Steve Jobs: The Garage Dream史蒂夫·乔布斯：车库梦想
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EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the subject receives the action rather than performing it. In this case, 'Steve Jobs' was the receiver of the adoption.
中文： 被动语态 (be 动词 + 过去分词)：当主语是动作的接受者而非执行者时使用。在此句中，「史蒂夫·乔布斯」是领养动作的接受者。
The lost puppy was found by a kind neighbor.
那只走失的小狗被一位好心的邻居找到了。
EN： Adverbial Phrase of Time (shortly after): Used to indicate that something happened a very small amount of time after a specific event.
中文： 时间副词短语 (shortly after)：用于表示某事在特定事件发生后不久随即发生。
The movie started shortly after we arrived at the theater.
我们到达电影院后不久，电影就开始了。
EN： In the United States, adoption records were historically sealed, but the story of Steve Jobs' adoption is a well-known part of his personal history, highlighting his background in the San Francisco Bay Area, which later became Silicon Valley.
中文： 在美國，領養記錄在歷史上通常是不公開的。然而，賈伯斯被領養的故事是他個人歷史中廣為人知的一部分，這也強調了他在舊金山灣區的成長背景，該地區後來演變成了矽谷。
EN： The verb 'promise' is a ditransitive verb that can take an indirect object (the person promised) and a direct object (the thing promised). In this sentence, the direct object is a 'that-clause' acting as a noun clause.
中文： 动词 'promise' (承诺) 是一个双宾语动词，可以接间接宾语（承诺的对象）和直接宾语（承诺的内容）。在本句中，直接宾语是由 'that' 引导的名词性从句。
She promised her teacher that she would finish the project on time.
她向老师承诺她会准时完成计划。
EN： The use of 'would' here is the 'future in the past.' Since the main verb 'promised' is in the past tense, the future intention 'will' must be shifted to its past form 'would'.
中文： 这里使用的 'would' 是「过去将来时」。由于主句动词 'promised' 是过去式，因此原本表示将来的 'will' 必须转为过去形式 'would'。
He said he would call me later.
他说他晚点会打给我。
EN： In the U.S., open adoption agreements sometimes involve specific promises regarding the child's future, such as education. Steve Jobs' biological mother, Joanne Schieble, famously insisted that his adoptive parents be college-educated or promise to send him to college.
中文： 在美國，公開收養協議有時會涉及對孩子未來的具體承諾，例如教育。史蒂夫·賈伯斯的生母 Joanne Schieble 當時堅持要求養父母必須受過大學教育，或者承諾會送他上大學，這在當時的背景下反映了對高等教育改變命運的重視。
EN： The adjective 'curious' is commonly followed by the preposition 'about' to indicate the subject of interest. This is a fixed adjective-preposition collocation.
中文： 形容词「curious」（好奇的）通常后接介词「about」，用来表示感兴趣的对象。这是一个固定的形容词与介词搭配。
She is curious about the history of this ancient building.
她对这座古老建筑的历史感到好奇。
EN： The phrase 'how electronics worked' is a noun clause acting as the object of the preposition 'about'. It uses statement word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文： 短语「how electronics worked」是一个名词性从句，作为介词「about」的宾语。它使用陈述句语序（主语 + 动词），而非疑问句语序。
I don't know how the machine starts.
我不知道这台机器是如何启动的。
EN： The structure 'spend + time + V-ing' is used to indicate how much time is dedicated to a specific activity. The gerund (V-ing) functions as the activity being performed.
中文： 「spend + 时间 + V-ing」结构用于表示投入多少时间在某项特定活动上。动名词 (V-ing) 在此作为所进行的活动内容。
She spent the whole afternoon reading a novel.
她花了整个下午读小说。
EN： Parallel structure with gerunds: When connecting two actions with 'and' after the verb 'spend', both actions must be in the same form (V-ing) to maintain grammatical balance.
中文： 动名词的平行结构：当在动词 spend 之后用 and 连接两个动作时，两个动作都必须使用相同的形式 (V-ing)，以保持语法平衡。
He enjoys hiking and taking photos in the mountains.
