EN： When reporting what someone said, the verb (like 'cried' or 'said') can come after the person's name or title.
中文： 当转述某人说的话时，动词（如 'cried' 或 'said'）可以放在说话者的名字或称呼之后。
"I am hungry," said the boy.
“我肚子饿了，”男孩说道。
EN： In English storytelling, 'cried' often means shouting loudly because of excitement or need, not necessarily shedding tears.
中文： 在英文故事中，'cried' 通常指的是因為興奮或需要而「大聲喊叫」，而不一定是指「哭泣」。
EN： Imperative sentences are used to give commands or make requests. They usually start with a verb and the subject 'you' is understood but not spoken.
中文： 祈使句用于下达命令或提出请求。它们通常以动词开头，主语“你”通常会被省略。
Come sit here.
过来坐在这里。
EN： In English stories, animals are often addressed directly by their species name (like 'Dog' or 'Cat') as if it were their proper name, reflecting their role as characters.
中文： 在英文故事中，動物常被直接以其物種名稱（如「小狗」或「小貓」）來稱呼，就像那是牠們的名字一樣，這反映了牠們作為故事角色的身份。
EN： The phrasal verb 'ran over' indicates movement from one place to another, usually towards the speaker or a specific point of interest.
中文： 动词短语“ran over”表示从一个地方移动到另一个地方，通常是指朝着说话者或某个特定目标跑过来。
The cat ran over to the milk bowl.
小猫跑向了牛奶碗。
EN： Use 'I'll' (I will) to offer help or make a quick decision in the moment.
中文： 使用“I'll”(I will 的缩写) 来表示口头承诺、提供帮助或在说话当下做出的决定。
I'll open the door for you.
我会帮你开门。
EN： In English, 'Woof' is the standard onomatopoeia for a dog's bark, similar to '汪汪' (wāng wāng) in Chinese.
中文： 在英文中，「Woof」是小狗叫聲的標準擬聲詞，相當於中文裡的「汪汪」。
EN： Use 'hold on to' to describe gripping or grasping someone or something tightly.
中文： 使用“hold on to”来描述紧紧抓着某人或某物。
Please hold on to the railing.
请抓紧扶手。
EN： Use 'held on to' to describe the action of gripping or grasping something or someone firmly.
中文： 使用“held on to”来描述紧紧抓着某人或某物的动作。
The boy held on to his mother's hand.
小男孩紧紧抓着他妈妈的手。
EN： In the context of this traditional folktale, 'the wife' refers to the farmer's spouse. The repetitive structure is a common feature of children's stories to help with memory and rhythm.
中文： 在這個傳統民間故事的語境中，「the wife」指的是農夫的老伴。這種重複性的句子結構是童話故事的常見特徵，有助於記憶和建立節奏感。
EN： Using 'and' between the same verb twice emphasizes that an action continued for a long time or required a lot of effort.
中文： 在两个相同的动词之间使用“and”，可以用来强调某个动作持续了很长时间，或是花费了很大的力气。
We walked and walked until we found the house.
我们走了又走，直到找到那间房子。
EN： This repetitive structure is very common in English folk tales and children's stories to build tension and show that a task is difficult.
中文： 這種重複動詞的結構在英文民間故事和童話中非常常見，用來營造緊張感並表現出任務的艱難。
EN： Use 'not ... at all' to emphasize that something did not happen even a little bit.
中文： 使用“not ... at all”来强调某事完全没有发生，意为“一点也不”。
I am not tired at all.
我一点也不累。
EN： The phrase 'at all' is a common way in English to add strong emphasis to negative statements, reflecting a sense of total failure or completion.
中文： 「at all」是英文中常見的用法，用來加強否定句的語氣，反映出一種「完全失敗」或「徹底」的感覺。
EN： The past tense '-ed' is added to regular verbs to show that an action happened in the past.
中文： 在规则动词后面加上 '-ed' 形成一般过去时，表示动作发生在过去。
The cat jumped.
小猫跳了。
EN： In English, 'woof' is the most common onomatopoeia for a dog's bark, similar to '汪汪' in Chinese.
中文： 在英文中，'woof' 是最常用來形容狗叫聲的擬聲詞，相當於中文裡的「汪汪」。
EN： The word 'too' is used at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'.
中文： 单词 'too' 放在句子的末尾，表示“也”的意思。
I like apples too.
我也喜欢苹果。
EN： In English, 'Woof' is the standard onomatopoeia for a dog's bark, similar to '汪汪' in Chinese.
中文： 在英文中，「Woof」是小狗叫聲的標準擬聲詞，相當於中文裡的「汪汪」。
EN： Use 'and' to connect two actions done by the same person or animal in the past tense.
中文： 使用 'and' 来连接同一个主体（人或动物）在过去所做的两个动作。
The boy jumped and shouted.
