EN： The word 'Part' is used to divide a larger text or lesson into smaller sections. In English, it is followed by a letter or number to label the specific section.
中文： 「Part」这个单词用来将较大的文本或课程划分为较小的部分。在英文中，它后面通常会接一个字母或数字来标记特定的区块。
Part A is very easy.
A 部分非常简单。
EN： In English textbooks and exams, sections are often labeled with letters (Part A, B, C) or numbers (Part 1, 2, 3). Using letters is a common way to organize dialogue-based learning materials.
中文： 在英文教科書和考試中，章節通常用字母（Part A, B, C）或數字（Part 1, 2, 3）來標記。使用字母是組織對話式學習教材的常見方式。
EN： The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to') to show who is being helped and what they are doing.
中文： 动词「help」(帮助) 后面可以接宾语，再接另一个原形动词（不加 to），用来表示帮助某人做某事。
I will help you carry the bags.
我会帮你提袋子。
EN： In Western culture, it is common for friends or family to help each other with home improvement projects like painting or assembling furniture, often as a social activity.
中文： 在西方文化中，朋友或家人之間互相幫助進行居家改造（如刷油漆或組裝家具）是很常見的，這通常也被視為一種社交活動。
EN： Use 'want to' followed by a base verb to express a desire or intention to do something.
中文： 使用「want to」后接动词原形，用来表达想要做某事的愿望或意图。
I want to buy a new lamp.
我想买一盏新灯。
EN： In Western homes, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) home improvement is very common. People often install their own shelves or furniture to personalize their living space.
中文： 在西方家庭中，DIY（自己動手做）居家修繕非常普遍。人們經常自己安裝架子或組裝家具，以打造個人化的居住空間。
EN： Use 'Can you...' to make a polite request or ask if someone is able to do something.
中文： 使用「Can you...」来提出礼貌的请求，或询问某人是否有能力做某事。
Can you open the door?
你可以帮我开门吗？
EN： In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Can you help me?' is a direct but polite way to seek assistance among friends or family, like Chad and Joanna.
中文： 在英語系國家中，像查德和喬安娜這樣的朋友或家人之間，使用「Can you help me?」是尋求協助時直接且禮貌的方式。
EN： 'Sure' is a common, informal way to say 'yes' or to agree to a request. It is often used instead of 'Yes' or 'Of course' in daily conversation.
中文： 「Sure」是日常生活中非常常用的非正式用语，用来表示「好」、「当然」或同意对方的请求。它常用来替代「Yes」或「Of course」。
Can you pass me the salt? Sure.
你可以把盐递给我吗？当然可以。
EN： In American English, 'Sure' is a very friendly way to accept a request. It sounds more casual and helpful than a simple 'Yes'.
中文： 在美式英語中，「Sure」是接受請求時非常友好的方式。比起單純說「Yes」，它聽起來更隨和且展現出樂於助人的態度。
EN： The word 'that' is used here to connect the main verb 'see' to a complete thought (a clause) that explains what is being seen.
中文： 这里的 'that' 用来连接主要动词 'see' 与一个完整的想法（从句），用来解释看到的具体内容。
I see that you are busy.
我看到你很忙。
EN： In casual conversation, the word 'that' is often omitted (e.g., 'I see you already marked...'). However, including it makes the sentence clearer in more formal or instructional contexts.
中文： 在日常口語中，'that' 經常會被省略（例如：'I see you already marked...'）。但在說明指示或較正式的語境下，保留它會讓句子結構更清晰。
EN： The sentence uses 'was' (the past tense of 'is') to describe a situation or action that has already happened.
中文： 句子使用「was」（「is」的过去式）来描述已经发生过的情境或动作。
The test was easy.
那场考试很简单。
EN： In English, saying 'That was the easy part' often implies that the next steps will be more difficult or challenging.
中文： 在英文中，說「那是簡單的部分」通常暗示接下來的步驟會更困難或更具挑戰性。
EN： The phrase 'when it comes to' is used to introduce a specific topic or activity you are talking about. It is followed by a noun or a verb ending in -ing.
中文： 短语「when it comes to」用来引出你正在谈论的特定话题或活动。后面通常接名词或动词的 -ing 形式。
When it comes to cooking, she is an expert.
说到烹饪，她是个专家。
EN： The idiom 'all thumbs' comes from the idea that if all your fingers were thumbs, you would be very clumsy and unable to pick up small objects or do delicate work.
中文： 成語「all thumbs」（全是拇指）源於這樣一個想法：如果你所有的手指都變成了大拇指，你就會變得很笨拙，無法拿起小物品或進行精細的工作。
EN： Negative Imperative: Use 'Don't' + 'base verb' to tell someone not to do something.
中文： 否定祈使句：使用「Don't」加上「原形动词」来要求某人不要做某事。
Don't open the door.
不要开门。
EN： In English, 'Don't say that' is a common way to show support when someone is being self-deprecating or pessimistic, like when Chad says he is 'all thumbs'.
中文： 在英文中，當某人自我貶低或感到悲觀時（例如查德說自己「笨手笨腳」），使用「Don't say that」是一種常見的表達支持與鼓勵的方式。
EN： The word 'just' is used as an adverb to mean 'only' or 'simply'. It emphasizes that the solution is straightforward.
中文： 单词「just」在此作为副词使用，意思是「只是」或「仅仅」。它强调解决方法很简单直接。
I just need some water.
