RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad, dies aged 34
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EN: Use 'at age + number' (or 'at the age of + number') to describe how old someone was when an event happened.
She wrote her first book at age 20.
EN: Breaking Bad is widely regarded as one of the greatest television drama series of all time. Reporting someone's death with 'died at age [X]' is the standard phrasing in English news obituaries.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before cities, states, and countries when talking about location. When naming multiple places, English lists them from smallest to largest (city, then state, then country).
She lives in Seattle, a city in Washington, in the United States.
EN: English addresses and geographical locations naturally order from specific to general (City, State, Country). This is the exact opposite of Chinese, which typically orders from general to specific (國家 → 州/省 → 城市).
EN: We can put a noun phrase right after another noun (separated by a comma) to give more information about it. This is called an appositive.
Emma likes Peter, the captain of the team.
EN: In Western naming conventions, 'Junior' (often abbreviated as Jr.) is added to a son's name when he is named after his father. In Breaking Bad, the main character is Walter White, so his son is Walter White Junior.
EN: Use 'and' to connect two past actions done by the same subject without repeating the subject pronoun ('He started... and [he] was...').
She joined the club last year and made many friends.
EN: In television and film, stating someone 'was in [number] episodes' is the standard way to express an actor's tenure or level of involvement in a series.
EN: Use 'just like + noun' to compare someone or something directly to another person or thing, meaning 'in the exact same way as'.
She loves chocolate, just like her brother.
EN: In television and film, disabled characters have historically often been played by non-disabled actors. RJ Mitte's portrayal of Walter White Junior in Breaking Bad was notable because Mitte himself genuinely has cerebral palsy, providing authentic disability representation.
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to say that something causes a person, thing, or action to be in a certain state.
Rain makes driving dangerous.
EN: In health contexts, the word 'condition' is commonly used instead of 'disease' or 'illness' to describe long-term neurological or physical states like cerebral palsy respectfully and accurately.
EN: Use 'work hard for + noun' to express putting a lot of effort toward a specific goal or cause.
She worked hard for equal rights.
EN: In media and entertainment, 'representation' refers to how minority or marginalized groups (such as people with disabilities) are depicted on screen, advocating for authentic casting rather than non-disabled actors playing disabled roles.
EN: Use 'want + to + verb' to talk about what someone desires or wishes to do. Here, 'wanted to see' is the past form.
She wants to learn a new language.
EN: The phrase 'on screen' refers to actors appearing in movies or television shows. In recent years, 'representation on screen' has become a major cultural discussion in Western media, advocating for more diversity and visibility for marginalized groups, including people with disabilities.
EN: Use the preposition 'for' followed by a time period (like 'five seasons', 'two years', 'three days') to show how long an action lasted.
She lived in New York for three years.
EN: In television, a 'season' (or 'series' in British English) refers to a set of episodes broadcast over a specific period, usually one year. 'Breaking Bad' originally aired for five seasons between 2008 and 2013.
EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to join two past-tense actions done by the same subject: [Subject] + [Verb 1] + and + [Verb 2].
She smiled and waved at me.
EN: In English, calling someone 'my sweet son' or 'sweet child' expresses deep affection, warmth, and tenderness, often used by parents or close parental figures when remembering a loved one.
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A neurological condition that affects movement, muscle coordination, and posture.
In actual existence or daily reality, rather than in movies, books, or online.
To put a lot of effort and energy toward achieving a specific goal.
Appearing in movies, television programs, or other broadcast media.