EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to allow someone to do something.
中文: 使用「let + 人 + 動詞」來請求許可或允許某人做某事。
Let me help you with your bags.
讓我幫你提袋子吧。
EN: This sentence structure is common in children's fables, where animals are personified and addressed directly. The repetition of 'little duck' adds a rhythmic, nursery-rhyme quality.
中文: 這種句式在兒童寓言中很常見,動物被擬人化並被直接稱呼。重複「little duck」增加了一種節奏感,類似童謠的風格。
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
中文: 使用「cannot」(或 can't)來表示某人不被允許做某事,或是無法做到某事。
You cannot park your car here.
你不能把車停在這裡。
EN: In English storytelling, the verb 'says' often comes before or after the name of the character (e.g., 'says Gaga' or 'Gaga says'). This is a common way to attribute dialogue in children's books.
中文: 在英文故事中,動詞「says」經常放在角色名字的前面或後面(例如「says Gaga」或「Gaga says」)。這是童書中標註對話者的一種常見方式。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
中文: 使用「will」後面加上動詞原形,用來表達你計畫或承諾在未來要做的事情。
I will help you with your homework.
我會幫你做功課。
EN: This sentence structure mimics the classic repetitive style found in English fairy tales like 'The Three Little Pigs'. The use of 'I will...' three times builds tension and shows the character's determination.
中文: 這個句子結構模仿了經典英文童話(如《三隻小豬》)中的重複風格。連續使用三次「I will...」能營造緊張感並展現角色的決心。
EN: Use 'exactly what' to emphasize that an action or situation matches a previous description or expectation perfectly.
中文: 使用「exactly what」來強調某個動作或情況與之前的描述或預期完全吻合。
That is exactly what I need.
那正是我所需要的。
EN: In storytelling, this phrase is a common device used to transition from a character's threat or promise to their actual action, creating a sense of inevitability.
中文: 在故事敘述中,這個片語常用於將角色的威脅或承諾轉化為實際行動,營造出一種「果然發生了」的必然感。
EN: Use 'with' to describe the tool or body part used to perform an action.
中文: 使用 'with' 來描述用來執行動作的工具或身體部位。
She cut the apple with a knife.
她用刀子切蘋果。
EN: The phrasal verb 'fall apart' means to break into pieces or disintegrate. In this sentence, it is used in the past tense 'fell apart' to show the action already happened.
中文: 動詞片語 'fall apart' 意為「碎裂」或「散架」。在句子中使用了過去式 'fell apart',表示動作已經發生。
The old book fell apart when I touched it.
那本舊書我一碰就散架了。
EN: The phrase 'in seconds' is a common English idiom used to emphasize that something happened extremely quickly, even if it wasn't literally two or three seconds.
中文: 短語 'in seconds' 是英語中常用的表達方式,用來強調某事發生得極快,即使實際時間不一定是精確的幾秒鐘。
EN: The pattern 'as fast as one can' is used to describe doing something with the maximum possible speed.
中文: 「as fast as (某人) can/could」這個句型用來描述某人盡其所能地以最快速度做某事。
She ran as fast as she could to catch the bus.
她盡全力快跑以趕上公車。
EN: The phrase 'as fast as his little legs could carry him' is a common idiomatic expression in children's literature to emphasize the effort and speed of a small character.
中文: 「as fast as his little legs could carry him」是兒童文學中常見的慣用語,用來強調體型小的角色(如小鴨、小孩)正竭盡全力地快跑。
EN: Use 'There were' to talk about more than one person or thing that existed in the past.
中文: 使用 'There were' 來描述過去某個地方存在超過一個的人或事物。
There were many apples on the table.
桌子上有很多蘋果。
EN: This sentence structure is common in fairy tales (like The Three Little Pigs) to describe a changing situation as the characters move from one place to another.
中文: 這種句型在童話故事(如《三隻小豬》)中很常見,用來描述角色從一個地方移動到另一個地方時,情境發生的變化。
EN: Use 'each other' when two people do the same thing to one another.
中文: 當兩個人互相對彼此做同樣的事情時,使用「each other」(彼此/互相)。
We love each other.
我們深愛著彼此。
EN: In English stories, 'held each other tight' is a common way to show characters are scared or comforting one another.
中文: 在英文故事中,「held each other tight」是表現角色感到害怕或正在互相安慰的常見表達方式。
EN: To talk about actions that happened in the past, we often add '-ed' to the end of the verb. 'Follow' becomes 'followed'.
中文: 為了描述過去發生的動作,我們通常在動詞末尾加上「-ed」。「Follow」(跟隨)變成了「followed」(跟隨了)。
The dog followed me home.
那隻狗跟著我回家了。
EN: In English stories, animals are often given titles like 'Mr.' or 'Mrs.' followed by a color or characteristic to turn them into characters.
