EN： The Present Simple Passive Voice (is/are + past participle) is used to describe facts, general truths, or processes where the doer of the action is obvious, unknown, or less important than the action itself. Here, 'is grown' indicates that rice undergoes the action of being cultivated.
中文： 一般现在时的被动语态（is/are + 过去分词）用于描述事实、普遍真理或过程，此时动作的执行者通常是显而易见的、未知的，或者不如动作本身重要。在这里，“is grown”表示稻米接受“被种植”的动作。
Tea is grown on the hillsides of Taiwan.
台湾的山坡地上种植茶叶。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'in many parts of' is used to describe a widespread distribution across various regions of a larger geographical area.
中文： 介词短语“in many parts of”（在许多地方）用于描述在一个较大地理区域内的多个地区广泛分布的情况。
Wheat is harvested in many parts of Europe.
欧洲的许多地方都收割小麦。
EN： Rice is the staple food for more than half of the world's population, particularly in Asia. The wet-rice cultivation method (paddy farming) has shaped the landscape, social structures, and cultural traditions of many Asian countries for thousands of years.
中文： 稻米是世界上超過一半人口的主食，特別是在亞洲。數千年來，水稻種植法（稻田耕作）形塑了許多亞洲國家的地貌、社會結構和文化傳統。
EN： The Present Simple Passive (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe facts, general truths, or regular processes where the action is more important than the person performing it.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态（am/is/are + 过去分词）用于描述事实、普遍真理或规律性的过程，此时动作本身比执行动作的人更为重要。
Coffee beans are harvested in autumn.
咖啡豆是在秋天收获的。
EN： The adverbial phrase 'by hand' is used to describe an action done manually using physical effort, rather than using machines.
中文： 副词短语“by hand”（手工地）用于描述通过人力亲自完成的动作，而非使用机器。
EN： In many tea-producing regions of Asia, high-quality tea leaves are still harvested by hand to ensure only the finest top leaves and buds are selected, preserving the traditional craftsmanship of tea making.
中文： 在亞洲的許多產茶區，高品質的茶葉至今仍堅持手工採摘，以確保只挑選出最優質的頂端嫩葉與茶芽，這展現了對傳統製茶工藝的堅持與傳承。
EN： The Present Simple Passive Voice (is/are + past participle) is used to describe regular actions, facts, or routines where the person performing the action is obvious, unimportant, or unknown. In this sentence, 'is baked' focuses on the bread itself rather than the baker.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态（is/are + 过去分词）用于描述规律发生的动作、事实或例行公事，此时执行动作的人通常是显而易见的、不重要或未知的。在此句子中，“is baked”（被烘焙）将焦点放在面包本身，而非烘焙师。
Letters are delivered to our office every afternoon.
信件每天下午都会被送到我们的办公室。
EN： The word 'fresh' is used here as a flat adverb (an adverb that has the same form as its corresponding adjective) meaning 'newly' or 'recently'. It directly modifies the participle 'baked' to describe the state of the bread when the action occurs.
中文： “fresh”在这里用作无尾副词（与对应形容词同形的副词），意思是“新鲜地”或“刚……地”。它直接修饰分词“baked”，用来描述动作发生时面包的状态。
The flowers were cut fresh from the garden.
这些花是刚从花园里新鲜剪下来的。
EN： In many Western cultures, buying freshly baked bread daily from a local bakery (or baking it at home) is a deeply rooted morning tradition, representing comfort, warmth, and the start of a new day.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，每天早上從當地的麵包店購買新鮮烘焙的麵包（或在家自製）是一項根深蒂固的晨間傳統，象徵著溫馨、溫暖以及新一天的開始。
EN： The Present Simple Passive Voice is used to describe facts, general truths, or regular actions when the agent (the person or thing doing the action) is obvious, unknown, or less important than the action itself. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + past participle (V3).
中文： 一般现在时的被动语态（Present Simple Passive Voice）用于描述事实、普遍真理或规律发生的动作。当动作的执行者很明显、未知或不如动作本身重要时，会使用此句型。其结构为“am/is/are + 过去分词 (V3)”。
Coffee is grown in Brazil.
咖啡是在巴西种植的。
EN： The preposition 'on' is used with 'farm' (on a farm / on local farms) to indicate location, as a farm is considered an open area of land.
