EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent adverbial clause of reason, explaining why the action in the main clause ('I studied hard') happened.
中文： 从属连接词「because」（因为）用于引导表示原因的副词从句，用来解释主句动作（「I studied hard」）发生的原因。
She stayed home because it was raining.
她待在家里，因为下雨了。
EN： The past simple tense is used here ('studied', 'wanted') to describe completed actions or states in the past.
中文： 此处使用简单过去式（「studied」、「wanted」）来描述过去已经完成的动作或状态。
We visited the museum because we wanted to see the exhibition.
我们参观了博物馆，因为我们想看那个展览。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast with the main clause. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 从属连接词「although」（虽然）用于引导表示让步的副词从句，与主要从句形成对比。在英语语法中，当句首使用了「although」，主要从句中就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
虽然她很累，她还是完成了作业。
EN： The adverb 'still' is used to emphasize that an action or situation continues to happen, despite what has just been mentioned in the concession clause.
中文： 副词「still」（仍然）用于强调尽管有前面让步从句所提到的情况，某个动作或状态依然持续发生，起到了加强语气的作用。
It was very cold, but they still went swimming.
天气很冷，但他们仍然去游泳了。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause. A comma is typically placed before 'so'.
中文： 并列连词「so」（所以）用于连接两个独立从句，第二个从句表示第一个从句所产生的结果或影响。在「so」之前通常加上逗号。
It started to rain, so we stayed indoors.
开始下雨了，所以我们待在室内。
EN： The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or states in the past. Here, 'was' is the past tense of 'be' (for 'I'), and 'went' is the irregular past tense of 'go'.
中文： 一般过去时用于描述过去已完成的动作或状态。在此句中，「was」是「be」动词（对应主语 I）的过去式，而「went」则是动词「go」的不规则过去式变化。
She felt sick, so she left the party early.
她觉得不舒服，所以很早就离开了派对。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. In this sentence, it connects the positive feeling about sports with the negative ability in them.
中文： 对等连接词「but」（但是）用于连接两个表示对比或转折的独立从句。在此句子中，它将「喜欢运动」的正面感受与「不擅长」的负面能力进行对比。
I want to go to the party, but I have to study.
我想去参加派对，但我必须读书。
EN： The phrase 'be good at' is a common prepositional colocation meaning to have skill or ability in a specific area. It is followed by a noun or a gerund (V-ing).
中文： 短语「be good at」（擅长于…）是常见的介词搭配，表示在特定领域具有技巧或能力。后面接名词或动名词（V-ing）。
She is very good at playing the piano.
她非常擅长弹钢琴。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause of the action in the main clause.
中文： 从属连接词「because」（因为）用于引导副词从句（原因从句），用以解释主句动作发生的原因。
She stayed home because it was raining.
她待在家里，因为下雨了。
EN： The past simple tense of the irregular verb 'win' is 'won', and the regular verb 'try' becomes 'tried' (changing 'y' to 'i' and adding 'ed'). This tense is used to describe completed actions in the past.
中文： 不规则动词「win」的过去式为「won」，而规则动词「try」的过去式为「tried」（去 y 加 ied）。此时态用于描述过去已完成的动作。
They tried their best and won the trophy yesterday.
他们昨天尽了全力并赢得了奖杯。
EN： In Western sports and educational culture, emphasizing teamwork ('everyone tried hard') is highly valued. Success is often attributed to collective effort rather than individual talent alone.
中文： 在西方的體育與教育文化中，強調團隊合作（「每個人都很努力」）是非常受到重視的價值觀。成功通常被歸功於集體的努力，而非僅僅是個人才能。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause (a contrast). In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 从属连接词「although」（虽然）用于引导让步从句（表示对比）。在英语中，当句首使用了「although」时，主要从句中就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
虽然她很累，她还是完成了作业。
EN： The verb 'stay' can function as a linking verb (copular verb) followed by an adjective (like 'calm') to describe the state of the subject remaining unchanged.
中文： 动词「stay」可以作为连系动词（不完全不及物动词），后面接形容词（如「calm」），用来描述主语保持某种不变的状态。
Please stay quiet during the movie.
