EN： The pattern 'more and more + noun' is used to show that the quantity or number of something is increasing over time.
中文： 「more and more + 名词」的句型用来表示某事物的数量随着时间的推移而「越来越多」。
More and more students are using tablets in class.
越来越多的学生在课堂上使用平板电脑。
EN： In the UK, 'barbecue' (often abbreviated as BBQ) refers to both the cooking equipment and the social gathering itself. While British weather is historically known for being rainy, warmer summers in recent years have made outdoor grilling and 'alfresco dining' an increasingly popular lifestyle trend.
中文： 在英國，「barbecue」（常簡寫為 BBQ）既指烤肉設備，也指烤肉聚會。雖然英國氣候向來以多雨著稱，但近年來夏季氣溫升高，使得戶外燒烤和「戶外用餐」成為越來越受歡迎的生活潮流。
EN： The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe a situation that is currently changing or developing over time.
中文： 现在进行时（am/is/are + 动词-ing）在这里用来描述一个目前正在改变或发展中的情况。
The weather is getting warmer.
天气正变得越来越暖和。
EN： In the UK, barbecuing (often called a 'BBQ') is a beloved summer tradition. Due to the historically unpredictable and often rainy British weather, a sunny day is a major occasion. When the weather gets warm, supermarkets and shops quickly sell out of barbecue food and equipment as people rush to eat 'alfresco' (outdoors) in their gardens.
中文： 在英國，烤肉（通常簡稱為 'BBQ'）是一項備受喜愛的夏天傳統。由於英國天氣歷史上難以預測且經常下雨，晴朗的日子對當地人來說是個大事。一旦天氣變暖，超市和商店的烤肉食材與設備很快就會被搶購一空，因為大家都急著到自家庭院享受「戶外用餐」（alfresco dining）。
EN： Use 'some of + plural noun' to talk about a part of a larger group. The verb that follows agrees with the plural noun, so we use 'cost' instead of 'costs'.
中文： 使用「some of + 复数名词」来表示一个较大群体中的一部分。后面接的动词要与复数名词一致，因此我们使用复数动词「cost」而不是单数动词「costs」。
Some of these books are very old.
这些书当中有几本非常旧。
EN： In the UK, 'pounds' (£) is the official currency. Spending over 1,000 pounds on a barbecue is considered a significant luxury investment, reflecting the growing trend of high-end outdoor dining (alfresco dining) among British households.
中文： 在英國，「英鎊」（£）是官方貨幣。花費超過 1,000 英鎊購買烤肉爐被視為一筆相當昂貴的奢侈品投資，這反映了英國家庭中高端戶外餐飲（露天餐飲）日益盛行的趨勢。
EN： We use 'get' + comparative adjective (e.g., hotter, longer) to describe a change that is happening over time.
中文： 我们使用「get（变得）」加上比较级形容词（例如 hotter、longer）来描述随着时间的推移而发生的变化。
The weather is getting colder.
天气正变得越来越冷。
EN： Historically, summers in the UK have been relatively mild and rainy. However, in recent years, climate change has led to increasingly hot and dry summer periods, which has boosted the popularity of outdoor activities like barbecuing and 'alfresco dining'.
中文： 歷史上，英國的夏天相對溫和且多雨。然而近年來，氣候變遷導致夏季變得越來越炎熱和乾燥，這也促進了戶外烤肉和「戶外用餐（alfresco dining）」等活動的流行。
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do an action.
中文： 动词「want」（想要）后面接「to」和另一个动词的原形（不定式），用来表示想要做某个动作的愿望。
They want to buy a new barbecue.
他们想要买一个新的烧烤炉。
EN： In the UK, summer weather is traditionally unpredictable and often cool. Therefore, when warm and sunny summer days do occur, British people love to make the most of it by spending as much time as possible outdoors, making 'alfresco dining' (eating outside) and barbecues extremely popular social activities.
中文： 在英國，夏季的天氣向來難以預測且通常偏涼。因此，一旦出現溫暖晴朗的晴天，英國人非常喜歡把握機會，盡可能待在戶外，「戶外用餐」（alfresco dining）和烤肉也因而成為極受歡迎的社交活動。
EN： Using 'is' to link a subject with its description or identity (Subject + Be verb + Complement).