中文： 介词“on”与“farm”（农场）连用（例如 on a farm 或 on local farms）来表示地点，因为农场在英文中被视为一片开阔的土地。
EN： In many English-speaking countries, there is a strong consumer preference for supporting 'local farms' and buying locally produced dairy and agriculture. This is associated with freshness, reducing carbon footprints (food miles), and supporting the local economy.
中文： 在許多英語系國家，消費者非常偏好支持「當地農場」（local farms）並購買在地生產的乳製品與農產品。這通常與追求新鮮度、減少碳足跡（食物里程）以及支持地方經濟的觀念緊密相關。
EN： The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. It is formed using 'be + past participle (V3)'. In this sentence, 'is made' is the present simple passive voice.
中文： 被动语态（Passive Voice）用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时。其结构为“be 动词 + 过去分词 (V3)”。在本句中，“is made”为现在简单式的被动语态。
This book is written in English.
这本书是用英文写的。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'be made from' is used when a substance is transformed into something else, and the original raw material is no longer visible or has changed its form (chemical or physical transformation). In contrast, 'be made of' is used when the original material is still recognizable.
中文： 介词短语“be made from”用于某种原料被转化为另一种物质，且原本的原材料已无法直接辨认或已改变其形态（化学或物理转变）。相比之下，“be made of”则用于原材料依然清晰可辨的情况。
Paper is made from wood.
纸是用木头制成的。
EN： In Western culinary culture, cheese is classified by its source of milk (cow, goat, or sheep). Goat cheese (often referred to as 'chèvre' in French) has a distinct, tart flavor and is highly popular in Mediterranean and European cuisines.
中文： 在西方飲食文化中，起司通常依其奶源（牛奶、山羊奶或綿羊奶）進行分類。山羊起司（在法語中常被稱為「chèvre」）具有獨特且微酸的風味，在地中海及歐洲料理中非常受歡迎。
EN： The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe actions where the focus is on the action itself or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it. In this sentence, 'are washed' and 'are sold' are passive forms because the vegetables do not wash or sell themselves.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态（am/is/are + 过去分词）用于描述动作本身或动作的接受者，而非动作的执行者。在本句中，“are washed”（被清洗）和“are sold”（被售卖）皆为被动形式，因为蔬菜不会自己清洗或售卖。
The letters are delivered every afternoon.
信件每天下午都会被送达。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'before' is used to connect two clauses, indicating that the action in the main clause happens prior to the action in the subordinate clause. In this sentence, 'before' introduces the adverbial clause of time 'before they are sold'.
中文： 从属连词“before”（在……之前）用于连接两个从句，表示主句的动作发生在从句的动作之前。在本句中，“before”引导了时间状语从句“before they are sold”（在它们被售卖之前）。
Please wash your hands before you eat.
吃东西前请先洗手。
EN： Present Simple Passive Voice: Formed with 'am/is/are + past participle'. It is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action (the fruit), rather than who performs the action.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态：由“am/is/are + 过去分词”构成。当说话焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者（此处为水果），而非动作的执行者时使用。
The letters are delivered every afternoon.
信件每天下午都会被送达。
EN： Adverb Placement: The adverb 'carefully' is placed at the end of the sentence to describe the manner in which the action (is packed) is performed.
中文： 副词的位置：副词“carefully”（小心翼翼地）放在句尾，用来修饰动作（is packed，被包装）进行的方式。
The glass was handled gently.
玻璃杯被轻轻地拿取。
EN： The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are dried' is the present simple passive, showing a general fact or regular process.
中文： 被动语态（be动词 + 过去分词）用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时。在本句中，“are dried”是一般现在时的被动语态，用来表示一个普遍的事实或常规步骤。
The tea leaves are harvested in spring.
茶叶是在春天收割的。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'under the sun' acts as an adverbial of place/manner, indicating the location or condition under which the action of drying takes place.
中文： 介词短语“under the sun”（在阳光下）在此作为地点或方式状语，用来指示“晒干”这一动作发生的地点或条件。
The wet clothes were hung under the sun.
湿衣服被挂在阳光下晾晒。
EN： Sun-drying is a traditional and natural method of processing coffee beans, often associated with 'natural' or 'dry process' coffees, which tend to have a sweeter and fruitier flavor profile compared to wet-processed beans.
中文： 日曬法（Sun-drying）是一種傳統且天然的咖啡豆處理方式，通常與「日曬處理法」相關。與水洗處理法的咖啡豆相比，日曬豆往往具有更甜、更豐富的水果風味。
EN： Passive Voice (Past Simple): Used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. It is formed with 'was/were' + past participle (V3).
