EN： The structure 'Subject + is + adjective' is used to describe the current state or condition of something.
中文： 「主语 + is + 形容词」的结构用来描述某物目前的状态或情况。
The museum is open today.
这家博物馆今天开放。
EN： The French rail network is famous for its scenic routes, especially in the Alps region. 'Open again' refers to the reopening of tracks after maintenance or seasonal closures.
中文： 法國的鐵路網以其優美的風景路線聞名，特別是在阿爾卑斯山地區。「再次開放」通常指在維修或季節性關閉後重新恢復通車。
EN： The prefix 're-' is added to the beginning of a verb to mean 'again'. In this sentence, 'reopened' means 'opened again'.
中文： 前缀 're-' 加在动词开头表示「再次」。在本句中，'reopened' 的意思是「重新开放」。
Please reread the instructions.
请重新阅读说明。
EN： The 'Train des Merveilles' is a famous tourist train in the French Alps. The name reflects the 'marvelous' mountain scenery passengers see during the trip.
中文： 「奇蹟列車」（Train des Merveilles）是法國阿爾卑斯山著名的觀光列車。這個名字反映了乘客在旅途中可以看到的「奇妙」山景。
EN： Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
中文： 使用“to + 动词”（不定式）来解释某人做某个动作的目的或原因。
I went to the store to buy milk.
我去商店买牛奶。
EN： In Europe, many historic train lines require long periods of maintenance due to their age and the difficult mountain terrain they cross.
中文： 在歐洲，許多歷史悠久的鐵路線由於年代久遠以及所穿越的山區地形險峻，往往需要長時間的維修保養。
EN： The pattern 'from A to B' is used to describe the starting point and the destination of a journey or movement.
中文： 「from A to B」的句型用来描述旅程或移动的起点与终点。
I walk from my house to the park every morning.
我每天早上从我家走路到公园。
EN： Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The train route mentioned is famous for its dramatic change in landscape from the Mediterranean coast to the high mountains.
中文： 尼斯是法國里維埃拉地區濱海阿爾卑斯省的首府。這條火車路線以其地貌的劇烈變化而聞名，從地中海海岸一直延伸到高山地帶。
EN： Using 'on' for locations along a coast or line. We use 'on' to describe a place that is situated along a border, a river, or a coastline.
中文： 使用 'on' 来表示位于海岸线或线条上的位置。当描述一个地方位于边界、河流或海岸沿线时，我们会使用 'on'。
The hotel is on the beach.
这家饭店位于海滩上。
EN： Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department and is famous for its beautiful waterfront called the 'Promenade des Anglais'. It is a major tourist hub in the French Riviera.
中文： 尼斯是濱海阿爾卑斯省的首府，以其名為「英國人步行道」的美麗海濱而聞名。它是法國里維埃拉地區的主要旅遊樞紐。
EN： The verbs 'takes' and 'covers' use the 's' ending because the subject 'The train journey' is singular (it). This is the Present Simple tense used for facts.
中文： 动词「takes」和「covers」加上了「s」，是因为主语「The train journey」是单数（它）。这是用来描述事实的一般现在时。
The flight takes five hours.
这班飞机航程需要五个小时。
EN： Present Simple Tense for Facts: We use the present simple tense (verb + s/es for singular subjects) to describe facts or regular situations that are always true.
中文： 一般现在时表示事实：我们使用一般现在时（单数主语后接动词 + s/es）来描述事实或总是正确的常态情况。
The sun rises in the east.
太阳从东方升起。
EN： The Train des Merveilles is famous for its steep incline, as it travels from the sea level of Nice up into the high peaks of the French Alps, showcasing impressive 19th-century engineering.
中文： 奇蹟列車以其陡峭的坡度聞名，它從海平面的尼斯一路攀升至法國阿爾卑斯山的高峰，展示了 19 世紀令人驚嘆的工程技術。
EN： Use 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' to talk about a specific item within a group of top-tier things.
中文： 使用「one of the + 最高级形容词 + 复数名词」来描述某个群体中具备最高程度特征的其中之一。
He is one of the tallest players on the team.
