EN： The verb 'enjoy' is transitively followed by a gerund (V-ing) as its direct object, not an infinitive (to V). This pattern is used to express pleasure in performing an action.
中文： 動詞「enjoy」（享受/喜歡）後面必須接動名詞（V-ing）作為其直接受詞，而不能接不定詞（to V）。此句型用於表達從事某項活動中獲得樂趣。
She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
她空閒時喜歡讀小說。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'on weekends' (or 'on the weekend') is used as an adverbial of time to indicate a regular, recurring activity that happens every weekend.
中文： 介係詞片語「on weekends」（在週末）用作時間副詞，表示每逢週末固定會發生的習慣性或規律性活動。
They usually go hiking on weekends.
他們通常在週末去健行。
EN： Badminton is an extremely popular recreational and competitive sport in many Asian countries, often played in local community centers or school gyms on weekends. In English-speaking countries, while popular, sports like tennis or soccer sometimes receive more media coverage, but badminton remains a favorite backyard and club sport.
中文： 羽毛球在許多亞洲國家是非常受歡迎的休閒與競技運動，人們常在週末聚集於社區中心或學校體育館打球。在英語系國家，雖然網球或足球等運動可能獲得較多媒體關注，但羽毛球仍是十分受歡迎的庭院及俱樂部運動。
EN： The phrase 'be good at' is a common idiom used to express proficiency or skill in a particular activity. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文： 片語「be good at」（擅長於……）是用來表示在特定活動中具有技巧或能力。其後必須接名詞或動名詞（V-ing）。
She is good at playing the piano.
她擅長彈鋼琴。
EN： The preposition 'in' is used with 'the pool' to indicate being inside the physical boundaries of the swimming pool.
中文： 介係詞「in」與「the pool」連用，表示在游泳池這個空間的內部範圍裡。
They are playing in the park.
他們正在公園裡玩耍。
EN： The verb 'finish' is transitively followed by a gerund (V-ing) when expressing the completion of an activity. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + V).
中文： 動詞「finish」（完成）後面若要接另一個動作作為受詞，必須使用動名詞（V-ing）形式，不可接不定詞（to + V）。
They finished painting the house yesterday.
他們昨天完成了房子的粉刷。
EN： Possessive adjectives (such as 'her', 'my', 'his') are used before nouns to show ownership or association. In this sentence, 'her' indicates that the 'first race' belongs to or was run by her.
中文： 所有格形容詞（如「her」她的、「my」我的、「his」他的）置於名詞前，用來表示所有權或關聯性。在本句中，「her」表示這場「第一次賽跑」是屬於她、由她所參與的。
He lost his keys at the park.
他在公園弄丟了他的鑰匙。
EN： The verb 'love' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference or enjoyment of an activity. In this sentence, 'watching' is the gerund acting as the direct object of 'love'.
中文： 動詞「love」（喜愛）後面可以接動名詞（動詞-ing）來表示對某項活動的普遍喜好或享受。在本句中，「watching」是動名詞，作為「love」的直接受詞。
She loves playing the piano in her free time.
她喜歡在空閒時間彈鋼琴。
EN： The preposition 'on' is used when referring to shows, sports, or programs broadcasted via electronic media devices like 'TV', 'the radio', or 'the internet'.
中文： 介系詞「on」用於指稱透過電子媒體設備（如「TV」電視、「the radio」收音機或「the internet」網路）播放的節目、運動賽事或內容。
I heard that interesting story on the radio.
我是在收音機裡聽到那個有趣的故事。
EN： In American English, 'soccer' refers to the sport played with a round ball using feet, while 'football' refers to American football. In British English and most other parts of the world, the sport is called 'football'.
中文： 在美式英文中，「soccer」指的是用腳踢圓球的足球運動，而「football」則指美式美式足球（橄欖球）。在英式英文及世界大多數其他地區，這項運動被稱為「football」。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so the verb that follows must be in the singular form (e.g., 'keeps').
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數，因此後面的動詞必須使用單數形（例如：'keeps'）。
Swimming in the pool is my favorite exercise.
在泳池裡游泳是我最喜歡的運動。
EN： The causative/resultative structure 'keep + object + adjective': This pattern is used to express that someone or something causes the object to remain in a certain state or condition.
中文： 「keep + 受格 + 形容詞」的結構：此句型用於表示某人或某事物使受格持續保持在某種狀態或情況中。
Eating vegetables keeps her healthy.