中文： 过去简单式的被动语态：用于强调动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者。其结构为“was/were + 过去分词 (V3)”。
The letters were written by Mary.
这些信是玛丽写的。
EN： Prepositional Phrase 'by hand': An idiomatic phrase meaning made or done by a person using their hands, rather than by a machine.
中文： 介词短语“by hand”：惯用语，表示“手工地”或“用手做地”，而非使用机器生产。
This sweater was knitted by hand.
这件毛衣是手工织的。
EN： In English-speaking countries, 'made by hand' or 'handmade' often carries a connotation of high quality, care, and premium value, contrasting with mass-produced factory goods.
中文： 在英語系國家中，「made by hand」（手工製作）或「handmade」通常帶有高品質、用心和高價值的意涵，與工廠大量生產 reduction 的商品形成對比。
EN： The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'is collected' emphasizes the process of gathering honey.
中文： 被动语态（be 动词 + 过去分词）用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时。在这里，“is collected”（被收集）强调了采集蜂蜜的过程。
The mail is delivered every afternoon.
信件每天下午都会被送达。
EN： The preposition 'from' is used to indicate the source or origin of something. In this sentence, it shows that the busy bees are the source of the honey.
中文： 介词“from”用于表示事物的来源或起点。在本句中，它指出忙碌的蜜蜂是蜂蜜的来源。
We get fresh milk from local farms.
我们从当地的农场获得新鲜的牛奶。
EN： The phrase 'busy bee' is a common English idiom used to describe someone who is very active and hardworking. This sentence plays on that literal and figurative association, as bees are famously industrious creatures.
中文： 英文片語「busy bee」（忙碌的蜜蜂）是一個常見的慣用語，用來形容某人非常活躍且勤奮。這句話結合了字面與比喻的關聯，因為蜜蜂是眾所皆知勤勞的生物。
EN： The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'is grown' emphasizes the process of cultivating the food.
中文： 被动语态（be动词 + 过去分词）用于当焦点放在动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时。在此处，“is grown”（被种植）强调了食物种植的过程。
The grapes are harvested in autumn.
这些葡萄是在秋天收获的。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'with + noun' is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed, functioning as an adverbial modifier.
中文： 介词短语“with + 名词”用于描述动作进行的方式，在此处作为副词修饰语，表示“以...的方式/带着...”。
She painted the canvas with great passion.
她带着极大的热情绘制了这幅画布。
EN： The phrase 'with great care' reflects a cultural appreciation for craftsmanship, agriculture, and mindful consumption. In many cultures, food is not just fuel but a product of dedication and respect for nature.
中文： 「with great care」（極其用心）這個片語反映了人們對手工藝、農業以及正念飲食的文化尊重。在許多文化中，食物不僅僅是維持生命的燃料，更是對大自然的敬畏與辛勤付出的結晶。
EN： The adverb 'hard' is used here to modify the intransitive verb 'work'. In English, some adverbs have the same form as their corresponding adjectives (known as flat adverbs), and 'hard' is one of them. It means with great energy or effort.
中文： 副词“hard”（努力地、辛苦地）在此处用来修饰不及物动词“work”（工作）。在英文中，有些副词的形式与其对应的形容词相同（称为无尾副词），“hard”就是其中之一，表示付出极大的能量或努力。
She works hard to support her family.
她努力工作以养家糊口。
EN： The preposition 'for' is used to indicate purpose, reason, or the recipient of an action. In this sentence, 'for our meals' shows the purpose or beneficiary of the farmers' hard work.
中文： 介词“for”在此处用于表示目的、原因或动作的受益者。在本句中，“for our meals”（为了我们的膳食）指出了农夫辛勤工作的目的或受益对象。
We should thank them for their help.
我们应该因他们的帮助而感谢他们。
EN： This sentence reflects a universal appreciation for agriculture and the labor involved in food production, emphasizing the connection between daily meals and the hard work of farmers.
中文： 這句話反映了人們對農業及食物生產背後勞動的普遍感恩，強調了我們日常膳食與農夫辛勤工作之間的緊密連結。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle) is used here with 'ever' to ask about life experiences up to the present moment.
中文： 现在完成时（have + 过去分词）在此与“ever”（曾经）连用，用来询问截至目前为止的人生经验。
Have you ever visited a chocolate factory?
