EN： Nouns can be used as labels to identify specific sections of a text or audio, often followed by a letter or number.
中文： 名词可以用作标签来识别文本或音频的特定部分，通常后面会跟着一个字母或数字。
Unit B
B 单元
EN： In English learning materials, sections are commonly labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to help students navigate the content.
中文： 在英文教材中，通常會使用字母（A、B、C）或數字（1、2、3）來標記各個部分，以幫助學生查找內容。
EN： In English, when you address someone by name, a comma is usually placed before the name in writing to separate the greeting from the person being spoken to.
中文： 在英语中，当你称呼某人的名字时，书写上通常会在名字前加上逗号，将问候语与被称呼的人分开。
Good morning, Tom.
早安，汤姆。
EN： Using someone's first name immediately after a greeting is very common in English-speaking cultures to show friendliness and establish a personal connection.
中文： 在英語系國家，在問候語後直接稱呼對方的名字是非常普遍的，這展現了友善並建立了個人化的連結。
EN： The word 'hanging' is a present participle used to describe 'that' (the object). It tells us what the object is doing right now.
中文： 单词「hanging」是现在分词，用来描述「that」（那个东西）。它告诉我们该物体目前正处于什么样的状态或动作。
Who is the man standing by the door?
站在门边的那个人是谁？
EN： In casual English, people often use 'What's that...' followed by a present participle (like hanging, sitting, or lying) to ask about something they notice in someone's environment.
中文： 在日常英語中，人們常用「What's that...」後面接現在分詞（如 hanging 掛著、sitting 放著、lying 躺著）來詢問他們在對方周遭注意到的事物。
EN： Use 'It is' (or the contraction 'It's') to identify or describe a single object or animal.
中文： 使用「It is」（或缩写「It's」）来辨认或描述单个物品或动物。
It's a cat.
它是一只猫。
EN： Capybaras have become internet icons due to their calm nature and 'chill' attitude, often seen interacting peacefully with other species.
中文： 水豚因為其冷靜的性格和「佛系」的態度而成為網路紅人，人們經常看到牠們與其他物種和平相處。
EN： Negative questions are used to confirm something the speaker believes to be true or to express surprise. 'Isn't it...?' expects the listener to agree.
中文： 否定疑问句用于确认说话者认为属实的事情，或表达惊讶。「Isn't it...?」通常期待听者表示赞同。
Isn't it cold today?
今天难道不冷吗？
EN： In English, negative questions like 'Isn't it cute?' are often used as a way to start a conversation or share an opinion, rather than just asking a literal question.
中文： 在英語中，像「Isn't it cute?」這樣的否定疑問句通常用來開啟對話或分享觀點，而不僅僅是字面上的提問，目的是希望對方點頭同意。
EN： The phrase 'I guess' is used to express a hesitant or uncertain agreement. It shows that you agree with someone, but you are not 100% sure or not very enthusiastic about it.
中文： 「I guess」用于表达犹豫或不确定的同意。这表示你虽然同意对方的说法，但并非百分之百确定，或者对此并不特别热衷。
Is it going to rain? I guess.
会下雨吗？我想是吧。
EN： In English conversation, 'I guess' can sometimes sound a bit reluctant. If you want to sound more positive, you might say 'I think so' or 'Definitely!'
中文： 在英語對話中，「I guess」有時聽起來有點勉強。如果你想聽起來更積極、肯定，可以使用「I think so」或「Definitely!」（肯定地）。
EN： Use 'pretty' before an adjective to mean 'quite' or 'very'. It makes the description stronger but sounds casual.
中文： 在形容词前面加上「pretty」表示「相当」或「非常」。这会加强描述的程度，听起来比较口语化。
This book is pretty good.
这本书相当不错。
EN： Capybaras have become internet icons globally due to their calm nature and 'chill' attitude, often seen interacting peacefully with other species.
中文： 水豚因其冷靜的本性和「淡定」的態度在全球網路走紅，人們經常看到牠們與其他物種和平相處。
EN： This is a short answer using 'be' verbs to agree with a previous statement. It avoids repeating the entire sentence.
中文： 这是一个使用 be 动词的简短回答，用来表示赞同前一句话，避免重复整个句子。
Are they friendly? Yes, they are.
它们友善吗？是的，它们是。
EN： In English conversation, repeating the auxiliary verb (like 'are', 'do', or 'can') is a common way to show agreement or confirm a fact without being repetitive.
中文： 在英語對話中，重複助動詞（如 are、do 或 can）是表示贊同或確認事實的常用方式，這樣可以避免說話太過囉唆。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility or availability, showing what options are available to the person.
中文： 助动词「can」在这里用来表示可能性或供应情况，说明某人可以选择或买到的东西。
You can buy fresh bread at the bakery.
你可以在面包店买到新鲜的面包。
EN： Capybaras have become a global internet sensation due to their calm and friendly nature, leading to a surge in themed merchandise like the ones mentioned in the sentence.