那个男孩跳了起来并大声喊叫。
EN： In English stories, animals are often personified with human-like actions such as yawning to show they are tired or relaxed.
中文： 在英文故事中，動物經常被擬人化，透過打哈欠等動作來表現牠們感到疲倦或放鬆。
EN： Use 'will' to express a decision made at the moment of speaking or a promise to help.
中文： 使用“will”来表达说话当下所做的决定，或是承诺要提供帮助。
I will open the door for you.
我会帮你开门。
EN： In English, 'All right' is a very common and slightly more casual way to say 'Yes' or 'OK' when agreeing to do something.
中文： 在英語中，「All right」是一個非常常見且略顯隨性的表達方式，用來在答應做某事時代替「Yes」或「OK」。
EN： The phrase 'hold on to' means to grip or grasp something firmly with your hands.
中文： 短语 'hold on to' 的意思是“抓紧”或“紧握”某物。
Please hold on to the railing.
请抓紧扶手。
EN： This sentence structure is common in cumulative tales (like 'The Enormous Turnip'), where actions repeat and build upon each other to create rhythm and help children remember the story.
中文： 這種句子結構在連鎖故事（如《拔蘿蔔》）中非常常見，動作不斷重複並累加，形成節奏感，有助於兒童記憶故事情節。
EN： The phrasal verb 'hold on to' means to grip or grasp something or someone tightly.
中文： 动词短语“hold on to”的意思是紧紧抓着某物或某人。
Please hold on to the railing.
请抓紧扶手。
EN： This sentence structure is typical of cumulative tales (like 'The Enormous Turnip'), where actions are repeated and built upon to create a sense of teamwork and rhythm.
中文： 這種句型是連鎖故事（如《巨大的蕪菁》）的典型特徵，透過重複且堆疊的動作來營造團隊合作感與節奏感。
EN： The phrase 'hold on to' means to grip something tightly with your hands so you don't let go.
中文： 短语 'hold on to' 意思是“紧紧抓着”或“握住”某物，通常是为了不让它掉落或跑掉。
The boy held on to his mother's hand.
小男孩紧紧抓着妈妈的手。
EN： The story of the Giant Turnip is a classic folktale that emphasizes teamwork. In English, we often use the phrase 'many hands make light work' to describe this idea.
中文： 《巨大的蕪菁》是一個強調團隊合作的經典民間故事。在英文中，我們常用 'many hands make light work' (人多好辦事) 來形容這種精神。
EN： Using 'with all one's might' describes doing something with the maximum possible physical strength or effort.
中文： 使用“with all one's might”来描述用尽全力或最大的体力去做某件事。
He pushed the heavy door with all his might.
他用尽全力推开那扇沉重的门。
EN： The phrase 'with all their might' is a classic storytelling expression often found in fables like 'The Enormous Turnip' to emphasize the difficulty of a task and the effort required.
中文： 「with all their might」是一個經典的故事敘述表達方式，常用於像《巨大的拔蘿蔔》這樣的寓言故事中，用來強調任務的艱巨以及所需的努力。
EN： The word 'would' is used here to show that something refused to happen or was stuck, even after trying hard.
中文： 这里的 'would' 用来表示某件事物“不肯”发生或处于停滞状态，即使经过努力尝试也是如此。
The door would not open.
那扇门怎么也打不开。
EN： The suffix '-ed' is added to regular verbs like 'meow' to show that the action happened in the past.
中文： 在规则动词（如 meow）后面加上“-ed”，表示这个动作发生在过去。
The dog barked at the mailman.
那只小狗对着邮差吠叫。
EN： In English, 'meow' is the standard onomatopoeia for the sound a cat makes. Different languages use different words for animal sounds.
中文： 在英語中，「meow」是形容貓叫聲的標準擬聲詞。不同的語言對動物叫聲有不同的形容方式（中文通常用「喵」）。
EN： Imperative sentences are used to give commands or requests. They usually start with a verb and the subject 'you' is hidden.
中文： 祈使句用于下达命令或请求。通常以动词开头，省略了主语“你”。
Come to the kitchen.
到厨房来。
EN： In English stories, animals are often addressed directly by their species name (like 'Mouse' or 'Cat') as if it were their proper name.
中文： 在英文故事中，動物通常直接以其物種名稱（如「小老鼠」或「小貓」）來稱呼，就像那是牠們的名字一樣。
EN： Use 'out of' to describe movement from the inside of a place to the outside.
中文： 使用“out of”来描述从某个地方的内部移动到外部的动作。
The cat jumped out of the box.
小猫从箱子里跳了出来。
EN： In English fables, the mouse is often portrayed as the smallest but most crucial character who proves that size doesn't determine importance.
