EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that all people are equal') acts as an appositive to the noun 'idea'. It explains the exact content of the idea. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction (not a relative pronoun) and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句(that all people are equal)作為名詞 'idea' 的同位語,用來解釋該想法的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實是上策的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Complex Subjects: When a subject is modified by a long clause or phrase (such as an appositive clause), the main verb must still agree with the head noun of the subject. Here, the singular noun 'idea' is the head noun, which controls the main verb 'changed' (though 'changed' is past tense, so its form doesn't change for singular/plural).
中文: 複雜主詞的主動詞一致性:當主詞被長從句或片語(如同位語從句)修飾時,主要動詞仍必須與主詞的核心名詞保持一致。在此句中,單數名詞 'idea' 是核心名詞,它控制著主要動詞 'changed'(雖然 'changed' 是過去式,其形式不會因單複數而改變,但在分析結構時仍需注意其對應關係)。
EN: The sentence refers to a foundational concept in modern democratic societies, famously echoed in the United States Declaration of Independence ('all men are created equal') and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It highlights how philosophical ideas can drive major historical shifts.
中文: 這句話指的是現代民主社會的基石概念,著名的例子如美國《獨立宣言》(「人人生而平等」)和《世界人權宣言》。它強調了哲學思想如何推動重大歷史變革。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that learning sets us free') acts as an appositive to the noun 'belief'. It provides the specific content of the belief, rather than modifying it like a relative clause. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句(that learning sets us free)作為名詞 'belief'(信念)的同位語,用來補充說明該信念的具體內容。在這種結構中,'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不擔當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The news that the project was canceled shocked everyone.
專案被取消的這個消息震驚了所有人。
EN: The verb 'set' in the pattern 'set someone free' means to cause someone to be in a specified state. Here, 'free' is an adjective acting as an object complement, describing the state of 'us'.
中文: 動詞 'set' 用於 'set someone free'(使某人自由)的句型中,表示使某人處於特定的狀態。這裡的 'free' 是形容詞,充當賓語補語,用來描述賓語 'us'(我們)的狀態。
The judge decided to set the prisoner free.
法官決定釋放這名囚犯(使囚犯獲得自由)。
EN: The phrase 'learning sets us free' echoes the classical philosophical idea that education and knowledge are the ultimate tools for personal liberation and empowerment. It is closely related to the famous Latin aphorism 'Veritas vos liberabit' (The truth shall make you free), which is a common motto for many educational institutions worldwide.
中文: 「學習能使我們自由」(learning sets us free)這句話呼應了古典哲學觀點,即教育與知識是個人解放與賦權的終極工具。這與著名的拉丁語格言「Veritas vos liberabit」(真理必叫你們得以自由)密切相關,該格言也是全球許多教育機構常用的校訓。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that women won the vote') acts as an appositive to the noun 'the fact'. It provides the specific content of the 'fact' and cannot be omitted without losing the core meaning of the subject. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句('that women won the vote')作為名詞 'the fact'(事實)的同位語。它用來補充說明該「事實」的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的定語從句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不擔當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The news that the flight was canceled disappointed everyone.
班機被取消的這個消息讓每個人都很失望。
EN: Transitive Verb with Object: The verb 'inspire' is a transitive verb that requires a direct object ('me') to complete its meaning. It means to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative or positive.
中文: 及物動詞與賓語:動詞 'inspire'(激勵/啟發)是一個及物動詞,需要直接賓語('me')來使句意完整。它的意思是使某人產生做某事或產生某種感覺的衝動或能力,特別是具創造性或積極的想法。
Her courage inspires us to keep trying.
她的勇氣激勵著我們繼續嘗試。
EN: The phrase 'won the vote' refers to the women's suffrage movement, a pivotal historical struggle in the late 19th and early 20th centuries where women fought for the democratic right to vote. In the US, this was achieved with the 19th Amendment in 1920, and in the UK, women gained equal voting rights in 1928.
中文: 「won the vote」(獲得投票權)指的是女性參政權運動(women's suffrage movement)。這是19世紀末至20世紀初一場關鍵的歷史抗爭,女性為爭取民主投票權而奮鬥。美國於1920年通過憲法第十九修正案賦予女性投票權,英國則於1928年實現女性享有平等的投票權。
EN: The 'Noun + that + complete clause' structure is used to form an appositive clause (同位語子句). The 'that' clause explains the content of the abstract noun (like 'dream', 'idea', 'fact') and cannot be omitted.
中文: 「名詞 + that + 完整子句」的結構用於形成同位語子句。該 'that' 子句用來具體說明抽象名詞(如 'dream'、'idea'、'fact')的內容,此處的 'that' 不能省略。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實為上策的信念引導著他的決定。
EN: The modal verb 'could' is used here to express possibility or capability in a hypothetical or idealized sense, rather than past ability.