他喜欢在山里徒步和拍照。
EN： In American culture, the 'garage' is often romanticized as the birthplace of innovation and startups. Many iconic tech companies, including Apple, Google, and Amazon, famously started in a family garage, symbolizing humble beginnings and the 'American Dream'.
中文： 在美國文化中，「車庫」常被浪漫化為創新和新創企業的發源地。許多指標性的科技公司，包括蘋果、Google 和亞馬遜，都是從家庭車庫開始的，這象徵著白手起家和「美國夢」。
EN： The phrasal verb 'drop out' means to stop attending a school or course before finishing it. It is an intransitive verb in this context, meaning it does not require a direct object.
中文： 短语动词「drop out」意指在完成学业或课程前中途退学。在此语境中它是不及物动词，即后面不需要直接接宾语。
She decided to drop out of the marathon because of a knee injury.
她因为膝盖受伤决定退出马拉松比赛。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses, creating a contrast between the act of enrolling and the act of leaving.
中文： 并列连词「but」用于连接两个独立分句，在「入学」与「离开」这两个动作之间建立对比关系。
He studied hard for the exam, but he didn't pass.
他为了考试努力读书，但还是没及格。
EN： Reed College is a private liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon, known for its rigorous academics. In American culture, 'dropping out' of a prestigious college to pursue a passion is a common trope in the success stories of tech entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.
中文： 里德學院是位於俄勒岡州波特蘭市的一所私立文理學院，以學術嚴謹著稱。在美國文化中，從名校「退學」去追求理想，是史蒂夫·賈伯斯和比爾·蓋茲等科技企業家成功故事中常見的情節。
EN： The phrasal verb 'drop out' means to stop attending a school, college, or course before finishing it. It is often followed by 'of' if the institution is mentioned (e.g., drop out of school).
中文： 短语动词「drop out」意指在完成学业或课程之前中途退学。如果后面接具体的机构名称，通常会加上介词「of」（例如：drop out of school）。
She decided to drop out of the marathon because of an injury.
她因为受伤决定退出马拉松比赛。
EN： The conjunction 'because' introduces a subordinate clause of reason. It explains the cause or motive for the action described in the main clause.
中文： 连词「because」引导一个表示原因的状语从句，用来解释主句中所描述行为的原因或动机。
I stayed home because it was raining heavily.
因为雨下很大，所以我待在家里。
EN： In the United States, college tuition is notoriously high, often leading students to take out significant loans or, as in Jobs' case, reconsider their enrollment if the financial burden on the family is too great.
中文： 在美國，大學學費以高昂著稱，這常導致學生必須背負巨額貸款，或者像賈伯斯的例子一樣，如果家庭經濟負擔過重，學生會重新考慮是否繼續就讀。
EN： The conjunction 'Even though' is used to introduce a subordinate clause that expresses a contrast or concession. It is stronger than 'although' and emphasizes the unexpected nature of the main clause.
中文： 连词「Even though」(尽管/虽然) 用于引导让步状语从句，表示一种对比。它比「although」语气更强，强调主句所描述的情况是在尽管有某种障碍下仍然发生的。
Even though it was raining heavily, they decided to go for a hike.
尽管雨下得很大，他们还是决定去徒步。
EN： The verb 'continue' can be followed by a gerund (V-ing) to indicate that an action persists or resumes. In this sentence, 'attending' functions as the direct object of 'continued'.
中文： 动词「continue」(继续) 后面可以接动名词 (V-ing)，用来表示某个动作持续进行或重新开始。在本句中，「attending」作为「continued」的直接宾语。
She continued working on the project until midnight.
她继续执行这个项目直到午夜。
EN： In the context of Steve Jobs' life, his interest in calligraphy at Reed College later influenced the beautiful typography and fonts available on the first Macintosh computers. This highlights the value of 'connecting the dots' between seemingly unrelated skills.