中文： 在英文寓言故事中，小老鼠通常被描繪成體型最小但最關鍵的角色，用以證明體型大小並不決定重要性。
EN： Using 'too' before an adjective means something is more than enough or more than desired.
中文： 在形容词前面加上 'too' 表示“太...”，用来描述某种程度超过了需要或期望。
The soup is too hot.
这汤太烫了。
EN： In English stories, small characters like the 'Mouse' often doubt their ability to help, which sets up the moral that everyone is important regardless of size.
中文： 在英文故事中，像「小老鼠」這樣的小角色經常懷疑自己的能力，這為故事的寓意鋪路：無論體型大小，每個人都很重要。
EN： The word 'every' is followed by a singular noun (bit) and a singular verb (helps) to talk about all members of a group.
中文： 单词“every”后面必须接单数名词（bit）和单数动词（helps），用来描述群体中的每一个成员。
Every student has a book.
每个学生都有一本书。
EN： The phrase 'Every little bit helps' is a common English idiom used to encourage teamwork and value small contributions, emphasizing that no effort is too small to make a difference.
中文： 「Every little bit helps」是一個常見的英文成語，用來鼓勵團隊合作並肯定微小的貢獻，強調任何努力不論多小都能產生影響。
EN： Using 'and' to connect two verbs shows that the second action is the purpose of the first one.
中文： 使用“and”连接两个动词，通常表示第二个动作是第一个动作的目的。
Go and see the doctor.
去看医生。
EN： In English, 'Come and [verb]' is a very common way to invite someone to participate in an activity immediately.
中文： 在英語中，「Come and [動詞]」是一種非常常見的表達方式，用來邀請某人立即參與某項活動。
EN： In stories, when we report who said something, we often put the verb (said) before the subject (the mouse).
中文： 在故事中，当我们描述是谁说话时，经常会将动词 (said) 放在主语 (the mouse) 之前。
"Hello," said the teacher.
“你好，”老师说。
EN： In English fables, even the smallest animals like the mouse are given a voice to show that everyone's contribution matters.
中文： 在英文寓言故事中，即使是像小老鼠這樣最小的動物也會被賦予發言權，用以表達每個人的貢獻都很重要。
EN： The contraction 'I'll' is short for 'I will'. It is used to express a decision made at the moment of speaking or a promise to do something in the future.
中文： 缩写 'I'll' 是 'I will' 的简写。它用于表达在说话当下所做的决定，或是承诺未来会做某事。
I'll call you later.
我等一下会打给你。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, offering help is a common way to show cooperation and kindness, even if you are small or young, as shown by the Mouse in this story.
中文： 在英語系國家中，主動提供幫助是展現合作與友善的常見方式，即便像故事中的小老鼠一樣弱小，也能貢獻一份力量。
EN： The phrasal verb 'hold on to' means to grip or grasp something tightly with your hands or paws.
中文： 动词短语“hold on to”意思是紧紧抓着或握住某物。
Please hold on to the railing.
请抓好扶手。
EN： This repetitive structure is common in folk tales like 'The Enormous Turnip' to emphasize teamwork and the chain of events.
中文： 這種重複性的句構在《拔蘿蔔》等民間故事中非常常見，用來強調團隊合作和事件的連鎖反應。
EN： Use 'hold on to' to describe grabbing or gripping something or someone tightly.
中文： 使用 'hold on to' 来描述紧紧抓着或握住某物或某人。
Please hold on to the handrail.
请抓紧扶手。
EN： This repetitive sentence structure is common in traditional folk tales (like The Enormous Turnip) to emphasize cooperation and the chain of characters helping each other.
中文： 這種重複的句式在傳統民間故事（如《巨大的拔蘿蔔》）中非常常見，用來強調合作以及角色之間互相幫助的連鎖反應。
EN： Use 'held on to' to describe the action of gripping or grasping something firmly to keep from falling or to pull it.
中文： 使用“held on to”来描述紧紧抓着或握住某物，以防止跌倒或进行拉扯的动作。
The boy held on to his mother's hand.
男孩紧紧抓着他妈妈的手。
EN： This sentence structure is common in cumulative tales (like 'The Enormous Turnip'), where actions repeat and build upon each other to create a sense of teamwork and rhythm.
中文： 這種句式在「累積型故事」（如《巨大的蕪菁》）中非常常見，透過動作的重複與堆疊，營造出團隊合作的氛圍與故事的節奏感。
EN： When reporting what someone said, the verb (like 'cried' or 'said') can come after the quoted speech. This is common in storytelling.
中文： 在描述某人说过的话时，动词（如 'cried' 或 'said'）可以放在引号内容之后。这在故事叙述中非常常见。
"Wait for me," said the boy.
