Issey Miyake: A Piece of Cloth三宅一生：一块布
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EN： The Past Simple Tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. In this sentence, the verb 'revolutionized' indicates a finished historical achievement.
中文： 过去简单式用于描述过去已完成的动作。在此句子中，动词 'revolutionized'（彻底改革）表示一项已完成的历史性成就。
The invention of the internet revolutionized global communication.
互联网的发明彻底改变了全球通讯。
EN： The preposition 'with' is used here to indicate the instrument or means used to achieve a result (means of action).
中文： 介词 'with' 在此处用于表示达成某种结果所使用的工具或手段（行为手段）。
She fixed the broken chair with some strong glue.
她用一些强力胶修好了那张坏掉的椅子。
EN： Issey Miyake was a world-renowned Japanese fashion designer known for his technology-driven clothing designs. His 'Pleats Please' line, mentioned here as the 'pleating technique', became a global phenomenon because it combined high-fashion aesthetics with the practicality of machine-washable, unwrinkable fabric.
中文： 三宅一生是享譽全球的日本時裝設計師，以其結合科技的服裝設計聞名。他在文中提到的「褶皺技術」（Pleats Please 系列）成為全球現象，因為它將高級時裝的美感與可機洗、不產生皺摺的實用性完美結合。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the action is more important than who performed it. Here, 'were made' emphasizes the production process of the garments.
中文： 被动语态 (be 动词 + 过去分词)：当动作本身比执行者更重要时使用。这里的 'were made' 强调了服装制作的过程。
The bridge was built in 1920.
这座桥建于 1920 年。
EN： Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'allowing for...' functions as a result or consequence of the main clause, explaining the purpose or effect of making the garments larger.
中文： 现在分词短语 (V-ing)：'allowing for...' 短语作为主句的结果或后续影响，解释了将服装做大的目的或效果。
The rain stopped, making the outdoor concert possible.
雨停了，使得户外音乐会得以举行。
EN： Issey Miyake's 'Pleats Please' line inverted the traditional method of pleating fabric before cutting. By pleating finished garments that were cut extra large, he ensured the pleats would hold their shape regardless of the wearer's movement, blending high fashion with industrial practicality.
中文： 三宅一生的 'Pleats Please' 系列顛覆了傳統先褶皺後裁剪的方法。透過對剪裁得特大的成品服裝進行褶皺處理，他確保了無論穿著者如何運動，褶皺都能保持形狀，將高級時裝與工業實用性完美結合。
EN： The Present Participle phrase (V-ing) is used here as a resultative clause, indicating the result or consequence of the main action (heat-pressing).
中文： 现在分词短语（V-ing）在此处用作结果状语从句，表示主句动作（热压）所产生的结果或后果。
He dropped the glass, breaking it into pieces.
他摔掉了玻璃杯，导致杯子碎成碎片。
EN： The Passive Voice (be + past participle) is used when the focus is on the action or the object being acted upon, rather than who performed the action.
中文： 被动语态（be + 过去分词）用于当重点在于动作本身或宾语，而非执行动作的人时。
The cake was baked by my grandmother.
这块蛋糕是我祖母烤的。
EN： Issey Miyake's 'Pleats Please' line is a landmark in fashion history. Unlike traditional pleating where fabric is pleated before being sewn, Miyake's method involved sewing the garment first and then pleating it, which was a technological breakthrough.
中文： 三宅一生的「Pleats Please」系列是時尚史上的里程碑。不同於傳統先壓褶再縫製的做法，三宅一生的方法是先縫製衣服再進行壓褶，這在當時是一項技術突破。
EN： Relative Clauses with 'that': This sentence uses a relative clause starting with 'that' to provide more information about the noun 'clothes'. The clause 'that were light, easy to care for, and perfect for modern life' acts as an adjective describing the type of clothes.
中文： 使用 'that' 的定语从句：本句使用以 'that' 开头的定语从句来提供关于名词 'clothes'（衣服）的更多信息。从句 'that were light, easy to care for, and perfect for modern life' 充当形容词，描述衣服的特性。
She bought a car that was fuel-efficient and reliable.
她买了一辆省油且可靠的汽车。
EN： Compound Adjectives: 'Wrinkle-free' is a compound adjective formed by a noun and an adjective/suffix. The hyphen connects the words to show they function as a single unit modifying the noun 'clothes'.