中文： 使用「is」（是）来连接主语与其描述或身份（主语 + Be动词 + 表语）。
One popular sport is soccer.
一项受欢迎的运动是足球。
EN： The 'Big Green Egg' is a well-known brand of kamado-style charcoal grills. It is highly popular in Western countries, especially among barbecue enthusiasts who enjoy slow-cooking and smoking meats.
中文： 「大綠蛋」是著名的卡馬度（kamado）風格炭烤爐品牌。它在西方國家非常受歡迎，特別是喜愛慢火烹調和燻烤肉類的燒烤愛好者。
EN： We use 'had' (the past tense of 'have') to talk about a specific number of visits or experiences that happened in a completed time period in the past.
中文： 我们使用「had」（「have」的过去式）来描述在过去某个已结束的时间段内，所发生的特定访问次数或经历。
Our video had ten thousand views yesterday.
我们的视频昨天有一万次的观看量。
EN： The 'Big Green Egg' is a very famous and distinctive dome-shaped charcoal barbecue brand in the UK and US. Mentioning its high website traffic reflects the massive trend of premium backyard cooking (or 'glamping' style dining) in British culture, especially after people spent more time at home during the pandemic.
中文： 「大綠蛋」（Big Green Egg）是英國和美國非常著名且外觀獨特的圓頂形木炭烤肉爐品牌。提到其網站的高瀏覽量，反映了英國文化中高端庭院烹飪（或豪華露營風餐飲）的巨大流行趨勢，特別是在疫情期間人們花更多時間待在家中之後。
EN： The verb 'cost' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'the basic model'), we add 's' to the verb in the simple present tense, making it 'costs'.
中文： 动词「cost」用来表示某物的价格。当主语是单数（例如「the basic model」）且为一般现在时时，动词后面要加上「s」，变成「costs」。
The ticket costs 10 dollars.
这张票售价为10美元。
EN： In the UK, the currency is the pound sterling (£). A price of nearly 1,500 pounds for a basic barbecue model is considered extremely high and luxury, reflecting the growing trend of high-end outdoor dining in British culture.
中文： 在英國，官方貨幣是英鎊（£）。一台基本款烤肉架售價將近 1,500 英鎊，在當地被視為非常高昂且奢華的價格，這反映了英國文化中高端戶外餐飲日益盛行的趨勢。
EN： We use the preposition 'for' followed by an amount of money to state the price of something.
中文： 我们使用介词「for」后面加上金额，来表示某样物品的价格。
He bought the bicycle for 150 dollars.
他以150美元的价格买了那辆自行车。
EN： Kamado Joe is a well-known brand of ceramic charcoal grills. The word 'Kamado' comes from a traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove. In the UK, high-end outdoor cooking has become a status symbol, with people investing heavily in premium garden equipment.
中文： 卡馬度喬（Kamado Joe）是著名的陶瓷炭火烤肉爐品牌。「Kamado」一詞源自日本傳統的柴火或炭火爐灶。在英國，高端的戶外烹飪已成為一種身份地位的象徵，人們非常願意在頂級的花園設備上投入重金。
EN： The phrasal verb 'come with' is used to describe what is included as part of a product or package when you buy it.
中文： 短语动词「come with」用来描述购买某样商品时，包装内所附带或包含的配件或赠品。
The phone comes with a charger.
这部手机附带一个充电器。
EN： In the UK, buying a barbecue (often called a 'barby' or 'BBQ') is a major summer ritual. High-end brands like Kamado Joe or Big Green Egg are status symbols. Since British weather is notoriously unpredictable, having a 'cover' is essential to protect the expensive equipment from sudden rain.
中文： 在英國，購買烤肉架（常簡稱為 'barby' 或 'BBQ'）是夏季的一大盛事。像「卡馬度喬」或「大綠蛋」這樣的高端品牌更是身份的象徵。由於英國的天氣以陰晴不定著稱，因此附帶一個「罩子」（cover）對於保護昂貴的設備免受突來的雨淋至關重要。
EN： The word 'even' is used as an adverb to emphasize something that is surprising or unexpected.