他是队上最高的球员之一。
EN： Train travel is a very popular and scenic way to explore Europe, with many historic routes like this one dating back to the 19th century.
中文： 火車旅行是探索歐洲非常受歡迎且風景優美的方式，許多像這樣的歷史路線可以追溯到 19 世紀。
EN： Use 'more than' followed by a number to express that a quantity is greater than that specific amount.
中文： 使用「more than」后接数字，用来表示数量超过或多于该特定数值。
There are more than 20 students in the classroom.
教室里有超过20名学生。
EN： The high number of bridges and tunnels is typical for European mountain railways built in the late 19th century, showcasing the impressive engineering required to navigate the difficult terrain of the Alps.
中文： 大量的橋樑和隧道是 19 世紀末建造的歐洲山區鐵路的典型特徵，展示了在法國阿爾卑斯山險峻地形中航行所需的精湛工程技術。
EN： The conjunction 'so' is used to show a result or consequence. It connects a cause (starting in 1883) with a result (it is very old).
中文： 连词「so」用来表示结果或后果。它将原因（1883 年开始）与结果（它非常古老）连接起来。
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
那时在下雨，所以我待在家里。
EN： The late 19th century was a golden age for railway construction in Europe. Many scenic routes used today, like those in the French Alps, were engineering marvels of that era.
中文： 19 世紀後期是歐洲鐵路建設的黃金時代。現今使用的許多景觀路線（如法國阿爾卑斯山的路線）都是那個時代的工程奇蹟。
EN： Appositives: Using a noun phrase after a comma to give more information about a place or person.
中文： 同位语：在逗号后使用名词短语，用来补充说明前一个地点或人物的信息。
I live in Taipei, a big city in Taiwan.
我住在台北，这是一个台湾的大城市。
EN： Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. It is famous for its sunny weather and the 'Promenade des Anglais' along the coast.
中文： 尼斯是法國蔚藍海岸阿爾卑斯濱海省的首府。它以晴朗的天氣和沿岸的「盎格魯街」（Promenade des Anglais）而聞名。
EN： The verb 'change to' is used to describe a transformation or a shift from one state or appearance to another.
中文： 动词短语「change to」用于描述从一种状态或外观转变为另一种状态。
The traffic light changes to red.
红绿灯变成了红色。
EN： This sentence highlights the rapid transition from the urban French Riviera (Nice) to the rural Alpine foothills, which is a key selling point of the Train des Merveilles.
中文： 這句話強調了從城市化的法國蔚藍海岸（尼斯）到鄉村阿爾卑斯山麓的快速轉變，這是「奇蹟列車」的主要賣點。
EN： The preposition 'with' is used to describe features or characteristics of a noun (e.g., houses with red roofs).
中文： 介词「with」用来描述名词的特征或特色（例如：有红屋顶的房子）。
I like the girl with blue eyes.
我喜欢那个有着蓝色眼睛的女孩。
EN： The red roofs mentioned are typical of the Mediterranean and Alpine architecture in Southern France, often made of terracotta tiles.
中文： 提到的紅屋頂是南法地中海與阿爾卑斯山地區建築的典型特徵，通常由赤陶瓦製成。
EN： Using 'comparative + and + comparative' (e.g., bigger and bigger) describes something that is changing continuously over time.
中文： 使用「比较级 + and + 比较级」（例如：bigger and bigger）用来描述某件事物随着时间不断在变化，中文常译为「越来越…」。
The weather is getting colder and colder.
天气变得越来越冷了。
EN： In the context of the French Alps, this sentence captures the dramatic shift in landscape as the train moves from the Mediterranean coast into the high mountains.
中文： 在法國阿爾卑斯山的背景下，這句話捕捉到了火車從地中海沿岸駛入高山地區時，景觀發生的劇烈變化。
EN： The subject 'The views' is plural, so we use the plural verb 'are'. Prepositional phrases like 'from the train windows' describe the subject but do not change the verb form.
