EN: The preposition 'with' is used here to indicate the instrument or tool used to perform an action.
中文: 介词「with」在这里用来表示执行动作时所用的工具或手段。
I am writing with a pen.
我正在用圆珠笔写字。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, 'DIY' (Do It Yourself) culture is very common. Homeowners often take pride in fixing simple household issues like a dripping faucet themselves rather than calling a professional immediately.
中文: 在許多英語系國家的文化中,「DIY」(自己動手做)非常普遍。屋主通常以能自己修理漏水水龍頭等簡單家務為榮,而不是立刻打電話請專業人士。
EN: Using 'Part' followed by a letter is a common way to label sections of a book, lesson, or test.
中文: 使用「Part」后接字母是标记书籍、课程或测验章节的常用方式。
Please look at Part B.
请看B部分。
EN: In English educational materials, 'Part A' is the standard way to organize content. Unlike some languages that might use numbers first, English often uses letters for sub-sections.
中文: 在英文教材中,「Part A」是組織內容的標準方式。與某些可能優先使用數字的語言不同,英文經常使用字母來標記子章節。
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to describe an action happening in a story or a scene (narrative present).
中文: 一般现在时在这里用于描述故事或场景中正在发生的动作(叙述性现在时)。
He opens the door and sees his friend.
他打开门,看见了他的朋友。
EN: In Western households, it is common for people to attempt basic home repairs (DIY) like fixing a leaky faucet before calling a professional plumber, as professional services can be quite expensive.
中文: 在西方家庭中,人們通常會先嘗試自己動手做 (DIY) 基本的居家修繕,例如修理漏水的水龍頭,然後才考慮請專業水電工,因為專業維修服務的費用通常相當昂貴。
EN: Use 'Why do you...' to ask for the reason behind someone's current action or state.
中文: 使用「Why do you...」来询问某人目前行为或状态的原因。
Why do you have an umbrella?
你为什么带着一把伞?
EN: In many Western households, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) repairs are common to save on the high cost of professional plumbers or electricians. Asking about a toolbox often implies curiosity about what needs fixing.
中文: 在許多西方家庭中,為了節省昂貴的水電工費用,DIY(自己動手做)維修非常普遍。詢問工具箱通常隱含著對「什麼東西壞了需要修理」的好奇。
EN: The pattern 'keep + verb-ing' is used to describe an action that continues to happen or is repeated many times.
中文: 「keep + 动词-ing」的句型用来描述某个动作持续发生或重复多次。
It keeps raining today.
今天雨一直下个不停。
EN: In many Western households, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) repairs are common to save on the high cost of professional plumbing services.
中文: 在許多西方家庭中,為了節省昂貴的專業水電維修費用,自己動手 (DIY) 進行簡單修理是非常普遍的現象。
EN: This is an imperative sentence used to give a command or request. In English, we can use just the base form of a verb to tell someone to do something.
中文: 这是一个祈使句,用于发出命令或请求。在英语中,我们可以直接使用动词原形来要求某人做某事。
Stop.
停下来。
EN: In casual conversation, 'Wait' is often used to pause a discussion or express hesitation before someone makes a decision. It is less formal than 'Wait a moment'.
中文: 在日常對話中,「Wait」常用於暫停討論,或在某人做決定前表示猶豫。這比「Wait a moment」更口語化。
EN: Negative questions starting with 'Don't you...' are often used to suggest an idea or express surprise while seeking agreement.
中文: 以「Don't you...」开头的否定疑问句通常用于提出建议或表达惊讶,同时寻求对方的认同。
Don't you think it's too late to go out?
难道你不觉得现在出门太晚了吗?
EN: In many Western countries, professional services like plumbing or electrical work can be very expensive. This is why Jonathan wants to fix it himself to 'save time and money,' while Dana is concerned about the difficulty of the task.
中文: 在許多西方國家,水電工或電工等專業服務的費用非常昂貴。這就是為什麼喬納森想自己動手以「節省時間和金錢」,而黛娜則擔心任務的難度。
EN: The word 'No' can be used as a complete sentence to express disagreement or a negative answer to a question.
中文: 单词「No」可以作为一个完整的句子,用来表示不同意或对问题的否定回答。
No, I don't need help.
不,我不需要帮助。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'No' directly to a suggestion from a family member or partner is common when you are confident in your own ability to handle a task.
中文: 在英語系國家,當你對自己處理任務的能力有信心時,直接對家人或伴侶的建議說「No」是很常見的。
EN: The use of 'It's' (It is) to identify or describe a situation or object.