电影放映期间请保持安静。
EN： In English-speaking academic and professional cultures, 'staying calm' under pressure is highly valued and often associated with emotional intelligence and leadership. The phrase 'keep calm' is also famously rooted in British culture (e.g., 'Keep Calm and Carry On').
中文： 在英語系的學術與職場文化中，在壓力下「保持冷靜」（staying calm）被視為非常優秀的特質，通常與情商（EQ）和領導力相關。此外，「保持冷靜」的片語（如 Keep Calm and Carry On）在英國文化中也極具代表性。
EN： The conjunction 'in case' is used to talk about doing something to prepare for a possible future situation. In this sentence, 'rained' is in the past tense because it follows the main clause verb 'brought' (past tense), maintaining backshift/tense agreement.
中文： 连接词「in case」（以防万一）用于表示为了预防未来可能发生的情况而做准备。在此句子中，因为主句动词「brought」为过去式，所以从属从句的动词也使用过去式「rained」以保持时态一致。
I took a map in case we got lost.
我带了地图，以防我们迷路。
EN： The simple past tense is used here for both actions ('brought' and 'rained') to describe a completed event in the past. Even though 'in case' refers to a potential event, the past tense 'rained' is used to match the past perspective of the narrative.
中文： 此处两个动作（「brought」与「rained」）皆使用简单过去式，用以描述过去已完成的事件。虽然「in case」指的是可能发生的情况，但仍使用过去式「rained」以配合整个过去叙事的时间点。
She bought extra food in case more guests arrived.
她买了额外的食物，以防有更多客人前来。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause.
中文： 对等连接词「so」（所以）用于连接两个独立从句，第二个从句表示第一个从句所产生的结果或影响。
It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
下雨了，所以我们待在室内。
EN： In the present simple tense, when the subject is an indefinite pronoun like 'everyone' or 'everybody', it is grammatically singular and requires a singular verb (ending in -s/-es).
中文： 在现在简单式中，当主语是不定代词如「everyone」（每个人）时，在语法上视为单数，因此动词需要使用单数形式（词尾加 -s 或 -es）。
Everyone wants to be happy.
每个人都想要快乐。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause or reason for the action in the main clause.
中文： 从属连接词「because」（因为）用来引导副词从句（原因从句），用以解释主句动作发生的原因或理由。
She stayed at home because it was raining.
她待在家里是因为下雨了。
EN： The simple past tense ('joined') is used to describe a completed action in the past, while the simple present tense ('love') expresses a timeless state, general truth, or current habit.
中文： 简单过去式（如「joined」）用于描述过去已完成的动作，而简单现在式（如「love」）则用于表达不受时间限制的状态、事实或目前的喜好。
I bought the book because I like reading.
我买了这本书是因为我喜欢阅读。
EN： In Western school culture, joining extracurricular clubs (like music, sports, or drama) is highly encouraged and plays a significant role in social life and college applications.
中文： 在西方學校文化中，非常鼓勵學生加入課外社團（如音樂、體育或戲劇社），這在社交生活和大學申請中都扮演著非常重要的角色。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, indicating that something happens despite an obstacle. It is a stronger, more emphatic version of 'although' or 'though'. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is used.
中文： 从属连接词「even though」（虽然、尽管）用于引导让步从句，表示尽管存在某种障碍或不利情况，主句的事实依然成立。其语气比「although」或「though」更为强烈。请注意，英语语法中，前面使用了「even though」，后面主句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though it was raining heavily, they went for a run.
虽然雨下得很大，他们还是去跑步了。
EN： The phrase 'give a speech' is a common collocation meaning to deliver a formal talk to an audience. The verb 'give' is used here instead of 'make' or 'do', which is standard idiomatic English.
中文： 短语「give a speech」是常见的固定搭配，意思是「发表演讲」。在这里使用动词「give」，而不是「make」或「do」，这是最地道的英语表达方式。
She has to give a speech at the conference tomorrow.
她明天必须在会议上发表演讲。
EN： In Western academic and professional cultures, public speaking is highly valued and often encouraged from a young age. Overcoming 'stage fright' (glossophobia) is considered a significant personal achievement, which is why the speaker emphasizes their bravery in this context.