你曾参观过巧克力工厂吗？
EN： An indirect question (noun clause) 'how our food is made' functions as the object of the verb 'wondered'. It uses statement word order (subject + verb) rather than question word order.
中文： 间接疑问句（名词从句）'how our food is made' 作为动词 'wondered' 的宾语。它使用陈述句语序（主语 + 动词），而非疑问句语序。
Do you know where they grow these apples?
你知道他们在哪里种植这些苹果吗？
EN： In modern society, there is a growing movement toward food traceability and understanding farm-to-table processes, making this question highly relevant to contemporary consumers.
中文： 在現代社會中，人們越來越重視食品可追溯性並關注「從農場到餐桌」的過程，這使得這個問題與當代消費者息息相關。
EN： The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to describe facts, general truths, or processes where the doer of the action is obvious, unknown, or less important than the action itself. Here, 'is grown' focuses on the rice being cultivated.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态（am/is/are + 过去分词）用于描述事实、普遍真理或过程，此时动作的执行者通常是显而易见的、未知的，或者不如动作本身重要。在这里，“is grown”（被种植）强调的是稻米被耕作的过程。
Tea is grown on the hillsides of Taiwan.
茶叶是在台湾的山坡上种植的。
EN： The preposition 'across' is used to describe movement or distribution throughout a wide area or in many parts of a country, region, or continent.
中文： 介词“across”用于描述在某个国家、地区或洲等广大区域内的移动或分布（遍及、在……各地）。
This traditional festival is celebrated across Asia.
这个传统节日在亚洲各地都有庆祝活动。
EN： Wet-rice cultivation (paddy farming) in flooded fields is a signature agricultural landscape and a cornerstone of food security and culture across many Asian countries.
中文： 在水淹稻田（水稻田）中進行的水稻耕作是亞洲許多國家的標誌性農業景觀，也是糧食安全和文化的重要基石。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'are dried' and '[are] packed' are passive verbs describing what happens to 'the grains'.
中文： 被动语态（be动词 + 过去分词）用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时。在此句中，“are dried”（被烘干）与“[are] packed”（被装袋）皆为被动语态动词，用来描述“谷物”所经历的过程。
The letters are sorted and then delivered to each office.
信件被分类，然后送到各个办公室。
EN： Ellipsis in Coordinate Clauses: When two passive verbs share the same subject ('the grains') and auxiliary verb ('are'), the auxiliary verb can be omitted in the second clause to avoid repetition (e.g., 'and then [are] packed').
中文： 并列句中的省略：当两个被动语态动词共享同一个主语（the grains）与助动词（are）时，第二个分句中的助动词可以省略以避免重复（例如：and then [are] packed）。
The apples are washed and then sliced into small pieces.
苹果被清洗，然后切成小块。
EN： Present Simple Passive Voice: Formed with 'am/is/are + past participle'. It is used when the action itself or the receiver of the action is more important than the doer.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态：由“am/is/are + 过去分词”构成。当动作本身或动作的接受者比执行者更重要时，会使用此句型。
The mail is delivered every afternoon.
信件每天下午都会被递送。
EN： Prepositional Phrase of Manner ('by hand'): Used to describe how an action is performed, specifically indicating manual labor without the use of machinery.
中文： 表示方式的介词短语（by hand）：用来描述动作是如何进行的，特别是用手指手工而非机器进行的劳动。
These beautiful rugs were woven by hand.
这些美丽的地毯是用手工编织的。
EN： In many traditional tea-producing regions across Asia, high-quality tea leaves are still harvested by hand rather than by machines. This labor-intensive process ensures that only the youngest and most tender leaves (usually the bud and the top two leaves) are selected, which is crucial for producing premium tea.
中文： 在亞洲許多傳統的產茶地區，高品質的茶葉至今仍是用手工採摘，而非使用機器。這種勞力密集型的過程能確保只挑選出最年輕、最嫩的葉子（通常是頂芽和最上面的兩片葉子），這對於生產優質茶葉至關重要。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'are rolled and dried' shows what happens to the tea leaves.
中文： 被动语态（be 动词 + 过去分词）：当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时使用。在此处，“are rolled and dried”（被揉捻与烘干）表示茶叶所经历的处理过程。
The grapes are harvested and pressed to make wine.
葡萄被采收并压榨以酿造葡萄酒。
EN： Infinitive of Purpose (to + verb): Used to express the reason or purpose for doing something, equivalent to 'in order to'.