“等等我，”男孩说道。
EN： In English stories, 'cried' often means shouting loudly or exclaiming, not necessarily weeping or shedding tears.
中文： 在英文故事中，'cried' 通常指「大聲喊叫」或「驚呼」，而不一定是指「哭泣」。
EN： Inversion with 'out': When a word like 'out' starts a sentence to show movement, the verb can come before the subject to make the action sound more dramatic.
中文： 使用 'out' 的倒装句：当 'out' 放在句首来描述动作时，动词可以放在主语前面，让动作听起来更有戏剧张力。
Out ran the little mouse.
小老鼠跑了出来。
EN： The word 'pop' is an onomatopoeia used to describe a sudden sound, like something being pulled out quickly. It adds a rhythmic and playful feel to children's stories.
中文： 「Pop」是一個擬聲詞，用來描述突然發出的聲音，像是東西被快速拔出的聲音。這在童話故事中能增加節奏感和趣味性。
EN： The past tense '-ed' is added to verbs to show that an action happened in the past.
中文： 在动词词尾加上“-ed”表示该动作发生在过去。
The farmer laughed.
农夫笑了。
EN： In English stories, 'Everyone cheered' is a common way to signal a happy ending or a successful teamwork moment.
中文： 在英文故事中，「Everyone cheered」常用來標示快樂的結局或團隊合作成功的時刻。
EN： The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and finished in the past. For many verbs, we simply add '-ed' to the end.
中文： 一般过去时用于描述在过去发生并已结束的动作。对于许多动词，我们只需在词尾加上“-ed”。
The cat jumped.
小猫跳了起来。
EN： In English storytelling, the past tense is the standard way to narrate events, even if the story feels 'alive' in the moment.
中文： 在英文故事敘述中，即便故事聽起來很生動，使用過去式來敘述事件是標準的做法。
EN： The word 'See?' is used in casual conversation to mean 'Do you see what I mean?' or 'I told you so.'
中文： 单词“See?”在日常对话中常用来表示“你明白我的意思了吗？”或“你看，我说对了吧。”
See? I told you it was easy.
看到了吗？我告诉过你这很简单。
EN： In English, 'See?' is a common way to emphasize a point after it has been proven true, similar to 'I told you so' but less aggressive.
中文： 在英語中，「See?」是證明某事屬實後強調觀點的常用方式，類似於「我就說吧」，但語氣通常較為溫和。
EN： Use 'when' to connect two actions or situations that happen at the same time.
中文： 使用 'when' 来连接两个同时发生的动作或情况。
I feel happy when I play with the Dog.
当我和小狗玩耍时，我感到很开心。
EN： This sentence reflects a core value in many cultures: teamwork. In English fables like 'The Giant Turnip', it emphasizes that even the smallest contribution (like the Mouse) is essential for success.
中文： 這句話反映了許多文化中的核心價值：團隊合作。在像《拔蘿蔔》這樣的英文寓言中，它強調即使是最小的貢獻（例如小老鼠）對於成功也是至關重要的。
EN： The superlative form (the + adjective + -est) is used to compare three or more things and show which one is at the extreme limit of a quality.
中文： 最高级形式（the + 形容词 + -est）用于比较三个或更多事物，并表示哪一个在某种品质上达到了极限。
The smallest Mouse is very brave.
这只最小的小老鼠非常勇敢。
EN： This sentence reflects a common theme in English fables (like Aesop's 'The Lion and the Mouse'): that size does not determine value and teamwork requires everyone.
中文： 這句話反映了英語寓言（如伊索寓言中的《獅子與老鼠》）的一個共同主題：大小並不決定價值，團隊合作需要每個人的參與。
EN： The simple past tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed at a specific time in the past (e.g., 'shared').
中文： 一般过去时用于描述在过去特定时间发生并已完成的动作（例如：'shared'）。
Yesterday, they shared a big pizza.
昨天，他们分享了一个大披萨。
EN： In many Western folk tales like 'The Enormous Turnip', sharing a meal at the end symbolizes community, reward for hard work, and the success of collective effort.
中文： 在許多西方民間故事（如《巨大的蕪菁》）中，最後一起用餐象徵著社群意識、對辛勤工作的獎勵，以及集體努力的成功。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 孙女
在本文中： 芜菁（大头菜）
在本文中： 伸展身体（伸懒腰）
在本文中： 打哈欠
在本文中： 力量、力气
在本文中： 窥视、探出头
在本文中： 欢呼、喝彩
在本文中： 美味的
在本文中： 炖菜、炖煮食物
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To grip or grasp something tightly.
紧紧抓住
In any way; used to emphasize a negative statement.
一点也（不）、完全（不）
Even a small amount of help or contribution is useful.
再小的力量也有帮助
To act in cooperation with others.
合作、协力