EN： The noun clause starting with 'that' acts as the direct object of the verb 'think'. In English, 'that' can be omitted in informal speech, but it is used here to clearly introduce the opinion or belief being expressed.
中文： 由“that”引导的名词从句作为动词“think”的直接宾语。在英语口语中，“that”常被省略，但在此处使用它可以清晰地引出所表达的观点或信念。
I believe that technology improves our lives.
我相信科技改善了我们的生活。
EN： The simple present tense is used here to express a general truth, fact, or a personal opinion that is currently held as true.
中文： 此处使用现在简单时来表达普遍真理、事实或目前持有的个人观点。
She knows that exercise keeps her healthy.
她知道运动能保持她的健康。
EN： The verb 'believe' can take a noun clause as its direct object. In this sentence, the conjunction 'that' is omitted before the noun clause 'what we share online matters'.
中文： 动词「believe」（相信）后面可以接名词从句作为直接宾语。在本句中，名词从句「what we share online matters」前面的连接词「that」被省略了。
I believe (that) you can achieve your goals.
我相信你能实现你的目标。
EN： The nominal relative clause 'what we share online' acts as the subject of the clause. 'What' functions as 'the thing(s) that'. The verb 'matter' means 'to be important'.
中文： 关系代词从句「what we share online」（我们在网上分享的内容）在此作为从句的主语。「what」相当于「the thing(s) that」（所……的事物）。动词「matter」意为「重要、要紧」。
What you say matters to me.
你所说的话对我很重要。
EN： An indirect question is a question that is embedded within another statement or question. When a question starting with a question word (like 'why') is used as a noun clause (the object of 'wonder'), the word order changes from question order (verb + subject) to statement order (subject + verb).
中文： 间接问句是嵌入在另一个陈述句或问句中的问句。当以疑问词（如 'why'）开头的问句作为名词性从句（作 'wonder' 的宾语）时，语序会从疑问句语序（动词 + 主语）改为陈述句语序（主语 + 动词）。
I don't know why she left early.
我不知道她为什么提早离开。
EN： 'So much' is used as an adverb to modify the verb 'post' to express degree or frequency, meaning 'to a great extent' or 'very frequently'.
中文： 'So much' 在此作为副词修饰动词 'post'，用以表示程度或频率，意思是「非常多」或「非常频繁」。
He talks so much during the movie.
他在看电影时话真多。
EN： The structure 'It is + adjective + that-clause' uses 'It' as an empty subject (dummy subject) to avoid a top-heavy sentence. The real subject is the 'that-clause' (that phones can be distracting) which is placed at the end.
中文： “It is + 形容词 + that 引导的名词从句”结构中，“It”作为形式主语，用以避免句子显得头重脚轻。真正的主语是置于句尾的“that 从句”（that phones can be distracting）。
It is clear that she loves music.
很明显，她热爱音乐。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used here to express general possibility or ability, indicating that phones have the potential to cause distraction in certain situations.
中文： 情态动词“can”在此处用于表示“一般的可能性”或“能力”，指出手机在某些情况下具有让人分心的潜在可能性。
The weather can be very cold in winter.
冬天的天气可能会非常冷。
EN： In modern English-speaking societies, the debate over smartphone distraction is highly prevalent, especially in discussions about productivity, mental health, and digital detoxing. Using phrases like 'It is true that...' is a polite way to acknowledge a common reality before presenting further arguments.
中文： 在現代英語系國家中，關於智慧型手機令人分心的討論非常普遍，特別是在探討工作效率、心理健康和「數位排毒」等話題時。使用「It is true that...」這樣的句型，是在提出進一步論點前，禮貌地承認大眾普遍認同之現實的一種常見表達方式。
EN： The phrase 'be not sure' is commonly followed by a noun clause starting with 'whether' to express uncertainty between two possibilities (often 'whether... or...').
中文： 形容词短语「be not sure」（不确定）后面常用 'whether' 引导的名词性从句来表示在两种可能性之间的犹豫或不（常用 'whether... or...' 的结构，意为「是否……还是……」）。
I am not sure whether he will come or not.
我不确定他是否会来。
EN： The conjunction 'whether' introduces an indirect question acting as a noun clause. It functions as the complement of the adjective 'sure'.
