在現在式的動詞後面要加上 's'。
He wants a coffee.
他想要一杯咖啡。
EN: In business, 'service' can refer to a specific task or ongoing support provided by one company to another.
中文: 在商務語境中,「service」(服務)可以指一家公司為另一家公司提供的特定任務或持續性的支援。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe a current action or a fact. The word order is: Subject (Who) + Verb (Action) + Object (Who/What receives the action).
中文: 使用現在簡單式來描述目前的動作或事實。句型結構為:主詞 (誰) + 動詞 (動作) + 受詞 (接受動作的人或物)。
I send you a message.
我寄給你一則訊息。
EN: In business, an 'offer' is a formal proposal. Using 'send us' is a common way to describe receiving digital or physical documents from a company.
中文: 在商務情境中,「offer」指的是正式的提案或報價。使用「send us」是描述收到公司寄來的電子或實體文件的常見表達方式。
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to give your opinion about something you just heard.
中文: 使用「sounds + 形容詞」來對你剛聽到的事情表達看法或評價。
That sounds great!
那聽起來棒極了!
EN: 'What is wrong?' is a common way to show empathy when you notice someone has a problem or looks unhappy.
中文: 「What is wrong?」是當你發現某人遇到困難或看起來不開心時,表達關心和同理心的常用語。
EN: Use 'too' before an adjective to say that something is more than what is wanted or needed.
中文: 在形容詞前面加上「too」表示「太...」,用來描述某件事物超過了理想或需要的程度。
The coffee is too hot.
這咖啡太燙了。
EN: In business negotiations, saying 'The offer is too low' is a direct way to express that the price does not meet expectations. It is common in Western business culture to be clear about price gaps.
中文: 在商務談判中,直接說「The offer is too low」是表達價格未達預期的直白方式。在西方商業文化中,清楚地指出價格差距是很常見的。
EN: Use 'How much' to ask about price or money. Use 'do' to make a question with 'they'.
中文: 使用「How much」來詢問價格或金額。當主詞是「they」時,使用助動詞「do」來形成問句。
How much do they pay?
他們支付多少錢?
EN: In business, 'offer' refers to the specific amount of money a company is willing to pay. It is common to negotiate if the first offer is too low.
中文: 在商務情境中,「offer」指的是公司願意支付的具體金額。如果第一次出價太低,進行協商是很常見的。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to state facts or current situations. When the subject is 'They', the verb 'offer' stays in its base form.
中文: 使用現在簡單式來陳述事實或現狀。當主詞是「They」(他們)時,動詞「offer」保持原形,不需要加 s。
They offer free coffee.
他們提供免費咖啡。
EN: In business negotiations, 'offer' refers to the initial price a buyer is willing to pay. It is common to negotiate if the first offer is too low.
中文: 在商業談判中,「offer」是指買方願意支付的初始價格。如果第一個出價太低,進行議價是很常見的。
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for specific information about a noun (like a price, name, or time).
中文: 使用「What is...」來詢問關於名詞(如價格、名字或時間)的具體資訊。
What is your name?
你的名字是什麼?
EN: In business negotiations, asking for a price directly is common, but using a polite tone is important to maintain a good relationship.
中文: 在商業談判中,直接詢問價格是很常見的,但使用禮貌的語氣對於維持良好關係非常重要。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (Our price) with its value or description.
中文: 使用 'is' 來連接單數主詞(我們的價格)與其數值或描述。
My phone is five hundred dollars.
我的手機是五百元。
EN: In business negotiations, stating a price clearly and directly is common in English-speaking cultures to begin the bargaining process.
中文: 在商務談判中,英語系國家通常會直接且清晰地報價,以此作為討價還價過程的開始。
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to describe a situation or thing you just heard about.
中文: 使用「That is a/an + 形容詞 + 名詞」來描述你剛剛聽到的情況或事物。
That is a good idea.
那是個好主意。
EN: In business negotiations, pointing out a 'big difference' is a polite way to indicate that the current offer is not acceptable without being too aggressive.
中文: 在商業談判中,指出「big difference」(很大的差距) 是一種禮貌的方式,用來暗示目前的報價無法接受,而不會顯得過於激進。
EN: Use 'can' followed by a base verb to suggest a possibility or give a suggestion.
中文: 使用「can」後面接原形動詞,用來提出建議或表示某事是可行的。
You can call me tomorrow.
你明天可以打電話給我。
EN: In business negotiations, a 'counter-offer' is a standard response when the initial price is not acceptable. It shows you are still interested in the deal but want better terms.
中文: 在商業談判中,「counter-offer」(還價)是當初始價格無法接受時的標準回應。這顯示你對交易仍感興趣,但希望有更好的條件。
EN: Use 'What + noun' at the beginning of a question to ask for specific information about that noun.
中文: 在句首使用「What + 名詞」來詢問關於該名詞的具體資訊。
What color do you like?
你喜歡什麼顏色?
EN: In business negotiations, 'terms' refers to the specific conditions of an agreement, such as price, delivery time, or payment methods.
中文: 在商務談判中,「terms」指的是協議的具體條件,例如價格、交貨時間或付款方式。
EN: Use the base form of a verb at the beginning of a sentence to give a suggestion or command. This is called an imperative sentence.
中文: 在句子的開頭使用動詞原形來給予建議或命令。這被稱為祈使句。
Ask for more time.
要求更多時間。
EN: In business negotiations, 'Ask for' is a direct way to state a target price. Using a specific number like 'seven thousand' shows clarity in a counter-offer.