吃蔬菜讓她保持健康。
EN： In Western culture, morning jogging is a very common lifestyle habit associated with self-discipline, physical fitness, and mental well-being. The word 'fit' in English-speaking countries often implies being toned and healthy, rather than just thin.
中文： 在西方文化中，晨跑是一種非常普遍的生活習慣，常與自律、身體健康和心理健康聯繫在一起。在英語系國家，'fit' 這個字通常意味著身材結實且健康，而不僅僅是「瘦」。
EN： The verb 'mind' is typically followed by a gerund (V-ing) when expressing the action that someone might object to. It is commonly used in polite requests and questions.
中文： 動詞「mind」（介意）後面通常接動名詞（V-ing），用來表示某人可能會反對或介意的行為。這常用於禮貌的請求和詢問中。
Do you mind opening the window?
你介意開一下窗戶嗎？
EN： The possessive determiner 'our' is used before a noun to show that something belongs to or is associated with the speaker and one or more other people.
中文： 所有格限定詞「our」（我們的）用於名詞前，表示某物屬於說話者及其他一人或多人，或與其相關。
This is our new office.
這是我們的新辦公室。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Do you mind...?' is a very polite and common way to make a request or invitation, as it gives the other person an easy way to decline. Note that to agree to the request, the response is usually negative (e.g., 'No, not at all' or 'Sure, I'd love to'), meaning 'I do not mind'.
中文： 在英語系國家中，使用「Do you mind...?」（你介意...嗎？）是一種非常禮貌且常見的請求或邀請方式，因為這給予了對方拒絕的空間。需要特別注意的是，如果要答應對方的請求，回答通常會是否定的（例如：「No, not at all」不，一點也不介意，或「Sure, I'd love to」當然，我很樂意），表示「我不介意」。
EN： The phrase 'be interested in' is used to express a feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or learn more about it. Since 'in' is a preposition, it must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文： 片語「be interested in」（對……感興趣）用於表達想要關注某事或進一步了解它。因為「in」是介係詞，後面必須接名詞、代名詞或動名詞（動詞-ing）。
She is interested in learning photography.
她對學習攝影感興趣。
EN： A gerund (verb + -ing) functions as a noun in a sentence. In this sentence, 'learning' is a gerund acting as the object of the preposition 'in'.
中文： 動名詞（動詞 + -ing）在句子中具有名詞的功能。在本句中，「learning」是一個動名詞，作為介係詞「in」的受詞。
He enjoys playing tennis.
他喜歡打網球。
EN： Yoga has become extremely popular in Western countries as a form of exercise and mindfulness. Expressing interest in learning yoga is a common way to initiate social conversations about wellness and lifestyle.
中文： 瑜珈在西方國家作為一種健身和正念練習方式非常流行。表達對學習瑜珈的興趣，是開啟關於健康與生活方式社交話題的常見方式。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb (e.g., 'is').
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數，因此後方要接單數動詞（例如 'is'）。
Swimming is a great way to stay healthy.
游泳是保持健康的好方法。
EN： Prepositions of Time: 'Before' is used as a preposition followed by a noun (e.g., 'sports') to indicate that an action happens prior to that event.
中文： 時間介係詞：'before'（在...之前）作為介係詞使用，後面接名詞（例如 'sports'），用來表示某個動作在該事件或活動之前發生。
Wash your hands before dinner.
晚餐前要洗手。
EN： In Western sports culture, 'stretching' and warming up are highly emphasized from a young age in school physical education to prevent injuries and promote lifelong physical wellness.
中文： 在西方運動文化中，學校體育課從小就非常強調「伸展」與暖身運動，這被視為預防運動傷害及推廣終身健康觀念的重要一環。
EN： The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express that an action continues or is repeated. It means to do something repeatedly or continuously.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing），用來表示某個動作持續進行或反覆發生，意為「一直做某事」。
She keeps studying until late at night.
她一直讀書到深夜。
EN： A possessive determiner (such as 'his', 'her', 'my') is used before a noun to show ownership or association. In this sentence, 'his' indicates that the free throws belong to or are performed by him.
中文： 所有格限定詞（如「his」、「her」、「my」）置於名詞前，用來表示所有權或關聯性。在本句中，「his」表示這些罰球是由他所投的。
Ryan lost his basketball yesterday.