中文： 连接词「whether」引导一个间接问句作为名词性从句，在此句中担任形容词「sure」的补足语，表示「是否」。
She wonders whether the library is open today.
她想知道图书馆今天是否开门。
EN： The word 'that' introduces a noun clause (or object clause) functioning as the direct object of the verb 'know'. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction and does not have a specific meaning, and it can often be omitted in informal speech.
中文： 单词「that」在此引导一个名词性从句（或称为宾语从句），作为动词「know」的直接宾语。在这个结构中，「that」是一个连接词，本身没有具体意义，在非正式口语中经常可以省略。
I believe that we can solve this problem.
我相信我们能解决这个问题。
EN： The structure 'Subject + be + the key' is used to express that something is the most important factor or solution to a problem. 'The key' acts as the subject complement.
中文： 「主语 + be 动词 + the key」的结构用于表示某事物是解决问题最重要、最关键的因素或方法。「the key」在此担任主语补足语的角色。
Communication is the key to a good relationship.
沟通是良好关系的关键。
EN： The verb 'notice' is often followed by a noun clause starting with the conjunction 'that' (which can be omitted in informal speech). This clause functions as the direct object of the verb, expressing what the speaker has observed or realized.
中文： 动词“notice”（注意到）后面经常接由连接词“that”引导的名词从句（在非正式口语中“that”常被省略）。这个从句在句中担任直接宾语，用来表达说话者所观察到或意识到的事实。
I noticed that the store was closed early.
我注意到那家店提早关门了。
EN： The word 'offline' can function as an adverb meaning 'while not connected to the internet'. Adverbs of frequency like 'sometimes' can be placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis, or before the main verb.
中文： 单词“offline”可作为副词，意思是“在未连接到网络时（离线）”。像“sometimes”（有时候）这类的频率副词可以放在句尾以示强调，也可以放在主动词之前。
She prefers to read books offline.
她更喜欢在离线状态下阅读书籍。
EN： In modern English-speaking societies, the concept of 'digital detox' or being 'offline' is increasingly discussed. It reflects a growing cultural awareness of mental health issues related to constant social media connectivity and screen time.
中文： 在現代英語系國家中，「數位排毒」（digital detox）或「離線」（offline）的概念越來越受到討論。這反映出人們對於持續使用社群媒體和螢幕時間所引發的心理健康問題，有著越來越高的文化自覺。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) introduced by 'What' acts as a noun phrase. Here, 'What worries me' serves as the singular subject of the sentence, meaning 'The thing that worries me'.
中文： 由「What」引导的名词性从句（又称自由性从句）在此作为名词短语使用。在本句中，「What worries me」作为整句的单数主语，意思是「令我担心的事情」。
What I need is a cup of hot coffee.
我所需要的是一杯热咖啡。
EN： The noun phrase 'the time we waste' contains a defining relative clause with a omitted relative pronoun 'that' or 'which' (the time [that] we waste), where 'we waste' modifies 'the time'.
中文： 名词短语「the time we waste」中包含一个定语从句，省略了关系代词「that」或「which」（即 the time [that] we waste），其中「we waste」用来修饰前面的先行词「the time」（时间）。
EN： The verb 'agree' can be followed by a 'that-clause' which functions as the direct object of the sentence. The conjunction 'that' is often omitted in informal speech, but it introduces the opinion or statement being agreed with.
中文： 动词“agree”（同意）后面可以接由“that”引导的名词从句，作为该句子的直接宾语。在口语中“that”经常被省略，它用来引出说话者所同意的观点或陈述。
I agree that we need to save energy.
我同意我们需要节约能源。
EN： The modal verb 'should' is used to express advice, recommendation, or moral obligation. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'use').
中文： 情态动词“should”（应该）用于表达建议、推荐或道德义务。其后必须接动词原形（在此句中为“use”）。
We should eat more vegetables.
我们应该多吃蔬菜。
EN： A noun clause (specifically a wh-clause starting with 'how') is used here as a subject complement following the linking verb 'is'. It explains what the 'question' is. In noun clauses, the word order must be statement order (subject + verb: 'we control'), not question order ('how do we control').
中文： 名词从句（在此为以 'how' 开头的疑问词从句）在此用作连系动词 'is' 后面的主语补语，用来解释“问题”是什么。在名词从句中，语序必须是陈述句语序（主语 + 动词：'we control'），而非疑问句语序（'how do we control'）。
The issue is how we manage our time.