中文: 在英文故事中,動物常被賦予「Mr.」(先生)或「Mrs.」(太太)等頭銜,後接顏色或特徵,使牠們擬人化成為角色。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions that happen one after another or at the same time by the same person.
中文: 使用 'and' 來連接同一個人先後發生或同時發生的兩個動作。
She sat down and opened her book.
她坐下來並打開了她的書。
EN: In English literature and fables, the word 'foxy' often describes someone who is clever, sneaky, or untrustworthy, reflecting the traditional character of a fox.
中文: 在英文文學與寓言中,'foxy' (狐狸般的) 常用來形容某人聰明、狡猾或不可信,這反映了狐狸在文化中的傳統形象。
EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to allow someone to do something.
中文: 使用「let + 人 + 動詞」來請求許可或允許某人做某事。
Let me help you with your bags.
讓我幫你提袋子吧。
EN: This sentence structure is a classic trope in English fairy tales, similar to the Big Bad Wolf's lines in 'The Three Little Pigs'.
中文: 這種句子結構是英語童話中的經典橋段,類似於《三隻小豬》中大野狼的台詞。
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') followed by a base verb to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
中文: 在「cannot」(或 can't)後面加上動詞原形,用來表示某人被禁止做某事,或是無法做某事。
You cannot park your car here.
你不能把車停在這裡。
EN: In English storytelling, especially in children's fables like 'The Three Little Pigs', repetitive phrases (like 'No, no, no!') are used to build tension and make the story easier for children to remember and participate in.
中文: 在英文故事中,特別是像《三隻小豬》這類的童話,重複性的短語(如「No, no, no!」)常用來營造緊張感,並讓孩子更容易記住情節並參與朗讀。
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
中文: 使用「will」來描述你計畫或承諾在未來要做的事情(將會)。
I will help you with your homework.
我會幫你做功課。
EN: This sentence is a variation of the famous line from the fairy tale 'The Three Little Pigs'. In English culture, this repetitive threat is iconic for a 'Big Bad Wolf' character.
中文: 這句話是模仿童話故事《三隻小豬》中的經典台詞。在英語文化中,這種重複的威脅語句是「大灰狼」角色的標誌性對白。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two actions (verbs) that happen at the same time or in sequence.
中文: 使用 'and' 來連接兩個同時發生或連續發生的動作(動詞)。
The cat jumped and ran away.
那隻貓跳了起來並跑走了。
EN: In English fables, foxes are often named 'Mr. Red' or 'Reynard' to reflect their fur color and clever, sometimes villainous, nature.
中文: 在英文寓言故事中,狐狸常被命名為 'Mr. Red' (紅先生) 或 'Reynard',這反映了牠們的毛色以及聰明、有時帶點反派色彩的性格。
EN: The word 'shook' is the past tense of 'shake'. We use it to describe an action that happened and finished in the past.
中文: 單字 'shook' 是 'shake'(搖晃)的過去式。我們用它來描述過去已經發生並結束的動作。
The ground shook during the earthquake.
地震時地面搖晃了。
EN: In storytelling, using simple past tense verbs like 'shook' helps build tension and shows a sequence of events clearly.
中文: 在故事敘述中,使用像 'shook' 這樣的簡單過去式動詞有助於營造緊張感,並清晰地展示事件的先後順序。
EN: Use the past tense (adding -ed) to describe an action that happened and finished in the past.
中文: 在動詞字尾加上 -ed 形成過去式,用來描述過去已經發生並結束的動作。
The glass cracked when it fell.
玻璃杯掉下去時裂開了。
EN: In English storytelling, 'crack' is an onomatopoeic word, meaning it sounds like the noise it describes. It is often used to build tension in fables.
中文: 在英文故事中,'crack' 是一個擬聲詞,聽起來就像它所描述的碎裂聲。在寓言故事中,常用這個詞來營造緊張感。
EN: The phrase 'break into' describes something splitting or shattering into smaller parts.
中文: 短語 'break into' 用來描述某物分裂或破碎成更小的部分。
The glass fell and broke into many pieces.
玻璃杯掉下去碎成了許多碎片。
EN: In English storytelling, onomatopoeia like 'Crack!' is often repeated three times to build tension or emphasize the suddenness of an action.
中文: 在英文故事敘述中,像 'Crack!' 這樣的擬聲詞通常會重複三次,用來營造緊張感或強調動作的突然性。
EN: In stories, we often put the speaker's name after the word 'says' to show who is talking.
中文: 在故事中,我們常把說話者的名字放在 'says' 之後,用來表示是誰在說話。
"Hello!" says the teacher.
「你好!」老師說道。
EN: In English children's stories, repetitive commands like 'Run! Run!' are used to build excitement and help young readers follow the action.