萊恩昨天弄丟了他的籃球。
EN： In basketball, a 'free throw' (also known as a foul shot) is an uncontested shot taken from the free throw line. Practicing free throws is a fundamental part of basketball training, emphasizing discipline and repetition.
中文： 在籃球運動中，「free throw」（罰球）是指在罰球線後、無人防守的情況下進行的投籃。練習罰球是籃球訓練中非常基礎且重要的一部分，強調紀律與反覆練習。
EN： The phrasal verb 'feel like' is used to express a desire or inclination for something at a particular moment. It is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) or a noun.
中文： 片語動詞「feel like」用來表達在特定時刻想要做某事或有某種意願。其後須接動名詞（V-ing）或名詞。
I feel like having some ice cream after dinner.
我晚餐後想吃點冰淇淋。
EN： A gerund (verb-ing) acts as a noun in a sentence. In this sentence, 'riding' is the gerund serving as the object of the prepositional phrase 'feel like'.
中文： 動名詞（V-ing）在句子中具有名詞的功能。在本句中，「riding」是動名詞，作為介係詞片語「feel like」的受詞。
She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
她空閒時喜歡讀小說。
EN： In English-speaking countries, 'riding a bike' (cycling) is not only a popular sport but also a common leisure activity and eco-friendly way of commuting. Expressing spontaneous desires using 'I feel like...' is very common in daily casual conversations.
中文： 在英語系國家，「騎腳踏車」（cycling）不僅是一項熱門運動，也是非常普遍的休閒活動與環保通勤方式。在日常隨性的對話中，使用「I feel like...」來表達當下突如其來的想法或渴望是非常道地的用法。
EN： Gerunds (verb-ing) can function as nouns and serve as the subject of a sentence. When a gerund is the subject, it takes a singular verb.
中文： 動名詞（動詞-ing）可以作為名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。當動名詞作主詞時，動詞須使用單數形。
Swimming keeps us healthy.
游泳讓我們保持健康。
EN： The causative verb 'make' can be followed by an object and a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') to express causing someone to experience a certain feeling or perform an action.
中文： 使役動詞 'make' 後面可以接受詞和原型動詞（不帶 to 的動詞），用來表示讓某人產生某種感覺或做出某種行為。
Music makes me feel relaxed.
音樂讓我感到放鬆。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It takes a singular verb.
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數，因此後方搭配單數動詞。
Eating vegetables is good for you.
吃蔬菜對你有好處。
EN： The Adjective Phrase 'be good for': This pattern is used to indicate that something has a beneficial effect on a person, object, or situation.
中文： 形容詞片語「be good for」：此句型用於表示某事對某人、某物或某種情況有益處或好處。
Regular exercise is good for your heart.
規律運動對你的心臟有益。
EN： The pronoun 'everyone' is an indefinite pronoun. In English, indefinite pronouns ending in -one, -body, or -thing (such as everyone, everybody, everything) are grammatically singular and must be followed by a singular verb (e.g., 'enjoys' with an -s).
中文： 代名詞「everyone」（每個人）是不定代名詞。在英文中，以 -one、-body 或 -thing 結尾的不定代名詞（如 everyone、everybody、everything）在語法上皆視為單數，因此後方必須接單數動詞（例如加了 -s 的「enjoys」）。
Everyone in the office wants to go home early.
辦公室裡的每個人都想早點回家。
EN： The verb 'enjoy' is always followed by a gerund (V-ing) when expressing an action that someone likes doing. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文： 動詞「enjoy」（享受/喜歡）後面若要接動作，必須使用動名詞（V-ing）。不能接不定詞（to + 動詞）。
She enjoys reading novels before going to bed.
她喜歡在睡前看小說。
EN： The verb 'love' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference or enjoyment of an activity. 'Playing' acts as the direct object of the verb 'love'.
中文： 動詞「love」（喜愛）後面常接動名詞（V-ing）形式，用來表示對某項活動的持續喜愛或興趣。在這裡，「playing」作為動詞「love」的直接受詞。
I love reading books in the library.
我喜歡在圖書館讀書。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'after school' functions as an adverbial phrase of time, indicating when the action of playing basketball takes place.
中文： 介系詞片語「after school」（放學後）在此作為時間副詞片語，用來修飾主要動作，說明打籃球的時間點。
They usually go to the park after school.