中文： 副词「even」（甚至）用来强调令人惊讶或出乎意料的事情。
He can even speak five languages.
他甚至会说五种语言。
EN： Modern high-end barbecues in the UK and other Western countries now often feature smart technology, including Wi-Fi connectivity and meat probes, allowing cooks to monitor food temperatures from their smartphones.
中文： 在英國和其他西方國家，現代高端烤肉爐通常配備智慧科技，包括 Wi-Fi 連線和肉類溫度探針，讓烹飪者能透過智慧型手機監控食物溫度。
EN： We use 'by + percentage' to show the amount or degree of change (increase or decrease) of something.
中文： 我们使用「by + 百分比」来表示某事物的变化（增加或减少）幅度或程度。
The price of milk went up by 10 percent.
牛奶的价格上涨了百分之十。
EN： John Lewis is a high-end British department store chain known for quality goods. A 100 percent sales increase there highlights how popular premium outdoor dining became in the UK.
中文： 約翰路易斯（John Lewis）是英國一家以高品質商品聞名的高檔連鎖百貨公司。該店銷售額增長百分之百，突顯了高檔戶外餐飲在英國變得多麼受歡迎。
EN： The past simple tense is used to describe an action that started and finished at a specific time in the past. In this sentence, 'happened' is the past simple form of 'happen', showing that the sales boom is completed.
中文： 一般过去时用于描述在过去特定时间开始并结束的动作。在此句子中，「happened」是「happen」的过去式，表示这波销售热潮已经发生并结束了。
The accident happened yesterday morning.
那起事故发生在昨天早上。
EN： The verb 'see' can be followed by an object and a verb ending in '-ing' (present participle) to describe witnessing an action in progress or a general trend happening.
中文： 动词「see」（看见/经历）后面可以接「宾语 + 现在分词（V-ing）」，用来描述亲眼目睹某个正在进行的动作，或是经历某个正在发生的趋势。
The company saw more customers visiting its website.
这家公司看到更多顾客访问其网站。
EN： Weber is a very well-known American brand of charcoal, gas, and electric outdoor grills. In the UK and many Western countries, backyard barbecues are a major part of summer social life, and owning a high-end grill from a brand like Weber is seen as a status symbol for outdoor entertaining.
中文： 威寶（Weber）是美國非常著名的木炭、瓦斯和電烤爐品牌。在英國和許多西方國家，後院烤肉是夏天社交生活的重要組成部分，擁有像威寶這樣的高端品牌烤爐被視為戶外娛樂的一種地位象徵。
EN： The verb 'means' is used to define a concept, and it is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to show the action that defines it.
中文： 动词「means」（意思是）用来定义一个概念，后面常接动名词（动词-ing）来表示定义该概念的具体动作。
Learning English means practicing every day.
学习英语的意思是每天练习。
EN： 'Alfresco' is borrowed from Italian ('al fresco'), meaning 'in the cool air'. In English, it specifically refers to dining outside, which became extremely popular in the UK during the pandemic when indoor restaurant dining was restricted.
中文： 「Alfresco」這個字源自義大利文（al fresco），字面意思是「在涼爽的空氣中」。在英文中，它專指「在戶外用餐」。在疫情期間，由於英國限制室內用餐，這種戶外用餐的文化變得極受歡迎。
EN： The verb 'say' can be followed by a clause (a mini-sentence with a subject and verb) to report what someone thinks or says. The word 'that' is often left out in casual English.
中文： 动词「say」（说/表示）后面可以直接接一个从句（包含主语和动词的小句子），用来转述某人的想法或话语。在日常英语中，连接词「that」通常会被省略。
They say the weather is nice today.
他们说今天天气很好。
EN： During the Covid pandemic, lockdowns in the UK forced restaurants to close. This led to a massive trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and home cooking, as people invested in high-end garden equipment like expensive barbecues to recreate restaurant experiences at home.
中文： 在新冠肺炎疫情期間，英國的封城措施迫使餐廳關閉。這導致了「戶外用餐」和居家烹飪的巨大風潮，人們紛紛投資高檔的花園設備（如昂貴的烤肉爐），以便在家中重現餐廳般的用餐體驗。
EN： We use 'could not' (or 'couldn't') followed by a basic verb to talk about things we were unable to do in the past.