中文： 在賈伯斯的生平背景中，他在里德學院對書法課的興趣，後來直接影響了第一台麥金塔電腦中精美的排版和字體。這體現了他所謂的「串連生命中的點滴」(connecting the dots)，即看似無關的技能在未來可能產生巨大價值。
EN： The structure 'be determined + to-infinitive' is used to describe a strong decision or firm intention to do something. 'Determined' acts as an adjective here.
中文： 结构「be determined + 不定式 (to-V)」用于描述做某事的坚定决心或意图。这里的「determined」作为形容词使用。
She was determined to finish the marathon despite the rain.
尽管下着雨，她仍决心要跑完马拉松。
EN： The conjunction 'because' introduces a subordinate clause of reason, explaining why the actions in the main clause (sleeping on floors, collecting bottles) occurred.
中文： 连词「because」引导一个表示原因的状语从句，解释主句中的行为（睡地板、收集瓶子）发生的原因。
They stayed home because the weather was terrible.
因为天气很糟，所以他们待在家里。
EN： In the 1970s, some US states had 'bottle bills' where people could return glass bottles for a small refund (usually 5-10 cents). This was a common way for extremely poor students or homeless individuals to get small amounts of cash.
中文： 在 1970 年代，美國某些州設有「瓶子法案」，人們可以退還玻璃瓶以換取少量押金（通常為 5-10 美分）。這是當時極貧困的學生或無家可歸者獲取微薄現金的一種常見方式。
EN： Appositive Phrase: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a brilliant engineer...' describes 'Steve Wozniak'.
中文： 同位语短语：紧跟在名词后方的名词或名词短语，用于重新命名或补充说明该名词。在此句中，「a brilliant engineer...」用来补充说明「Steve Wozniak」。
My brother, a talented chef, owns a restaurant.
我的哥哥是一位才华横溢的厨师，他拥有一家餐厅。
EN： Prepositional Phrase with 'with': Used here to indicate a characteristic or possession. It describes the engineer's qualities.
中文： 介词短语「with」：在此处用于表示特征或拥有。它描述了这位工程师所具备的特质（充满热情）。
She is a leader with a vision for the future.
她是一位对未来有远见的领导者。
EN： Steve Wozniak (often called 'Woz') is a legendary figure in Silicon Valley. This sentence highlights the 'dynamic duo' archetype in tech history, where a visionary (Jobs) pairs with a technical genius (Wozniak).
中文： 史蒂夫·沃茲尼克（常被稱為 'Woz'）是矽谷的傳奇人物。這句話凸顯了科技史上「黃金拍檔」的典型：一位遠見家（賈伯斯）與一位技術天才（沃茲尼克）的結合。
EN： The Past Simple Tense is used to describe completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past (in this case, 1976). The verb 'built' is the irregular past form of 'build'.
中文： 一般过去时用于描述在过去特定时间（本句为 1976 年）已经完成的动作。动词 'built' 是 'build' 的不规则过去式形式。
She built a successful career in marketing ten years ago.
十年前，她在营销领域建立了成功的事业。
EN： Prepositional Phrases of Place and Time: In English, when multiple prepositional phrases are used, they typically follow the order of 'Place' (in the Jobs family garage) before 'Time' (in 1976).
中文： 地点与时间的介词短语：在英语中，当多个介词短语同时出现时，通常遵循「地点」（在乔布斯家车库）优先于「时间」（在 1976 年）的顺序。
We met at the library at five o'clock.
我们五点在图书馆见面。
EN： The 'garage' is a powerful symbol in American entrepreneurship culture, representing the humble beginnings of multi-billion dollar tech giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon. It signifies innovation and the 'American Dream' starting from one's own home.
中文： 「車庫」在美國創業文化中是一個強大的象徵，代表了蘋果、Google 和亞馬遜等價值數十億美元的科技巨頭卑微的起點。它象徵著從自家開始的創新精神與「美國夢」。
EN： The preposition 'by' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) is used to express the method or means by which an action is achieved.