问题在于我们如何管理我们的时间。
EN： The simple present tense is used here to express a general truth, ongoing situation, or habitual action. 'Control' is in its base form because the subject is the first-person plural pronoun 'we'.
中文： 这里使用一般现在时来表达一个普遍的事实、持续的情况或习惯性行为。因为主语是第一人称复数代词 'we'，所以动词 'control' 使用原形。
EN： The verb 'hope' is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'that' (which can be omitted) to express a desire for a possible future situation. Unlike 'wish', 'hope' is used for things that are genuinely possible or likely to happen.
中文： 动词“hope”（希望）后面经常接由“that”引导的名词从句（that 常可省略），用来表达对未来可能发生之事情的愿望。与“wish”不同，“hope”用于表示真正有可能实现的事情。
I hope that we can pass the exam tomorrow.
我希望我们明天能通过考试。
EN： The phrase 'for good' is an idiom that can mean 'permanently' or, in this context, 'for a moral or beneficial purpose' (doing good deeds/benefiting society).
中文： 短语“for good”是一个惯用语，可以表示“永久地”，但在本句的语境中，它表示“为了善良或有益的目的”（行善、造福社会）。
She wants to use her wealth for good by building schools.
她想通过兴建学校，将自己的财富用于善途。
EN： In modern tech discourse, there is a growing global movement called 'Tech for Good', which focuses on active alignment of technology with social, environmental, and economic benefits. Hana's statement reflects this contemporary ethical discussion.
中文： 在現代科技討論中，全球正興起一項名為「科技向善」（Tech for Good）的運動，旨在積極將科技與社會、環境和經濟效益相結合。哈娜（Hana）的這番話正反映了這一當代倫理討論。
EN： A noun clause introduced by the conjunction 'that' can function as the subject of a sentence. This is called a subject clause. It represents a fact or idea that is being discussed. Because a subject clause can make the sentence feel top-heavy, it is often replaced by the dummy pronoun 'it' (e.g., 'It is clear that we need real connection'), but placing the 'that'-clause at the beginning emphasizes the content of the clause.
中文： 由连接词“that”引导的名词从句可以作为整个句子的主语，这被称为“主语从句”。它代表一个被讨论的事实或观点。由于主语从句放在句首会使句子显得头重脚轻，因此常会用形式主语“it”来代替（例如：It is clear that we need...），但将“that”从句直接放在句首能起到强调该从句内容的作用。
That she passed the exam is a miracle.
她通过了考试真是个奇迹。
EN： The copula verb 'be' (here conjugated as 'is') connects the subject clause to the subject complement ('clear'), which describes the state or quality of the subject.
中文： 系动词“be”（在此处为单数动词“is”）将主语从句与主语补语（clear）连接起来，用以描述主语的状态或特征。
EN： The preposition 'about' is followed by a noun clause (or indirect question) introduced by 'how'. This clause functions as the object of the preposition, explaining the content of the thoughts.
中文： 介词“about”后面接由“how”引导的名词从句（或称间接问句）。该从句作为介词的宾语，用来解释思考的具体内容。
She often worries about how her children manage their time.
她经常担心她的孩子们如何管理时间。
EN： The simple present tense ('shapes') is used here to express a general truth, ongoing state, or habitual action that remains true over time.
中文： 这里使用一般现在时（“shapes”）来表达一个普遍事实、持续的状态或长期不变的习惯性动作。
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太阳东升西落。
EN： The dummy pronoun 'It' is used as a placeholder subject when the real subject is a 'that' clause (noun clause). This structure avoids having a long, heavy subject at the beginning of the sentence.
中文： 形式主语「It」用作代替后面「that」引导的名词性从句（真正主语）的占位符。这种结构可以避免句子开头出现过于冗长、笨重的真正主语。
It is clear that she loves her job.
很明显，她热爱她的工作。
EN： The verb 'make' is a causative verb used here in the pattern 'make + object + adjective' (make many things easier), which means to cause something to be in a particular state.
中文： 动词「make」在此处作为使役动词，使用「make + 宾语 + 形容词」的句型（make many things easier），表示使某物处于某种特定状态。
The warm weather makes people happy.
温暖的天气使人感到快乐。
EN： The noun clause introduced by 'that' functions as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. In informal English, 'that' can be omitted, but keeping it helps structure the sentence clearly.
