EN: The phrasal verb 'open up' means to make something accessible, available, or easier to reach for people.
中文: 短语动词「open up」意思是「开放」或「使……变得更容易进入/使用」。这里后面加上宾语,表示让一条步道变得更容易被大众亲近健行。
The new bridge opens up the island to visitors.
这座新桥让游客更容易前往该岛。
EN: The Shropshire Way is a renowned long-distance footpath in the English West Midlands, offering scenic countryside and historic market towns. In the UK, recreational walking ('rambling') along designated public rights of way is a very popular pastime.
中文: 什罗普郡步道(Shropshire Way)是英格兰西米德兰兹地区一条著名的长途步行路线,沿途有优美的乡村景观与历史悠久的市镇。在英国,沿着步道健行漫步(rambling)是非常受欢迎的周末休闲文化。
EN: Use '[number] + [unit] + long / wide / tall / old' to express physical measurements or dimensions.
中文: 使用「数字 + 单位 + long / wide / tall / old」句型来表达长度、宽度、高度或年龄等测量数值。
The river is 50 kilometers long.
这条河有 50 公里长。
EN: In the UK, walking and rambles are very popular leisure activities. Long-distance walking trails often connect traditional market towns, nature reserves, and historic sites, with local pubs serving as convenient rest stops.
中文: 在英国,徒步漫游(rambles)是非常盛行的休闲活动。长途健行步道常串联传统市集城镇、自然保护区与历史名胜,沿途的英式酒吧则常作为健行者的休息驿站。
EN: We use 'by + transportation' (like 'by train', 'by bus', 'by car') to describe how someone travels. Do not put 'a' or 'the' between 'by' and the vehicle.
中文: 我们使用「by + 交通工具」(例如 by train、by bus、by car)来表示出行的交通方式。注意介词 by 和交通工具名词之间不需要加 a 或 the。
We traveled to the city by bus.
我们搭公车前往那座城市。
EN: In British English, a 'ramble' refers to a leisurely walk in the countryside for pleasure, often organized by clubs like The Ramblers. Combining rural rambles with train travel has been a popular British tradition since Victorian times.
中文: 在英式英语中,「ramble」特指在乡村地区悠闲漫步、欣赏风景的健行活动,英国甚至有历史悠久的漫步者协会(The Ramblers)。结合火车铁道与乡村健行的休闲模式,早在维多利亚时代就已经是英国人非常喜爱的度假传统。
EN: Use 'can' followed by base verbs connected by 'and' to express two abilities or possibilities: 'can [verb 1] ... and [verb 2]'.
中文: 使用情态助动词「can」搭配由「and」连接的两个原形动词,表示能够同时做两件事:「can [动词1] ... and [动词2]」。
Visitors can rent bikes and explore the park.
游客可以租自行车并探索这座公园。
EN: In the UK, country walking ('rambling') is a popular tradition deeply linked to pubs. Many trails are planned around village pubs, where walkers stop for lunch, rest, or a drink before continuing.
中文: 在英国,乡间徒步健行(rambling)是一项悠久的传统,且与“酒吧文化”密不可分。许多步道设计都会特意行经乡村酒吧,方便健行者中途用餐、歇息或小酌。
EN: Use 'go from [Place A] to [Place B]' to describe the starting point and ending point of a route, road, or trip.
中文: 使用“go from [地点 A] to [地点 B]”来表示路线、道路或旅程“从某地通往(延伸至)另一地”。
This bus goes from the train station to the airport.
这班公车从火车站开往机场。
EN: In the UK, countryside walking (also called rambling or hiking) is a very popular pastime. Trails like the Shropshire Way often link historic market towns and small villages, allowing walkers to stay overnight at local inns or B&Bs.
中文: 在英国,乡村漫步(rambling 或 walking)是一项非常盛行的休闲活动。像什罗普郡步道这样的路线常串连历史悠久的集镇与小村庄,让健行者能在当地的传统客栈或民宿过夜歇息。
EN: Use the preposition 'with' to describe features, contents, or qualities that a place or thing possesses (meaning 'having').
中文: 使用介系词「with」来表示某个人、地方或物品「拥有」的特征或内容。
It is a quiet village with a beautiful park.
这是一个拥有美丽公园的安静村庄。
EN: In the UK, a 'market town' is a historical legal term for a settlement that obtained the right to host a regular market, distinct from villages and larger cities. They often retain traditional street layouts and independent shops.
中文: 在英国,「市集城镇」(market town)在历史上是指获准定期举办市集的聚落,地位介于普通村庄与大城市之间。这类城镇至今通常保留着传统街景与许多独立小店。
EN: The pattern 'bring someone/something back to [place]' means to return someone or something to a specific location. 'Brought' is the past simple form of 'bring'.
中文: 句型「bring someone/something back to [地点]」表示「将某人/某物带回某地」。「brought」是动词「bring」的过去式。
She brought the book back to the library.
她把书带回了图书馆。
EN: Beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain hundreds of years ago. In recent years, conservation groups across the UK have been reintroducing them ('rewilding') to restore wetland ecosystems and reduce flooding.
中文: 海狸在数百年前于英国因过度捕猎而绝种。近年来,英国各地的保育团体积极推动「野化」(rewilding)计划,重新引进海狸以修复湿地生态并改善水患防治。
EN: Use an appositive phrase (a noun phrase set off by commas) to give extra information about a noun without starting a new sentence.
中文: 使用同位语短语(由逗号隔开的名词短语)来补充说明前面的名词,而不需要重新写一个完整的句子。
My friend joined a running club, the best in town.
我的朋友加入了一个跑步俱乐部,那是镇上最好的一个。
EN: Eurasian beavers were hunted to extinction in Britain around the 16th century (about 400 years ago). In recent years, conservation groups across England have reintroduced them to help restore wetlands and prevent flooding.
中文: 欧亚海狸大约在16世纪(约400年前)于英国因过度捕猎而灭绝。近年来,英格兰各地的保育团体积极推行重新引进计划,以协助湿地生态复育并减少水患。
EN: Use 'can + base verb' to talk about possibilities or things people are allowed or able to do.
中文: 使用「can + 原形动词」表示可能性,或表达某人能够、可以做某事。
Visitors can rest at the café after the walk.
健行结束后,游客可以在咖啡馆休息。
EN: In the UK, countryside walking (or 'rambling') often includes stopping at a local pub. Pubs in rural England frequently serve as social hubs and welcome hikers with food, drinks, and rest.
中文: 在英国,乡间健行(rambling)常包含途中在当地酒吧稍作停留。英格兰乡村酒吧通常是重要的社交中心,为健行者提供饮食与休憩场所。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 步道;小徑
在本文中: 風景;景色
在本文中: 歷史悠久的;具歷史意義的
在本文中: (鄉間的)漫步;漫遊
在本文中: 路線;路徑
在本文中: 海狸;河狸
在本文中: 郡;縣
在本文中: 保護區
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
makes something accessible, available, or easier to reach
开放;使…变得容易到达或使用
an area of land where animals and plants are protected
自然保护区
a town of moderate size where a regular market is held
集镇;市集小镇
during the journey; while traveling from one place to another
在途中;在路上