中文： 不定式表示目的（to + 动词原形）：用于表达做某事的原因或目的，相当于“为了……”。
She wakes up early to exercise before work.
她早起是为了在上班前锻炼。
EN： The sentence describes the traditional orthodox method of tea processing, which involves rolling (to bruise the leaves and release flavorful juices) and drying (to stop oxidation). This highlights the craftsmanship involved in tea production, which is highly valued in many Asian cultures.
中文： 此句描述了傳統茶葉加工的「揉捻」與「乾燥」工序。揉捻能破壞茶葉細胞以釋放茶汁與香氣，而乾燥則能停止發酵。這展現了茶葉製作的手工藝價值，這在許多亞洲茶文化中都極受重視。
EN： The Present Simple Passive Voice (is/are + past participle) is used to describe regular actions, habits, or general truths when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than who performs it.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态（is/are + 过去分词）用于描述规律性的动作、习惯或客观事实。当我们想把焦点放在动作本身或接受动作的对象，而非执行者时，会使用此结构。
Letters are delivered to the office every afternoon.
信件每天下午都会被送到办公室。
EN： Adverbial phrases of time and place are often placed at the end of a sentence. When both are present, the adverbial of place ('in ovens') usually precedes the adverbial of time ('early each day').
中文： 地点与时间的副词短语通常放在句子后部。当两者同时出现时，通常先放地点副词（in ovens），再放时间副词（early each day）。
The children play in the park after school.
孩子们放学后在公园里玩耍。
EN： In many Western cultures, bakeries operate very early in the morning so that fresh bread, a daily staple, is ready for customers at breakfast time. This routine is a classic symbol of local community life.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，麵包店在清晨很早就開始營業，以便在早餐時間為顧客提供新鮮的麵包（日常主食）。這種作息是當地社區生活的一個經典象徵。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'is collected' and '(is) tested' are passive verbs sharing the same subject 'Milk'.
中文： 被动语态（be动词 + 过去分词）：当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时使用。在本句中，“is collected”（被收集）与“(is) tested”（被检测）皆为被动语态动词，共用同一个主语“Milk”（牛奶）。
The letters are delivered by the mail carrier every afternoon.
信件每天下午由邮差递送。
EN： Ellipsis in Coordinate Clauses: When two clauses with the same subject and auxiliary verb are joined by a conjunction like 'and', the repeated subject and auxiliary verb ('is' in this case) can be omitted in the second clause to avoid repetition.
中文： 并列分句中的省略：当两个拥有相同主语和助动词（或be动词）的分句由并列连词（如“and”）连接时，第二个分句中重复的主语和助动词（本句中为“is”）可以省略，以避免赘述。
The food was prepared with care and served to the guests.
食物是精心准备并端给客人的。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are grown' and '[are] sold' are passive verbs describing what happens to 'many fruits'.
中文： 被动语态（be 动词 + 过去分词）：当说话重点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时使用。在本句中，“are grown”（被种植）与“[are] sold”（被售卖）为被动语态动词，用来描述“many fruits”（许多水果）所经历的动作。
These books are printed in Taiwan.
这些书是在台湾印刷的。
EN： Ellipsis in Coordinate Clauses: When two passive verbs share the same subject and auxiliary verb ('are'), the auxiliary verb can be omitted in the second clause to avoid repetition (e.g., 'are grown... and [are] sold').
中文： 并列句中的省略：当两个被动语态动词共享同一个主语和助动词（are）时，第二个从句中的助动词可以省略以避免重复（例如：'are grown... and [are] sold'）。
The letters were written and mailed yesterday.
那些信件是昨天写好并寄出的。
EN： In English-speaking countries, buying food 'locally' at 'farmers' markets' is highly valued as a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle choice that supports local farmers and ensures freshness.
中文： 在英語系國家，在「農夫市集（farmers' markets）」購買「當地（locally）」種植的食物被視為一種極具價值的永續、環保生活方式，這不僅能支持在地農民，也能確保食材的新鮮度。
EN： The passive voice is used to focus on the person or thing affected by the action. It is formed with 'be + past participle' (is produced). The agent (the doer of the action) is introduced with the preposition 'by'.
中文： 被动语态（Passive Voice）用于将焦点放在承受动作的人或事物上。其结构为“be 动词 + 过去分词”（is produced）。执行动作的主体（施动者）则由介词“by”引导。
This beautiful song was written by a young musician.