他們通常在放學後去公園。
EN： In many English-speaking countries, participating in after-school sports or clubs is a very common part of student life, fostering teamwork and social connections outside the classroom.
中文： 在許多英語系國家，參與課後體育活動或社團是學生生活非常重要的一部分，這不僅能鍛鍊身體，還能培養團隊合作精神並建立課堂外的社交圈。
EN： The phrase 'be good at' is used to express proficiency in a certain activity. It must be followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文： 片語「be good at」（擅長於……）用來表示在某項活動上表現出色。介係詞「at」後面必須接名詞或動名詞（V-ing）。
He is good at playing the guitar.
他擅長彈吉他。
EN： The adverbial phrase 'a lot' is used to modify verbs, meaning 'frequently' or 'to a great degree'. It usually comes at the end of the clause.
中文： 副詞片語「a lot」用來修飾動詞，表示「經常」或「非常、很多」。它通常放在子句的句尾。
My brother travels a lot for his job.
我哥哥因為工作的關係經常出差。
EN： The verb 'enjoy' is always followed by a gerund (verb-ing) when expressing an activity that someone likes doing. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文： 動詞「enjoy」（享受/喜歡）後面接動詞時，必須使用動名詞（V-ing）形式，不能接不定詞（to + V）。這用來表示享受某項活動或愛好。
They enjoy playing soccer after school.
他們喜歡在放學後踢足球。
EN： The causative verb 'make' can be followed by an object and an adjective (make + object + adjective) to describe how someone or something causes a change in state or emotion.
中文： 使役動詞「make」後面可以接「受詞 + 形容詞」（make + 受詞 + 形容詞），用來描述某人或某事如何引發狀態或情緒上的改變。
This music makes me relaxed.
這音樂讓我感到放鬆。
EN： The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to express that an action continues or is repeated. In this sentence, 'keeps getting' means the action of becoming faster is ongoing.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing），用來表示某個動作持續進行或不斷重複。在本句中，「keeps getting」表示「變得更快」的這個狀態持續在發生。
She keeps practicing the piano every day.
她每天都持續練習鋼琴。
EN： The verb 'get' can function as a linking verb meaning 'to become', which is often followed by a comparative adjective (e.g., 'faster') to show a gradual change in state.
中文： 動詞「get」可作為連繫動詞，意思是「變得」，後面常接比較級形容詞（例如「faster」），用來表示狀態的漸進式改變。
The weather is getting colder.
天氣正變得越來越冷。
EN： Gerunds (V-ing) as Subjects: A gerund is a verb ending in '-ing' that functions as a noun. When used as the subject of a sentence, it takes a singular verb.
中文： 動名詞（V-ing）當主詞：動名詞是由動詞字尾加上 -ing 轉變而來，其功能相當於名詞。當動名詞作為句子的主詞時，後方須接單數動詞。
Swimming is a great way to stay healthy.
游泳是保持健康的一種極佳方式。
EN： The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then either a bare infinitive (verb without 'to') or a full infinitive (with 'to'). Both 'helps us avoid' and 'helps us to avoid' are grammatically correct.
中文： 動詞 help（幫助）的用法：後面接賓語（受格）後，可接省略 to 的不定詞（原形動詞）或接帶有 to 的不定詞。因此 'helps us avoid' 與 'helps us to avoid' 皆為正確用法。
This app helps me organize my daily schedule.
這個應用程式幫助我規劃每日行程。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb (e.g., 'is').
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數，因此後方要接單數動詞（例如 'is'）。
Eating vegetables is good for your health.
多吃蔬菜對你的健康有益。
EN： Adjective Modifier 'Enough': 'Enough' can be used as an adjective to modify nouns, meaning 'as much as necessary'. It is placed directly before the noun it modifies (e.g., 'enough water').
中文： 形容詞「足夠的」用法：'Enough' 可作為形容詞來修飾名詞，表示「足夠的、充足的」。它通常直接放在所修飾的名詞前面（例如 'enough water'）。
We have enough time to finish the project.
我們有足夠的時間來完成這個專案。
EN： In Western sports culture, staying hydrated (often referred to as 'hydration') is highly emphasized by coaches and fitness experts. It is common for athletes and gym-goers to carry reusable water bottles everywhere to ensure they drink enough water before, during, and after exercise.