中文： 由「that」引导的名词性从句在此作为动词「believe」的直接宾语。在非正式英语中，「that」常被省略，但保留它可以使句子结构更清晰。
I believe that Emma will pass the exam.
我相信艾玛会通过考试。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or possibility, followed by the base form of the verb 'learn'.
中文： 情态动词「can」用来表示能力或可能性，后面接动词原形「learn」。
We can achieve our goals with hard work.
通过努力，我们能够实现我们的目标。
EN： The conjunction 'whether' is used to introduce a noun clause (dependent clause) that expresses doubt or choice between alternatives, functioning here as the direct object of the verb 'wonder'. It can often be used interchangeably with 'if' in informal contexts.
中文： 连接词“whether”（是否）用于引导名词从句（从属从句），表示怀疑或在不同选择之间做抉择，在此句中作为动词“wonder”的直接宾语。在非正式语境中，通常可以与“if”互换使用。
I wonder whether it will rain tomorrow.
我想知道明天是否会下雨。
EN： The present continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe an ongoing trend or a gradual change happening around the present time ('are losing').
中文： 现在进行时（am/is/are + 现在分词）在此处用于描述目前正在发生的一种持续趋势或渐进式转变（“are losing”，正在失去）。
Many traditional crafts are disappearing in the modern world.
许多传统工艺在现代世界中正在逐渐消失。
EN： This sentence reflects a common modern societal concern in English-speaking countries and globally: the fear that digital communication (texting, social media) is replacing deep, face-to-face interactions ('real conversations').
中文： 這句話反映了英語系國家乃至全球現代社會的共同擔憂：擔心數位通訊（簡訊、社群媒體）正在取代深度的、面對面的互動（即「真實的對話」）。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or 'what-clause') functions as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What concerns me' acts as the subject of the main verb 'is'. It means 'The thing that concerns me'.
中文： 关系代词引导的名词性从句（以 what 开头的从句）在句中可作为名词短语使用。在本句中，「What concerns me」作为主要动词「is」的主语，意思是「让我担心的事物」。
What I need is a cup of hot coffee.
我所需要的是一杯热咖啡。
EN： An indirect question (noun clause) introduced by 'how much' functions as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. It follows statement word order (subject + verb): 'how much time' + 'we' (subject) + 'spend' (verb).
中文： 由「how much」引导的间接问句（名词性从句）在此处作为连系动词「is」的主语补足语。其语序必须使用陈述句语序（主语 + 动词）：「how much time」+「we」（主语）+「spend」（动词）。
She asked how much money we saved.
她问我们存了多少钱。
EN： The phrase 'on screens' refers to time spent looking at smartphones, tablets, computers, and TVs. 'Screen time' has become a major topic of social and psychological discussion globally, reflecting modern concerns about digital well-being and mental health.
中文： 「on screens」（在螢幕上）指的是看智慧型手機、平板電腦、電腦和電視的時間。「螢幕時間」（screen time）已成為全球社會和心理學討論的重要話題，反映了現代人對數位健康和心理健康的擔憂。
EN： The present perfect tense ('have noticed') is used here to describe a state or realization that started in the past and continues to be true or relevant in the present.
中文： 现在完成时（have noticed）在此处用于描述一个始于过去、且至今仍然成立或与现在相关的发现或体会。
I have noticed that the days are getting shorter.
我注意到白天正变得越来越短。
EN： The conjunction 'when' introduces an adverbial clause of time ('when I log off early'), which describes the condition or time under which the action in the main clause ('I sleep better') occurs.
中文： 连接词“when”引导时间状语从句（when I log off early），用以说明主句动作（I sleep better）发生的时间或条件。
I feel more energetic when I exercise in the morning.
当我在早上运动时，我会觉得更有活力。
EN： The phrase 'log off' originally refers to disconnecting from a computer system, but in modern digital wellness culture, it is widely used to describe taking a break from social media and smartphones to improve mental health and sleep quality.
中文： 「log off」原本是指登出電腦系統，但在現代數位健康（digital wellness）文化中，它被廣泛用來指稱「暫離社群媒體和智慧型手機」，以改善心理健康與睡眠品質。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause serving as the direct object of the verb 'forget'. It introduces a fact or statement that people fail to remember. The conjunction 'that' is often optional in informal speech but is kept here for clarity.
