EN: Use 'was once' to talk about a state or habit that was true in the past, but is not true now.
中文: 使用「was once」(曾经是)来描述过去持续的情况或状态,但现在已经不再是那样了。
This building was once a busy school.
这栋建筑曾经是一所热闹的学校。
EN: The house sparrow has been a familiar sight in British gardens for generations. Its steep decline in recent decades has made it a major symbol of wildlife conservation efforts in the UK.
中文: 家麻雀好幾世代以來一直是英國花園裡常見的景象。近幾十年來其數量大幅減少,使牠成為英國野生動物保護行動的重要象徵。
EN: We use the simple past tense (lived) to talk about things that happened or existed in the past.
中文: 我们使用一般过去时(lived)来描述过去发生或存在的事情。
Many animals lived in this big forest.
许多动物过去生活在这片大森林里。
EN: We use 'could' + base verb to talk about ability or possibility in the past.
中文: 我们使用「could + 动词原形」来表示过去具备的能力或可能性。
We could hear the music from our room.
我们从房间里就能听到音乐。
EN: Use 'over the past + time period' with the simple past or present perfect tense to talk about something that happened during a specific period up to now.
中文: 使用「over the past + 时间范围」来表示「在过去的这段时间以来」发生的事情。
Over the past few years, many shops closed.
在过去的几年里,许多商店都关门了。
EN: House sparrows have historically been one of the most familiar urban birds in the UK, closely associated with traditional British gardens and city life. Their drastic decline became a major ecological concern across the country.
中文: 家麻雀歷史上是英國最常見的城市鳥類之一,與英國傳統花園及都市生活密不可分。牠們數量的驟減曾引發英國全國對生態環境的重大關注。
EN: Use 'was' to describe a past state or situation with a singular subject.
中文: 使用 'was' 来描述单数主语在过去的某种状态或情况。
The traffic was very bad yesterday.
昨天的交通非常糟糕。
EN: London's house sparrow population dropped by over 90% between the 1920s and early 2000s, turning what was once the city's most common bird into a rare sight in central parks.
中文: 從 1920 年代到 2000 年代初期,倫敦的家麻雀數量減少了 90% 以上,使得這種曾經在市區最常見的鳥類,在市中心公園裡變得極為罕見。
EN: Use the Simple Past Tense (e.g., 'counted') to talk about completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past (e.g., 'In 1925').
中文: 使用一般过去时(例如 counted)来描述在过去特定时间(例如 1925 年)已经完成的动作。
In 2010, she visited a famous park in London.
在 2010 年,她参观了伦敦一座著名的公园。
EN: London has many famous historical parks, such as Hyde Park and Regent's Park, which have traditionally been crucial green spaces for local bird populations.
中文: 倫敦擁有許多著名的歷史公園(如海德公園和攝政公園),這些公園傳統上一直是當地鳥類群聚的重要綠地。
EN: Use 'could + base verb' to talk about past ability (what someone was able to do in the past).
中文: 使用「could + 动词原形」来表示过去的能力或可能性(过去能够做到的事情)。
When I was young, I could run very fast.
当我年轻时,我可以跑得很快。
EN: Use the simple past tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions or events that happened and finished in the past.
中文: 使用一般过去时(动词词尾加 -ed)来描述过去已经发生且结束的事情。
The dinosaur vanished millions of years ago.
恐龙在几百万年前消失了。
EN: In the UK, house sparrows have historically been a common part of urban wildlife, particularly in cities like London. Their dramatic decline over recent decades became a major environmental concern, prompting local conservation efforts to restore urban green spaces.
中文: 在英國,麻雀歷史上一直是城市野生動物常見的一部分,特別是在倫敦這類的城市。過去幾十年來麻雀數量的急劇減少引起了重大環保關注,進而推動了恢復城市綠地的在地保育行動。
EN: We use 'There were' to say that more than one thing existed in the past.
中文: 我们使用「There were」来表达过去「有」复数的人或事物。
There were many students in the classroom.
教室里过去有很多学生。
EN: Use 'and' to join two past actions done by the same subject. Notice that 'could not' is the past form of 'cannot'.
中文: 使用「and」连接同一个主语所做的两个过去动作。注意「could not」是「cannot」的过去式。
He closed the door and could not open it again.
他关上了门,然后无法再次打开它。
EN: Use 'A and B' to connect two subjects doing the same action together.
中文: 使用「A and B」来连接两个一起做相同动作的主语。
Cats and dogs like to play in the yard.
猫和狗喜欢在院子里玩耍。
EN: Use 'there are' to say that more than one thing exists right now.
中文: 使用「there are」来表示「现在有」多个事物或存在某种现象。
There are many birds in the park.
公园里有很多鸟。
EN: Use 'show that...' to introduce a fact or information discovered from research or study.
中文: 使用「show that...」(显示...)来引出从研究或调查中发现的事实或信息。
Studies show that eating vegetables is good for your health.