中文： 在西方運動文化中，保持水分（通常稱為 'hydration'）受到教練和健身專家的高度重視。運動員和健身愛好者隨身攜帶環保水壺，以確保在運動前、中、後補充足夠的水分，這是一種非常普遍的習慣。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as the noun subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so the verb that follows must agree with it (e.g., 'makes' with an -s).
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以作為句子的名詞主詞。它被視為單數名詞，因此後面的動詞必須與其一致（例如，使用單數動詞 'makes'）。
Swimming regularly keeps us healthy.
規律游泳讓我們保持健康。
EN： Make + Object + Adjective (Causative Structure): The verb 'make' can be used to express causation, meaning 'to cause someone or something to become'. It is followed by an object and an adjective that describes the state of the object.
中文： Make + 受詞 + 形容詞（使役結構）：動詞 'make' 可用於表示因果關係，意思是「使某人或某事變得...」。後面接一個受詞和一個用來描述該受詞狀態的形容詞。
Studying hard makes her confident.
努力學習讓她充滿自信。
EN： In English-speaking sports culture, the concept of 'teamwork' and 'team spirit' is highly valued from a young age. Phrases like 'as a team' emphasize collaboration, mutual support, and collective success over individual achievement.
中文： 在英語系國家的體育文化中，從小就非常重視「團隊合作」（teamwork）與「團隊精神」（team spirit）。像 'as a team' 這樣的表達方式，強調的是合作、互相支持以及集體成功，而非僅僅是個人成就。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb.
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞在文法上視為單數，因此後方須接單數動詞。
Eating vegetables is good for your health.
多吃蔬菜對你的健康有益。
EN： The 'keep + object + adjective' structure: The verb 'keep' can be followed by an object and an adjective to describe causing the object to remain in a certain state.
中文： 「keep + 受詞 + 形容詞」結構：動詞 keep 後面可以接一個受詞和一個形容詞，用來描述使該受詞保持在某種狀態。
Please keep the door open.
請保持門開著。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, there is a strong emphasis on holistic health, which views physical fitness ('bodies') and mental well-being ('minds') as interconnected. This is reflected in the common phrase 'bodies and minds'.
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，非常強調「身心靈整體健康」（holistic health），認為身體健康（bodies）與心理健康（minds）是緊密相連的。這反映在常見的片語「bodies and minds」中。
EN： Wh-questions with 'what' as a determiner: In this sentence, 'what' acts as a determiner modifying the noun 'sport' to ask for specific information. The auxiliary verb 'do' is used before the subject 'you' to form the question in the simple present tense.
中文： 以 'what' 作為限定詞的特殊疑問句：在此句子中，'what' 作為限定詞修飾名詞 'sport'，用以詢問特定資訊。助動詞 'do' 置於主詞 'you' 之前，以構成現在簡單式的疑問句。
What books do you read?
你讀什麼書？
EN： The verb 'enjoy' followed by a direct object: The transitive verb 'enjoy' means to take pleasure in something. It can be followed directly by a noun (like 'sport') or a gerund (V-ing) to indicate the activity that brings pleasure.
中文： 動詞 'enjoy' 後接直接受詞：及物動詞 'enjoy' 表示享受或喜歡某事。其後可以直接接名詞（如 'sport'）或動名詞（V-ing），用以表示帶來樂趣的活動。
I enjoy music.
我喜歡音樂。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's favorite sports or hobbies is a very common and friendly way to make small talk and build rapport, especially in casual or social settings.
中文： 在英語系國家中，詢問他人喜好的運動或興趣是非常常見且友善的閒聊（small talk）方式，特別適合用於非正式或社交場合來建立良好關係。
EN： The verb 'enjoy' is always followed by a gerund (verb-ing) when expressing an action that someone likes doing. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文： 動詞「enjoy」（享受/喜歡）後面若接動作，必須使用動名詞（V-ing），不能接不定詞（to + V）。
She enjoys reading novels in her free time.
她空閒時喜歡讀小說。
EN： Parallel structure with coordinating conjunctions: When connecting two activities with 'and', both elements must share the same grammatical form. Here, both 'dancing' and 'playing' are gerunds.
中文： 對等連接詞的平行結構：當使用「and」連接兩個活動時，兩者的文法結構必須一致。在此句中，「dancing」與「playing」皆為動名詞形式。
He likes swimming and riding his bike on weekends.