中文: 在英文童話故事中,重複的指令(如「快跑!快跑!」)常用來營造緊張感,並幫助小讀者跟上劇情發展。
EN: The pattern 'as [adjective/adverb] as one can' is used to describe doing something to the highest degree possible.
中文: 句型「as [形容詞/副詞] as one can」用來描述竭盡所能地達到某種程度,在此處表示「盡可能地快」。
She sang as loudly as she could.
她盡可能大聲地唱歌。
EN: This sentence structure is a classic element of the 'Three Little Pigs' fairy tale style, where characters move from weaker houses (straw, sticks) to a stronger one (bricks) to find safety.
中文: 這個句子結構是典型的「三隻小豬」童話風格,角色們從較弱的房子(草屋、木屋)逃往較堅固的房子(磚屋)以尋求安全。
EN: The Present Continuous tense (be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that is happening right now or is currently in progress.
中文: 現在進行式 (be 動詞 + 動詞-ing) 用來描述此時此刻正在發生或進行中的動作。
The bus is coming!
公車來了!
EN: In English storytelling, 'says [Name]' is often used after a quote to identify the speaker, even if the word order feels reversed compared to normal conversation.
中文: 在英文故事敘述中,引號後常使用「says + 名字」的倒裝結構來標示說話者,這在文學作品中非常常見。
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands or make requests. They start with a base verb and usually omit the subject 'you'. Adding 'quickly' makes the command more urgent.
中文: 祈使句用於下達命令或提出請求。這類句子以動詞原形開頭,通常省略主詞「你」。加上「quickly」可以增加命令的緊迫感。
Sit down, please!
請坐下!
EN: In English storytelling, the word 'says' or 'said' often comes before the name of the character (e.g., 'says Loopy' instead of 'Loopy says') to keep the focus on the action.
中文: 在英文故事敘述中,動詞「says」或「said」經常放在角色名字之前(例如「says Loopy」而不是「Loopy says」),這樣可以讓讀者的注意力保持在動作或對話內容上。
EN: Use 'arrive at' for specific locations like a building, a house, or a station.
中文: 當抵達一個具體的場所(如建築物、房子或車站)時,動詞 arrive 後面要接介系詞 at。
She arrived at the train station on time.
她準時抵達了火車站。
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables (like The Three Little Pigs), where characters visit different types of houses made of straw, sticks, or bricks to show strength and safety.
中文: 這個句子結構常見於寓言故事(如《三隻小豬》),角色會造訪由稻草、木棍或磚塊製成的不同房屋,用以對比建築的強度與安全性。
EN: Adverbs ending in '-ly' are used to describe how an action (verb) is done. Here, 'slowly' describes the way he 'walked'.
中文: 以「-ly」結尾的副詞用來描述動作(動詞)進行的方式。在這裡,「slowly」(緩慢地)描述了他「walked」(走)的方式。
She speaks quietly.
她安靜地說話。
EN: Use 'look at' to describe directing your eyes toward someone or something specifically.
中文: 使用「look at」來描述將目光專注地投向某人或某物。
Please look at the whiteboard.
請看著白板。
EN: The past tense ending '-ed' is added to regular verbs like 'touch' to show that an action happened in the past.
中文: 在規則動詞(如 touch)後面加上 '-ed',表示這個動作發生在過去。
She touched the cold water.
她摸了摸冰涼的水。
EN: In Western fairy tales like 'The Three Little Pigs', brick houses symbolize strength, safety, and hard work, contrasting with weaker materials like straw or sticks.
中文: 在西方童話(如《三隻小豬》)中,磚屋象徵著堅固、安全與勤奮,與稻草或木棍等脆弱材料形成對比。
EN: Use 'let + person + verb' to ask for permission or to offer to do something.
中文: 使用「let + 人 + 動詞」的結構來請求許可或提議做某事。
Let me help you with your bags.
讓我幫你提袋子吧。
EN: In English fables and stories, foxes are often given names like 'Mr. Red' to reflect their fur color and are traditionally portrayed as cunning characters.
中文: 在英文寓言故事中,狐狸常被賦予像「Mr. Red」這樣的名字來反映其毛色,且傳統上被描繪成狡猾的角色。
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') followed by a base verb to say that someone is not allowed to do something or is unable to do it.
中文: 使用「cannot」(或縮寫 can't)後接動詞原形,用來表示某人被禁止做某事,或是沒有能力做某事。
You cannot eat in the library.
你不能在圖書館內吃東西。
EN: In English storytelling, the reporting verb (says) often comes before the subject (Loopy) when it follows a direct quote. This is a common stylistic choice in children's literature.