这首优美的歌曲是由一位年轻的音乐家创作的。
EN： The word 'hardworking' is a compound adjective formed by combining the adverb 'hard' and the present participle 'working'. It is used before a noun to describe someone who puts a lot of effort into their work.
中文： “hardworking”是一个复合形容词，由副词“hard”（努力地）与现在分词“working”（工作）组合而成。常用于名词前，用来形容某人工作非常勤奋、努力。
The hardworking students passed the exam with flying colors.
那些勤奋的学生以优异的成绩通过了考试。
EN： This sentence reflects a growing global awareness and appreciation for the agricultural supply chain and the labor-intensive process of food production. In many cultures, there is an increasing emphasis on supporting local farmers and acknowledging the hard work of those who provide our daily meals.
中文： 這句話反映了全球對於農業供應鏈以及食物生產勞力密集過程日益增長的關注與感謝。在許多文化中，人們越來越強調支持在地農夫，並感謝那些為我們提供日常飲食而辛勤付出的人們。
EN： The sentence uses the Present Simple Passive Voice ('is grown') to describe a general fact or process where the agent (the person doing the action) is not the main focus. The structure is: Subject + am/is/are + Past Participle (V3).
中文： 本句使用了现在简单式的被动语态（is grown），用来描述一个普遍的事实或过程，此时动作的执行者并非焦点。结构为：主语 + am/is/are + 过去分词 (V3)。
How is tea processed after it is picked?
茶叶被采摘后是如何加工的？
EN： This is an information question (Wh- question) in the passive voice. It begins with the question word 'How', followed by the auxiliary verb 'is', the subject 'rice', and the past participle 'grown'.
中文： 这是一个被动语态的特殊疑问句（Wh- 疑问句）。句首为疑问词“How”（如何），后面接助动词“is”、主语“rice”（稻米）以及过去分词“grown”（种植）。
Where is coffee grown?
咖啡是在哪里种植的？
EN： In English conversations, adding the listener's name (like 'Emma') at the end of a question is a common way to make the dialogue feel more personal, friendly, and direct.
中文： 在英語對話中，在問句末尾加上聽者的名字（如「艾瑪」）是一種常見的社交技巧，能讓對話顯得更親切、友善且具針對性。
EN： Passive Voice (Present Simple): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Formed with 'am/is/are + past participle'.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态：当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时使用。结构为“am/is/are + 过去分词（p.p.）”。
The tea leaves are picked by hand.
茶叶是手工采摘的。
EN： Agent with 'by': In passive sentences, the person or thing that performs the action (the agent) is introduced using the preposition 'by'.
中文： 使用“by”引出动作执行者：在被动语态中，执行该动作的人或物（施动者）会用介词“by”来引导。
This book was written by a famous author.
这本书是由一位著名作家写的。
EN： The mention of 'wet fields' (often called paddy fields) refers to the traditional method of growing rice in flooded areas, which is a staple agricultural practice across many Asian countries.
中文： 句中提到的「濕漉漉的田地」（通常指水稻田）指的是在積水區域種植水稻的傳統方法，這是許多亞洲國家最主要的農業耕作方式。
EN： Passive Voice in Questions (Past Simple): To ask a question in the passive voice about a past action, we use the structure 'Was/Were + subject + past participle'. This structure is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action (the bread), rather than who performed it.
中文： 过去简单式的被动语态疑问句：要针对过去发生的被动动作进行提问，我们使用“Was/Were + 主语 + 过去分词”的结构。当焦点在于动作本身或接受动作的对象（面包），而非动作的执行者时，会使用此结构。
Was this letter written yesterday?
这封信是昨天写的吗？
EN： Demonstrative Adjectives: 'This' is a demonstrative adjective used to point out a specific singular noun (bread) that is close to the speaker in terms of space or time.
中文： 指示形容词：“This”（这个）是用来指出在空间或时间上距离说话者较近的特定单数名词（面包）。
This coffee tastes delicious.
这杯咖啡尝起来很美味。
EN： The past simple passive voice (was/were + past participle) is used to emphasize the action rather than the person who performed it. Here, 'was baked' focuses on the bread being baked.
中文： 过去简单式的被动语态（was/were + 过去分词）用于强调动作本身，而非执行动作的人。在这里，“was baked”（被烘烤）将焦点放在面包被制作的过程上。
The letter was written yesterday.