中文： “that 引导的名词从句”在此作为动词“forget”（忘记）的直接宾语。它用来引导人们所遗忘的事实或陈述。在口语中，连接词“that”经常可以省略，但在此处保留以使结构更清晰。
She realized that she had left her keys at home.
她意识到她把钥匙留在家里了。
EN： The phrase 'not everything' is used to express that while something is important or significant, it is not the only thing that matters in life. It is a common way to put things into perspective.
中文： 短语“not everything”（并非一切）用于表达某事虽然重要，但并非生活中唯一关键的事物。这是一种常用以来客观审视事物重要性的表达方式。
Money is important, but it is not everything.
金钱固然重要，但它并非一切。
EN： This sentence reflects a modern societal concern regarding digital well-being and screen time. In many English-speaking cultures, there is a growing movement emphasizing 'digital detox' and the importance of real-world, face-to-face interactions over virtual connections.
中文： 這句話反映了現代社會對於數位健康與螢幕使用時間的擔憂。在許多英語系國家中，越來越多人倡導「數位排毒」（digital detox），並強調現實世界中面對面互動相較於虛擬連結的重要性。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'think'. The conjunction 'that' is often omitted in informal spoken English, but it introduces the statement being thought.
中文： that 引导的名词性从句在此作为动词「think」（认为）的直接宾语。在口语中，「that」经常会被省略，它用来引出所思考的具体内容。
I believe that we can solve this problem together.
我相信我们可以一起解决这个问题。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) introduced by 'what' functions as a noun. Here, 'what we really need' acts as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is', meaning 'the thing that we really need'.
中文： 由「what」引导的从句（又称无先行词的从句）在此作为名词使用。在句中，「what we really need」作为连系动词「is」后面的主语补足语，意思是「我们真正需要的东西」。
This is what I wanted to tell you.
这就是我想告诉你的事。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) starting with 'What' acts as the subject of the sentence. 'What' in this context means 'the thing that' or 'that which'.
中文： 以 'What' 开头的名词性从句（或称为自由性从句）在句中担任主语。此处的 'What' 相当于 'the thing that'（……的事情）。
What matters to me is your happiness.
对我来说最重要的事情是你的幸福。
EN： A noun clause introduced by the interrogative adverb 'how' functions as the subject complement after the linking verb 'is', explaining 'what matters most'.
中文： 由疑问副词 'how' 引导的名词性从句在连系动词 'is' 后面担任主补足语，用来解释「最重要的事情」是什么。
The question is how we can solve this problem.
问题是我们该如何解决这个问题。
EN： This sentence reflects a common modern philosophical outlook on time management and personal agency, emphasizing individual choice ('how we choose') in an era filled with digital distractions.
中文： 這句話反映了現代人對時間管理和個人自主權的哲學思考，在充滿數位干擾的時代，特別強調個人的主動選擇（'how we choose'）。
EN： The verb 'hope' is commonly followed by a 'that-clause' acting as the direct object, expressing a desire for a possible future situation. The conjunction 'that' is often omitted in informal speech.
中文： 动词“hope”（希望）后面常接由“that”引导的名词从句作为直接宾语，用来表达对未来可能发生之情况的期望。在口语或非正式表达中，“that”经常会被省略。
I hope that we can visit the museum tomorrow.
我希望我们明天能去参观博物馆。
EN： The preposition 'without' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to indicate an action that does not happen or is avoided while performing the main action.
中文： 介词“without”（没有、不）后面须接动名词（V-ing），用来表示在进行主句动作时，某个未发生或被避免的伴随动作或状态。
She finished the test without making any mistakes.
她没犯任何错误就完成了测验。
EN： The phrase 'becoming a slave to [something]' (or 'its slave') is a common English metaphor used to describe a state where someone has lost control over their habits, especially regarding technology, work, or money, highlighting the importance of self-regulation in modern society.
中文： 英文中「becoming a slave to [something]」（成為某事物的奴隸）是一個常見的比喻，用來形容某人對某種習慣（特別是科技、工作或金錢）失去控制。這反映了現代社會中對於「自我克制」與「數位排毒」等議題的重視。
EN： A noun clause (or content clause) introduced by 'that' can function as the subject of a sentence. This structure is used to state a fact or idea as the main topic. Because a subject clause can make the sentence feel top-heavy, it is often replaced by an dummy 'it' (e.g., 'It is important that...'), but keeping it at the beginning emphasizes the content of the clause.