中文： 介词 'by' 后接动名词 (V-ing) 用于表达达成某动作的方法或手段，意为「通过...方式」。
She improved her English by watching movies without subtitles.
她通过观看没有字幕的电影来提高她的英语。
EN： Possessive nouns are formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' ('s) to a person's name to indicate ownership.
中文： 所有格名词是在人名后加上撇号与 s ('s) 来表示所有权，意为「某人的」。
We borrowed Sarah's car for the weekend.
我们周末借了莎拉的车。
EN： In the 1970s, scientific calculators were extremely expensive and high-tech items, often costing hundreds of dollars, which explains why selling one could help fund a startup company.
中文： 在 1970 年代，科學計算機是非常昂貴且高科技的物品，通常要價數百美元，這解釋了為什麼賣掉一台計算機能夠幫助資助一家新創公司。
EN： The verb 'mark' is used here as a transitive verb meaning to represent or be a sign of a significant event or stage in time.
中文： 动词「mark」在此作为及物动词，意为「标志着」或「成为...的象征」，常用于描述历史性事件或重要阶段的开始。
The invention of the steam engine marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
蒸汽机的发明标志着工业革命的开始。
EN： Parallel structure with 'and': The conjunction 'and' connects two noun phrases ('the beginning of...' and 'a revolution in...') which both function as the direct object of the verb 'marked'.
中文： 并列连词「and」的平行结构：连词「and」连接了两个名词短语（「the beginning of...」与「a revolution in...」），两者共同作为动词「marked」的直接宾语。
The movie received praise for its beautiful cinematography and its moving soundtrack.
这部电影因其绝美的摄影技术和动人的配乐而受到赞赏。
EN： The term 'personal computing' refers to the shift from large, room-sized computers used by corporations to small computers designed for individual use, a movement Apple helped pioneer.
中文： 「個人運算」(personal computing) 一詞指的是從企業使用的大型電腦轉向為個人設計的小型電腦的變革，而蘋果公司正是這一運動的先驅。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'achieving incredible success' is a participle phrase that functions as an adverbial modifier. It describes the result or a simultaneous action of the main clause.
中文： 现在分词短语 (V-ing)：'achieving incredible success' 是一个分词短语，在此作为副词修饰语。它用来描述主句动作所产生的结果或同时发生的状态。
The team won the championship, breaking several world records.
该团队赢得了冠军，并打破了几项世界纪录。
EN： Phrasal Verb 'Grow into': This verb means to develop or change over time to become something else, often used to describe business or personal development.
中文： 短语动词 'Grow into'：这个动词意指随着时间发展或转变成为另一种事物，常用于描述企业成长或个人发展。
The small startup grew into a global leader in technology.
这家小型初创公司成长为全球科技领导者。
EN： The term 'billion-dollar company' is often associated with the concept of a 'Unicorn' in the modern startup world, though Apple far exceeded this to become the first company to reach a trillion-dollar market cap.
中文： 「十億美元公司」一詞在現代創業圈常與「獨角獸企業」的概念聯繫在一起。儘管蘋果公司後來遠遠超過了這個數字，成為首家市值達到一兆美元的公司。
EN： The use of the Past Simple tense ('caused') indicates a completed action or a recurring state that happened in the past within a specific historical context.
中文： 使用一般过去时（caused）表示在过去特定历史背景下已经完成的动作或反复发生的状态。
The heavy rain caused a massive traffic jam yesterday.
昨天的大雨造成了严重的交通堵塞。
EN： Adverbs of frequency, such as 'sometimes', are typically placed before the main verb to describe how often an action occurs.
中文： 频率副词（如 sometimes）通常置于实义动词之前，用来描述动作发生的频率。
She sometimes forgets to bring her keys.
她有时会忘记带钥匙。
EN： The 'board of directors' is a key concept in Western corporate governance, representing a group of people who oversee the management of a company. Conflicts between visionary founders like Jobs and their boards are a common theme in business history.