他週末喜歡游泳和騎腳踏車。
EN： The phrase 'be good at' is a common idiom used to express proficiency or skill in a particular activity. The preposition 'at' must be followed by a noun or a gerund (verb-ing).
中文： 片語「be good at」是用來表示擅長某項活動的常用表達方式。介系詞「at」後面必須接名詞或動名詞（V-ing）。
She is good at playing the piano.
她很擅長彈鋼琴。
EN： A gerund (verb-ing) functions as a noun in a sentence. In this sentence, 'jumping' is a gerund acting as the object of the preposition 'at'.
中文： 動名詞（動詞字尾加 -ing）在句子中具有名詞的功能。在本句中，「jumping」是一個動名詞，作為介系詞「at」的受詞。
Swimming is great exercise.
游泳是很好的運動。
EN： In American English, 'jumping rope' is the common term, whereas in British English, it is more frequently referred to as 'skipping'. It is a popular playground game as well as a common fitness workout.
中文： 在美式英語中，通常使用「jumping rope」來表示跳繩，而在英式英語中，則更常用「skipping」。跳繩既是學校操場上受歡迎的遊戲，也是一種常見的健身運動。
EN： Gerunds (verb + -ing) function as nouns. In this sentence, 'swimming' and 'running' are gerunds acting as the direct objects of the verb 'like'.
中文： 動名詞（動詞 + -ing）在句中當作名詞使用。在本句中，「swimming」（游泳）與「running」（跑步）為動名詞，作為動詞「like」的直接受詞。
She prefers cycling to walking.
比起走路，她更喜歡騎腳踏車。
EN： The structure 'A or B more' is used in alternative questions to ask someone to choose their preference between two options.
中文： 「A or B more」的結構用於選擇性問句中，用來詢問對方在兩個選項中較偏好哪一個。
Do you like tea or coffee more?
你比較喜歡茶還是咖啡？
EN： Gerunds (verb + -ing) can function as nouns in a sentence. In this sentence, 'swimming' acts as the direct object of the verb 'love', and 'running' acts as the subject of the clause 'running is harder'.
中文： 動名詞（動詞 + -ing）在句子中可以作為名詞使用。在本句中，「swimming」（游泳）作為動詞「love」（熱愛）的直接受詞，而「running」（跑步）則作為子句「running is harder」的主詞。
Swimming is great exercise, and I love cycling too.
游泳是很好的運動，我也熱愛騎自行車。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show a 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」之前加上逗號。
I want to go for a run, but it is raining outside.
我想去跑步，但外面正在下雨。
EN： The verb 'finish' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) when expressing the completion of an activity. It cannot be followed by an infinitive (to + verb).
中文： 動詞「finish」（完成）後面必須接動名詞（V-ing）作為受詞，用來表示完成某項活動，不能接不定詞（to + V）。
She finished writing the report last night.
她昨晚完成了報告的撰寫。
EN： In English, units of measurement like 'kilometers' can be modified by a number (ten) to express distance. When used as a noun phrase acting as the object of the gerund 'cycling', it specifies the extent of the action.
中文： 在英文中，像「kilometers」（公里）這樣的度量單位可以用數字（ten）來修飾以表示距離。在此處作為動名詞「cycling」的受詞，用來具體說明騎車的距離。
He ran five miles this morning.
他今天早上跑了五英里。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so the verb that follows must agree with it in the singular form (e.g., 'feels').
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數，因此後續的動詞必須使用單數形（例如 'feels'）。
Running every day keeps you healthy.
每天跑步能讓你保持健康。
EN： Linking Verb + Adjective: The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copula) used to describe a state or sensation. It is followed directly by an adjective (e.g., 'great') rather than an adverb to describe the subject.
中文： 連綴動詞 + 形容詞：動詞 'feel'（感覺）是一個連綴動詞，用於描述狀態或感覺。其後直接接形容詞（如 'great'）而非副詞，用來修飾主詞的狀態。
Taking a hot bath feels relaxing.
泡個熱水澡感覺很放鬆。
EN： In Western wellness and fitness culture, morning stretching is highly emphasized as a healthy habit to wake up the body and improve flexibility. It is often associated with mindfulness and starting the day with positive energy.