我只需要一些水。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, 'You just need more practice' is a common way to encourage someone who feels discouraged about a new skill, shifting the focus from lack of talent to the need for time.
中文： 在英語文化中，「你只是需要更多練習」是鼓勵對新技能感到挫折的人的常用語。這能將焦點從「缺乏天賦」轉移到「需要時間」上。
EN： The pattern 'I'm glad that...' is used to express happiness about a specific situation or fact. The word 'that' can often be omitted in casual conversation.
中文： 「I'm glad that...」句型用来表达对某个特定情况或事实感到高兴。在口语中，「that」通常可以省略。
I'm glad that you like the gift.
我很高兴你喜欢这份礼物。
EN： In Western culture, when someone gives you a compliment or encouragement (like Joanna telling Chad he just needs practice), it is polite to acknowledge it with a phrase like 'I'm glad you think so' to show appreciation for their positive perspective.
中文： 在西方文化中，當有人給予讚美或鼓勵時（例如喬安娜告訴查德他只需要多練習），使用「I'm glad you think so」來回應是很禮貌的，這表示你很感激對方正面的看法。
EN： The verb 'let' is used to mean 'allow' or 'permit'. It is followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to').
中文： 动词「let」的意思是「让」或「允许」。后接宾语，再接另一个动词的原形（不加 to）。
Let me help you with those bags.
让我帮你提那些袋子吧。
EN： The phrase 'get to work' is a common way to signal the transition from talking or preparing to actually performing a task. It sounds productive and encouraging.
中文： 短語「get to work」是從交談或準備階段轉向實際執行任務的常用表達方式。這聽起來很有生產力且具鼓勵性。
EN： This is a negative imperative sentence. We use 'Don't' (Do not) followed by the base form of a verb to tell someone not to do something.
中文： 这是一个否定的祈使句。我们在动词原形前面加上「Don't」(Do not)，用来告诉某人不要做某事。
Don't touch the wall.
不要碰这面墙。
EN： In this context, Joanna tells Chad 'Don't move' because she needs him to hold a level steady against the wall. It is a direct instruction common in collaborative tasks.
中文： 在情境中，喬安娜對查德說「別動」，是因為她需要查德扶穩水平儀。這是在協作任務中常見的直接指令。
EN： The pattern 'need someone to do something' is used to ask or tell someone to perform a specific action.
中文： 「need someone to do something」这个句型用来要求或叫某人去做某件事。
I need you to call me later.
我需要你等一下打电话给我。
EN： In DIY projects, a 'level' is a common tool used to ensure that shelves or pictures are perfectly horizontal. 'Marks' usually refer to small pencil dots made on the wall during planning.
中文： 在居家修繕（DIY）中，「level」（水平儀）是用來確保層架或畫框完全水平的常用工具。「marks」（記號）通常指在規劃時用鉛筆在牆上畫下的小點。
EN： 'Okay' is an interjection used to express agreement, acceptance, or to show that you understand what someone has said.
中文： 「Okay」是一个感叹词，用来表示同意、接受，或表示你理解了对方所说的话。
Okay, I will help you.
好的，我会帮你。
EN： 'Okay' is one of the most recognized words globally and is used in almost every English-speaking context to signal agreement.
中文： 「Okay」是全球最通用的詞彙之一，在幾乎所有英語情境中都用來表示同意或確認。
EN： To turn a statement with 'is' into a question, simply move 'Is' to the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 要将含有 'is' 的陈述句变成疑问句，只需将 'Is' 移到句首即可。
Is he happy?
他开心吗？
EN： In a DIY or collaborative context, this phrase is commonly used to seek immediate feedback or confirmation that a task is being performed correctly.
中文： 在 DIY 或協作情境中，這個短語常用於尋求即時反饋，確認某項任務的操作方式是否正確。
EN： The word 'Yes' is an adverb used to give a positive response or to agree with a statement or question.
中文： 「Yes」是一个副词，用于给予肯定的回答，或表示同意某个陈述或问题。
Yes, I can help you.
是的，我可以帮你。
EN： In English conversations, 'Yes' is often followed by more information to keep the conversation flowing, but in this context, it serves as a simple confirmation of a task being done correctly.
中文： 在英語對話中，「Yes」通常後面會接更多資訊以保持對話流暢，但在這個情境下，它僅作為對任務正確完成的簡單確認。
EN： Use 'look' followed by an adjective to describe the appearance of something or someone.
中文： 使用「look」后接形容词，用来描述某物或某人的外观或给人的印象。
You look happy.
你看起来很快乐。
EN： In Western DIY culture, giving positive feedback like 'It looks good' is a common way to encourage someone's work and confirm that a task has been done correctly.
中文： 在西方 DIY 文化中，給予像「It looks good」這樣的正面回饋是很常見的，這能鼓勵對方的努力並確認工作完成得很好。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 架子；搁板
在本文中： 梳妆台；带抽屉的矮柜
在本文中： 做标记；标示
在本文中： 位置；地点
在本文中： 铁锤；榔头
在本文中： 练习；实践
在本文中： 梯子
在本文中： 水平仪；水准尺
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
clumsy or awkward, especially with one's hands
笨手笨脚
regarding; with respect to a particular subject
当提到……时；关于……
to leave a vehicle or a high place
下来；离开
to begin doing a task or job
开始工作；着手进行