中文: 情態助動詞 'could' 在此處用於表達假設或理想狀態下的可能性或能力,而非單純指過去的能力。
EN: Appositive Clause (同位語從句): The 'that' clause ('that the wall fell') acts as an appositive to the noun 'news'. It provides the specific content of the news. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction (not a relative pronoun) and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within its own clause.
中文: 同位語從句:由 'that' 引導的從句('that the wall fell')作為名詞 'news'(消息)的同位語,用來補充說明該消息的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不擔任任何主語或賓語等語法成分。
The belief that honesty is the best policy is widely accepted.
誠實是上策的信念被廣泛接受。
EN: Transitive Verb 'shock' (及物動詞 'shock'): The verb 'shocked' is used transitively here, meaning to cause someone to feel surprised and upset. It directly takes 'the world' as its direct object.
中文: 及物動詞 'shock'(使震驚):動詞 'shocked' 在此作為及物動詞使用,意思是使某人感到震驚或震動。它直接接 'the world'(全世界)作為其直接賓語。
The sudden decision shocked his family.
這個突然的決定震驚了他的家人。
EN: This sentence is a historical allusion to the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989. The event symbolized the collapse of the Iron Curtain and the impending end of the Cold War, which indeed 'shocked' and transformed the entire geopolitical landscape of the world.
中文: 這句話歷史上暗指 1989 年 11 月柏林圍牆的倒塌。這一事件象徵著鐵幕的崩潰以及冷戰即將結束,確實「震驚」並徹底改變了當時全球的政治格局。
EN: Appositive Clause (同位語從句): The 'that' clause ('that anyone can rise') functions as an appositive, which explains the specific content of the abstract noun 'hope'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句:由 'that' 引導的從句('that anyone can rise')用作同位語,用來解釋抽象名詞 'hope'(希望)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的定語從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 僅作為連接詞,在從句中不擔當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實至上的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Intervening Clause: When a long clause or phrase separates the subject ('The hope') from the main verb ('drives'), the verb must still agree with the singular subject, not the plural or singular nouns inside the clause.
中文: 主謂一致(受中間從句干擾):當長從句或短語將主語('The hope')與主要動詞('drives')隔開時,動詞仍必須與單數主語保持一致,而不是與從句內部的名詞一致。
The news that many stores are closing worries the locals.
許多商店即將關閉的消息讓當地居民感到擔憂。
EN: The concept of 'rising' (social mobility or improving one's circumstances through hard work) is a core element of the 'American Dream' and democratic ideals, reflecting the belief that class or origin should not limit a person's potential.
中文: 「rise」(出人頭地、提升社會階層)的概念是「美國夢」和民主理想的核心元素,反映了人們相信階級或出身不應限制一個人的潛力與發展。
EN: The noun clause introduced by 'that' is an appositive clause (同位語子句). It functions to explain or define the abstract noun preceding it (in this case, 'The belief'). Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 由「that」引導的名詞子句在此作為同位語子句(Appositive Clause)。它的功能是解釋或定義前面抽象名詞(在此為「The belief」)的具體內容。與關係子句不同,同位語子句中的「that」是連接詞,在子句中不充當任何主語或賓語等語法角色。
The hope that tomorrow will be better keeps us going.
明天會更好的希望支持著我們繼續前進。
EN: The phrasal verb 'speak to' in this context means to resonate with, affect, or be meaningful to someone, rather than literally talking to them.
中文: 片語「speak to」在此語境中並非指字面上的「對某人說話」,而是指與某人產生共鳴、感動某人或對某人具有深遠意義。
This beautiful melody speaks to my heart.
這首優美的旋律觸動了我的心弦。
EN: The sentence reflects a humanist and universalist perspective on art, common in Western philosophical traditions, which views artistic expression as a universal language that transcends cultural, linguistic, and social boundaries to foster global empathy and community.
中文: 這句話反映了西方哲學傳統中對藝術的人文主義與普世主義觀點。這種觀點將藝術表現視為一種超越文化、語言和社會界限的通用語言,能夠促進全球人類的共鳴與凝聚力。
EN: The noun clause starting with 'that' acts as an appositive clause (同位語子句). It directly explains the content of the noun 'the fact'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 以「that」引導的名詞子句在此作為「同位語子句」,用來直接補充說明抽象名詞「the fact(事實)」的具體內容。與關係代名詞子句不同,同位語子句中的「that」僅作為連接詞,在子句中不充當任何主語或賓語等語法成分。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實為上策的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: The verb 'keep' can be used in the structure 'keep + object + object complement (adjective)' to describe causing someone or something to remain in a particular state.
中文: 動詞「keep」可用於「keep + 受詞 + 受詞補語(形容詞)」的結構中,用來表示使某人或某事物保持在特定的狀態。
Regular exercise keeps your body healthy.