中文： 在西方學術與職場文化中，公眾演講（public speaking）被視為一項非常重要的能力，通常從小就開始培養。克服「舞台恐懼症」（stage fright）被視為一項重大的個人成就，這也是為什麼說話者在此情境中特別強調自己克服恐懼的勇氣。
EN： The First Conditional is used to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future. The structure is 'if + present simple, will + verb'. Note that we use the present simple tense in the 'if-clause' to refer to a future condition.
中文： 第一类条件句（First Conditional）用于讨论现在或未来可能发生的真实情况。其结构为「if + 现在简单式，will + 动词原形」。请注意，在 if 引导的条件从句中，我们使用现在简单式来表示未来的条件。
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
如果明天下雨，我们就会取消野餐。
EN： The verb 'go' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) is a common pattern used to describe recreational activities or sports, such as 'go hiking', 'go swimming', or 'go shopping'.
中文： 动词「go」后面接动名词（V-ing）是描述休闲活动或运动的常用句型，例如「go hiking」（去远足）、「go swimming」（去游泳）或「go shopping」（去购物）。
They go skiing in the mountains every winter.
他们每年冬天都去山里滑雪。
EN： The conjunction phrase 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention. It is typically followed by a clause containing modal verbs like 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', or 'will' to show the intended result.
中文： 连词短语「so that」（以便于／为了）用来表示目的或意图。其后引导的从句通常会搭配助动词（如 can、could、may、might、will）来表示预期的结果。
She saves money so that she can buy a new laptop.
她存钱以便能买一台新笔记本电脑。
EN： The word 'better' is the comparative form of the adverb 'well' in this context, modifying the verb 'write' to indicate a higher degree of proficiency.
中文： 在此句中，「better」是副词「well」（好地）的比较级，用来修饰动词「write」，表示写作能力提升到更好的程度。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a adverbial clause of reason, explaining the cause of the action in the main clause. In English, we do not use 'because' and 'so' in the same sentence.
中文： 从属连词「because」（因为）用来引导表示原因的状语从句，解释主句动作的原因。在英语中，「because」和「so」（所以）不能同时出现在同一个句子中。
I stayed home because it was raining heavily.
我待在家里，因为雨下得很大。
EN： The verb 'want' is followed by a to-infinitive (to + base verb) when expressing a desire to perform an action.
中文： 动词「want」（想要）后面接不定式（to + 动词原形），用来表示想要进行某个动作。
She wants to learn how to play the piano.
她想要学习如何弹钢琴。
EN： In US high schools and universities, 'Speech and Debate' clubs are highly prestigious and popular. Participating in these clubs helps students build public speaking skills, critical thinking, and confidence, which are highly valued in college admissions.
中文： 在美國的高中和大學中，「演講與辯論社」（Speech and Debate）是非常具有聲望且受歡迎的社團。參與這類社團能培養學生的公開演說能力、批判性思考與自信心，這些特質在大學申請中非常受到重視。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast between two ideas. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used in the subordinate clause.
中文： 从属连接词「although」（虽然）用来引导表示让步的副词从句，以呈现两个想法之间的对比。在英语语法中，当从句开头使用了「although」，主要从句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
虽然她很累，她还是完成了作业。
EN： The phrase 'at first' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'at the beginning' or 'initially'. It is commonly used to contrast a past state with a later, changed state.
中文： 短语「at first」是副词短语，意思是「起初」或「刚开始时」。它通常用于将过去的某种状态与后来改变后的状态进行对比。
At first, the game seemed difficult, but it got easier.
起初，这款游戏似乎很难，但后来变简单了。
EN： The conjunction phrase 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention. It is typically followed by a clause containing modal verbs like 'can', 'could', 'may', or 'might'. In this sentence, 'could' is used because the main clause ('practiced') is in the past tense.
中文： 连接词短语「so that」（以便于／为了）用来表示目的或意图。后面通常接一个含有助动词（如 can, could, may, might）的从句。在本句中，因为主句动词（practiced）为过去式，所以后面从句使用过去式助动词「could」。
She saved money so that she could buy a new laptop.