中文: 使用「It's」(It is) 来识别或描述一个情况或物品。
It's a beautiful day.
这是美好的一天。
EN: In many Western cultures, there is a strong 'Do It Yourself' (DIY) culture where homeowners take pride in fixing minor household issues themselves to save money.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,有很強的「DIY」(自己動手做)文化,屋主通常以自己動手修理家中的小問題為榮,藉此節省開支。
EN: Using 'if' to talk about a possible situation and its result. The structure is: [Result] + if + [Condition].
中文: 使用「if」来讨论可能的情况及其结果。结构为:[结果] + if + [条件]。
I will be happy if you come to the party.
如果你来参加派对,我会很高兴。
EN: In many Western cultures, there is a strong 'Do It Yourself' (DIY) spirit. People often try to fix household items themselves to save money before calling a professional.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,有很強的「DIY(自己動手做)」精神。人們通常會先嘗試自己修理家具或設備以節省開支,真的沒辦法才請專業人士。
EN: 'Okay' is an interjection used to express agreement, acceptance, or to signal that you understand what someone has said.
中文: 「Okay」是一个感叹词,用于表示同意、接受,或表示你明白对方所说的话。
Okay, I will help you.
好的,我会帮你。
EN: 'Okay' is one of the most common words in the English language and is used globally to show consensus or to move a conversation forward.
中文: 「Okay」是英語中最常用的單詞之一,全球通用,用來表示共識或推動對話進行。
EN: The phrase 'would like to' is a polite way to say 'want to'. It is followed by a base verb.
中文: 「would like to」是「want to」(想要)的礼貌说法,后面接动词原形。
I'd like to buy a coffee.
我想买杯咖啡。
EN: 'Lend a hand' is a common idiom. It literally means giving someone your hand to help them, but it is used for any kind of assistance.
中文: 「Lend a hand」是一個常用的成語。字面上是「借出一隻手」,但在實際用法中代表提供任何形式的協助,非常口語且道地。
EN: Use 'can' followed by the base form of a verb to ask about ability or to offer help. In questions, 'can' comes before the subject.
中文: 使用「can」加上动词原形来询问能力或主动提供帮助。在疑问句中,「can」要放在主语前面。
What can I buy?
我能买什么?
EN: In Western culture, offering specific help with this phrase shows you are willing to cooperate and take direction, which is very helpful in DIY tasks.
中文: 在西方文化中,使用這個句子主動提供幫助顯示出你願意配合並聽從指揮,這在共同完成修繕任務時非常有幫助。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two actions in a sequence.
中文: 使用「and」来连接两个按顺序发生的动作。
You can open the door and come inside.
你可以打开门然后进来。
EN: In Western households, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) repairs are very common to save on high labor costs for professional plumbers or electricians.
中文: 在西方家庭中,DIY(自己動手做)維修非常普遍,主要是為了節省專業水電工高昂的人工費用。
EN: This is a common idiomatic expression used to show that you understand a request and will do it immediately.
中文: 这是一个常用的惯用语,用来表示你明白对方的要求,并且会立即去做。
Can you bring me some water? - You got it.
你能帮我拿点水吗? - 没问题。
EN: In American English, 'You got it' is a very friendly and informal way to say 'Yes' or 'I will do that for you.' It is often used in service industries (like restaurants) or between friends.
中文: 在美式英語中,「You got it」是一種非常友好且非正式的表達方式,意思是「好的」或「我會為你做那件事」。常用於服務業(如餐廳)或朋友之間。
EN: The phrase 'be going to' followed by a verb is used to talk about a plan or an action that is about to happen very soon.
中文: 「be going to」后面接动词,用来描述一个计划或是即将发生的动作。
I am going to clean the room.
我打算去打扫房间了。
EN: In many Western homes, the main water shut-off valve for a kitchen faucet is located inside the cabinet directly underneath the sink.
中文: 在許多西方家庭中,廚房水龍頭的主要止水閥通常位於水槽下方的櫥櫃內。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 工具箱
在本文中: 水龙头
在本文中: 滴水
在本文中: 水管工
在本文中: 修理、修补
在本文中: 扳手
在本文中: 螺丝刀
在本文中: 洗手池、水槽
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To ask a professional to come and do a particular job.
请某人来(帮忙或维修)
To help someone with something.
帮忙、协助
To stop the flow of water, gas, or electricity.
关掉(水源、电源、燃气)
Used to say that you will do what someone has asked you to do.
没问题、遵命