那封信是昨天写的。
EN： The word 'just' is used as an adverb here to mean 'very recently' or 'only a moment ago', emphasizing that the action happened very close to the present time.
中文： 副词“just”在这里表示“就在刚才”或“非常近期”，用以强调该动作发生的时间距离现在非常短暂。
She just finished her homework.
她刚写完作业。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, emphasizing that baked goods are 'fresh' or baked 'just this morning' is a strong selling point for local bakeries and cafes, highlighting quality and local craftsmanship.
中文： 在英語系國家中，強調烘焙食品是「新鮮的」或「今天早上剛烤好」是當地麵包店和咖啡廳的重要賣點，用以凸顯其品質與手作溫度。
EN： Present Simple Passive Voice (Interrogative): Used to ask about a regular action or general truth where the receiver of the action (tea) is more important than the doer. It is formed by placing the auxiliary verb 'be' (Is/Are) at the beginning, followed by the subject and the past participle of the main verb.
中文： 一般现在时的被动语态（疑问句）：用于询问经常性动作或普遍事实，此时动作的接受者（茶叶）比执行者更重要。其结构是将助动词“be”（Is/Are）置于句首，后接主语和主要动词的过去分词。
Are these grapes grown in France?
这些葡萄是在法国种植的吗？
EN： The preposition 'by' to indicate agency: In passive sentences, 'by' is used to introduce the agent (the person, animal, or thing) that performs the action.
中文： 介词“by”表示执行者：在被动语态中，“by”用来引出执行该动作的主体（人、动物或事物）。
The cake was made by my mother.
这个蛋糕是我母亲做的。
EN： In many traditional tea-producing regions in Asia, high-quality tea leaves are still hand-picked to ensure only the finest buds and leaves are selected, as machines can damage the delicate plants. Asking whether tea is picked by machines often relates to the discussion of tea quality and artisanal versus industrial production.
中文： 在亞洲許多傳統的產茶區，高品質的茶葉仍堅持手工採摘，以確保只挑選最嫩的茶芽與葉片，因為機器可能會損傷嬌嫩的植物。詢問茶葉是否由機器採摘，通常與討論茶葉品質以及手工與工業化生產的差異有關。
EN： The passive voice (be + past participle) is used here ('is picked') to focus on the action being done to the subject (the tea) rather than the person performing the action.
中文： 此处使用被动语态（be 动词 + 过去分词“is picked”），将焦点放在主语（茶）所承受的动作，而非执行动作的人。
The grapes are harvested in autumn.
这些葡萄是在秋天收获的。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'by hand' is an adverbial phrase of manner, indicating that the action is performed manually rather than by machines.
中文： 介词短语“by hand”（手工地）作为地点或方式状语，表示该动作是手动完成而非机器操作。
EN： In many traditional tea-producing regions, high-quality teas (especially top-grade green tea or oolong tea) are still harvested exclusively by hand. Hand-picking ensures that only the tenderest young leaves and buds (often 'one bud and two leaves') are selected, preventing damage that mechanical harvesters might cause.
中文： 在許多傳統的產茶地區，高品質的茶葉（特別是頂級綠茶或烏龍茶）仍然完全採用手工採摘。手工採摘能確保只挑選最嫩的幼葉和茶芽（通常是「一心二葉」），並避免機械採收可能造成的葉片破損。
EN： The passive voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'were grown' is the past simple passive, indicating that the action of growing the apples happened in the past.
中文： 被动语态（be 动词 + 过去分词）用于当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时。在此处，“were grown”是过去简单式的被动语态，表示种植苹果的动作发生在过去。
These grapes were harvested last month.
这些葡萄是上个月收获的。
EN： The preposition 'on' is typically used with 'farm' to indicate location (on a farm), rather than 'in' or 'at'.
中文： 介词“on”通常与“farm”（农场）连用以表示地点（在农场上），而不是使用“in”或“at”。
My grandparents live on a dairy farm.
我的祖父母住在一个奶牛场上。
EN： In many English-speaking countries, there is a strong 'farm-to-table' movement and a preference for buying locally grown produce ('local farm') to support the community and ensure freshness.
中文： 在許多英語系國家，存在著強烈的「從農場到餐桌」運動，人們傾向於購買當地種植的農產品（「local farm」），以支持在地社區並確保食材新鮮。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the focus is on the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer. Here, 'is delivered' shows that the milk receives the action of delivery.