中文： 由“that”引导的名词从句（或称为内容从句）可以作为整个句子的主语。这种结构用于将某个事实或想法作为句子的主要话题。由于主语从句会使句子显得头重脚轻，因此常被形式主语“it”所代替（例如：“It is important that...”），但将其放在句首能更强调该从句的内容。
That she passed the exam surprised everyone.
她通过了考试这件事让每个人都感到很惊讶。
EN： The phrase 'not the other way' is a shortened form of 'not the other way around', which is used to indicate that the opposite of the statement is not true or not desirable.
中文： 短语“not the other way”是“not the other way around”的简化形式，用来表示所述情况的反面是不成立或不理想的（即“而不是相反过来”）。
We should control our emotions, not the other way.
我们应该控制自己的情绪，而不是被情绪所控制。
EN： A noun clause (or nominal clause) can function as the subject of a sentence. In this sentence, 'how we live' is a noun clause introduced by the question word 'how', followed by subject-verb word order (we live), acting as the singular subject of the main verb 'is'.
中文： 名词性从句（或称名词性从句）可以在句子中担任主语。在本句中，「how we live」（我们如何生活）是由疑问词「how」引导的名词性从句，后接「主语+动词」的语序（we live），作为主要动词「is」的单数主语。
How you handle pressure defines your character.
你如何应对压力决定了你的性格。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'in the end' is an idiomatic expression used as an adverbial modifier. It means 'finally', 'ultimately', or 'after everything has been considered', and is often placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma to set the context.
中文： 介词短语「in the end」是一个常用作副词修饰语的惯用语，意思是「最后」、「归根结底」或「在考虑了所有情况之后」，通常放在句首并用逗号隔开以建立语境。
In the end, they decided to cancel the trip.
最后，他们决定取消这次旅行。
EN： The pattern 'What do you think about...?' is a common conversational formula used to ask for someone's opinion or thoughts on a specific topic. 'About' is a preposition, so it is followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund (verb-ing).
中文： “What do you think about...?”（你对……有什么看法？）是一个常用的会话句型，用于询问对方对特定主题的意见或想法。介词“about”后面必须接名词、代词或动名词（V-ing）。
What do you think about the new project?
你对这个新项目有什么看法？
EN： Online learning is a compound noun where 'online' acts as an adjective modifying the gerund 'learning'. It refers to the act of acquiring knowledge or skills via the internet.
中文： “Online learning”（在线学习）是一个复合名词，其中“online”（在线的）作为形容词，修饰动名词“learning”（学习），指通过网络获取知识或技能的行为。
Online learning has become very popular among adults.
在线学习在成年人中已变得非常流行。
EN： In English-speaking cultures, using someone's first name (like 'Emma') at the end of a question is a common way to personalize the conversation, show friendliness, and directly invite that specific person to share their thoughts, especially in a group or a casual discussion.
中文： 在英語系國家中，在問句末尾加上對方的名字（如「艾瑪」）是一種非常常見的社交方式。這能讓對話顯得更具個人關聯性、更友善，並能直接邀請該特定對象分享想法，特別是在小組討論或日常閒聊中。
EN： The verb 'think' is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'that' to express an opinion. In informal English, the conjunction 'that' is frequently omitted, leaving the subject and verb of the subordinate clause directly after 'think'.
中文： 动词“think”（认为）后面经常接由“that”引导的名词从句来表达个人观点。在口语或非正式英语中，连接词“that”经常会被省略，直接在“think”后面接从句的主语和动词。
I think (that) we should go home now.
我认为我们现在应该回家了。
EN： The verb 'give' is a ditransitive verb, which means it can take two objects: an indirect object (usually a person, 'us') and a direct object (usually a thing, 'more freedom'). The typical pattern is: Subject + give + Indirect Object + Direct Object.
中文： 动词“give”（给予）是一个双宾动词，这意味着它可以接两个宾语：间接宾语（通常是人，如“us”）和直接宾语（通常是事物，如“more freedom”）。常见句型为：主语 + give + 间接宾语 + 直接宾语。
She gave me a beautiful book.