研究显示吃蔬菜对健康有益。
EN: Use 'can + base verb' to show present ability or possibility. Here, 'can see' means it is possible to see something.
中文: 使用「can + 动词原形」来表示目前的能力或可能性。在这里,「can see」意思是「能够看到」或「可以看到」。
We can see the moon from our window.
我们可以从窗户看到月亮。
EN: Bird watching (or 'birding') is a very popular hobby in the UK. Many people keep track of bird numbers in their gardens and local parks to help wildlife conservation.
中文: 賞鳥(Bird watching)在英國是一項非常受歡迎的休閒活動。許多英國人會記錄自家花園或附近公園出現的鳥類數量,藉此協助野生動物保育。
EN: Use 'can' + base verb to talk about sensory perception (things you can hear, see, smell, or feel in the present moment).
中文: 使用「can + 动词原形」来表达感官知觉,指目前能听到、看到、闻到或感觉到的事物。
I can see a red car outside.
我能看到外面有一辆红色的汽车。
EN: Use 'news' as an uncountable noun. Even though it ends with 's', it takes a singular verb like 'is'. We use 'good news' to talk about positive information.
中文: 「news」(消息/新闻)是一个不可数名词。虽然词尾有 s,但它要搭配单数动词(如 is)。我们用「good news」来表示好消息。
This is good news for our team.
这对我们团队来说是个好消息。
EN: In the UK, nature conservation and protecting local birds like house sparrows are popular public issues. Organizations like the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) encourage people to count birds in their gardens.
中文: 在英國,自然保育與保護在地鳥類(如家麻雀)是深受大眾關注的議題。像英國皇家鳥類保護協會(RSPB)等機構,會定期鼓勵民眾參與自家花園的賞鳥與數量統計活動。
EN: We use 'there is' to say that something exists. 'Still' means something continues until now, and 'a lot of' means a large amount.
中文: 我们使用「there is」来表示某物的存在。「still」表示某事持续至今,「a lot of」表示「许多」或「大量的」。
There is still a lot of milk in the fridge.
冰箱里还有很多牛奶。
EN: Use 'will need to + verb' to talk about something that is necessary to do in the future.
中文: 使用「will need to + 动词」来表示未来有必要做某件事。
We will need to buy some food tomorrow.
我们明天将需要买些食物。
EN: In the UK, modern farming practices have reduced natural habitats for wild birds. Environmental initiatives now encourage farmers to leave hedgerows and wildflower borders to help bird species recover.
中文: 在英國,現代化的農業耕作方式減少了野生鳥類的自然棲地。如今的環保計畫鼓勵農夫保留灌木籬牆和野花邊帶,以幫助鳥類種群復甦。
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to describe changing someone or something into a certain state.
中文: 使用「make + 宾语 + 形容词」来表示「让某人或某物变得…」。
We should make the room clean.
我们应该把房间打扫干净。
EN: In the UK, countryside conservation is a major public interest, with large charities like the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) actively involving farmers to protect native wildlife.
中文: 在英國,鄉村生態保育是全民關注的焦點。像英國皇家鳥類保護協會(RSPB)這樣的團體,常推動與農夫合作的計畫,以改善環境並保護本土野生動物。
EN: We use 'has lived' (present perfect) with 'for a long time' to talk about something that started in the past and still continues now.
中文: 我们使用「has lived」(现在完成时)搭配「for a long time」,用来表示从过去就开始发生、而且一直持续到现在的事情。
My family has lived in this city for ten years.
我的家人在这个城市已经住了十年了。
EN: House sparrows in the UK have historically built nests in the gaps of roof tiles and walls of human houses, making them one of the most familiar urban birds in British culture.
中文: 在英國,家麻雀歷史上常在人類房屋的屋頂瓦片縫隙或牆壁中築巢,因此成為英國文化中最為大眾所熟悉的城市鳥類之一。
EN: Use 'hope + (that) + clause' to talk about something you want to happen in the future.
中文: 使用「hope + (that) + 从句」来表达希望未来会发生的事情。
I hope the weather will be nice tomorrow.
我希望明天天气会很好。
EN: House sparrows have been close companions to human settlements in the UK for centuries. Their sharp decline has raised strong public interest in local wildlife protection.
中文: 麻雀數百年來一直與英國的人類社區密切共存。牠們數量的大幅減少引發了英國民眾對在地野生動物保育的高度關注。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 麻雀
在本文中: 减少;下降
在本文中: 专家
在本文中: 物种
在本文中: 消失;绝迹
在本文中: 污染
在本文中: 疾病
在本文中: 恢复;复苏
在本文中: 调查
在本文中: 稳定的
在本文中: (鸟或羊等的)群
在本文中: 熟悉的
在本文中: (对自然环境或野生动物的)保护、保育
在本文中: 生存;存活
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
The practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats.
野生动物保育
Harmful substances in the air that can damage health and the environment.
空气污染
A decrease in the number of individuals living in a specific area.
数量下降;人口减少
To increase in quantity or size of population.
数量增加