規律的運動能保持身體健康。
EN: Appositive Clause (同位語從句): The 'that' clause ('that we are one family') acts as an appositive to explain the content of the abstract noun 'The dream'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction (not a relative pronoun) and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句:這裡的 'that' 引導的從句('that we are one family')作為抽象名詞 'The dream'(夢想)的同位語,用來解釋該夢想的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實至上這個信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Dative Shift / Double Object Construction (雙賓語結構): The verb 'give' is a ditransitive verb that takes an indirect object ('me', the recipient) and a direct object ('hope', the thing given). The basic pattern is 'Subject + Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object'.
中文: 雙賓語結構:動詞 'give'(給予)是雙賓動詞,後面接間接賓語('me',接受者)和直接賓語('hope',給予的事物)。基本句型為「主語 + 動詞 + 間接賓語 + 直接賓語」。
She gave him a book.
她給了他一本書。
EN: The concept of 'one family' or global unity is a powerful and recurring theme in philosophical, political, and humanitarian speeches. It emphasizes shared humanity over national, racial, or cultural divisions, often used to inspire hope and collective action.
中文: 「一家人」或全球大同的概念是哲學、政治和人道主義演講中強大且反覆出現的主題。它強調超越國家、種族或文化分歧的共同人性,通常用於激發希望和集體行動。
EN: Appositive Clause (同位語從句): The 'that' clause ('that knowledge belongs to all') acts as an appositive to the noun 'The idea'. It explains the exact content of the idea. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction (not a pronoun) and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句:這裡的 'that' 引導從句(that knowledge belongs to all)作為名詞 'The idea' 的同位語,用來具體說明該「想法」的內容。與關係代名詞引導的形容詞從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何主語或賓語成分。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實為上策這個信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Complex Subjects (複雜主語的主謂一致): When a subject is followed by a long modifying clause or phrase, the verb must still agree with the main noun. Here, the singular noun 'The idea' is the true subject, so the singular verb 'is' is used, despite the plural pronoun 'all' appearing right before it.
中文: 複雜主語的主謂一致:當主語後面接有較長的修飾從句或介系詞片語時,動詞仍須與核心名詞保持一致。在此句中,單數名詞 'The idea' 是真正的主語,因此使用單數動詞 'is',儘管緊鄰其前的是複數代名詞 'all'。
The hope that we can find solutions remains strong.
我們能找到解決方案的希望依然強烈。
EN: The sentence reflects a core democratic and educational ideal: the democratization of knowledge. Historically, access to education and information was restricted to elites. The belief that knowledge should be free and accessible to everyone is a foundational pillar of modern public libraries, open-source movements, and the internet.
中文: 這句話反映了民主與教育的核心理想:知識的民主化。在歷史上,接受教育和獲取資訊的權利曾被限制在少數精英階層。而「知識屬於所有人」的信念,是現代公共圖書館、開源運動以及網際網路發展的基石。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that freedom is fragile') acts as an appositive, explaining the content of the abstract noun 'The truth'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):'that' 引導的從句(that freedom is fragile)作為同位語,用來解釋抽象名詞 'The truth' 的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不擔當任何語法成分。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實為上策這一信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Keep + Object + Object Complement (Adjective): The verb 'keep' is used with an object ('us') and an adjective ('careful') acting as the object complement, meaning 'to cause someone or something to remain in a specified state'.
中文: Keep + 受詞 + 受詞補語(形容詞):動詞 'keep' 後接受詞(us)與形容詞(careful)作為受詞補語,表示「使某人或某物保持在特定的狀態」。
Regular exercise keeps your body healthy.
規律運動能讓你的身體保持健康。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that words can heal') acts as an appositive to the noun 'thought'. It explains the exact content of the 'thought'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction (not a relative pronoun) and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句('that words can heal')作為名詞 'thought'(想法)的同位語,用來具體說明該想法的內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實為上策的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Transitive Verb 'move' (Emotional Impact): The verb 'move' is used here in its figurative sense, meaning to evoke a strong emotional response, such as sympathy, sadness, or gratitude. It is often paired with adverbs of degree like 'deeply' or 'greatly'.
中文: 及物動詞 'move' 的情感用法:動詞 'move' 在此處為比喻用法,意為「感動」或「觸動」,指激起強烈的情感反應(如同情、悲傷或感激)。常與 'deeply'(深深地)或 'greatly'(極大地)等程度副詞連用。
Her beautiful singing moved the audience to tears.
她優美的歌聲深深打動了觀眾,使他們流下眼淚。
EN: The 'so... that...' structure is a result clause used to express cause and effect. 'So' is followed by an adjective or adverb to show the degree, and 'that' introduces a clause explaining the result of that extreme degree.
中文: 「so... that...」(如此……以至於……)結構是用於表達因果關係的結果子句。「so」後面接形容詞或副詞以表示程度,而「that」則引導一個子句,解釋該極端程度所帶來的結果。
The music was so loud that I couldn't sleep.