她存钱以便能买一台新笔记本电脑。
EN： Adverbs of frequency like 'every day' modify the verb to show how often an action occurs. They are usually placed at the end of the clause or sentence to add emphasis to the regularity of the action.
中文： 频率副词短语「every day」（每天）用来修饰动词，表示动作发生的频率。通常放在从句或句子的末尾，以强调该动作的规律性。
He reads the news every day to stay informed.
他每天读新闻以获取最新信息。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It is preceded by a comma when connecting complete sentences.
中文： 对等连接词「but」（但是）用于连接两个表示对比的独立从句。当连接两个完整的句子时，前面通常会加上逗号。
The weather was cold, but we enjoyed our walk.
天气很冷，但我们依然享受了散步。
EN： The phrase 'learn a lot from [something]' is a common pattern used to express gaining significant knowledge, experience, or wisdom from a specific event or situation.
中文： 短语「learn a lot from [something]」（从某事中学到很多）是用来表达从特定事件或情况中获得大量知识、经验或智慧的常用句型。
I made a mistake, but I learned a lot from it.
我犯了个错，但我从中学会了很多。
EN： In Western culture, especially in educational and professional settings, there is a strong emphasis on 'growth mindset.' Experiencing difficulties or failing in a contest is not viewed purely as a negative outcome, but rather as a valuable learning opportunity. This sentence perfectly reflects that cultural value of finding positive lessons in setbacks.
中文： 在西方文化中（特別是在教育與職場環境），非常強調「成長型思維」（growth mindset）。在比賽中遭遇挫折或失敗並不被純粹視為負面結果，反而被看作是寶貴的學習機會。這句話完美地體現了這種從挫折中尋找正面意義的文化價值觀。
EN： The linking verb 'feel' (past tense: 'felt') is followed by an adjective (nervous) to describe the subject's state or emotion. This is a common pattern for expressing feelings.
中文： 连系动词「feel」（过去式为 felt）后面接形容词（nervous）来描述主语的状态或情绪。这是表达感受的常用句型。
She felt excited before the trip.
她在旅行前感到很兴奋。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' introduces an adverbial clause of cause/reason. The past continuous tense ('were watching') is used in the clause to describe an action that was in progress at a specific moment in the past.
中文： 从属连接词「because」引导表示原因的副词从句。从句中使用过去进行式（were watching）来描述过去某个特定时刻正在进行的动作。
They stayed indoors because it was raining.
他们待在室内，因为当时正在下雨。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, public speaking anxiety (often called 'stage fright') is a very common and relatable topic. Sharing feelings of vulnerability, such as feeling nervous, is highly encouraged as a way to build connection and empathy with the audience.
中文： 在英語系國家中，大眾演說焦慮（通常稱為「舞台恐懼症」stage fright）是一個非常普遍且能引起共鳴的話題。分享自己脆弱的一面（例如感到緊張）被視為與聽眾建立連結和共鳴的極佳方式。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is used to introduce a concession clause, expressing a contrast between two facts. It is stronger than 'although' and 'though'. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' is used.
中文： 连词「even though」（虽然、尽管）用于引导让步从句，表示两个事实之间的对比。它的语气比「although」或「though」更强烈。请注意，英语中既然使用了「even though」，主句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Even though it was raining heavily, they went for a run.
虽然雨下得很大，他们还是去跑步了。
EN： The phrasal verb 'keep' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) means to continue doing something without stopping.
中文： 动词「keep」后面接动名词（V-ing）组成短语，表示持续、不间断地做某个动作。
She kept studying until midnight.
她一直读书读到半夜。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging mistakes but emphasizing perseverance ('I kept going') is highly valued. It reflects the 'growth mindset' where mistakes are seen as natural parts of the learning process rather than failures.
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，承認錯誤但強調堅持不懈（I kept going）是非常受到推崇的態度。這反映了「成長型思維」（growth mindset），即把錯誤視為學習過程中自然的一部分，而非失敗。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, showing a cause-and-effect relationship where the second clause is the result of the first.
中文： 对等连接词「so」（所以）用于连接两个独立从句，表示因果关系，第二个从句为第一个从句所产生的结果。
The weather was beautiful, so we decided to have a picnic.