中文： 「董事會」(board of directors) 是西方公司治理的核心概念，代表負責監督公司管理的一群人。像賈伯斯這樣有遠見的創始人與其董事會之間的衝突，是商業史上常見的主題。
EN： The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the action is more important than the person performing it. In this sentence, 'was fired' emphasizes the event happening to Steve Jobs.
中文： 被动语态（be动词 + 过去分词）用于强调动作本身而非执行者。在此句中，「was fired」强调了发生在乔布斯身上的事件。
The project was completed ahead of schedule.
该项目在预定时间前完成了。
EN： The Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle) is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. Here, 'had co-founded' happened before he 'was fired'.
中文： 过去完成时（had + 过去分词）用于描述在过去某个动作之前就已完成的动作。在此，他「共同创立」公司发生在他「被开除」之前。
She had already left when I arrived at the office.
当我到达办公室时，她已经离开了。
EN： The firing of Steve Jobs from Apple in 1985 is one of the most famous events in business history. It highlights the potential conflict between visionary founders and corporate boards of directors focused on stability and profit.
中文： 1985年賈伯斯被蘋果公司開除是商業史上最著名的事件之一。這凸顯了具遠見的創始人與追求穩定和利潤的董事會之間可能存在的衝突。
EN： The adverb 'ultimately' is used to describe something that happens at the end of a long process or period of time. It often emphasizes the final result after many difficulties.
中文： 副词「ultimately」(最终) 用于描述在漫长的过程或一段时间结束时发生的事情。它通常强调在经历许多困难后的最终结果。
The two companies ultimately decided to merge after months of negotiation.
经过数月的谈判，这两家公司最终决定合并。
EN： A compound sentence uses a coordinating conjunction (like 'but') to join two independent clauses. Each clause could stand alone as a complete sentence.
中文： 并列复合句使用并列连词（如 'but'）来连接两个独立分句。每个分句都可以独立作为一个完整的句子。
The weather was cold, but we enjoyed our walk anyway.
天气很冷，但我们还是很享受散步。
EN： The idea that failure or hardship 'shapes' one's future is a core element of the 'American Dream' and Western biographical narratives. It emphasizes resilience and the belief that setbacks are learning opportunities.
中文： 失敗或艱辛會「塑造」一個人的未來，這種觀點是「美國夢」和西方傳記敘事的核心元素。它強調韌性，以及相信挫折是學習機會的信念。
EN： Gerund as Subject: A gerund (verb + -ing) functions as a noun and can serve as the subject of a sentence. In this case, 'Being fired' is a passive gerund phrase acting as the subject.
中文： 动名词作主语：动名词（动词 + -ing）具有名词的功能，可以作为句子的主语。在此句中，「Being fired」（被解雇）是一个被动语态的动名词短语，担任主语角色。
Learning a new language opens up many opportunities.
学习一门新语言会开启许多机会。
EN： Passive Voice in Gerunds: To form a passive gerund, use 'being' + past participle. It indicates that the subject of the gerund is receiving the action.
中文： 动名词的被动语态：动名词的被动式结构为「being + 过去分词」。它表示该动名词的主体是动作的接受者。
He hates being treated like a child.
他讨厌被当作小孩子对待。
EN： In American corporate culture, being 'fired' is often a source of stigma, but in the tech industry (especially Silicon Valley), high-profile failures are sometimes viewed as essential learning experiences that lead to future innovation.
中文： 在美國企業文化中，「被解僱」通常被視為一種污點；但在科技產業（特別是矽谷），知名的失敗有時被視為必要的學習經驗，能為未來的創新鋪路。
EN： The Present Participle Phrase (forcing...) is used here as a resultative clause, indicating the consequence of the previous action or situation.
中文： 现在分词短语（forcing...）在此用作结果状语，表示前述情况所产生的结果或影响。
The storm destroyed the bridge, making it impossible to cross the river.
暴风雨摧毁了桥梁，使得无法渡河。
EN： The Superlative Adjective with a Relative Clause (the best thing that ever happened) uses 'that' to define the specific experience being discussed.