中文： 被动语态（be 动词 + 过去分词）：当焦点在于动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者时使用。在此处，“is delivered”表示牛奶是接受“递送”这一动作的对象。
The mail is delivered at noon.
邮件是在中午送达的。
EN： Object Complement (Adjective describing state): The adjective 'fresh' functions as a subject complement describing the state of the milk when it is delivered, rather than an adverb modifying the verb.
中文： 主语补足语（形容词修饰状态）：形容词“fresh”在此处作为主语补足语，用来描述牛奶送达时的“新鲜”状态，而非用副词来修饰动词。
The fish was served hot.
这条鱼端上桌时是热的。
EN： In many Western countries, historically, milkmen delivered fresh milk in glass bottles directly to people's doorsteps every morning. While less common now due to supermarkets, local dairy delivery services still exist as a premium, eco-friendly option.
中文： 在許多西方國家，歷史上送奶工每天早晨會將裝在玻璃瓶中的新鮮牛奶直接送到人們的家門口。雖然現在因為超市普及而較少見，但當地的乳製品配送服務仍作為一種優質、環保的選擇存在。
EN： The Present Simple Passive Voice (am/is/are + past participle) is used to focus on the action or the receiver of the action rather than the doer. In this sentence, 'are made' emphasizes the process of making the snacks, while the actual makers are either unknown or less important.
中文： 现在简单式的被动语态（am/is/are + 过去分词）用于强调动作本身或动作的接受者，而非执行者。在本句中，“are made”（被制作）强调了点心的制作过程，而实际的制作人员是未知或不重要的。
These books are printed in Taiwan.
这些书是在台湾印刷的。
EN： The preposition 'in' is used to indicate a position inside a defined three-dimensional space or building, such as 'small shops'.
中文： 介词“in”用于表示在某个具体的三维空间或建筑物内部，例如“small shops”（小商店）。
We had lunch in a cozy restaurant.
我们在一间舒适的餐厅吃了午餐。
EN： In many English-speaking countries, there is a strong appreciation for 'small shops' or local independent bakeries and confectioneries. Buying snacks made in small, local shops is often associated with higher quality, supporting the local economy, and traditional craftsmanship compared to mass-produced factory goods.
中文： 在許多英語系國家中，人們非常青睞「小商店」（small shops）或當地的獨立烘焙坊與點心店。與工廠大量生產的商品相比，購買當地小店製作的點心通常與高品質、支持地方經濟以及傳統手工藝聯繫在一起。
EN： The passive voice (be + past participle) is used here ('is produced') to focus on the receiver of the action (good food) rather than the agent who performs the action.
中文： 此处使用被动语态（be动词 + 过去分词“is produced”），将焦点放在动作的接受者（美味的食物），而非执行动作的主体。
This book was written by a famous author.
这本书是由一位著名作家撰写的。
EN： The preposition 'with' is used to express the manner or attitude with which an action is performed, followed by abstract nouns ('love and care').
中文： 介词“with”在此用于表示执行某动作时的方式或态度，后接抽象名词（“爱和关怀”）。
She completed the difficult task with patience.
她耐心地完成了这项艰巨的任务。
EN： The phrase 'made with love' or 'produced with love and care' is a common English expression used by home cooks, bakers, and artisanal food producers to emphasize the high quality, dedication, and personal touch put into preparing food, contrasting it with mass-produced industrial food.
中文： 「made with love」（用心/愛製作）或「produced with love and care」（用愛與關懷製作）是英文中常見的表達方式。家庭廚師、烘焙師和手工食品生產商常用此詞來強調他們在準備食物時投入的高品質、專注與人情味，這與大宗工業化生產的食品形成鮮明對比。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 被水淹没的，水浸的（指稻田灌溉的状态）
在本文中： 生产，制造（指农产品或食品的产出）
在本文中： 收集，采集（指收集蜂蜜或挤牛奶）
在本文中： 在本地，在当地
在本文中： 递送，投递，传送
在本文中： 想知道，纳闷
在本文中： 谷物，谷粒（如稻谷、麦粒）
在本文中： 揉捻（制茶工艺中的揉捻茶叶）
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
Done by a person using their hands rather than by a machine.
手工地，用手（而非机器）
Agricultural fields, typically for rice cultivation, that are intentionally covered with water.
水田，灌溉田
Doing something very carefully and with a lot of attention to detail.
非常小心地，极其用心地
Examined or analyzed to ensure that something is safe for consumption or use.
进行安全检测