EN: Use the preposition 'in' before months of the year (e.g., in January, in February).
中文: 在月份(如一月、二月)前面,我们要使用介词「in」。
My birthday is in May.
我的生日在五月。
EN: Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar, which is why its date changes every year on the solar calendar, always falling between January 21 and February 20.
中文: 農曆新年(Chinese New Year)是依據陰曆(農曆)計算,因此每年在陽曆(國曆)上的日期都不同,但通常都會落在 January(一月)二十一日到 February(二月)二十日之間。
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific holidays or festival days (e.g., 'on Mid-Autumn Festival', 'on Christmas Day').
中文: 我们在特定的节日或节庆当天前会使用介词「on」(例如:在端午节、在圣诞节当天)。
We eat rice dumplings on Dragon Boat Festival.
我们在端午节吃粽子。
EN: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture. Eating moon cakes, which symbolize family reunion and completeness, is one of the most important customs of this festival.
中文: 中秋節是華人文化中的傳統豐收節日。吃月餅象徵著家人團圓與圓滿,是這個節日最重要的習俗之一。
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific dates (like December third) and days of the week.
中文: 在特定的日期(例如十二月三日)和星期几之前,我们会使用介词「on」。
The party is on Friday.
派对在星期五。
EN: In English, dates are usually written with ordinal numbers (first, second, third...) rather than cardinal numbers (one, two, three...), even if sometimes only the number is written (e.g., December 3 is pronounced as 'December third').
中文: 在英文中,日期通常會使用「序數」(第一、第二、第三...)來表達,而不是基數(一、二、三...)。因此即使寫成 December 3,唸的時候依然要唸成「December third」。
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times (like 'at eight') and 'in the' before periods of the day (like 'in the morning').
中文: 我们在具体的时间(如「在八点」)前使用介词「at」,而在一天中的某个时段(如「在早上」)前使用「in the」。
The movie starts at seven in the evening.
电影在晚上七点开始。
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before 'night' to talk about things that happen during the nighttime.
中文: 我们在 'night'(夜晚)前面会使用介词 'at',用来表示在夜间发生的事情。
The stars shine at night.
星星在晚上发光。
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
中文: 在季节(春天、夏天、秋天、冬天)前面要使用介词「in」,用来表示某事发生的时间。
We go skiing in winter.
我们冬天去滑雪。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, the 'summer break' (or summer vacation) is the longest school holiday of the year, typically lasting about two to three months from June to August.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,「暑假」(summer break 或 summer vacation)是一年中最長的學校假期,通常從六月到八月,持續約兩到三個月。
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
中文: 我们在季节(春天、夏天、秋天、冬天)前面会使用介词「in」,用来表示某事发生的时间。
The school starts in autumn.
学校在秋天开学。
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'Let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 使用「Let's」(Let us 的缩写)后面接动词原形,可以用来提出建议或邀请他人一起做某事。
Let's eat dinner now.
我们现在吃晚餐吧。
EN: In Taiwan, temples are not only religious sites but also important social hubs and landmarks where people frequently meet up.
中文: 在台灣,廟宇不僅是宗教場所,也是人們經常相約見面的重要社交中心與地標。
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before a specific time of day (e.g., at six, at 8:00, at noon).
中文: 在具体的时间点(例如几点钟、中午等)之前,要使用介词「at」。
The train arrives at seven.
火车在七点到达。
EN: Night markets are a huge part of street food culture in Taiwan, usually starting to set up in the late afternoon and opening around 6 PM.
中文: 夜市是台灣街頭小吃文化中非常重要的一部分,通常在傍晚開始擺攤,大約在下午六點左右開始營業。
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before 'the holidays' (or 'the vacation') to talk about things we do during a holiday period.
中文: 我们在「the holidays」(假日/假期)前面会使用介词「in」,用来表示在假期期间所做的事情。
We like to watch movies in the holidays.
我们喜欢在假日看电影。
EN: The verb 'turn' is used as a linking verb meaning 'to become' or 'to change into a different color or state'. It is directly followed by an adjective.
中文: 动词「turn」在这里当作连系动词,意思是「变成」或「转变为不同的颜色或状态」,后面直接接形容词。
The bananas turn yellow when they are ripe.
香蕉成熟时会变黄。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'autumn' is also commonly referred to as 'fall', especially in North America. The changing colors of the leaves (foliage) is a major tourist attraction in regions like New England.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,「autumn」(秋天)也常被稱為「fall」(主要在北美)。秋天樹葉變色(秋葉景觀)在美國新英格蘭等地區是著名的旅遊景點。
EN: Use 'every' followed by a singular noun to talk about all members of a group. Even though it refers to all seasons, the noun 'season' must be singular.
中文: 使用「every」后面接单数名词,用来表示某个群体中的每一个成员。虽然它指的是所有的季节,但名词「season」必须使用单数形式。
Every student has a book.