中文： 在西方的健康與健身文化中，晨間伸展被視為喚醒身體和提高柔軟度的極佳健康習慣。這通常與正念（mindfulness）以及用積極的能量開啟新的一天聯繫在一起。
EN： The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to express the continuation of an action. In this sentence, 'keeps trying' means to continue attempting something without stopping.
中文： 動詞「keep」後面接動名詞（V-ing），用來表示持續進行某個動作。在本句中，「keeps trying」表示不間斷地持續嘗試。
She keeps practicing the piano every day.
她每天都持續練習彈鋼琴。
EN： 'Until' is used as a conjunction to connect two clauses, indicating that an action continues up to a specific point in time or event. In the clause 'until he scores', the present simple tense is used to refer to a future event after a time conjunction.
中文： 「until」作為連接詞，用來連接兩個子句，表示某個動作一直持續到特定的時間點或事件發生為止。在子句「until he scores」中，時間連接詞後面使用一般現在式來表示未來會發生的事件。
We will wait here until it stops raining.
我們會在這裡一直等到雨停為止。
EN： In sports and personal growth contexts, 'keep trying until you score' reflects the value of perseverance and determination, which is highly celebrated in Western sports culture (often summarized as 'never give up').
中文： 在運動和個人成長的語境中，「持續嘗試直到得分」反映了西方運動文化中非常看重的「堅持不懈」與「決心」的精神（通常被總結為「永不放棄」）。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb (is).
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數，因此後方要接單數動詞（is）。
Swimming in the ocean is exciting.
在海裡游泳是令人興奮的。
EN： Superlative Adjective: 'The best' is the superlative form of the adjective 'good'. It is used to compare three or more things, or to express that something is the absolute highest in quality or degree.
中文： 最高級形容詞：「The best」是形容詞「good」（好的）的最高級形式。用於三者或以上的比較，或是用來表達某事物在品質或程度上是絕對第一的。
This is the best coffee I have ever tasted.
這是我喝過最棒的咖啡。
EN： In Western culture, group fitness and exercising with friends (often called 'workout buddies') is highly encouraged as a social activity that promotes motivation, accountability, and mental well-being.
中文： 在西方文化中，團體健身或與朋友一起運動（通常被稱為「workout buddies」運動夥伴）是非常受到推崇的社交活動。這不僅能提升運動的動力與持續性，也對心理健康有很大的幫助。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) can function as a noun and serve as the subject of a sentence. It is treated as a singular noun, so the verb that follows must agree with a singular subject (e.g., 'makes').
中文： 動名詞當主詞：動名詞（動詞 + -ing）可以當作名詞使用，並在句子中擔任主詞。動名詞主詞視為單數，因此後續的動詞必須使用單數形（例如 'makes'）。
Staying healthy requires regular exercise.
保持健康需要規律的運動。
EN： Causative Verb 'Make' with Bare Infinitive: The verb 'make' can function as a causative verb meaning 'to cause to be or do'. When followed by an object and another verb, the second verb must be in its base form (bare infinitive), as in 'makes us feel'.
中文： 使役動詞 'Make' 搭配原型動詞：動詞 'make' 可作為使役動詞，表示「使、讓」。當後面接賓語（受格）與另一個動詞時，第二個動詞必須使用原型動詞，如 'makes us feel'。
The sad movie made me cry.
那部悲傷的電影讓我哭了。
EN： In Western culture, 'feeling alive' is a common idiom associated with physical activity, nature, and stepping out of one's comfort zone. It emphasizes the mental and emotional well-being that comes from physical health, reflecting a holistic view of wellness.
中文： 在西方文化中，「feeling alive」（感到充滿活力/活著的感覺）是一個常見的成語，通常與體育活動、大自然以及走出舒適圈有關。它強調了身體健康所帶來的心理和情感上的幸福感，反映了一種全方位的健康觀念。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 精力充沛的，充滿活力的
在本文中： 活躍的，積極運動的
在本文中： 拉伸，伸展運動
在本文中： 練習，訓練
在本文中： 避免，防止
在本文中： 運動，鍛鍊
在本文中： 騎自行車運動
在本文中： 健康的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To be able to do something well; to be skilled in a particular activity.
擅長於...
To have a desire for something or to want to do something at a particular moment.
想要、想要做...
An unhindered shot at the basket from a line established for that purpose, awarded after a foul.
（籃球中的）罰球
To play or exercise by jumping over a rope that is being swung under one's feet and over one's head.
跳繩