Emotions
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EN: This is a plural noun. In English, we add '-s' to the end of most words to show there is more than one.
I have many different emotions today.
EN: In English learning materials, a single noun often serves as a chapter title or a theme to introduce the upcoming vocabulary.
EN: Ordinal numbers (first, second, etc.) are often used to organize time or lessons. In titles, the word 'one' can represent the first item in a sequence.
Week two.
EN: In educational or training contexts, 'Week one' is a common way to label the start of a curriculum or a new habit-building phase.
EN: The phrase 'be in a good mood' is used to describe someone's emotional state. We use 'was' because the action happened in the past (this morning).
辛蒂 was in a good mood after the party.
EN: In English, we often use 'in a ... mood' to describe temporary emotional states. It is a very common way to start a conversation about how someone is feeling.
EN: The phrase 'have a great time' is used to say that someone enjoyed themselves very much. In this sentence, 'had' is the past tense of 'have'.
We had a great time at the party last night.
EN: Going to the beach is a very common leisure activity in many English-speaking cultures, often associated with summer vacations and positive emotions.
EN: The 'so... that...' structure is used to show a result. 'So' is followed by an adjective, and 'that' introduces the result of that feeling or situation.
Jerry is so tired that he wants to sleep.
EN: In English, describing someone's physical reaction (like smiling) is a common way to emphasize the intensity of their emotion.
EN: The idiom 'over the moon' means to be extremely happy or excited about something.
She was over the moon when she got the job.
EN: The phrase 'over the moon' originated from an old nursery rhyme ('The Cat and the Fiddle') where a cow jumps over the moon, symbolizing extreme joy or impossibility turned into reality.
EN: The phrase 'in + [emotion]' is used to describe the feeling or state someone is in while performing an action.
She cried in pain after she fell down.
EN: The phrase 'jumped up and down' is a common physical expression of excitement or joy in English-speaking cultures, often used to describe children or fans at a sports event.
EN: The idiom 'on cloud nine' is used to describe a state of extreme happiness or excitement.
Lizzie was on cloud nine when she passed the test.
EN: The phrase 'on cloud nine' has several theories regarding its origin, including early cloud classifications where 'Cloud 9' was the highest cumulonimbus cloud. In modern English, it is a very common way to express intense joy, especially after a significant achievement like winning a sports game.
EN: In English, when labeling a sequence like weeks or days, we use the word 'Week' followed by a number. In Chinese, this is typically translated using an ordinal number (e.g., 'Second Week').
Week three.
EN: In educational or training contexts, materials are often organized by 'Week' to help students track their progress over time.
EN: The phrase 'lost it' is an informal way to say someone suddenly became very angry or lost their self-control.
Mom lost it when she saw the broken vase.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'losing it' often implies a visible, vocal outburst of emotion, such as shouting or crying, rather than just feeling quiet anger.
EN: The word 'cold' is used here as an adjective to describe an emotion or attitude that is unfriendly or lacking in warmth.
He gave me a cold look.
EN: In English, describing someone as 'cold' doesn't refer to their temperature, but to a lack of emotional warmth or friendliness. It is a common way to describe a distant or rude attitude.
EN: Use 'when' to connect two actions that happen at the same time or one after another. In this sentence, the main action (raising voice) happens during the condition (getting mad).
I listen to music when I am sad.
EN: In English, 'raise one's voice' is a common way to describe someone starting to shout or speak loudly because of anger. It is often seen as a sign of losing control of one's emotions.
EN: The verb 'look' is a linking verb used to describe how someone appears. It is followed directly by an adjective (like 'unhappy') to describe the subject.
Jerry looked tired after the long walk.
EN: In English, 'the news' can refer to a specific piece of information or a general broadcast. In this context, it refers to specific information that affected Ian's mood.
EN: The phrase 'need to' is used to express necessity or something that is important to do.
I need to go to sleep early.
EN: In Western culture, asking for 'space' is a common and healthy way to express that you are overwhelmed and need a moment alone to process your emotions, rather than continuing an argument.
EN: In English, when naming a sequence like 'Week three', the number follows the noun to act as a label. This is often used in schedules or lesson plans.
Unit four
EN: In academic or training contexts, 'Week X' is a standard way to organize curriculum. It helps learners track their progress over time.
EN: This is a common idiom where 'long face' describes a sad or disappointed facial expression. In casual conversation, the verb 'do you have' is often omitted.
Why the long face, Mark?
EN: The phrase 'long face' comes from the way a person's face looks when they are sad—the mouth turns down and the facial muscles sag, making the face appear longer.
EN: Use 'when' to join two actions that happen at the same time or one after another.
I was happy when I saw the cake.
EN: The phrase 'break someone's heart' is a common idiom used to express deep emotional pain, not just in romantic contexts but also for loss or disappointment.
EN: The structure 'make + object + verb' is used to talk about causing something to happen or change. The verb after the object must be in its base form.
Music makes me feel happy.
EN: In English, 'go away' is a common phrasal verb used to describe feelings or problems disappearing. It is more natural in spoken English than using formal words like 'disappear'.
EN: The phrase 'down in the dumps' is an idiom used to describe feeling very sad or depressed. It is often used with the verb 'to be'.
She has been down in the dumps since she lost her keys.
EN: The word 'dumps' in this idiom likely comes from an old word for a melancholy state or a dazed state. It has been used in English since the 1500s to describe sadness.
EN: Use 'when' to connect two events that happen at the same time or one after another.
I was happy when I saw the gift.
EN: The phrase 'in tears' is a common way to describe someone crying, often used for emotional moments in movies or books.
EN: In English, 'Week' followed by a number is often used as a title or header. When translating to Chinese, we use the ordinal number format '第' + [Number] + '週'.
Week five.
EN: In educational contexts, materials are often organized by weeks to help students track their progress over a semester.
EN: The structure 'too + adjective + to + verb' means something is 'too... to do something'. It usually has a negative meaning, implying you cannot do the action because of the quality.
He is too tired to walk.
EN: In English, 'sitting still' is often used to describe focus or calmness. Being unable to sit still is a common way to express anxiety or high energy.
EN: The idiom 'have butterflies in one's stomach' is used to describe the feeling of being very nervous or excited, often before a big event.
I had butterflies in my stomach before the speech.
EN: The phrase 'butterflies in the stomach' refers to the physical sensation of fluttering in the upper abdomen, caused by a release of adrenaline when one is nervous.
EN: The phrase 'to death' is used after a verb to show that an emotion or feeling is very strong or extreme. It does not mean someone actually died.
The movie bored me to death.
EN: Using 'to death' or 'scared to death' is a very common hyperbole (exaggeration) in English to emphasize strong feelings, similar to saying '嚇死我了' in Chinese.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands or make requests. Adding 'Please' at the beginning makes the request polite.
Please sit down.
EN: In English, 'stay with me' can be used literally (don't leave the room) or emotionally (support me during a hard time). In this context, it expresses a need for comfort when frightened.
EN: Use 'I'm' (I am) followed by an adjective to describe your current feelings or state.
I'm happy.
EN: In English, 'frightened' is often used for a sudden or strong feeling of fear, similar to 'scared'.
EN: The phrase 'be afraid' is used to describe a feeling of fear. We use 'were' because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject 'Some people' is plural.
The children were afraid of the dark.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
Extremely happy and excited.
A state of perfect happiness.
To become calm after being angry.
Feeling unhappy or depressed.
To feel very nervous, especially before a big event.
To frighten someone very much.