天气非常好，所以我们决定去野餐。
EN： The verb 'feel' is a linking verb (copular verb) that is followed by an adjective (here, the comparative form 'braver') to describe the subject's state of mind or physical feeling.
中文： 动词「feel」（感觉）在此作为连系动词（linking verb），后面接形容词（此处为比较级「braver」）来修饰主语，描述主语的心境或身体状态。
After drinking some warm tea, I felt better.
喝了一些热茶后，我感觉好多了。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, 'cheering for someone' is a common way to show support, whether in sports, presentations, or personal challenges. It reflects a strong cultural value placed on peer encouragement and community support.
中文： 在英語系國家中，「cheering for someone」（為某人加油打氣）是表達支持的常見方式，不論是在運動比賽、簡報發表還是個人挑戰中。這反映了西方文化中對於同儕鼓勵與社群支持的重視。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It is preceded by a comma when connecting two complete sentences.
中文： 对等连接词「but」（但是）用于连接两个表示对比的独立从句。当连接两个完整的句子时，前面通常会加上逗号。
He studied hard, but he did not pass the exam.
他努力读书，但他没有通过考试。
EN： The adjective phrase 'be proud of' means to feel satisfaction and pleasure in one's own or someone else's achievements. When the subject and the object of the preposition are the same person, a reflexive pronoun (e.g., 'myself') is used.
中文： 形容词短语「be proud of」（为……感到骄傲）表示对自己或他人的成就感到满意与高兴。当主语与介词的受格为同一人时，须使用反身代词（如「myself」）。
She was proud of her daughter for winning the prize.
她为女儿得奖感到骄傲。
EN： In Western culture, especially in sports and personal development, there is a strong emphasis on self-validation and effort over just winning. Expressing pride in one's own effort despite not achieving the top result is highly encouraged and seen as a sign of emotional maturity.
中文： 在西方文化中（特別是在運動與個人成長領域），非常強調自我肯定與努力的過程，而非僅僅看重輸贏。即使沒有得到第一名，也能對自己的付出感到驕傲，這被視為一種高度健全且成熟的心態。
EN： The verb 'keep' is followed by a gerund (V-ing) to express the continuation of an action or state. It means to persist in doing something without stopping.
中文： 动词「keep」后面接动名词（V-ing），用来表示持续进行某个动作或状态，意为「继续、坚持做某事」。
She kept practicing the piano until she could play the song perfectly.
她持续练习钢琴，直到能完美演奏这首曲子为止。
EN： The phrasal verb 'pay off' is an intransitive verb meaning to yield good results or succeed after a period of effort.
中文： 短语动词「pay off」在此作不及物动词，意思是「（努力等）得到回报、取得成功」或「见效」。
All his long hours of studying finally paid off when he passed the exam.
当他通过考试时，他所有挑灯夜战的努力终于得到了回报。
EN： The phrase 'hard work pays off' is a very common English idiom and a core cultural belief in many English-speaking societies, reflecting the value placed on individual effort, perseverance, and meritocracy.
中文： 「hard work pays off」（一分耕耘，一分收穫 / 努力終會有回報）是英語中非常常見的成語，也反映了許多英語系國家核心的文化價值觀，即強調個人努力、堅持不懈與唯才主義（相信付出汗水就能獲得成功）。
EN： Information questions (or wh-questions) in the simple past tense are formed using the question word 'Why' followed by the auxiliary verb 'did', the subject, and the base form of the main verb (infinitive without 'to').
中文： 一般过去时的特殊疑问句（或称 wh-疑问句）结构为：疑问词「Why」开头，后接助动词「did」、主语，最后加上主要动词的原形（不带 to 的不定式）。
Why did you leave the party early?
你为什么提早离开派对？
EN： The definite article 'the' is used here to refer to a specific club that both the speaker and the listener are aware of within their school context.
中文： 定冠词「the」在此处用于指代特定的一个社团，即说话者与听话者在学校情境中都共同知晓的那一个美术社。
EN： In many English-speaking schools, extracurricular activities and clubs (like the art club, drama club, or debate team) play a major role in student social life and college applications, making them a common topic of casual conversation.