中文： 主语「The views」是复数形式，因此动词要用复数形式「are」。介词短语「from the train windows」是用来描述主语的，不会影响动词的单复数变化。
The flowers in the garden are beautiful.
花园里的花很漂亮。
EN： In Europe, scenic train routes are a popular way to travel. The 'Train des Merveilles' is famous for its high altitude and dramatic mountain views, which is why the 'windows' are mentioned as a key part of the experience.
中文： 在歐洲，景觀火車路線是非常受歡迎的旅遊方式。「奇蹟列車」以其高海拔和壯麗的山景聞名，這也是為什麼句子中特別提到「窗戶」是體驗美景的關鍵。
EN： Appositives: Using a comma to add extra information about a noun. Here, 'a small medieval town...' explains what 'Tende' is.
中文： 同位语：使用逗号来增加关于名词的额外信息。在这里，「一个中世纪小镇...」解释了「腾德」是什么地方。
My friend, a talented singer, lives in London.
我的朋友，一位有才华的歌手，住在伦敦。
EN： Tende is a historic village in the French Alps that has changed hands between France and Italy several times throughout history, which is why it has a unique 'medieval' character and mixed cultural heritage.
中文： 騰德是法國阿爾卑斯山脈中一個具有歷史意義的村莊。在歷史上，它曾多次在法國和義大利之間易手，這也是為什麼它擁有獨特的「中世紀」特色和融合的文化遺產。
EN： The word 'near' is a preposition used to describe that something is a short distance away from another place.
中文： 单词 'near' 是一个介词，用来描述某物距离另一个地方很近。
The hotel is near the train station.
这家饭店在火车站附近。
EN： The Mercantour national park is one of the most famous parks in France, known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful hiking trails in the Alps.
中文： 梅康圖爾國家公園是法國最著名的公園之一，以其多樣的野生動植物和阿爾卑斯山美麗的健行步道而聞名。
EN： The structure 'go + -ing' is used to talk about activities, especially sports or hobbies that involve moving from one place to another.
中文： 「go + -ing」的结构用于描述活动，特别是涉及移动的运动或爱好。
We often go swimming in the summer.
我们常在夏天去游泳。
EN： The Mercantour national park is a popular destination for hikers in France. Taking the train to reach hiking trails is a common and eco-friendly way to travel in Europe.
中文： 梅康圖爾國家公園是法國受歡迎的健行勝地。在歐洲，搭乘火車前往健行步道是一種常見且環保的旅遊方式。
EN： Use 'because of' before a noun or noun phrase to give a reason for something.
中文： 在名词或名词短语前使用「because of」来表示某事的原因。
The game was cancelled because of the rain.
比赛因为下雨而取消了。
EN： The 'scenic route' refers to the Train des Merveilles, which is a major driver for tourism in the French Alps, helping small mountain towns like Tende survive economically.
中文： 「風景優美的路線」指的是奇蹟列車，它是法國阿爾卑斯山觀光業的主要驅動力，幫助像騰德這樣的小山城在經濟上得以生存。
EN： The pattern 'a great way to + verb' is used to describe an excellent method or opportunity to do something.
中文： 句型「a great way to + 动词」用来描述做某件事的绝佳方法或机会。
Reading books is a great way to learn new words.
阅读书籍是学习新单词的绝佳方式。
EN： The French Alps are a major mountain range in Europe. They are famous for skiing in winter and hiking or scenic train rides in summer.
中文： 法國阿爾卑斯山是歐洲的主要山脈。這裡以冬季滑雪以及夏季的健行或景觀火車之旅而聞名。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 风景优美的
在本文中： 重新开放
在本文中： 涵盖（距离或范围）
在本文中： 攀升；上升
在本文中： 目的地
在本文中： 中世纪的
在本文中： 远足；徒步旅行
在本文中： 令人惊叹的
在本文中： 栗子树
在本文中： 桥梁
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
A way or road that is chosen because it has beautiful scenery.
景观路线
An area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife.
国家公园
A place to which people travel for a holiday or vacation.
旅游胜地
The land along the edge of the sea in the southern part of a country.
南海岸