EN： The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
中文： 现在进行时 (is + 动词-ing) 可以用来描述已经计划好的未来事件，特别是当句子中包含像「今年夏天」这类的时间副词时。
He is moving to London next month.
他下个月要搬到伦敦。
EN： Sister Sledge was a highly influential disco group in the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a worldwide anthem for unity and family bonds.
中文： 斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是 1970 年代極具影響力的迪斯可團體。她們的歌曲《We Are Family》後來成為全球象徵團結與家庭紐帶的經典代表作。
EN： The preposition 'from' is used to indicate someone's origin, such as their hometown, country, or the group/organization they belong to.
中文： 介词「from」用来表示某人的来源，例如他们的家乡、国家，或是他们所属的团体或组织。
He is a singer from the United States.
他是一位来自美国的歌手。
EN： Sister Sledge was a highly influential vocal group during the disco era of the 1970s. Their song 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and family bonds.
中文： 斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是 1970 年代迪斯可時期極具影響力的歌唱團體。她們的歌曲《We Are Family》成為了全球象徵團結與家庭紐帶的經典代表作。
EN： The past tense 'had' is used to describe a state or possession that existed in a specific time in the past (the disco era).
中文： 过去式动词「had」用来描述在过去特定时间（迪斯科时代）所存在的状态或拥有的东西。
The singer had a beautiful voice in her youth.
这位歌手年轻时拥有一副美妙的嗓音。
EN： The 'disco era' refers to the mid-to-late 1970s when disco music was extremely popular in dance clubs and on the radio. Sister Sledge was a key part of this musical movement.
中文： 「迪斯可時代」指的是 1970 年代中後期，當時迪斯可音樂在舞廳和廣播中極受歡迎。斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是這場音樂運動的重要組成部分。
EN： Use 'Some of' followed by a plural noun to talk about a part of a group. The verb (like 'are') must match the plural noun that follows.
中文： 使用「Some of」后接复数名词来描述群体中的一部分。动词（如「are」）必须与后面的复数名词保持一致。
Some of my friends are teachers.
我的一些朋友是老师。
EN： Sister Sledge was a key group in the disco music era of the 1970s. 'We Are Family' became a global anthem for unity and is still played at many celebrations today.
中文： 斯萊奇姊妹合唱團是 1970 年代迪斯可音樂時期的代表團體。《We Are Family》後來成為象徵團結的全球熱門歌曲，至今仍常在各種慶祝活動中播放。
EN： Use the past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about things that happened at a specific time in the past.
中文： 使用过去式（动词 + -ed）来描述过去特定时间发生的事情。
They started the game at five o'clock.
他们在五点钟开始了比赛。
EN： In English, adding an 's' to a decade (like 1960s) refers to the entire ten-year period from 1960 to 1969.
中文： 在英文中，在年代末尾加上 's'（如 1960s）是指從 1960 年到 1969 年的整個十年期間。
EN： The phrasal verb 'grow up' is used to describe the process of becoming an adult. In the past tense, it becomes 'grew up'.
中文： 动词短语「grow up」用来描述成年、长大的过程。在过去式中，它会变成「grew up」。
I grew up in a small town.
我在一个小镇长大。
EN： Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historic cities in the United States, known for its rich musical heritage, especially in soul and disco music.
中文： 費城是美國最古老且最具歷史意義的城市之一，以其豐富的音樂傳承聞名，特別是在靈魂樂和迪斯可音樂方面。
EN： The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and finished in the past. For regular verbs like 'play', we 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。对于像 'play' 这样的规则动词，我们在词尾加上 '-ed'。
They played soccer yesterday.
他们昨天踢了足球。
EN： In the United States, many famous African American musicians, especially in soul and disco music, began their careers singing in church choirs. This provided them with early musical training and performance experience.
中文： 在美國，許多著名的非裔美國音樂家（特別是靈魂樂和迪斯可音樂領域）都是從教堂唱詩班開始他們的職業生涯的。這為他們提供了早期的音樂訓練和表演經驗。
EN： Use the preposition 'in' before years (e.g., 1973) and countries (e.g., the United Kingdom) to indicate time and location.