中文： 复合形容词：'Wrinkle-free'（防皱的）是由名词和形容词/后缀组成的复合形容词。连字符将单词连接起来，表示它们作为一个整体来修饰名词 'clothes'。
This is a sugar-free drink.
这是一瓶无糖饮料。
EN： Issey Miyake's 'Pleats Please' line, referenced here, was revolutionary because it challenged the traditional Western notion of tailoring. Instead of fitting the fabric to the body, the fabric's movement and texture defined the wearer's experience, emphasizing practicality and democratic design (easy care for everyone).
中文： 這裡提到的三宅一生 'Pleats Please' 系列具有革命性，因為它挑戰了傳統西方剪裁觀念。它並非根據身體剪裁布料，而是透過布料的律動與質地來定義穿著者的體驗，強調實用性與大眾化設計（每個人都能輕鬆保養）。
EN： Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to provide additional information or clarification. In this sentence, 'the Apple visionary' clarifies who Steve Jobs is.
中文： 同位语（Appositives）是紧跟在另一个名词后面的名词或名词短语，用于提供额外信息或说明。在本句中，「the Apple visionary」说明了史蒂夫·乔布斯的身份。
Mr. Lee, my English teacher, is very kind.
李先生，我的英文老师，为人非常亲切。
EN： The Passive Voice with 'be + past participle' is used to show that the subject is the receiver of the action. 'Was deeply impressed' indicates that the feeling of being impressed was caused by the visit.
中文： 被动语态使用「be 动词 + 过去分词」来表示主语是动作的接受者。「Was deeply impressed」表示「被打动/留下深刻印象」，这种感觉是由参观过程所引起的。
The audience was impressed by the performance.
观众对这场表演印象深刻。
EN： Steve Jobs was famous for his 'uniform' of a black turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers. This turtleneck was specifically designed by Issey Miyake, symbolizing the intersection of technology and minimalist fashion design.
中文： 史蒂夫·賈伯斯以其「制服」聞名：黑色高領毛衣、牛仔褲和運動鞋。這件高領毛衣正是由三宅一生設計的，象徵著科技與極簡主義時尚設計的交匯。
EN： The 'so + adjective + that' structure is used to express cause and effect. It indicates that a quality (the adjective) is so intense that it results in a specific consequence.
中文： 「so + 形容词 + that」结构用于表达因果关系。它表示某种特质（形容词）程度非常强烈，以至于产生了特定的结果。
The movie was so boring that I fell asleep.
那部电影太无聊了，以至于我睡着了。
EN： The verb 'ask' followed by an object and an infinitive (ask someone to do something) is a common pattern used to express a request or instruction.
中文： 动词「ask」后接宾语和不定式（ask someone to do something）是用来表达请求或指示的常用句型。
She asked her brother to help her with the homework.
她请她的哥哥帮她做功课。
EN： Steve Jobs was famous for his 'uniform' of a black turtleneck, jeans, and sneakers. This minimalist approach was influenced by Japanese design philosophy and his friendship with Issey Miyake, reflecting a desire to reduce 'decision fatigue' in his daily life.
中文： 賈伯斯以其由黑色高領衫、牛仔褲和運動鞋組成的「制服」而聞名。這種極簡主義風格受到日本設計哲學及他與三宅一生友誼的影響，反映了他希望減少日常生活中「決策疲勞」的渴望。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used when the action is more important than the person performing it. Here, 'was rejected' focuses on the fate of the idea.
中文： 被动语态 (be 动词 + 过去分词)：用于强调动作本身而非执行者。在此句中，「was rejected」重点在于该构想的最终结果。
The proposal was accepted by the board last week.
该提议上周被董事会采纳了。
EN： The Punctuation 'Colon' (:): Used to introduce a list, a definition, or a specific clarification of what was mentioned before.
中文： 冒号 (:) 的用法：用于引出清单、定义或对前文提到的内容进行具体说明。
She had only one goal: to win the gold medal.
她只有一个目标：赢得金牌。
EN： Steve Jobs' black turtleneck became a symbol of 'minimalism' and 'personal branding' in the tech world. It was designed by Issey Miyake specifically for Jobs, who wanted a 'uniform' to reduce decision fatigue in his daily life.