她给了我一本书。
EN： The verb 'wonder' is often followed by a noun clause starting with 'whether' or 'if' to express uncertainty or curiosity about a yes/no question. 'Whether' is more formal than 'if'.
中文： 动词“wonder”（想知道）后面经常接由“whether”或“if”引导的名词从句，用来表达对某个“是非问句”的不确定或好奇。在正式语境中，“whether”比“if”更为常用。
I wonder whether she will attend the meeting tomorrow.
我想知道她明天是否会出席会议。
EN： The verb 'suit' means to be convenient for, acceptable to, or right for someone. It is a transitive verb, so it directly takes an object (e.g., 'everyone') without a preposition.
中文： 动词“suit”表示“适合、对...方便、合...意”。它是一个及物动词，因此直接接宾语（例如“everyone”），中间不需要加任何介词。
This schedule suits me perfectly.
这个日程安排对我来说非常合适。
EN： Using 'I wonder whether...' is a very polite and indirect way to express doubt or raise a question in English-speaking cultures. Instead of saying 'Does this suit everyone?' (which can sound demanding), this phrasing invites open discussion without putting pressure on others.
中文： 在英語系國家中，使用「I wonder whether...」（我想知道是否...）是一種非常禮貌且委婉的表達懷疑或提出問題的方式。相比於直接問「Does this suit everyone?」（這適合大家嗎？，有時聽起來較為強硬），這種句型能開啟討論，且不會給他人帶來壓力。
EN： The dummy subject 'It' is used as a placeholder at the beginning of the sentence, while the real subject is the 'that-clause' (that self-control is important) which is placed at the end to avoid a top-heavy sentence structure.
中文： 形式主语“It”用作句首的占位符，而真正的主语是后面的“that 引导的名词从句”（that self-control is important）。这种结构是为了避免句子显得“头重脚轻”（主语过长）。
It is clear that she loves music.
很明显，她热爱音乐。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a noun clause acting as the real subject of the sentence. It contains a complete sentence structure (subject + verb + complement).
中文： “that 从句”在此作为名词从句，充当句子的真正主语。从句内部包含完整的句子结构（主语 + 动词 + 补语）。
That we need to save water is obvious.
我们需要节约用水是显而易见的。
EN： A nominal relative clause (or free relative clause) starting with 'What' acts as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What I like' serves as the subject of the main verb 'is'. It means 'The thing that I like'.
中文： 由「What」引导的名词性关系从句（或称自由关系从句）在句中相当于一个名词短语。在本句中，「What I like」作为主要动词「is」的主语，意思是「我所喜欢的事情」。
What she needs is a good rest.
她需要的是好好休息。
EN： The 'that-clause' functions as a subject complement after the linking verb 'is'. It completes the meaning of the subject by stating exactly what the speaker likes.
中文： 「that 引导的从句」在连系动词「is」后面充当主语补足语。它用来完整说明主语的具体内容，即说话者所喜欢的具体事情。
The truth is that we lost the game.
事实是我们输掉了比赛。
EN： The noun clause (or content clause) introduced by 'that' functions as the direct object of the verb 'believe'. In informal English, 'that' can be omitted, but keeping it makes the sentence structure clearer.
中文： 由“that”引导的名词从句（或称为内容从句）在此担任动词“believe”（相信）的直接宾语。在非正式英语中，“that”可以省略，但保留它可以使句子结构更清晰。
I believe that technology can improve our lives.
我相信科技可以改善我们的生活。
EN： The verb 'matter' is an intransitive verb meaning 'to be important' or 'to have significance'. It does not require a direct object.
中文： 动词“matter”是一个不及物动词，意思是“重要”或“有重大关系”，其后不需要接直接宾语。
Your opinion matters to us.
你的意见对我们很重要。
EN： The phrase 'I am not sure' is followed by a noun clause (indirect question) introduced by a question word like 'why', 'how', 'what', or 'whether'. In indirect questions, the word order is subject + verb (statement order), not verb + subject (question order).
中文： “I am not sure”（我不确定）后面常接由疑问词（如 why、how、what、whether 等）引导的名词从句（间接问句）。请注意，间接问句的语序必须是“主语 + 动词”的陈述句语序，而非疑问句语序。
I am not sure where they live.