中文： 在年份（如 1973）和国家（如 英国）之前使用介词「in」，用来表示时间和地点。
She moved to France in 2010.
她在 2010 年搬到了法国。
EN： In the 1970s, many American disco and soul acts found success in the United Kingdom before becoming major stars in their home country, the United States.
中文： 在 1970 年代，許多美國迪斯可和靈魂樂團體在回到母國美國成為巨星之前，會先在英國取得成功。
EN： Use 'with help from' to describe who provided assistance to make something happen.
中文： 使用「with help from」来描述是谁提供帮助才让某件事发生。
I finished the project with help from my teacher.
我在老师的帮助下完成了这个项目。
EN： In the music industry, 'producers' are the creative leaders who help artists shape their sound. For Sister Sledge, working with famous producers like Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards was the key to their global success in the disco era.
中文： 在音樂產業中，「製作人」(producers) 是幫助藝人塑造音樂風格的創意核心。對於斯萊奇姊妹合唱團而言，與 Nile Rodgers 和 Bernard Edwards 等著名製作人合作，是她們在迪斯可時代取得全球成功的關鍵。
EN： The Present Continuous tense (is + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future events, especially with time expressions like 'this summer'.
中文： 现在进行时（is + 动词-ing）可以用来描述已经安排好的未来计划，特别是当句子中包含「今年夏天」这类时间副词时。
He is moving to London next month.
他下个月要搬到伦敦。
EN： In the music industry, 'touring' refers to a series of concerts in different cities. For disco-era stars like Kathy Sledge, summer is a popular time for music festivals and outdoor performances.
中文： 在音樂產業中，「touring」（巡迴演出）是指在不同城市舉辦的一系列音樂會。對於像凱西·斯萊奇這樣的迪斯可時代明星來說，夏天是參加音樂節和戶外表演的熱門時段。
EN： Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or events that are certain to happen.
中文： 使用「will」后接动词原形来描述未来的计划或肯定会发生的事件。
He will visit his grandmother tomorrow.
他明天将会去看望他的祖母。
EN： Music festivals are a major part of the summer entertainment industry in Western countries, often featuring multiple artists over several days.
中文： 音樂節是西方國家夏季娛樂產業的重要組成部分，通常會在幾天內邀請多位藝人演出。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (send).
中文： 情态动词「can」用来表示可能性或许可。后面接主动词的原形（send）。
You can call me later.
你等一下可以打电话给我。
EN： In the music industry, artists often engage with fans through Q&A sessions or social media to build a stronger community, especially during a tour.
中文： 在音樂產業中，藝人經常透過問答環節或社群媒體與粉絲互動，以建立更強大的社群聯繫，特別是在巡迴演出期間。
EN： Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that happen in the future.
中文： 使用「will」后接动词原形，用来描述未来将要发生的事情。
He will call you later.
他等一下会打电话给你。
EN： In modern fan interactions, celebrities like Kathy Sledge often use social media or newsletters to 'answer them soon,' creating a direct connection with their audience.
中文： 在現代的粉絲互動中，像凱西·斯萊奇這樣的名常會透過社群媒體或電子報來「很快地回答他們」，與觀眾建立直接的聯繫。
EN： Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are planned or expected to happen in the future.
中文： 使用「will」后面接动词原形，用来描述计划中或预计在未来发生的事情。
The movie will start at eight o'clock.
电影将在八点钟开始。
EN： The term 'greatest hits' refers to a collection of a musical artist's most successful and popular songs. In the disco era, groups like Sister Sledge often released compilation albums with this title.
中文： 「greatest hits」（經典金曲）是指音樂家最成功且最受歡迎的歌曲合集。在迪斯可時代，像斯萊奇姊妹合唱團這樣的團體經常發行以此為名的精選專輯。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 音乐家
在本文中： 巡回演出
在本文中： 时代
在本文中： 受欢迎的
在本文中： 当地的
在本文中： 制作人
在本文中： 表演
在本文中： 节日、音乐节
在本文中： 包含
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
The most successful and popular songs of a musician or band.
精选辑；最受欢迎的歌曲
A period in the 1970s when disco music was very popular.
迪斯科时代
To gradually become an adult.
长大；成长