音樂聲如此大,以至於我無法入睡。
EN: The word 'some' is a determiner used here with plural countable nouns ('ideas') to refer to an indefinite quantity or a specific but unspecified group of things.
中文: 「some」(有些)在此處作為限定詞,與複數可數名詞(ideas)連用,用來指代不確定數量或特定但未具體說明的群體。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that every person matters') functions as an appositive, which explains the specific content of the abstract noun 'belief'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句(that every person matters)用來解釋抽象名詞 'belief'(信念)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係從句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不擔當任何語法成分。
The news that the project was canceled shocked everyone.
專案被取消的消息震驚了所有人。
EN: Noun Clause with 'how': The clause 'how nations are run' acts as the object of the verb 'changed'. It uses the connector 'how' followed by subject-verb word order (nations are run) to describe the manner or method in which something is done.
中文: 由 'how' 引導的名詞從句:從句 'how nations are run' 作為動詞 'changed' 的賓語。它使用連接詞 'how' 後接「主語 + 動詞」的陳述語序(nations are run),用來描述某事進行的方式或方法。
She explained how the machine works.
她解釋了這台機器是如何運作的。
EN: Appositive Clause (同位語從句): The 'that' clause ('that people could be free') acts as an appositive to the noun 'dream'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction (not a pronoun) and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself; it simply explains the content of the noun.
中文: 同位語從句:由 'that' 引導的從句('that people could be free')用來補充說明抽象名詞 'dream'(夢想)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy is widely accepted.
誠實至上的信念被廣泛接受。
EN: Past Tense for Historical/Completed Actions: The verb 'inspired' is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of inspiring great movements took place and was completed in the past.
中文: 一般過去時:動詞 'inspired' 使用一般過去時,表示「激發偉大運動」這一行為發生在過去,且已經完成。
The speech inspired thousands of people to take action.
那場演講激發了數千人採取行動。
EN: This sentence reflects a core theme in global history, particularly referencing historical struggles for civil rights, independence, and democracy (such as the Civil Rights Movement in the US or various independence movements worldwide). The phrasing echoes the idealistic rhetoric often found in historical speeches.
中文: 這句話反映了全球歷史的核心主題,特別是指代爭取公民權利、獨立和民主的歷史鬥爭(例如美國的民權運動或世界各地的獨立運動)。這種措辭呼應了歷史演講中常見的理想主義修辭風格。
EN: The noun clause 'that small ideas can grow very large' acts as an appositive (同位語) to the noun 'the fact'. It explains the specific content of 'the fact' without using a relative pronoun, meaning 'that' is a conjunction here.
中文: 名詞子句「that small ideas can grow very large」作為名詞「the fact」的同位語。它用來解釋該「事實」的具體內容,此處的「that」為連接詞,在子句中不擔任任何成分。
We must accept the fact that we cannot change the past.
我們必須接受我們無法改變過去的這個事實。
EN: The verb 'grow' is used here as a linking verb (連綴動詞) meaning 'to become'. It is followed by the adjective 'large' which functions as the subject complement.
中文: 動詞「grow」在此處用作連綴動詞,意思是「變得、成長為」。後面接形容詞「large」作為主詞補語。
As autumn approaches, the leaves grow yellow.
隨著秋天臨近,樹葉變黃了。
EN: Appositive Clause (同位語從句): The 'that' clause ('that tomorrow can be better') is used to explain the content of the abstract noun 'hope'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句:'that' 引導的從句('that tomorrow can be better')用來解釋抽象名詞 'hope'(希望)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的定語從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實是上策的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Present Perfect Tense (現在完成式): Formed with 'has/have + past participle' ('has lifted'). It is used here to describe an action that started in the past and has continuing relevance or impact on the present.
中文: 現在完成式:由「has/have + 過去分詞」構成(本句中為 'has lifted')。此處用於描述一個從過去開始,並對現在產生持續影響或關聯的動作。
This book has inspired many young scientists.
這本書啟發了許多年輕的科學家。
EN: In English, the word 'people' is usually the plural form of 'person'. However, when used as a countable noun ('a people' / 'peoples'), it refers to an entire national, ethnic, or cultural group. Using 'whole peoples' here emphasizes the collective, historical impact on entire societies rather than just individual persons.
中文: 在英語中,'people' 通常是 'person' 的複數形式。然而,當它作為可數名詞('a people' / 'peoples')使用時,指的是一個完整的國家、民族或文化群體。此處使用 'whole peoples' 強調了對整個社會或多個民族產生的集體、歷史性影響,而非僅僅是個人。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that knowledge should be shared') acts as an appositive to the noun 'idea'. It explains the exact content of the 'idea'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction, not a pronoun, and the clause is complete on its own.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句(that knowledge should be shared)作為名詞 'idea' 的同位語,用來解釋該「想法」的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,且從句本身結構完整。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實為上策的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Passive Voice with Modal Verb: 'should be shared' uses the modal verb 'should' followed by 'be' and the past participle 'shared' to express obligation or recommendation in the passive voice.