中文： 水豚因其冷靜且友好的天性而在全球網路走紅，這導致了如句子中所提到的各種主題週邊商品的熱潮。
EN： Use 'Why do' to start a question when you want to know the reason for an action. 'Do' is a helping verb used with subjects like 'people', 'they', or 'you'.
中文： 当你想询问某个动作的原因时，使用「Why do」开头。这里的「do」是助动词，搭配「people」（人们）、「they」（他们）或「you」（你）等主语使用。
Why do you study English?
你为什么学习英语？
EN： In English, 'so much' is a common way to add emphasis to a feeling or preference, making the question sound more curious or surprised.
中文： 在英文中，「so much」是用來強調情感或喜好程度的常見表達方式，這會讓問題聽起來更具好奇心或驚訝感。
EN： Negative questions (starting with 'Aren't', 'Don't', etc.) are often used to express surprise or to ask for confirmation of what the speaker thinks is true.
中文： 否定疑问句（以 Aren't, Don't 等开头）通常用来表示惊讶，或是用来确认说话者认为是事实的事情。
Aren't you hungry?
你不饿吗？
EN： In English, 'rat' often has a negative connotation, implying something dirty or unwanted. By calling capybaras 'big rats', the speaker is expressing skepticism about their popularity.
中文： 在英語中，「rat」（老鼠）通常帶有負面含義，暗示骯髒或令人討厭的東西。說話者稱水豚為「大老鼠」，是在對牠們的受歡迎程度表示懷疑。
EN： Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things. For short adjectives, add '-est' to the end and use 'the' before the word.
中文： 最高级形容词用于比较三个或更多事物。对于短形容词，在词尾加上「-est」，并在单词前使用「the」。
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
木星是我们太阳系中最大的行星。
EN： Capybaras have become an internet sensation due to their calm nature and the way they seem to get along with all other animals. While they are rodents (like rats and squirrels), they are often viewed much more favorably than common house rats.
中文： 水豚因其冷靜的性格以及與其他動物和諧相處的模樣，在網路上引起熱潮。雖然牠們屬於囓齒動物（與老鼠和松鼠同類），但人們對牠們的觀感通常比對普通家鼠好得多。
EN： Using 'So' at the beginning of a sentence to check understanding or confirm a conclusion based on what was just said.
中文： 在句首使用「So」来确认理解或根据刚才提到的内容得出结论。
So you are a teacher?
所以你是一位老师吗？
EN： In English, people often use rising intonation at the end of a statement to turn it into a question, especially when they are surprised or seeking confirmation.
中文： 在英語中，人們常在陳述句末尾使用升調來將其變成疑問句，特別是在感到驚訝或尋求確認時。
EN： Using 'No' as a complete sentence to provide a direct negative answer to a yes/no question.
中文： 使用「No」作为一个完整的句子，用来直接否定一个「是/否」问句。
Are you a rat? No.
你是老鼠吗？不是。
EN： In English, answering with just 'No' can sometimes sound blunt or rude depending on the tone. In this context, it is used to clarify a factual misunderstanding about capybaras.
中文： 在英語中，根據語氣的不同，只回答「No」有時會顯得太過直接或沒禮貌。但在這個對話情境中，它是用來澄清關於水豚的錯誤事實。
EN： Use 'but' to connect two ideas that are different or opposite. It shows a contrast between the first part of the sentence and the second part.
中文： 使用「but」来连接两个不同或相反的想法。它显示了句子第一部分和第二部分之间的对比。
The cat is small, but very brave.
这只猫很小，但非常勇敢。
EN： In biology, 'family' refers to a specific level of classification. While capybaras and rats are both rodents, they belong to different groups within that category, which is why the speaker clarifies they are in the same family but still different.
中文： 在生物學中，「family」（科）是指一個特定的分類層級。雖然水豚和老鼠都是齧齒動物，但牠們在該類別中屬於不同的群體，這就是為什麼說話者澄清牠們雖然同科但仍然非常不同。
EN： In English, nouns can be used as modifiers to describe another noun. Here, 'Conversation' is the main noun, and 'B' acts as a label to identify which specific conversation it is.
中文： 在英语中，名词可以用作修饰语来描述另一个名词。在这里，「Conversation」是主名词，而「B」作为标签来识别这是哪一个特定的对话。
Lesson A.
A 课。
EN： In textbooks or learning materials, letters (A, B, C) are commonly used to label different sections or dialogues to help students navigate the content easily.
中文： 在教科書或教材中，通常使用字母（A、B、C）來標記不同的章節或對話，以幫助學生輕鬆地瀏覽內容。
EN： Use 'different from' to compare two things and show how they are not the same.
中文： 使用「different from」来比较两个事物，表示它们之间的不同之处。
Dogs are different from cats.
狗与猫不同。
EN： While capybaras and rats are both rodents, capybaras have become internet icons for their 'chill' and friendly nature, unlike the common negative perception of rats.
中文： 雖然水豚和老鼠都是囓齒動物，但水豚因為其「冷靜」且友好的天性而成為網路紅人，這與老鼠通常給人的負面印象非常不同。
EN： Use '-er' at the end of short adjectives to compare two things. Use 'a lot' before the adjective to emphasize a big difference.