中文： 賈伯斯的黑色高領衫成為科技界「極簡主義」和「個人品牌」的象徵。這件衣服是由三宅一生專門為賈伯斯設計的，因為賈伯斯希望透過「制服化」來減少日常生活中的決策疲勞。
EN： The Past Simple tense is used here to describe a habitual action or state that occurred in the past but is now completed. 'Wore' is the irregular past tense of 'wear'.
中文： 一般过去时（Past Simple）在此用于描述过去发生的习惯性动作或状态，且该动作现已结束。「Wore」是「wear」的不规则过去式动词。
He played the piano every morning during his childhood.
他小时候每天早上都弹钢琴。
EN： The phrase 'for the rest of one's life' is a common prepositional phrase used to indicate duration, meaning until the person dies.
中文： 短语「for the rest of one's life」是一个常用于表示持续时间的介词短语，意指「在某人的余生中」或「直到去世为止」。
They lived in that small village for the rest of their lives.
他们在那个小村庄度过了余生。
EN： Steve Jobs' black turtleneck became a symbol of 'uniform dressing' in the tech world. This practice reduces 'decision fatigue' by wearing the same outfit every day, allowing high-achievers to focus their mental energy on more important tasks. The turtleneck itself was custom-made for him by Issey Miyake.
中文： 史蒂夫·賈伯斯的黑色高領衫成為科技界「制服式穿搭」的象徵。這種做法透過每天穿著相同的服裝來減少「決策疲勞」，讓高成就者能將精力集中在更重要的任務上。這款高領衫是由三宅一生專門為他訂製的。
EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): This structure is used when the focus is on the person or thing affected by the action. Here, 'was encapsulated' shows that the philosophy (subject) received the action of being summarized or contained.
中文： 被动语态 (be 动词 + 过去分词)：此结构用于强调动作的承受者。在此句中，「was encapsulated」表示设计理念（主语）是被浓缩或概括在某一个概念之中。
The history of the city is encapsulated in this small museum.
这座城市的历史被浓缩在这座小博物馆中。
EN： Possessive Nouns ('s): Used to show ownership or relationship. 'Issey Miyake's' indicates that the design philosophy belongs to or is associated with the designer.
中文： 所有格名词 ('s)：用于表示所有权或关联性。「Issey Miyake's」表示该设计理念属于这位设计师或与其相关。
The artist's vision changed the world of modern art.
这位艺术家的愿景改变了现代艺术界。
EN： Issey Miyake's 'A-POC' (A Piece of Cloth) project, launched in 1998, was a revolutionary manufacturing process that used computer technology to create clothing from a single tube of fabric without the need for traditional cutting and sewing. This reflects the Japanese aesthetic of 'monozukuri' (the art of making things) and minimalism.
中文： 三宅一生的「A-POC」（A Piece of Cloth，一塊布）企劃於 1998 年推出，是一項革命性的製造工藝。它利用電腦技術從單一的管狀織物中直接製作服裝，無需傳統的裁剪和縫製。這體現了日本「物造」（monozukuri）的職人精神與極簡主義美學。
EN： Noun Clause as Object: The word 'that' introduces a noun clause that functions as the direct object of the verb 'believed'. It explains what he believed.
中文： 名词性从句作宾语：单词 'that' 引导一个名词性从句，在句中担任动词 'believed' 的直接宾语，用来解释他所相信的内容。
She realized that hard work was the key to success.
她意识到努力工作才是成功的关键。
EN： Simple Present Tense for General Truths: Although the main verb 'believed' is in the past tense, the clause 'design starts with...' uses the simple present to express a timeless philosophy or general truth.
中文： 一般现在时表示普遍真理：虽然主句动词 'believed' 使用过去式，但从句 'design starts with...' 使用一般现在时，用以表达一种永恒的哲学或普遍真理。
The teacher taught us that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
老师教导我们水在摄氏100度沸腾。
EN： This sentence reflects Issey Miyake's 'A-POC' (A Piece of Cloth) philosophy, which challenged traditional garment making by using computer technology to weave a whole garment from a single thread, minimizing waste and maximizing innovation.