中文: 在商務談判中,「Ask for」是說明目標價格的直接方式。使用像「seven thousand」這樣具體的數字,在還價時顯得清晰明確。
EN: Use 'That is a...' to describe a thing or an idea you just heard or saw.
中文: 使用「That is a...」來描述你剛剛聽到或看到的一件事物或想法。
That is a great movie.
那是一部很棒的電影。
EN: In business, a 'compromise' is seen as a positive way to reach an agreement where both sides give up something to move forward.
中文: 在商業情境中,「compromise」(折衷/妥協) 被視為達成協議的積極方式,雙方各退一步以利合作進行。
EN: Use 'Meet [someone] in the middle' as an idiom to mean reaching a compromise or agreement where both sides give up something.
中文: 使用「Meet [someone] in the middle」這個慣用語,表示雙方各退一步以達成折衷或協議。
You want $100 and I want $80, so let's meet in the middle at $90.
你要一百元,我要八十元,那我們各退一步,定在九十元吧。
EN: In Western business culture, 'meeting in the middle' is a very common and positive way to resolve a deadlock in negotiations. it shows a willingness to cooperate.
中文: 在西方商業文化中,「各退一步 (meeting in the middle)」是解決談判僵局非常常見且積極的方式,這展現了合作的意願。
EN: Use the pattern 'Subject + like + Object' to express your preference or agreement with something.
中文: 使用「主詞 + like + 受詞」的句型來表達你對某事物的喜好或認同。
I like this coffee.
我喜歡這杯咖啡。
EN: In business or casual negotiations, saying 'I like that plan' is a positive way to show collaboration and move the conversation forward.
中文: 在商務或日常協商中,說「I like that plan」是一種積極的方式,用來展現合作意願並推動對話進展。
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe an action you are doing right now or a decision made at the moment of speaking.
中文: 使用現在簡單式來描述你現在正在做的事情,或是說話當下所做的決定。
I open the door now.
我現在開門。
EN: In business, a 'counter-offer' is a common part of negotiations when the first price is not acceptable. It shows a willingness to continue the conversation rather than just saying 'no'.
中文: 在商業中,「還價」(counter-offer) 是談判中常見的一部分。當第一份報價無法接受時,提出還價表示願意繼續溝通,而不是直接拒絕。
EN: Use 'Good luck with' followed by a noun to wish someone success in a specific situation or task.
中文: 使用「Good luck with」後接名詞,用來祝福某人在特定情況或任務中成功。
Good luck with your exam!
祝你考試順利!
EN: In business contexts, 'deal' refers to a formal agreement or transaction. Wishing someone 'good luck' is a common way to show professional support and friendliness.
中文: 在商業情境中,「deal」指的是正式的協議或交易。祝某人「good luck」是展現專業支持與友好的常見方式。
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [noun]' to show gratitude for a specific thing or action.
中文: 使用「Thank you for + [名詞]」來對某件具體的事物或行為表示感謝。
Thank you for the coffee.
謝謝你的咖啡。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to explicitly state what you are thanking someone for, rather than just saying 'Thank you'.
中文: 在英語系國家,明確說出你感謝對方的具體原因(而不僅僅是說「謝謝」)是很常見且有禮貌的做法。
EN: Use 'You are welcome' as a standard polite response after someone says 'Thank you'.
中文: 當別人說「謝謝」時,使用「You are welcome」作為標準的禮貌回應,表示「不客氣」。
You are welcome, my friend.
不客氣,我的朋友。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging a 'thank you' is very important for politeness. While 'You're welcome' is most common, friends might also use 'No problem' or 'Anytime'.
中文: 在英語系國家,回應對方的「謝謝」是非常重要的禮節。雖然「You're welcome」最常見,朋友之間也常說「No problem」或「Anytime」。
EN: Use 'You are a/an + adjective + noun' to describe someone's character or role.
中文: 使用「You are a/an + 形容詞 + 名詞」的句型來描述某人的特質或身份。
You are a good teacher.
你是一位好老師。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and encouraged to give direct compliments to friends to strengthen the relationship.
中文: 在英語系國家,直接給予朋友讚美是非常普遍且受鼓勵的行為,這有助於增進彼此的感情。
EN: Use 'are' after 'We' to describe who we are or how we are. This is the plural form of the verb 'to be'.
中文: 在 'We' (我們) 之後使用 'are' 來描述我們的身份或狀態。這是 be 動詞的複數形式。
We are happy.
我們很快樂。
EN: In Western culture, emphasizing teamwork and expressing appreciation for a partner is very common to build strong relationships.
中文: 在西方文化中,強調團隊合作並對夥伴表示讚賞是建立良好關係非常常見的方式。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 指在工作中遇到的困難或需要解決的事情。
在本文中: 公司為客戶提供的專業工作或協助。
在本文中: 指對方提出的價格或提議。
在本文中: 某項服務或物品所要求的金額。
在本文中: 兩個數值或事物之間的差距。
在本文中: 在商務談判中,針對原有的提議所提出的反向建議或新價格。
在本文中: 合約或協議中的具體條件。
在本文中: 提出想法或建議供他人考慮。
在本文中: 雙方各退一步以達成共識的折衷方案。
在本文中: 商業上的交易或協議。
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To compromise with someone by reaching a point that is halfway between two different opinions or prices.
折衷;各讓一步
Used to wish someone success in a specific activity or situation.
祝...好運;祝...順利
To say that you want something or to request something.
要求;請求
A formal proposal to buy or sell something at a specific price.
報價 / 出價
An offer made in response to a previous offer that was not accepted.
還價 / 反報價
The specific conditions or rules of an agreement or contract.
條款 / 條件