中文： 在許多英語系國家的學校中，課外活動與社團（如美術社、戲劇社或辯論隊）在學生的社交生活和大學申請中扮演著重要角色，因此這是日常閒聊中非常常見的話題。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains the cause or reason for the action in the main clause.
中文： 从属连词「because」（因为）用来引导从属从句（原因状语从句），用以解释主句动作发生的原因。
I stayed home because it was raining.
我待在家里是因为下雨了。
EN： The verb 'love' can be followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a general preference or enjoyment of an activity.
中文： 动词「love」（喜爱）后面可以接动名词（V-ing），用来表示对某项活动的普遍喜好或享受。
She loves swimming in the ocean.
她热爱在海里游泳。
EN： The conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of concession, showing a contrast with the main clause. In English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'although' is used at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 从属连词「although」（虽然）用来引导表示让步的状语从句，与主句形成对比。在英语语法中，当句首使用了「although」，后面的主句就不能再使用「but」（但是）。
Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
虽然她很累，她还是完成了作业。
EN： The adverb 'still' is used to emphasize that a situation or action continues to happen despite something else, often used in contrastive sentences.
中文： 副词「still」（仍然、还是）用于强调尽管有其他情况发生，某个状况或动作依然持续，常用于对比强烈的句子中。
It was raining, but they still went for a run.
下着雨，但他们还是去跑步了。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, acknowledging one's own busyness while highlighting the act of helping is a common way to show genuine support and strengthen relationships, but it is usually expressed with a warm tone to avoid sounding like one is complaining.
中文： 在英語系國家中，提及自己的忙碌同時強調給予他人幫助，是展現真誠支持與拉近關係的常見表達方式。不過，說這句話時通常會伴隨溫和友善的語氣，以避免聽起來像是在抱怨或邀功。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause.
中文： 对等连接词「so」（所以）用于连接两个独立从句，其中第二个从句表示第一个从句所产生的结果或影响。
She was tired, so she went to bed early.
她累了，所以她很早就上床睡觉了。
EN： The verb 'trust' is a transitive verb that directly takes an object (in this case, the pronoun 'you') to express reliance on the integrity, strength, or ability of someone.
中文： 及物动词「trust」（信任）后面直接接宾语（在此处为代词「you」），用来表达对某人的诚实、力量或能力的信任与信赖。
I trust his judgment because he has a lot of experience.
我信任他的判断，因为他很有经验。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, expressing gratitude ('Thank you') followed by a compliment ('You are kind') is a very common and polite way to build rapport and show sincere appreciation for someone's help or character.
中文： 在英語系國家中，在表達感謝（Thank you）之後加上讚美（You are kind），是一種非常常見且禮貌的社交方式，能有效建立良好關係並對他人的幫助或人格特質表達真誠的感激。
EN： The conjunction 'so that' is used to express purpose or intention. It is typically followed by a clause containing modal verbs like 'can', 'could', 'will', or 'would' to show the desired outcome.
中文： 连接词「so that」（以便、为了）用来表示目的或意图。其后引导的从句通常会搭配助动词（如 can、could、will、would），以表示期望达到的结果。
She saved money so that she could buy a new laptop.
她存钱以便能买一台新笔记本电脑。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used here to express ability or possibility in the future, indicating the potential result of the action in the main clause.
中文： 情态助动词「can」在此处用于表示未来的能力或可能性，指出主句动作所带来的潜在结果。
Please speak louder so that everyone can hear you.
请大声一点，好让每个人都能听到你说话。
EN： The conjunction 'even though' is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a concession clause. It expresses a strong contrast between two facts, meaning 'despite the fact that'. Note that in English, we do not use 'but' in the main clause when 'even though' or 'although' is used.
中文： 从属连词「even though」（虽然、尽管）用于引导让步状语从句，表示两个事实之间有强烈的对比。请注意，英语语法中，若句首使用了「even though」或「although」，后面的主句就不能再使用并列连词「but」。
Even though she studied hard, she didn't pass the exam.
虽然她努力学习，但她还是没有通过考试。
EN： The structure 'it is + adjective' is used here with 'it' acting as an impersonal subject to refer to the time or situation, rather than a specific object.