中文: 含有情態助動詞的被動語態:「should be shared」使用情態助動詞「should」(應該),後接「be」與過去分詞「shared」(分享),用來表示被動的義務或建議。
This book should be returned to the library tomorrow.
這本書明天應該要歸還給圖書館。
EN: This sentence reflects the democratic and egalitarian ideal of education, which is highly valued in many societies. It emphasizes that education and knowledge should not be a privilege of the elite, but a shared resource that benefits everyone and drives societal progress.
中文: 這句話反映了許多社會中高度重視的民主與平等主義教育理想。它強調教育和知識不應是精英階層的特權,而應該是造福大眾、推動社會進步的共享資源。
EN: The noun complement clause (appositive clause) introduced by 'that'. It is used after abstract nouns like 'belief', 'idea', 'fact', or 'news' to explain the content of that noun. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role inside the clause.
中文: 由 'that' 引導的同位語從句(名詞補語從句)。常用於 'belief'(信念)、'idea'(想法)、'fact'(事實)或 'news'(消息)等抽象名詞後,用以解釋該名詞的具體內容。與關係代名詞不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分。
We must respect the rule that everyone is equal under the law.
我們必須遵守「法律面前人人平等」的規則。
EN: The passive infinitive 'to be + past participle' (to be heard). It is used when the subject of the infinitive (voices) receives the action rather than performing it.
中文: 被動不定詞 'to be + 過去分詞'(to be heard)。當不定詞的主語(voices,聲音)是動作的承受者而非執行者時,需使用被動語態。
She expressed a strong desire to be included in the project.
她表達了想要被納入該專案的強烈願望。
EN: This sentence reflects a core democratic and human rights value in English-speaking cultures: the importance of giving every individual a voice and ensuring representation for marginalized groups. The phrase 'voices to be heard' is often used in social movements and advocacy.
中文: 這句話反映了英語系國家核心的民主與人權價值觀:賦予每個人發聲的權利,並確保弱勢群體的聲音能被代表。'voices to be heard'(被聽見的聲音)這一表達方式經常出現在社會運動與權益倡議中。
EN: Appositive Clause (同位語從句): The 'that' clause ('that distant lands existed') functions as an appositive, clarifying the content of the abstract noun 'The news'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句:由 'that' 引導的從句('that distant lands existed')用來補充說明抽象名詞 'The news'(消息)的具體內容。與關係代名詞不同,這裡的 'that' 僅作為連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分。
The belief that honesty is the best policy is widely accepted.
誠實至上這個信念被廣泛接受。
EN: Transitive Verb with Direct Object (及物動詞與直接受詞): The verb 'amazed' is a transitive verb in the past tense, which directly takes the noun phrase 'our ancestors' as its direct object to complete the meaning of the sentence.
中文: 及物動詞與直接受詞:動詞 'amazed'(使…驚奇)是過去式及物動詞,後面直接接名詞片語 'our ancestors'(我們的祖先)作為直接受詞,以完整表達句子意思。
The sudden noise startled the sleeping baby.
突然的噪音驚嚇到了熟睡中的嬰兒。
EN: The noun clause 'that we can learn from the past' acts as an appositive clause (同位語從句) explaining the content of the noun 'The fact'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role within the clause itself.
中文: 名詞子句「that we can learn from the past」作為同位語子句,用來解釋名詞「The fact(事實)」的具體內容。與關係子句不同,同位語子句中的「that」是連接詞,在子句中不充當任何語法角色。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
「誠實為上策」這個信念引導著他的決定。
EN: The verb 'guides' is in the simple present tense and agrees with the singular subject 'The fact'. The intervening appositive clause does not affect the subject-verb agreement.
中文: 動詞「guides」使用一般現在式,並與單數主詞「The fact」保持主動詞一致性。中間插入的同位語子句並不影響主詞與動詞的一致性關係。
The news that the schools are closing worries many parents.
學校即將關閉的消息讓許多家長感到擔憂。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that we share one fragile planet') acts as an appositive, explaining the specific content of the abstract noun 'The dream'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) inside the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞子句):由 'that' 引導的子句('that we share one fragile planet')作為同位語,用來補充說明抽象名詞 'The dream'(夢想)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在子句中不擔任任何主語或賓語等語法角色。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實為上策的這個信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Distant Subjects: The main verb of the sentence is 'unites' (singular), which must agree with the singular head noun of the subject phrase, 'The dream'. Learners must avoid being confused by the plural noun 'planet' or the pronoun 'we' inside the intervening appositive clause.