中文： 最高级形容词搭配定语从句（the best thing that ever happened），使用 'that' 来限定并强调所讨论的特定经历。
This is the most beautiful song that I have ever heard.
这是我听过最动听的一首歌。
EN： This sentence reflects a common Western philosophical outlook often associated with 'growth mindset' or 'blessing in disguise.' In professional American culture, failure is frequently reframed as a necessary stepping stone to ultimate success, a narrative Jobs famously championed after his return to Apple.
中文： 這句話反映了西方常見的哲學觀點，通常與「成長型思維」或「塞翁失馬，焉知非福」有關。在美國職場文化中，失敗常被重新詮釋為通往最終成功的必要基石，這也是賈伯斯重返蘋果後廣為人知的敘事風格。
EN： The phrase 'what to do' is a noun phrase formed by an interrogative (question word) followed by a to-infinitive. It functions as the object of the verb 'know'.
中文： 「疑问词 + to-不定式」结构（如 what to do）在句中作为名词短语使用。在此句中，它作为动词 know 的宾语，表示「该做什么」。
She was confused and didn't know where to go.
她感到很困惑，不知道该去哪里。
EN： The word 'however' is a conjunctive adverb used to show contrast. When placed in the middle of a clause, it is usually set off by commas.
中文： 「however」是一个连接副词，用于表示转折或对比。当它放在句子中间时，通常前后会加上逗号与主句隔开。
The weather was cold; however, we decided to go for a walk.
天气很冷；然而，我们还是决定去散步。
EN： In American business culture, the concept of 'public failure' is particularly significant for high-profile entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs. However, Silicon Valley culture often views failure as a necessary stepping stone to future innovation, a theme Jobs later emphasized in his famous Stanford commencement speech.
中文： 在美國商業文化中，「公眾眼中的失敗」對於像賈伯斯這樣的高知名度企業家來說是極大的打擊。然而，矽谷文化通常將失敗視為通往未來創新的必要基石，這也是賈伯斯後來在著名的史丹佛大學畢業演講中強調的主題。
EN： Linking Verbs (Stative Verbs): The verb 'felt' (past tense of feel) acts as a linking verb here. Unlike action verbs, linking verbs connect the subject to an adjective that describes the subject's state or condition.
中文： 系动词（状态动词）：动词「felt」（feel 的过去式）在此作为系动词。与行为动词不同，系动词将主语与描述主语状态或情况的形容词连接起来。
She felt happy after hearing the good news.
听到好消息后，她感到很快乐。
EN： Compound Adjectives: The adjectives 'lost' and 'uncertain' are joined by the conjunction 'and' to provide a more detailed description of the subject's emotional state.
中文： 复合形容词：形容词「lost」和「uncertain」由连词「and」连接，用以更详细地描述主语的情绪状态。
The traveler was tired and hungry.
那名旅人又累又饿。
EN： In Western individualistic cultures, finding one's 'path' or 'calling' is a significant personal journey. Feeling 'lost' after a major career setback (like being fired) is a common narrative trope that emphasizes resilience and self-discovery.
中文： 在西方個人主義文化中，尋找個人的「道路」或「使命」是一段重要的個人旅程。在重大職業挫折（如被解僱）後感到「迷茫」，是一個常見的敘事主題，強調了韌性與自我發現的過程。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 被收养的
在本文中： 好奇的
在本文中： 注册入学
在本文中： 学费
在本文中： 下定决心的
在本文中： 伙伴关系
在本文中： 冲突
在本文中： 共同创立
在本文中： 毁灭性的、令人极其震惊的
在本文中： 不确定的、迷惘的
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To stop attending a school or university before finishing the course.
退学、辍学
To separate something into its different parts.
拆卸、拆解
A group of people who manage the business of an organization.
董事会
A very positive event, even if it seemed negative at first.
发生在某人身上最好的事情
To be dismissed from a job, especially because of poor performance or a disagreement with management.
被解雇 / 被开除
A state of having no money at all.
身无分文 / 穷困潦倒
The industry and technology focused on computers designed for use by a single person.
个人计算 / 个人电脑领域