我不确定他们住在哪里。
EN： The word 'some' is a determiner used here with plural countable nouns ('students') to refer to an indefinite quantity. The verb 'lose' is in its base form to agree with the plural subject 'some students'.
中文： “some”（一些/有些）在此处作为限定词，修饰复数可数名词“students”，表示不特定数量。动词“lose”使用原形动词，以与复数主语“some students”达成主谓一致。
Some people prefer to study at night.
有些人比较喜欢在晚上读书。
EN： In Western educational contexts, discussions about student focus and self-regulation are very common, especially with the rise of digital distractions. Expressing uncertainty with 'I am not sure why...' is a polite, non-judgmental way to open a discussion or share an observation without sounding overly critical.
中文： 在西方教育背景中，關於學生專注力與自我管理（特別是面對數位分心物時）的討論非常普遍。使用「I am not sure why...」（我不確定為什麼...）來表達不確定性，是一種禮貌且不帶批判色彩的溝通方式，能開啟討論或分享觀察，而不會顯得過於嚴厲或主觀。
EN： A free relative clause (or nominal relative clause) introduced by 'What' acts as a noun phrase. In this sentence, 'What helps me' serves as the singular subject of the main verb 'is'.
中文： 由“What”引导的关系从句（或称名词性关系从句）在句中相当于一个名词短语。在此句子中，“What helps me”（对我有帮助的事物）作为主要动词“is”的单数主语。
What I need is a cup of coffee.
我所需要的是一杯咖啡。
EN： The verb 'help' can be followed directly by an object pronoun (like 'me') to indicate the recipient of the assistance or beneficial effect.
中文： 动词“help”（帮助）后面可以直接接一个宾格代词（如“me”），用来表示接受帮助或受到益处的对象。
This map helps us find the way.
这张地图帮助我们找到了路。
EN： The noun clause starting with 'that' functions as the direct object of the verb 'know'. In this structure, 'that' is a conjunction that introduces a complete sentence (we must avoid distractions) to show what is known. In informal English, 'that' is often omitted.
中文： 由“that”引导的名词从句在此担任动词“know”的直接宾语。在这种结构中，“that”是一个连接词，用来引导一个完整的句子（我们必须避免分心）以表示所知道的事情。在非正式英语中，“that”经常会被省略。
I believe that we can solve this problem together.
我相信我们能一起解决这个问题。
EN： The modal verb 'must' is used to express strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb (in this case, 'avoid').
中文： 情态动词“must”用于表达强烈的义务或必要性。其后须接动词原形（在此处为“avoid”）。
We must protect our environment.
我们必须保护我们的环境。
EN： Wh-noun clauses (nominal clauses) can act as subjects in a sentence. Here, 'How we learn' is a noun clause functioning as the singular subject of the main verb 'shapes'.
中文： Wh-引导的名词从句（名词性从句）可以在句子中担任主语。在此处，“How we learn”（我们如何学习）是一个名词从句，作为主要动词“shapes”的单数主语。
How you practice determines your success.
你如何练习决定了你的成功。
EN： A noun clause can also act as the object of a verb. In this sentence, 'who we become' is a noun clause acting as the direct object of the verb 'shapes'.
中文： 名词从句也可以作为动词的宾语。在本句中，“who we become”（我们成为什么样的人）是一个名词从句，作为动词“shapes”的直接宾语。
I love who I am today.
我喜欢我现在的样子。
EN： This sentence reflects a growth mindset, which is highly valued in modern Western education. It emphasizes that the process and method of learning are more important than innate intelligence in shaping a person's identity.
中文： 這句話反映了現代西方教育中非常重視的「成長型思維」（growth mindset）。它強調學習的過程和方式，比天生的聰明才智更能決定一個人最終成為什麼樣的人。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 令人分心的，干扰注意力的
在本文中： 平衡，均衡
在本文中： 塑造，决定……的发展
在本文中： 对话，交谈
在本文中： 使担忧，使介意
在本文中： 奴隶，完全受支配的人
在本文中： 自由，自主权
在本文中： 自我控制，自制力
在本文中： 分心的事物，干扰源
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To perform the actions to terminate a connection to a computer system or social media platform.
登出，下线
The opposite of what has just been mentioned or expected.
相反地，反过来
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
社交媒体
A genuine, meaningful relationship or bond between people, as opposed to superficial online interactions.
真实的连接，真诚的人际关系