每一个学生都有一本书。
EN: Use 'throughout' to mean 'in every part of' or 'during the whole period of' a place or time.
中文: 使用「throughout」来表示在某个地方或某段时间的「自始至终」或「遍及各处」。
The museum is open throughout the year.
这间博物馆一整年都开放。
EN: Taiwan is famous for its vibrant traditional festivals, such as the Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival, which are celebrated with unique local customs throughout the year.
中文: 台灣以其充滿活力的傳統節日而聞名,例如元宵節、端午節和中秋節,這些節日在整年中都以獨特的在地習俗來慶祝。
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before months of the year (like January, February) to show when something happens.
中文: 在月份(如一月、二月)之前要使用介词「in」,用来表示某事发生的时间。
My birthday is in August.
我的生日在八月。
EN: Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar, which is why its date changes every year on the solar calendar, always falling between late January and mid-February.
中文: 農曆新年是根據陰曆計算的,這就是為什麼它在陽曆中的日期每年都不同,但總是落在一月下旬到二月中旬之間。
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days (like 'on that day', 'on Sunday', 'on my birthday') and 'at' for specific times of day (like 'at night', 'at noon').
中文: 我们在特定的日子前会使用介词「on」(例如:在特定的一天、在星期日、在我的生日),而在一天中的特定时间前则使用「at」(例如:在晚上、在中午)。
On my birthday, we have a party at night.
在我的生日那天,我们在晚上举办派对。
EN: In many cultures, especially during traditional festivals like Chinese New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival, gathering for a big dinner at night is the most important way to celebrate family unity and express love.
中文: 在許多文化中,特別是在農曆新年或中秋節等傳統節日,全家人在晚上聚在一起吃一頓豐盛的晚餐(年夜飯或團圓飯),是慶祝家庭團聚和表達愛意最重要的方式。
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
中文: 我们在季节(春天、夏天、秋天、冬天)前面会使用介词「in」来表示事情发生的时间。
In winter, we drink hot chocolate.
在冬天,我们喝热巧克力。
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (like spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when something happens.
中文: 我们在季节(如春天、夏天、秋天、冬天)前面会使用介词「in」来表示某事发生的时间。
We go swimming in summer.
我们在夏天去游泳。
EN: The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional holiday in Taiwan, celebrated with exciting dragon boat races and delicious rice dumplings (zongzi). It usually falls in June, which corresponds to early summer.
中文: 端午節是台灣的傳統節日,人們會透過刺激的划龍舟比賽和美味的肉粽來慶祝。這個節日通常落在六月,也就是初夏的時節。
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days or dates (e.g., 'on Sunday', 'on my birthday', 'on that day').
中文: 我们在特定的日子或日期前面会使用介词「on」(例如:在星期日、在我的生日、在那一天)。
We open gifts on Christmas Day.
我们在圣诞节当天拆礼物。
EN: In Chinese culture, 'rice dumplings' (zongzi) are traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.
中文: 在華人文化中,「rice dumplings」(粽子)是端午節的傳統節慶食物,用來紀念愛國詩人屈原。
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to show when an action happens.
中文: 在季节(春天、夏天、秋天、冬天)前面要使用介词「in」,用来表示某事发生的时间。
We go swimming in summer.
我们在夏天去游泳。
EN: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many East Asian cultures. In Taiwan, besides eating moon cakes and watching the full moon, it is extremely popular for families and friends to gather for outdoor barbecues.
中文: 中秋節是許多東亞文化中的傳統節日。在台灣,除了吃月餅和賞月之外,家人和朋友聚在一起烤肉也是非常受歡迎的應景活動。
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before 'night' to describe something happening during the nighttime hours.
中文: 在「night(夜晚)」前面要使用介词「at」,用来表示在夜间发生的事情。
We can see many stars at night.
我们在晚上可以看到很多星星。
EN: In Chinese culture, the full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes family reunion. Watching the moon together is a traditional way for families to bond and express their love for one another.
中文: 在華人文化中,中秋節的滿月象徵著家人團圓。全家人一起賞月是傳統上凝聚感情、表達對彼此關愛的重要活動。
EN: Use 'that' to connect a noun with a description that explains which one you are talking about. In this sentence, 'that I truly love' describes the 'festival'.
中文: 使用「that」来连接名词与后面的描述,用来解释你指的是哪一个事物。在本句中,「that I truly love」(我真心喜爱的)是用来修饰前面的「festival」(节日)。
This is the book that I want to read.
这就是我想读的那本书。
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of an event or holiday.
中文: 使用「When is...」来询问某个活动或节日的日期或时间。
When is the party?
派对是什么时候?
EN: The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many East Asian cultures. In Taiwan, people celebrate it by eating moon cakes, pomelos, and gathering with family for barbecues while watching the full moon.