中文： 我们使用「could not」（或「couldn't」）后面接动词原形，来表示过去无法或没有能力做某事。
I could not find my keys yesterday.
我昨天找不到我的钥匙。
EN： During the Covid pandemic, the UK government implemented strict lockdowns, which included closing all pubs, cafes, and restaurants. This forced people to cook at home and led to a massive boom in home cooking and outdoor dining (alfresco dining) in their own gardens.
中文： 在新冠肺炎疫情期間，英國政府實施了嚴格的封城措施，其中包括關閉所有酒吧、咖啡廳和餐廳。這迫使人們必須在家煮飯，進而帶動了在家烹飪以及在自家花園進行戶外用餐（露天餐飲）的巨大熱潮。
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and the base form of another verb (infinitive) to express a desire to do an action.
中文： 动词「want」（想要）后面会接「to」加上另一个动词的原形（不定式），用来表示想要做某个动作。
We wanted to play tennis yesterday.
我们昨天想要打网球。
EN： During the Covid lockdowns in the UK, restaurants were closed. This led to a huge trend of 'home cooking' and 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors), where people invested in high-quality garden and cooking equipment to recreate restaurant experiences at home.
中文： 在英國新冠肺炎疫情封鎖期間，餐廳被迫關閉。這引發了「在家下廚」和「戶外用餐」的巨大風潮，人們紛紛投資高品質的花園與烹飪設備，試圖在自己家裡重現餐廳般的用餐體驗。
EN： Using 'a' before singular nouns starting with a consonant sound. We use 'a' to talk about one person's job or identity.
中文： 在以辅音开头的单数名词前使用不定冠词「a」。我们用「a」来描述一个人的职业或身份。
He is a teacher.
他是一位老师。
EN： In English-speaking media, experts are often introduced with their specific field of expertise (e.g., 'food expert', 'tech expert') to establish their authority on the topic being discussed.
中文： 在英語媒體中，專家通常會伴隨著他們具體的專業領域（例如「美食專家」、「科技專家」）一起被介紹，以建立他們在所討論主題上的權威性。
EN： When reporting what someone said in the past, we often use 'said' followed by a clause in the past tense (e.g., 'wanted'). The word 'that' can be omitted after 'said'.
中文： 当转述某人过去说过的话时，我们常用「said」（说）后面接一个过去式动词的从句（例如「wanted」）。在「said」后面的「that」通常可以省略。
He said he liked the food.
他说他喜欢这道食物。
EN： During the Covid pandemic, lockdowns in the UK forced restaurants to close. This led to a huge trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and cooking gourmet meals at home, which explains why many people invested in very expensive barbecue equipment.
中文： 在新冠肺炎疫情期間，英國的封城措施迫使餐廳關閉。這導致了「戶外用餐」和在家烹飪精緻美食的巨大風潮，也解釋了為什麼許多人會投資購買非常昂貴的烤肉設備。
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，当第二个句子是第一个句子的结果时。
It was raining, so we stayed at home.
下雨了，所以我们待在家里。
EN： During the Covid lockdowns in the UK, restaurants were closed, which led to a massive trend of 'alfresco dining' (eating outdoors) and home cooking. People invested heavily in high-end garden equipment like luxury barbecues to recreate restaurant-quality experiences at home.
中文： 在英國新冠肺炎封城期間，餐廳被迫關閉，這引發了「戶外用餐」（alfresco dining）和在家烹飪的巨大風潮。人們投入大量資金購買高檔花園設備（如豪華烤肉爐），以便在家中重現餐廳級的用餐體驗。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 昂贵的，价格高的
在本文中： 设备，器材
在本文中： 户外的，野外的
在本文中： 木炭，煤炭
在本文中： （商业、经济的）繁荣，激增
在本文中： 用餐，进餐
在本文中： 趋势，潮流
在本文中： 专家
在本文中： 体验，经历
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
The preparation and cooking of food in an outdoor setting, typically using a grill or campfire.
户外烹饪
Eating outdoors, especially in a pleasant and casual atmosphere.
户外用餐，露天进餐
A sudden and rapid increase in the sales of a product or service.
销售激增，销量暴涨