EN: Use the structure 'Subject + be verb + Adjective 1 + and + Adjective 2' to describe someone or something with two characteristics.
中文: 使用「主语 + be动词 + 形容词1 + and + 形容词2」的结构,来描述某人或某物同时具有的两种特征。
My dog is small and cute.
我的狗又小又可爱。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, describing someone as 'friendly' is a very common and positive way to introduce a new acquaintance, emphasizing warmth and approachability.
中文: 在英語系國家中,用「friendly」(親切的/友善的)來形容他人是非常常見且正面的方式,強調一個人的溫暖與好相處。
EN: Use 'with' to describe a person's physical features, such as hair color, eye color, or things they are wearing.
中文: 使用介词「with」来描述一个人的外貌特征,例如发色、眼睛颜色或身上穿戴的配件。
Who is the boy with blue eyes?
那个有着蓝色眼睛的男孩是谁?
EN: In English, when describing hair with multiple adjectives, the standard word order is usually 'length' (long) followed by 'color' (black). Saying 'black long hair' would sound unnatural to native speakers.
中文: 在英文中,當使用多個形容詞來描述頭髮時,標準的順序通常是「長度」(long)在前,「顏色」(black)在後。如果說成「black long hair」對母語人士來說會聽起來不自然。
EN: Use 'I am' to introduce yourself or state your name. 'I' is the subject, and 'am' is the matching verb.
中文: 使用「I am」(我是)来介绍自己或说出自己的名字。「I」是主语(我),「am」是搭配的 be 动词。
I am Tom.
我是汤姆。
EN: In English, when identifying yourself in a photo or responding to 'Who is Emma?', it is common and natural to say 'That is me' or 'It's me' rather than 'I am that'.
中文: 在英語中,當在照片中指出自己,或是回應「誰是艾瑪?」時,通常會自然地說「That is me」或「It's me」(那就是我),而不是說「I am that」。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows a difference between the first part of the sentence and the second part.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)来连接两个对比的想法。它用来表示句子的前半部分与后半部分之间存在着转折或不同。
She is small, but she is strong.
她很瘦小,但是她很强壮。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows a difference between the first part of the sentence and the second part.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)来连接两个相反或对比的想法。它用来表示句子的前半部分和后半部分之间有着不同的情况。
I am tall, but my sister is short.
我很高的,但我妹妹很矮。
EN: Use 'so' to connect two sentences when the second sentence is the result of the first sentence.
中文: 使用「so」(所以)来连接两个句子,表示后半句是前半句所产生的结果。
It is raining, so I have an umbrella.
下雨了,所以我带了一把伞。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two adjectives (describing words) to describe a person's character or appearance.
中文: 使用「and」(和/而且)来连接两个形容词,用以描述一个人的个性或外貌特征。
My friend is tall and friendly.
我的朋友又高又友善。
EN: Use 'make + someone + base verb' to show that someone or something causes a person to do an action or feel a certain way.
中文: 使用「make + 某人 + 原形动词」的句型,表示某人或某事促使、让某人做出某个动作或产生某种感觉。
You always make me smile.
你总是让我微笑。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, calling someone 'funny' is a high compliment. It means the person is humorous, fun to be around, and brings joy to others.
中文: 在英語系國家中,稱讚別人 'funny'(幽默有趣)是非常高的讚美。這代表這個人很有幽默感、相處起來很愉快,能為身邊的人帶來歡樂。
EN: Use 'A or B' to ask someone to choose between two options. In questions, we put the verb (is/are) at the beginning, followed by the subject, and then the choices.
中文: 使用「A or B」(A 还是 B)来让对方在两个选项中选择。在疑问句中,我们会把 be 动词(is/are)放在句首,接着是主语,最后放上供选择的选项。
Is your cat black or white?
你的猫是黑色的还是白色的?
EN: Use 'and' to connect two simple sentences that share a similar or positive idea. This makes your speech flow more naturally.
中文: 使用「and」(而且/和)来连接两个想法相似或同样是正面描述的简单句子。这样可以让你的表达更流畅自然。
He is tall, and he is very friendly.
他很高,而且他非常友善。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. In English, we do not use 'although' and 'but' together in the same sentence.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)来连接两个对比的想法。在英文中,我们不会在同一个句子里同时使用「although」(虽然)和「but」(但是)。
I am tired, but I am happy.
我很累,但我很开心。
EN: Use 'like' as a preposition to mean 'similar to' or 'in the same way as'. It is often used after the verb 'be' (am/is/are) to describe what someone or something is similar to.
中文: 使用「like」作为介词,表示「像」或「如同」。它常用在 be 动词(am/is/are)后面,用来描述某人或某事物与什么相似。
My dog is like a baby.
我的狗就像个小婴儿。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, comparing close friends to 'family' is a common way to express deep trust, love, and support, emphasizing that friendship can be just as strong as biological family bonds.
中文: 在英語系國家中,將摯友比喻為「家人(family)」是非常常見的表達方式,用來傳達深厚的信任、愛與支持,強調友誼的力量可以像血緣關係一樣緊密。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two complete thoughts. 'And' is a conjunction used to join two simple sentences together to make a longer sentence.