中文： 這句話反映了三宅一生的「A-POC」（A Piece of Cloth，一塊布）哲學。他挑戰傳統製衣方式，利用電腦技術從一根線織出整件衣服，將浪費降至最低並將創新最大化。
EN： The Present Participle Phrase (V-ing): The phrase 'creating innovative and functional garments' is a reduced relative clause or a participle phrase used to show a result or a simultaneous action. It functions as an adverbial modifier describing the outcome of the main clause.
中文： 现在分词短语 (V-ing)：'creating innovative and functional garments' 是一个简化的定语从句或分词短语，用于表示结果或同时发生的动作。它作为副词修饰语，描述主句产生的结果。
The storm hit the city, causing widespread power outages.
暴风雨袭击了这座城市，导致了大规模的停电。
EN： The idiom 'blur the line': This expression is used to describe a situation where the distinction between two different things becomes less clear or distinct.
中文： 惯用语 'blur the line'：这个表达方式用于描述两个不同事物之间的界限变得模糊或不再清晰的情况。
Modern smartphones blur the line between a phone and a computer.
现代智能手机模糊了电话与电脑之间的界限。
EN： Issey Miyake is renowned for merging traditional Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology (like his 'A-POC' system). This sentence reflects the 20th-century shift where fashion began to be viewed not just as clothing, but as industrial design and technological innovation.
中文： 三宅一生以將日本傳統工藝與尖端科技（如他的 'A-POC' 系統）相結合而聞名。這句話反映了 20 世紀的轉變，即時尚開始被視為不僅僅是服裝，而是工業設計與科技創新的結合。
EN： The verb 'lay' is the past tense of 'lie' (to be situated in a specified place or position). It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object.
中文： 动词 'lay' 在此是 'lie'（位于、存在于）的过去式。这是一个不及物动词，表示某物处于特定的位置或状态，后面不接直接宾语。
The solution to the problem lay in better communication.
财政困难因不断上升的利率而进一步加剧。
EN： The word 'where' is used here as a relative adverb introducing a relative clause that provides more information about the relationship between 'art and function'.
中文： 这里的 'where' 作为关系副词，引导一个定语从句，用来进一步补充说明「艺术与功能」两者交会的情境或空间。
We reached a point where we had to make a decision.
我们达到了一个必须做出决定的地步。
EN： Issey Miyake is famous for bridging the gap between high fashion (art) and practical clothing (function). His 'Pleats Please' line is a perfect example of this philosophy, as the clothes are both visually stunning and machine-washable.
中文： 三宅一生以彌合高級時裝（藝術）與實用服裝（功能）之間的鴻溝而聞名。他的 'Pleats Please' 系列是這一哲學的完美典範，因為這些衣服既具有視覺震撼力，又可以機器洗滌。
EN： The phrasal verb 'pass away' is a polite and respectful euphemism for 'to die'. It is commonly used in formal contexts or when speaking about someone's death with sensitivity.
中文： 短语动词「pass away」是「死亡」的一种礼貌且委婉的说法。通常用于正式场合，或是在谈论他人逝世时表达尊重与感性。
My grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep.
我的祖父在睡梦中安详地去世了。
EN： The present participle phrase 'leaving behind...' acts as a reduced relative clause or a resultative clause, describing an action that happens simultaneously with or as a result of the main verb.
中文： 现在分词短语「leaving behind...」在此作为分词状语，用来描述与主句动词同时发生或作为其结果的动作，补充说明主语逝世后留下的影响。
The storm swept through the city, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
暴风雨席卷了这座城市，留下了一片狼藉。
EN： Issey Miyake was a global icon of Japanese design. In English, the term 'legacy' often refers to the long-lasting impact of a person's life and work, especially after they have died, rather than just physical inheritance.
中文： 三宅一生是日本設計界的全球偶像。在英文中，「legacy」一詞通常指一個人一生工作與生命的長遠影響力，特別是在其逝世後留給世人的精神或文化遺產，而不僅僅是物質上的繼承。
EN： The use of 'continue to + verb' expresses an action or state that started in the past and persists into the present or future. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the influence.
中文： 「continue to + 动词」的用法表示一个动作或状态从过去开始，并持续到现在或未来。它强调了影响力的持续性。
The company continues to develop new technologies for sustainable energy.
这家公司持续为可持续能源开发新技术。
EN： Parallel structure with 'and' connects two verbs ('influence' and 'shape') that share the same subject ('his innovative ideas'). This creates balance and clarity in the sentence.