中文： 此处的「it is + 形容词」结构中，「it」作为非人称主语（形式主语），用来指代时间或当下的状况，而非具体的物品。
It is early, so we can walk to the station.
时间还早，所以我们可以步行去车站。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a dependent clause (adverbial clause of reason) that explains why the action in the main clause happened. In English, we do not use 'because' and 'so' together in the same sentence.
中文： 从属连接词「because」（因为）用来引导副词从句（原因从句），解释主句动作发生的原因。请注意，英文中「because」和「so」（所以）不能出现在同一个句子中同时使用。
I stayed up late because I had to study for the exam.
我昨晚熬夜，因为我必须准备考试。
EN： The past continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing) is used here to describe an ongoing action in the past ('it was raining') that provides the background or reason for another past event ('I stayed home').
中文： 过去进行式（was/were + 现在分词）在此处用于描述过去正在进行的动作（「下着雨」），这为另一个过去发生的事件（「我待在家」）提供了背景或原因。
She was cooking dinner when the phone rang.
电话响起时，她正在做晚饭。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that show contrast. It is preceded by a comma when connecting two complete sentences.
中文： 并列连词「but」（但是）用于连接两个语义对立或对比的独立从句。当连接两个完整的句子时，前面通常加上逗号。
She studied hard, but she did not pass the exam.
她努力学习，但她没有通过考试。
EN： The adverb 'still' is used to emphasize that something continues to happen or is true, especially when it is surprising or unexpected after a previous action.
中文： 副词「still」（仍然、还是）用于强调某事仍在发生或属实，特别是在前述动作之后，显得令人惊讶或出乎意料。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'so' is used to connect two independent clauses, where the second clause represents the result or consequence of the first clause. It is preceded by a comma in compound sentences.
中文： 对等连接词「so」（所以）用于连接两个独立从句，其中第二个从句表示第一个从句的结果或影响。在对等复合句中，'so' 的前面通常会加上逗号。
It was raining, so we stayed indoors.
下雨了，所以我们待在室内。
EN： The word 'well' is an adverb of manner used to modify the verb 'played', describing how the action was performed. It is the irregular adverbial form of the adjective 'good'.
中文： 单词「well」是情状副词，用来修饰动词「played」，描述该动作进行得如何。它是形容词「good」的不规则副词形式。
She sings very well.
她歌唱得很好。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'although' is used to introduce a concession clause (expressing a contrast). In English, 'although' and 'but' cannot be used in the same sentence to connect the same two clauses, unlike in Chinese where '雖然' (although) and '但是' (but) often appear together.
中文： 从属连接词「although」（虽然）用于引导让步从句（表示对比）。在英语中，「although」和「but」（但是）不能同时出现在同一个句子中来连接这两个从句，这与中文里「虽然」和「但是」经常成对出现的习惯不同。
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
虽然在下雨，我们还是去散步了。
EN： The idiom 'have a great time' (past tense: 'had a great time') is a common collocation meaning to enjoy oneself or have fun during an activity.
中文： 短语「have a great time」（过去式为「had a great time」）是一个常用的习惯用语，意思是「玩得很开心」或「享受其中」。
Did you have a great time at the party last night?
你昨晚在派对上玩得开心吗？
EN： In English-speaking cultures, especially in sports and games, there is a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and the value of participation over winning. Phrases like 'we had a great time' even after a loss reflect this positive, team-building attitude.
中文： 在英語系國家的文化中，特別是在體育運動和比賽中，非常強調運動家精神以及「志在參與，不在得失」的價值觀。即使輸了比賽，也會用「we had a great time」這類的話來表達積極、注重團隊凝聚力的態度。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 冷静的，镇静的
在本文中： 改进，进步
在本文中： 比赛，竞赛
在本文中： 紧张的，担忧的
在本文中： 更勇敢的（brave 的比较级）
在本文中： 感到骄傲的，自豪的
在本文中： 信任，相信
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult.
放弃
If something you have done pays off, it is successful or has a good result.
得到回报，取得成功
Because of a possibility of something happening, or as a precaution.
以防万一，免得
To continue doing something, especially when it is difficult or you are tired.
继续前进，坚持下去