中文： 在短的形容词词尾加上「-er」可以用来比较两者。在形容词前面加上「a lot」可以用来强调程度差异很大。
This dog is a lot smaller.
这只狗小得多。
EN： In English, comparing animals to common pests like rats can be negative, so speakers often use 'a lot cuter' to clarify that capybaras are seen as friendly and charming animals.
中文： 在英語中，將動物與老鼠等常見害獸相比通常帶有負面意涵，因此說話者會使用「a lot cuter（可愛得多）」來澄清，強調水豚被視為友善且迷人的動物。
EN： The phrase 'get along with' is used to describe having a friendly relationship with someone or something.
中文： 短语「get along with」用来描述与某人或某物有友好的关系，即「相处融洽」。
I get along well with my classmates.
我和我的同学相处得很融洽。
EN： Capybaras are famous on the internet for their 'chill' personality, often seen relaxing with predators like crocodiles or other animals, which is why they are called social animals.
中文： 水豚在網路上因其「淡定」的個性而聞名，經常可以看到牠們與鱷魚等掠食者或其他動物一起放鬆，這也是為什麼牠們被稱為社交性動物的原因。
EN： This is an imperative sentence used to make a request. It starts with a verb and doesn't need a subject like 'you'.
中文： 这是一个祈使句，用于提出请求。它以动词开头，不需要像「you」这样的主语。
Tell me your name.
告诉我你的名字。
EN： In English conversations, using phrases like 'Tell me more' shows active listening and encourages the speaker to share more details without feeling like they are talking too much.
中文： 在英語對話中，使用「Tell me more」之類的短語表示你在積極傾聽，並鼓勵說話者分享更多細節，而不會讓對方覺得自己說得太多。
EN： The word 'will' is used here to describe a typical behavior or habit of an animal, rather than just the future tense.
中文： 这里的「will」用来描述动物的典型行为或习性，而不仅仅是指将来时。
Cats will often sleep in the sun.
猫经常会睡在阳光下。
EN： Capybaras are known as 'nature's chairs' because they are very calm and social, often allowing other species to rest on them in the wild.
中文： 水豚被稱為「大自然的椅子」，因為牠們非常冷靜且合群，在野外經常讓其他物種停留在牠們身上休息。
EN： The phrase 'What a...' is used to start an exclamation to show strong feelings or to emphasize a point about a noun.
中文： 「What a...」句型用于感叹句，用来表达强烈的感情或强调某个名词的特性。
What a beautiful day!
真是美好的一天！
EN： In English, 'a free ride' can literally mean traveling without paying, but it can also idiomatically mean getting a benefit without working for it. In this context, it refers to animals sitting on capybaras.
中文： 在英文中，「a free ride」字面上是指不付錢的搭乘，也可以比喻為「不勞而獲」。在本文中，是指其他動物坐在水豚背上移動的有趣現象。
EN： The verb 'make' can mean 'to be suitable as' or 'to become' when describing a role or quality.
中文： 动词「make」在这里的意思是「适合作」或「成为」，用来描述某种角色或特质。
Would you make a good teacher?
你适合作一名好老师吗？
EN： In many countries, capybaras are popular social media icons, but they require specific environments (like water access) to be kept as pets, which is why this question is commonly asked.
中文： 在許多國家，水豚是受歡迎的社群媒體明星，但飼養牠們需要特定的環境（如水源），因此這是一個常見的疑問。
EN： Use 'more than' followed by a number to mean 'over' or 'exceeding' that amount.
中文： 使用「more than」后接数字，表示「超过」或「多于」该数量。
I have more than three pens.
我有超过三枝笔。
EN： In English, 'They can' is a short answer that omits the main verb (make good pets) because it was already mentioned in the question. This is common in natural conversation.
中文： 在英文中，「They can」是一個簡短回答，省略了主動詞（當好寵物），因為在問題中已經提過。這在自然對話中非常常見。
EN： Use 'so' to connect a reason to a result. The first part is the cause, and the second part is the effect.
中文： 使用「so」来连接原因与结果。前半部分是原因，后半部分是结果。
It is raining, so I will stay home.
正在下雨，所以我会待在家里。
EN： Capybaras are known for being extremely social and are often seen interacting with various other species in the wild, which has led to their reputation as 'nature's best friend.'
中文： 水豚以極其社會化著稱，野外常能見到牠們與各種不同物種互動，因此被譽為「大自然最好的朋友」。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 悬挂；吊着
在本文中： 受欢迎的；流行的
在本文中： 啮齿目动物（如老鼠、松鼠等）
在本文中： （生物分类学上的）科
在本文中： 不同的
在本文中： 群居的；社交的
在本文中： 孤独的；寂寞的
在本文中： 马克杯；大杯子
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To have a friendly relationship with someone.
相处融洽
A situation in which someone gets a benefit without having to pay or work for it.
搭便车；不劳而获
Animals that live in groups and have highly developed communication and cooperation.
群居动物