中文: 在英文故事敘述中,當動詞接在引號之後時,敘述動詞(says)經常會放在主詞(Loopy)之前。這是兒童文學中常見的修辭風格。
EN: Use 'will' to talk about things you plan or promise to do in the future.
中文: 使用 'will' 來表達你計畫或承諾在未來要做的事情(將會)。
I will help you with your homework.
我會幫你做功課。
EN: This sentence structure is a classic example of repetitive storytelling often found in children's fables (like The Three Little Pigs), used to build tension and help young readers predict what happens next.
中文: 這種句型是兒童寓言(如《三隻小豬》)中經典的重複性敘事手法,用來營造緊張感並幫助年幼讀者預測接下來的情節。
EN: The phrase 'dig at' means to scratch or push against something repeatedly with hands or tools, often to try and move it or get through it.
中文: 短語 'dig at' 意思是反覆用手或工具抓挖某物,通常是為了嘗試移動它或穿透它。
The dog is digging at the dirt in the garden.
那隻狗正在花園裡挖土。
EN: In English fables, foxes are often given names like 'Mr. Red' or 'Reynard' to personify them as clever but villainous characters.
中文: 在英文寓言故事中,狐狸常被賦予像「瑞德先生 (Mr. Red)」或「雷納德 (Reynard)」這樣的名字,將其擬人化為聰明但邪惡的角色。
EN: Use 'did not' + 'base verb' to talk about things that did not happen in the past.
中文: 使用「did not」加上「動詞原形」來描述過去沒有發生的事情。
The dog did not bark at the cat.
那隻狗沒有對著貓叫。
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables like 'The Three Little Pigs', where the strength of materials (straw vs. sticks vs. bricks) represents different levels of effort and security.
中文: 這個句子結構在類似《三隻小豬》的寓言故事中很常見,其中材料的強度(稻草、木棍與磚塊)代表了不同程度的努力與安全性。
EN: Use 'with' to describe the tool or body part used to perform an action.
中文: 使用 'with' 來描述用來執行動作的工具或身體部位。
She cut the bread with a knife.
她用刀切麵包。
EN: In English fables, foxes are often depicted as clever but physically persistent villains who use their natural traits (like sharp paws) to threaten others.
中文: 在英文寓言故事中,狐狸常被描繪成聰明但具有攻擊性的反派,利用其天生特徵(如鋒利的爪子)來威脅他人。
EN: Use 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of a verb to talk about something that did not happen in the past.
中文: 使用 'did not' (或縮寫 didn't) 後接動詞原形,用來描述過去沒有發生的事情。
The dog did not bark at the cat.
那隻狗沒有對著貓叫。
EN: This sentence structure is common in fables (like The Three Little Pigs) to build tension by showing the failure of the antagonist's efforts.
中文: 這種句型在寓言故事(如《三隻小豬》)中很常見,透過描述反派角色的努力失敗來營造緊張感。
EN: Use the suffix '-ed' to show that actions (pushed, pulled, kicked, happened) occurred in the past.
中文: 在動詞字尾加上「-ed」來表示動作(推、拉、踢、發生)是發生在過去的時間。
She opened the door and walked inside.
她打開門並走了進去。
EN: The phrase 'pushed and pulled' is a common way to describe trying hard to move something stubborn or stuck.
中文: 「pushed and pulled」(推與拉)是一個常見的組合,用來描述費力地嘗試移動某個頑固或卡住的物體。
EN: In stories, we often put the speaker's name after the word 'says' to show who is talking.
中文: 在故事中,我們常把說話者的名字放在 'says' (說) 之後,用來表示是誰在說話。
"Hello!" says the teacher.
「你好!」老師說道。
EN: 'Ouch' is the standard English onomatopoeia for sudden physical pain, similar to 'Aiyo' in Chinese.
中文: 「Ouch」是英文中表示突然疼痛的標準擬聲詞,相當於中文裡的「哎喲」或「好痛」。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 用爪子抓或刮
在本文中: 拆散;撕碎
在本文中: 稻草;吸管
在本文中: 鋒利的
在本文中: (動物的)爪子
在本文中: 緊緊地
在本文中: 狡猾的;像狐狸一樣的
在本文中: 搖晃(shake的過去式)
在本文中: 破裂;發出劈啪聲
在本文中: 磚塊
在本文中: 到達
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To move with as much speed as possible.
盡可能快地
To break into pieces or disintegrate.
散開;倒塌;破碎
Directly to a specific place without stopping.
直接前往
To embrace or grip one another firmly, often out of fear or affection.
緊緊相擁
A smile that is clever in a dishonest or secretive way, characteristic of a fox in folklore.
狡猾的微笑
To completely destroy or demolish a structure or object by pulling it into pieces.
拆毀 / 拆散
Extremely quickly; almost immediately.
在幾秒鐘內 / 瞬間