中文: 中秋節是許多東亞文化的傳統節日。在台灣,人們會透過吃月餅、柚子,以及與家人聚在一起烤肉賞月來慶祝這個節日。
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (like autumn, spring) and months (like September, October) to show when something happens.
中文: 我们在季节(如秋天、春天)和月份(如九月、十月)前面会使用介词「in」来表示事情发生的时间。
My birthday is in October.
我的生日在十月。
EN: In Western countries, autumn (or fall) is associated with harvest and back-to-school season. September is typically the start of the new school year in many English-speaking countries.
中文: 在西方國家,秋天(autumn 或 fall)通常與豐收和開學季聯繫在一起。九月通常是許多英語系國家新學年的開始。
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (e.g., Friday) and specific day parts (e.g., Friday afternoon).
中文: 我们在特定的星期(例如 Friday)以及特定星期的某个时段(例如 Friday afternoon)之前,会使用介词「on」。
The party is on Saturday night.
派对是在星期六晚上。
EN: In Western and Taiwanese schools alike, a 'school fair' (or school festival) is a popular annual event featuring food stalls, games, and performances, usually open to families and the local community.
中文: 不論是在西方還是台灣的學校,「school fair」(學校園遊會或校慶)都是一個受歡迎的年度活動,設有食物攤位、遊戲和表演,通常會開放給家人和社區居民共同參與。
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Saturday, Sunday) and specific day parts (like Saturday morning, Sunday evening).
中文: 在特定的星期(如星期六、星期日)以及特定星期的某个时间段(如星期六早上、星期日晚上)之前,要使用介词「on」。
We have a party on Friday night.
我们在星期五晚上有一个派对。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Are you free on [day]?' is a standard, polite way to initiate plans before proposing a specific activity.
中文: 在英語系國家中,用「Are you free on [星期幾]?」來詢問對方是否有空,是提出具體活動邀約前,非常標準且有禮貌的開頭方式。
EN: Use 'let's' (short for 'let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
中文: 使用「let's」(为 let us 的缩写)后面接动词原形,可以用来提出建议或邀请他人一起做某事。
Let's go to the night market tonight.
我们今天晚上去夜市吧。
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day, such as 'noon', 'night', or exact hours (e.g., 'at 5:00').
中文: 我们在一天中的特定时间前会使用介词「at」,例如「noon」(中午)、「night」(夜晚)或具体的时间点(例如「at 5:00」)。
The movie starts at night.
电影在晚上开始。
EN: In many cultures, 'noon' (12:00 PM) marks the transition to afternoon activities and is a common starting time for weekend community events or festivals.
中文: 在許多文化中,「noon」(中午十二點)標誌著下午活動的開始,也是週末社區活動或節日慶典常見的開始時間。
EN: Use the preposition 'in' before periods of time like seasons, months, or school breaks (e.g., 'in the winter break').
中文: 在特定的时间段(如季节、月份或学校假期)之前,我们会使用介词「in」(例如:in the winter break,意为「在寒假期间」)。
We like to go ice skating in the winter break.
我们喜欢在寒假时去溜冰。
EN: In Taiwan, the 'winter break' (寒假) usually surrounds the Chinese New Year, which is a major holiday for family reunions and travel.
中文: 在台灣,「寒假」通常會包含農曆新年假期,這是家人團聚和出外旅遊的重要時節。
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times of the day (e.g., at nine, at noon, at night).
中文: 我们在特定的时间点(例如:几点钟、中午、深夜)前面会使用介词「at」。
The train arrives at seven in the morning.
火车在早上七点到达。
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'Let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
中文: 使用「Let's」(Let us 的缩写)后面接动词原形,可以用来提出建议或邀请他人一起进行某个活动。
Let's meet at the park.
我们在公园碰面吧。
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before days of the week (like Sunday, Monday), and 'at' before specific places (like the temple, the park).
中文: 我们在星期几(如 Sunday、Monday)之前使用介词「on」,在特定地点(如 the temple、the park)之前使用介词「at」。
See you on Monday at the park!
星期一在公园见!
EN: In Taiwan, temples are not only religious sites but also vibrant social hubs where people meet, and they are often located near lively night markets or food stalls.
中文: 在台灣,寺廟不僅是宗教場所,也是人們聚集的熱鬧社交中心,而且通常鄰近熱鬧的夜市或小吃攤。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 节日、庆典
在本文中: 寺庙、庙宇
在本文中: 旅行、旅游
在本文中: 季节
在本文中: 贯穿、在整个期间中
在本文中: 聚集、团聚
在本文中: 庆祝
在本文中: 市集、园游会
在本文中: 有空闲的、空闲的
在本文中: 中午
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
During the entire period of a year; all year round.
一整年、全年
To come together in a group for a specific purpose or event.
为了…而聚集、团聚
A school holiday period during the winter season.
寒假
During the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
在夜间、在晚上