中文： 使用并列连词「and」连接两个动词（influence 和 shape），这两个动词共享同一个主语（his innovative ideas）。这能使句子结构平衡且清晰。
She likes to read books and write stories in her free time.
她喜欢在空闲时间阅读书籍和撰写故事。
EN： Issey Miyake is celebrated for bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The mention of his 'innovative ideas' continuing to influence fashion reflects his status as a timeless visionary whose impact transcends his lifetime.
中文： 三宅一生因橋接傳統工藝與現代科技而聞名。文中提到他「創新的理念」持續影響時尚界，反映了他作為一名跨時代遠見者的地位，其影響力超越了他的生命長度。
EN： The Noun Clause (that-clause) functions as a direct object. It follows the verb 'showed' and the indirect object 'the world' to explain exactly what was shown.
中文： 名词性从句（that 从句）作为直接宾语。它接在动词「showed」和间接宾语「the world」之后，用来详细说明展示的内容。
She proved to her parents that she could succeed in the arts.
她向父母证明了她能在艺术领域取得成功。
EN： The structure 'not just A' is used to emphasize that while A might be true, there is something more important or additional to consider.
中文： 「not just A」结构用于强调虽然 A 可能是事实，但还有更重要或额外的事物需要考虑。
Exercise is not just about losing weight; it's about feeling healthy.
运动不仅仅是为了减肥；它是为了感到健康。
EN： In the 20th century, high fashion was often seen as a symbol of wealth and social class (status). Issey Miyake was a pioneer in shifting this perception toward fashion as a form of democratic art and functional design that anyone could enjoy.
中文： 在 20 世紀，高級時裝常被視為財富和社會階級（地位）的象徵。三宅一生是將這種觀念轉向「時尚是民主藝術與功能性設計」的先驅，認為每個人都能享受其中。
EN： Noun Clauses with 'How': A noun clause functions as a noun and is introduced by a question word like 'how'. In this sentence, 'how clothes make you feel' and 'how much they cost' act as objects of the preposition 'about'.
中文： 以 'how' 引导的名词性从句：名词性从句的功能等同于名词，由疑问词（如 how）引导。在本句中，'how clothes make you feel' 与 'how much they cost' 作为介词 'about' 的宾语。
It's not about how you look, but how you act.
重点不在于你的外表，而在于你的行为。
EN： Parallel Structure with 'Not': This structure compares two ideas using 'A, not B' or 'not A but B'. It ensures that the elements being compared are grammatically balanced.
中文： 使用 'Not' 的平行结构：此结构通过 'A, not B' 或 'not A but B' 来比较两个想法，确保被比较的元素在语法上是平衡对称的。
Success is about hard work, not luck.
成功关乎努力，而非运气。
EN： Issey Miyake's philosophy reflects a shift in high fashion from status-seeking (luxury for the sake of wealth) to functionalism and emotional connection. This 'A-POC' (A Piece of Cloth) concept emphasizes the relationship between the human body and the fabric, prioritizing the wearer's experience over the garment's price tag.
中文： 三宅一生的哲學反映了高級時裝從追求地位（為了財富而奢侈）到功能主義與情感連結的轉變。他的 'A-POC'（一塊布）概念強調人體與布料之間的關係，將穿著者的體驗置於服裝價格之上。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 彻底改革、使发生突破性的变革
在本文中： 创新的、革新的
在本文中： 永久的、长久的
在本文中： 有远见的人、眼光卓绝的领导者
在本文中： 极简主义的、简约的
在本文中： 概括、缩影、体现
在本文中： 实用的、功能性的
在本文中： 遗产、留给后世的影响
在本文中： 非凡的、特别的
在本文中： 哲学、理念
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To make the difference between two things less clear.
模糊界限
A polite way to say that someone has died.
去世、逝世
To cause something to remain after one has gone or died.
留下、遗留
To look after or maintain something.
照料、保养
A process of applying heat and pressure to fabric to create permanent shapes, textures, or pleats.
热压处理
Garments that do not require special cleaning processes like dry cleaning or intensive ironing.
易于保养/打理
The long-lasting impact of a person's creative work or ideas, rather than just financial inheritance.
精神遗产/传承