中文: 遠距離主謂一致:本句的主要動詞為單數的 'unites'(凝聚),它必須與主語片語的核心單數名詞 'The dream' 保持一致。學習者需注意,不要被中間插入的同位語子句中的複數代名詞 'we' 或單數名詞 'planet' 所干擾而誤用動詞形式。
The news that many schools are closing worries the parents.
許多學校即將關閉的消息讓家長們感到擔憂。
EN: Appositive Clause: A noun clause (starting with 'that') used to explain or define the content of an abstract noun (like 'truth', 'idea', 'fact', 'belief'). Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句:由 'that' 引導的名詞從句,用來解釋或說明抽象名詞(如 'truth'、'idea'、'fact'、'belief')的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的定語從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不擔當任何語法成分。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實是上策的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Dative Shift (Double Object Construction): The verb 'give' can take two objects: an indirect object (the recipient, 'the young') and a direct object (the thing given, 'their courage'). 'The young' is a collective noun meaning 'young people' as a group.
中文: 雙賓語結構:動詞 'give' 可以接兩個賓語:間接賓語(接受者,如 'the young')和直接賓語(給予的事物,如 'their courage')。其中 'the young' 是定冠詞加上形容詞,表示「年輕人」這一群體。
The teacher gave the students some useful advice.
老師給了學生們一些有用的建議。
EN: The phrase 'the young' is a classic example of using 'the + adjective' to refer to a group of people collectively (similar to 'the rich', 'the poor', 'the elderly'). In English rhetoric, this structure sounds more formal, poetic, and universal than simply saying 'young people'.
中文: 短語 'the young' 是英語中「the + 形容詞」表示一類人群的經典用法(類似於 'the rich' 富人、'the poor' 窮人、'the elderly' 老年人)。在英語修辭中,這種結構比直接說 'young people' 顯得更正式、更具詩意和普遍性。
EN: The relative clause (or adjective clause) starting with 'that' ('that brings hope') is used to modify the noun 'idea'. Here, 'that' acts as the subject of the relative clause, followed by the verb 'brings' and its object 'hope'.
中文: 以 'that' 開頭的關係子句(或形容詞子句)'that brings hope' 用於修飾名詞 'idea'。在這裡,'that' 作為關係子句的主詞,後面接動詞 'brings' 及其受詞 'hope'。
The book that inspires me is on the table.
那本啟發我的書在桌子上。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility. It is followed by the base form of the verb 'change' to indicate that the action is possible.
中文: 情態助動詞 'can' 用於表示能力或可能性。後面接動詞原形 'change',表示該動作是有可能發生的。
A simple smile can brighten someone's day.
一個簡單的微笑可以點亮某人的一天。
EN: Subject Question with 'What': When 'what' + noun acts as the subject of the sentence, we do not use auxiliary verbs like 'do', 'does', or 'did'. The verb directly follows the subject and agrees with it in tense and number.
中文: 以 'What' 為首的主詞疑問句:當「what + 名詞」在句子中充當主詞時,我們不需要使用助動詞(如 do, does, did)。動詞會直接接在主詞後面,並在時態和單複數上與主詞保持一致。
What book inspired you to become a writer?
什麼書啟發了你成為一名作家?
EN: Direct Address: When addressing someone directly by name in English, the name is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. It can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of the sentence.
中文: 直接呼語:在英語中直接稱呼某人的名字時,名字與句子的其他部分之間必須用逗號隔開。呼語可以放在句首、句中或句尾。
How are you feeling today, Sarah?
妳今天感覺怎麼樣,莎拉?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using someone's first name (like 'Emma') at the end of a question is a common way to make the conversation feel more personal, warm, and directly engaging.
中文: 在英語系國家中,在問句句尾直接稱呼對方的名字(如「艾瑪」)是一種非常常見的社交方式,這能讓對話顯得更親切、溫暖,並拉近彼此的距離。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that all people are equal') acts as an appositive to explain the content of the noun 'idea'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句(that all people are equal)用來補充說明先行名詞 'idea'(想法)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 僅作為連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
「誠實為上策」這個信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Abstract Nouns: The main subject of the sentence is the singular abstract noun 'idea', not the plural 'people' inside the appositive clause. Therefore, the main verb 'inspires' must take the singular form (ending in -s).
中文: 抽象名詞的主謂一致:本句的主語是單數抽象名詞 'idea'(想法),而非同位語從句中的複數名詞 'people'。因此,主要動詞 'inspires' 必須使用單數形式(字尾加 -s)。
The news that the flights were canceled worries the passengers.
班機已被取消的消息讓乘客們感到憂慮。
EN: The phrase 'all people are equal' (often historically phrased as 'all men are created equal' in the US Declaration of Independence) is a foundational concept in Western democratic philosophy and human rights advocacy. Emma's statement reflects this deeply ingrained cultural value.