中文: 使用「and」来连接两个完整的想法。「and」是一个连词,用来将两个简单的句子结合在一起,形成一个较长的句子。
My dog is small, and he is very cute.
我的狗很小,而且它非常可爱。
EN: In English-speaking classrooms, diversity and individuality are highly valued and celebrated. This sentence reflects a positive cultural attitude towards differences among peers, viewing them as something 'wonderful' rather than a barrier.
中文: 在英語系國家的學校裡,多元性與個人特質是非常受到重視與鼓勵的。這句話反映了對於同儕之間差異的積極文化態度,將這些差異視為「很棒的」事情,而不是一種隔閡。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two simple sentences. When you want to give more information about someone or something, you can use 'and' to join two complete thoughts together.
中文: 使用「and」来连接两个简单的句子。当你想提供关于某人或某事物的更多信息时,可以使用「and」将两个完整的想法连接起来。
Leo is brave, and he is very friendly.
里欧很勇敢,而且他非常友善。
EN: In English, 'dark' is commonly used to describe hair that is black or very dark brown, rather than just saying 'black hair'.
中文: 在英文中,人們常用「dark」來形容黑色或深褐色的頭髮,這比直接說「black hair」更為常見且自然。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows a difference between the first part and the second part of the sentence.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)来连接两个对比的想法。它用来表示句子的前半部分和后半部分之间有转折或不同。
He is small, but he is very strong.
他很瘦小,但他非常强壮。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows a difference between the first part of the sentence and the second part.
中文: 使用「but」(但是)来连接两个对比的想法。它用来表示句子前半部分与后半部分之间的转折或不同之处。
He is small, but he is very strong.
他很瘦小,但他非常强壮。
EN: The phrase 'be ready to + verb' is used to show that someone is prepared, willing, or about to do an action.
中文: 「be ready to + 动词」这个短语用来表示某人已经准备好、愿意或即将去做某个动作。
She is ready to go to school.
她准备好要去上学了。
EN: Apposition is when we place two nouns or noun phrases next to each other to identify or explain the first one. Here, 'Ms. Lin' is an appositive that tells us the name of 'Our teacher'. We use commas to separate this extra information.
中文: 同位语是指将两个名词或名词短语并列放置,用来解释或说明前一个名词。在这里,「Ms. Lin」(林老师)是一个同位语,用来告诉我们「Our teacher」(我们的老师)是谁。我们使用逗号来隔开这个补充说明的信息。
My friend, Leo, is very brave.
我的朋友里欧非常勇敢。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, teachers are typically addressed by their title (Mr., Ms., Mrs.) followed by their last name (e.g., Ms. Lin), rather than just 'Teacher' or 'Teacher Lin'. Using 'Ms.' is a polite and professional way to address a female teacher regardless of her marital status.
中文: 在英語系國家中,學生通常會用稱謂(Mr.、Ms.、Mrs.)加上姓氏(例如:Ms. Lin)來稱呼老師,而不會直接叫「Teacher」或「Teacher Lin」。使用「Ms.」是稱呼女老師的一種禮貌且專業的方式,且不需考慮其已婚或未婚的狀態。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two contrasting ideas. It shows a transition from a negative or neutral trait (being shy) to a positive feeling (being happy).
中文: 使用「but」(但是)来连接两个对比的想法。它表示从一个否定或中性的特质(害羞)转折到一个积极的感受(开心)。
I am tired, but I am happy.
我很累,但我很开心。
EN: We use 'in one's own way' (or 'ways') to describe how someone has unique qualities or does things in their own special style.
中文: 我们使用「in one's own way」(或 ways)来描述某人在自己的方式或方面拥有独特的特质或做事风格。
Every child learns in their own way.
每个孩子都以自己的方式学习。
EN: This sentence reflects a common Western cultural value that celebrates individualism and diversity. Instead of pressure to conform, people are encouraged to appreciate their own unique strengths and differences.
中文: 這句話反映了西方文化中強調「個人主義」與「多元包容」的價值觀。人們不被強求要一模一樣,而是被鼓勵去欣賞每個人獨特的優點與差異。
EN: We use 'and' to connect two adjectives (describing words) that are similar in feeling, like 'warm' and 'friendly'.
中文: 我们使用「and」(和)来连接两个感觉相似的形容词(描述事物的词),例如「warm」(温暖的)和「friendly」(友善的)。
She is a kind and smart student.
她是一位善良又聪明的学生。
EN: The pattern 'What is/are + subject + like?' is used to ask about someone's personality, character, or physical appearance. 'Like' here is a preposition meaning 'similar to' or 'of what kind', not the verb 'to like'.
中文: 句型「What is/are + 主语 + like?」用来询问某人的个性、特质或外貌。这里的「like」是介词,表示「像什么」或「如何」,而不是动词「喜欢」。
What is your new teacher like?
你们的新老师人怎么样?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What is someone like?' is a very common and polite way to start a conversation about a third person. It invites the listener to describe both personality (e.g., friendly, shy) and appearance, though personality is usually expected first.