中文: 「每個人都是平等的」這一表述(在美國《獨立宣言》中歷史性地寫作「人皆生而平等」)是西方民主哲學和人權倡議的基石。艾瑪的這句話反映了這一根深蒂固的文化價值觀。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause functions as an appositive to explain the content of the noun 'belief'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction, not a relative pronoun, and it does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) in the clause it introduces.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句用來補充說明抽象名詞 'belief'(信念)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何主語或賓語等語法成分。
The news that the flight was canceled disappointed everyone.
班機被取消的消息讓每個人都很失望。
EN: Causative/Resultative verb usage with 'set + object + adjective': The verb 'set' is used with an object and an adjective ('free') to mean 'to cause someone or something to be in a specified state'.
中文: 使役/結果動詞用法「set + 受詞 + 形容詞」:動詞 'set' 與受詞及形容詞(free)連用,表示「使某人或某物處於特定的狀態」。
The judge ordered the guards to set the prisoner free.
法官命令警衛釋放囚犯(使囚犯獲得自由)。
EN: The phrase 'learning sets us free' or 'knowledge makes us free' is a deeply rooted philosophical concept in Western education, echoing the Latin aphorism 'Veritas vos liberabit' (The truth shall set you free), which emphasizes that education and intellectual pursuit liberate individuals from ignorance and prejudice.
中文: 「學習使我們獲得自由」或「知識使人自由」是西方教育中根深蒂固的哲學觀念,呼應了拉丁語格言 'Veritas vos liberabit'(真理必叫你們得以自由),強調教育和對知識的追求能將個人從無知和偏見中解放出來。
EN: Appositive clause introduced by 'that'. An appositive clause is a noun clause that follows a noun (like 'fact', 'idea', 'belief') to explain or define its content. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 由 'that' 引導的同位語從句。同位語從句是一個名詞性從句,接在特定名詞(如 'fact'、'idea'、'belief')之後,用來解釋或說明該名詞的具體內容。與關係從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不擔任任何語法角色(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實是上策的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: The causative structure 'keep + object + adjective'. This pattern is used to describe causing someone or something to remain in a particular state. 'Keep' acts as the verb, followed by a noun/pronoun as the object, and an adjective as the object complement.
中文: 使役結構「keep + 受詞 + 形容詞」。此句型用於描述使某人或某物保持在特定的狀態。'keep' 作為動詞,後接名詞或代名詞作為受詞,再接形容詞作為受詞補語。
Regular exercise keeps your body healthy.
規律的運動能保持身體健康。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that nations can live in peace') acts as an appositive to the noun 'dream', explaining the specific content of the dream. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' in an appositive clause is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):由 'that' 引導的從句('that nations can live in peace')作為名詞 'dream' 的同位語,用來解釋該夢想的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的定語從句不同,同位語從句中的 'that' 僅作為連接詞,在從句中不擔當任何語法成分(如主語或賓語)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
誠實至上的信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Intransitive Verb 'Endure': The verb 'endure' is used here as an intransitive verb meaning 'to continue to exist' or 'to last'. It does not require a direct object.
中文: 不及物動詞 'Endure':動詞 'endure' 在此處用作不及物動詞,意思是「持續存在」或「持久」,後面不需要接直接賓語。
True friendship endures through difficult times.
真正的友誼能經受住艱難時期的考驗而持久存在。
EN: The sentence reflects a universal human aspiration for global peace, a theme often found in historical speeches (such as Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream') and international relations discourse.
中文: 這句話反映了人類對全球和平的共同渴望。這一主題經常出現在歷史性的演講(例如馬丁·路德·金的《我有一個夢想》)以及國際關係的論述中。
EN: The noun clause introduced by 'that' acts as an appositive, which directly explains the content of the abstract noun 'hope'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role (like subject or object) within the clause itself.
中文: 由 'that' 引導的名詞子句作為同位語,直接解釋抽象名詞 'hope'(希望)的具體內容。與關係子句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在子句中不擔任任何語法角色(如主詞或受詞)。
The belief that honesty is the best policy is widely accepted.
誠實至上的信念被廣泛接受。
EN: The adverb 'still' is used to indicate that a situation continues to exist. In this sentence, it is placed before the main verb 'drives' to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action.
中文: 副詞 'still'(仍然)用於表示某種情況持續存在。在本句中,它被置於主要動詞 'drives' 之前,以強調該動作的持續性。
She still remembers the promise she made years ago.
她仍然記得她多年前許下的承諾。
EN: The concept of 'rising' (social mobility or overcoming adversity) is deeply rooted in the 'American Dream' and democratic ideals, where individual effort is believed to enable anyone to succeed regardless of their background.