中文: 在英語系國家中,詢問「What is someone like?」是一種非常常見且禮貌的社交開頭方式。這能引導對方描述第三者的個性(例如:友善、害羞)或外貌,不過通常大家會先從個性開始介紹。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two adjectives. When describing someone's personality, you can use 'Subject + be verb + Adjective 1 + and + Adjective 2' to join two positive traits together.
中文: 使用「and」来连接两个形容词。当描述某人的个性时,可以使用「主语 + be动词 + 形容词1 + and + 形容词2」来将两个优点连接在一起。
He is kind and helpful.
他很善良而且乐于助人。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, describing someone as 'honest' is a very high compliment, as honesty and integrity are highly valued personal traits in social and professional relationships.
中文: 在英語系國家中,形容某人「honest」(誠實)是非常高的讚美,因為在社交與人際關係中,誠實與誠信是被極度看重的個人特質。
EN: Use the pattern 'be good at + noun/verb-ing' to show that someone has a talent or skill in a specific activity.
中文: 使用「be good at + 名词/动词-ing」的句型,来表示某人在某个特定活动或领域很有才华或很擅长。
She is good at music.
她很擅长音乐。
EN: Using 'A or B' in questions allows the listener to choose between two options. In this sentence, 'shy' and 'outgoing' are adjectives describing personality.
中文: 在问句中使用「A or B」(A 还是 B)可以让听者在两个选项中选择。在这个句子中,「shy」(害羞的)和「outgoing」(外向的)是形容个性的形容词。
Is your dog big or small?
你的狗是大只还是小只?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's personality (like being shy or outgoing) is a very common and polite way to get to know their family members during casual conversations.
中文: 在英語系國家中,在閒聊時詢問某人的個性(例如害羞或外向)是了解對方家人非常常見且禮貌的方式。
EN: Use the phrase 'be full of' to describe someone or something that has a lot of a certain quality, feeling, or energy.
中文: 使用短语「be full of」(充满…)来描述某人或某事拥有大量的某种特质、感觉或活力。
The children are full of joy.
孩子们充满了喜悦。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two different or opposite qualities. It shows a contrast, like being strict (hard) but fair (good).
中文: 使用「but」(但是)来连接两个不同或相反的特质。它用来表示对比,例如虽然严格(强硬)但很公正(好)。
My dog is small but brave.
我的狗很小,但是很勇敢。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, a 'strict but fair' teacher or coach is highly respected. It means they have high standards but treat everyone equally and justly.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「strict but fair」(嚴格但公正)的老師或教練非常受到尊敬。這代表他們雖然要求很高,但對待每個人都很公平、正義。
EN: Use 'always' before the adjective (and after the be-verb 'are') to show that a quality or behavior is constant.
中文: 将副词「always」(总是)放在 be 动词(如 are)之后、形容词(如 kind)之前,用来表示某种特质或行为是持续不变的。
You are always happy.
你总是很快乐。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving direct compliments about someone's personality (like being 'kind to everyone') is a common and warm way to build and maintain friendly relationships.
中文: 在英語系國家中,直接讚美他人的個性(例如「對每個人都很親切」)是一種非常常見且溫暖的社交方式,有助於建立與維持良好的友誼。
EN: To ask a yes/no question with 'be' verbs (am, is, are), we put the 'be' verb at the beginning of the sentence, before the subject.
中文: 使用 be 动词(am, is, are)询问「是不是...?」的问句时,要把 be 动词放在句子的最前面(主语之前)。
Are you happy?
你开心吗?
EN: Use 'Subject + be verb (are) + adjective' to describe people. You can connect two adjectives using 'and'.
中文: 使用「主语 + be动词 (are) + 形容词」来描述人的特征。你可以用「and」来连接两个形容词。
They are smart and friendly.
他们聪明又友善。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, describing someone as 'nice' and 'polite' is a common and highly valued way to praise someone's character and social manners.
中文: 在英語系國家中,形容某人 'nice'(人很好)和 'polite'(有禮貌)是非常常見且高度讚賞他人性格與社交禮儀的說法。
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + be verb + Adjective' to describe what someone or something is like. When describing multiple people or things, use the plural be verb 'are'. You can connect two adjectives with 'and'.
中文: 使用「主语 + be 动词 + 形容词」的结构来描述某人或某事物的特征。当描述多个对象(复数)时,be 动词要用「are」。我们可以用「and」(和/且)来连接两个形容词。
Good teachers are patient and kind.
好老师是耐心且善良的。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 友好的,亲切的
在本文中: 双胞胎
在本文中: 有耐心的
在本文中: 不同的,不一样的
在本文中: 勇敢的
在本文中: 有智慧的,聪明的
在本文中: 害羞的,内向的
在本文中: 开朗的,快乐的
在本文中: 诚实的
在本文中: 外向的
在本文中: 严格的
在本文中: 有礼貌的
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To be able to do something well; proficient in an activity.
擅长于...
Having a lot of power, enthusiasm, and liveliness.
精力充沛、活力满满
Willing and prepared to assist others at any time.
乐于助人、随时准备帮忙