中文: 「rise」(出人頭地、上升或克服逆境)的概念與「美國夢」及民主理想深切相關,即人們相信無論背景如何,個人努力都能讓任何人獲得成功。
EN: Appositive clause (noun clause): The 'that' clause ('that freedom is fragile') acts as an appositive, explaining the content of the abstract noun 'truth'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):'that' 引導的從句(that freedom is fragile)作為同位語,用來解釋抽象名詞 'truth' 的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分。
The belief that honesty is the best policy guides his decisions.
「誠實為上策」這一信念指引著他的決定。
EN: Causative/Resultative structure with 'keep': The verb 'keep' is used with an object ('us') and an object complement ('careful', an adjective) to describe maintaining a certain state or condition.
中文: 使役/狀態維持結構 'keep':動詞 'keep' 後接受詞(us)與受詞補語(形容詞 careful),用來描述維持某種特定的狀態或情況。
Regular exercise keeps your body healthy.
規律運動能讓你的身體保持健康。
EN: Appositive Clause (Noun Clause): The 'that' clause ('that art speaks to all') is used to explain the content of the abstract noun 'belief'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not play a grammatical role inside the clause.
中文: 同位語從句(名詞性從句):'that' 引導的從句('that art speaks to all')用來解釋抽象名詞 'belief'(信念)的具體內容。與關係代名詞引導的關係子句不同,這裡的 'that' 是連接詞,在從句中不充當任何語法成分。
The hope that tomorrow will be better keeps us going.
明天會更好的希望支持著我們繼續前進。
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Singular Nouns: The main subject of the sentence is 'The belief' (singular), which requires the singular verb 'unites' (with an '-s' ending), despite the plural noun 'all' appearing right before it.
中文: 單數名詞的主詞與動詞一致性:本句的主詞是單數的 'The belief'(信念),因此需要搭配單數動詞 'unites'(加 -s),儘管在動詞前面緊鄰著複數代名詞 'all'。
The news that they arrived safely relieves everyone.
他們安全抵達的消息讓每個人都鬆了一口氣。
EN: The phrase 'art speaks to all' reflects a humanist ideal that creative expression transcends cultural, linguistic, and national barriers, serving as a universal language that connects humanity.
中文: 「藝術能與所有人對話(共鳴)」這句話反映了一種人文主義理想,即創造性的表達能夠超越文化、語言和國界的障礙,成為連結全人類的通用語言。
EN: Defining Relative Clauses (Adjective Clauses): The relative pronoun 'that' introduces a relative clause ('that bring hope') that modifies the plural noun 'Ideas'. It acts as the subject of the relative clause, so it cannot be omitted.
中文: 限定關係子句(形容詞子句):關係代名詞「that」引導關係子句(that bring hope)來修飾複數名詞「Ideas」。在此子句中,「that」充當主詞,因此不能省略。
Books that inspire people are always worth reading.
啟發人們的書總是值得一讀。
EN: Modal Verb 'Can' for Possibility/Ability: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express the potential or ability of ideas to cause a significant change in the world, followed by the base form of the verb 'change'.
中文: 情態助動詞「can」表示可能性或能力:此處使用情態助動詞「can」來表達想法具有改變世界的潛力或能力,後面接動詞原形「change」。
Small actions can make a big difference.
微小的行動可以帶來巨大的改變。
EN: The adjective 'worth' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to indicate that something deserves a particular action. In this sentence, 'worth sharing' acts as an adjective phrase modifying the noun 'idea'.
中文: 形容詞「worth」(值得的)後面接動名詞(V-ing),表示某事物值得進行某個動作。在本句中,「worth sharing」作為形容詞片語,修飾名詞「idea」。
This book is worth reading.
這本書值得一讀。
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 'dies'. The adverb 'truly' (meaning sincerely or in fact) is placed between 'never' and 'dies' to emphasize the statement.
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,置於主要動詞「dies」之前。而副詞「truly」(真正地)則置於「never」與「dies」之間,用以加強語氣。
True friendship never truly ends.
真正的友誼永遠不會真正結束。
EN: This sentence echoes the famous slogan of TED Talks: 'Ideas worth spreading.' It reflects a modern cultural belief in the power of intellectual exchange, open communication, and the lasting impact of good ideas on society.
中文: 這句話與知名演講平台 TED 的口號「Ideas worth spreading」(傳播有價值的想法)相呼應。它反映了現代文化對於知識交流、開放溝通的重視,以及深信優秀思想能對社會產生深遠且持久的影響。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 鼓舞、激勵,使人產生靈感或信念
在本文中: 持續存在、持久
在本文中: 脆弱的、易受破壞的
在本文中: 重塑、改變…的格局
在本文中: (具有共同目標的)社會運動
在本文中: 祖先、祖輩
在本文中: 指引、引導
在本文中: 勇氣、膽量
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Gained the legal right to vote in an election.
贏得投票權、獲得選舉權
To release someone from restriction, captivity, or mental bondage.
使我們獲得自由、解放我們
To use past experiences, mistakes, or history to guide future actions.
吸取歷史教訓、從過去中學習