EN: Use 'this' to point out a single person, place, or thing that is close to you. It is followed by a singular noun.
中文: 使用「this」(这)来指出距离自己较近的单一的人、事或物。后面要接单数名词。
This book is interesting.
这本书很有趣。
EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun/pronoun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 单数名词/代词?」来询问单一物品的价格。
How much is this blue bag?
这个蓝色的包包多少钱?
EN: In night markets or local shops, asking 'How much is it?' is the most common and direct way to start a price inquiry. It is polite and natural.
中文: 在夜市或在地商店中,詢問「How much is it?」是最常見且直接的詢價方式,既禮貌又自然。
EN: The pattern 'Let + person + base verb' is used to suggest an action or ask for permission to do something.
中文: 「Let + 人 + 原形动词」的句型,用来提议做某事或请求允许做某事。
Let me help you.
让我来帮你。
EN: In English-speaking countries, it is very common and polite to ask store clerks for help or pricing information. Clerks are usually very friendly and happy to assist customers.
中文: 在英語系國家,向店員詢問幫助或價格是非常常見且禮貌的行為。店員通常都很友善,樂意為顧客提供協助。
EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 单数名词?」来询问单一物品的价格。
How much is this blue pen?
这支蓝色的笔多少钱?
EN: In English-speaking countries, starting a question to a store clerk with 'Excuse me' is considered very polite and is the standard way to get someone's attention.
中文: 在英語系國家,向店員提問前先說「Excuse me」(不好意思/請問)是非常有禮貌的作法,也是吸引他人注意的標準方式。
EN: Use 'It is + [price]' to state how much something costs. 'It' refers to the singular item being discussed.
中文: 使用「It is + [价格]」来表示某物的价钱。这里的「It」代表正在讨论的单数物品。
It is fifty dollars.
它是五十元。
EN: 'NT dollars' stands for New Taiwan Dollars, which is the official currency used in Taiwan. In daily conversation, people in Taiwan often just say 'dollars' or 'NT' when the context is clear.
中文: 「NT dollars」代表「新台幣」,是台灣的官方貨幣。在日常對話中,如果前後文意思清楚,人們通常會直接說「dollars」或「NT」。
EN: We use 'a little' before an adjective (like 'expensive') to mean 'slightly' or 'not too much'. It helps make a negative statement sound softer and more polite.
中文: 我们在形容词(如「expensive」)前面加上「a little」来表示「有一点」或「稍微」。这可以让否定或负面的说法听起来更温和、更有礼貌。
This bag is a little heavy.
这个包包有一点重。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying something is 'a little expensive' is a polite way to decline buying an item without sounding rude to the seller.
中文: 在英語系國家中,說某樣東西「a little expensive」(有一點貴)是一種委婉拒絕購買的禮貌方式,不會讓商家覺得你很無禮。
EN: Use 'not so + adjective' to say that something does not have a high degree of that quality. It is a common way to say 'not very' or 'not that'.
中文: 使用「not so + 形容词」来表示某事物没有那么高的程度。这是表达「不怎么」或「没那么」的常用方式。
This soup is not so hot.
这碗汤没有那么热。
EN: Use 'How much does it cost?' to ask about the price of a single item. 'Does' is the helping verb for singular subjects like 'it', and 'cost' is the main verb in its base form.
中文: 使用「How much does it cost?」来询问单一物品的价格。「does」是配合单数主语(如 it)的助动词,后面的主要动词「cost」(花费)要用原形动词。
How much does this book cost?
这本书要多少钱?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'How much does it cost?' and 'How much is it?' are both extremely common and polite ways to ask for prices in any shopping scenario.
中文: 在英語系國家中,「How much does it cost?」和「How much is it?」都是在購物時詢問價格非常常見且禮貌的表達方式。
EN: Use 'cost' to talk about the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'it', 'this', or 'the shirt'), we add 's' to the verb: 'costs'.
中文: 使用「cost」来表示某物的价格。当主语是单数(如「it」、「this」或「the shirt」)时,动词后面要加上「s」变成「costs」。
This book costs ten dollars.
这本书花费十元。
EN: Use 'What + plural noun + do you have?' to ask about the options or inventory available, such as sizes, colors, or flavors.
中文: 使用「What + 复数名词 + do you have?」的句型来询问对方有哪些可供选择的款式或库存,例如尺寸、颜色或口味。
What colors do you have?
你们有什么颜色?
EN: In English-speaking countries, clothing sizes are typically categorized as Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L). When shopping, it is very common and polite to ask a clerk 'What sizes do you have?' if you cannot find your size on the rack.
中文: 在英語系國家,衣服尺寸通常分為 Small (S, 小號)、Medium (M, 中號) 和 Large (L, 大號)。購物時,如果架上找不到適合的尺寸,直接詢問店員「What sizes do you have?」是非常常見且有禮貌的表達方式。
EN: When listing three or more items in English, we use commas to separate them, and we put 'and' before the last item.
中文: 在英文中列出三个或以上的项目时,我们会用逗号将它们隔开,并在最后一个项目之前加上「and」(和)。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜欢苹果、香蕉和橙子。
EN: In English-speaking countries, clothing sizes are commonly referred to as 'S' (small), 'M' (medium), and 'L' (large). When shopping, you can simply ask for these sizes directly.
中文: 在英語系國家,衣服尺寸通常簡稱為 'S' (small/小號)、'M' (medium/中號) 和 'L' (large/大號)。購物時,你可以直接用這些英文單字來詢問尺寸。
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'shirt' or 'size').
中文: 使用代词「one」来代替前面已经提过的名词(在此指「衬衫」或「尺寸」),以避免重复。
I like the blue shirt. I want to buy that one.
我喜欢那件蓝色衬衫。我想买那一件。
EN: In English-speaking countries, adding 'please' at the end of a request is essential for basic politeness. Saying 'I want...' without 'please' can sound demanding or rude to store clerks.
中文: 在英語系國家,在請求的句尾加上「please」是基本禮貌。如果只說「I want...」而沒有加上「please」,對店員來說聽起來會像是在命令,顯得有些無禮。
EN: The verb 'love' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to express a strong preference or enjoyment of an activity.
中文: 动词「love」(喜爱)后面接动名词(动词-ing),用来表示非常喜欢做某个活动或爱好。
I love playing basketball.
我喜欢打篮球。
EN: Night markets are a huge part of Taiwanese culture, famous for delicious street food, affordable shopping, and vibrant atmosphere. It is a popular social hub for both locals and tourists.
中文: 夜市是台灣文化中非常重要的一部分,以美味的小吃、平價的商品和熱鬧的氣氛聞名。無論是對在地人還是觀光客來說,夜市都是非常受歡迎的社交與休閒去處。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two adjectives (cheap and fun) to describe a noun. This is a simple way to give multiple details about something.
中文: 使用「and」来连接两个形容词(便宜与好玩)以描述一个名词。这是提供事物多项细节的简单方法。
The food here is delicious and cheap.
这里的食物美味又便宜。
EN: In Taiwan, night markets are famous for offering a wide variety of inexpensive food, clothes, and games, making them a popular spot for both locals and tourists to find 'cheap and fun' items.
中文: 在台灣,夜市以提供各種便宜的小吃、衣服和遊戲而聞名,是當地人和遊客尋找「便宜又好玩」物品的熱門去處。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two nouns that are being grouped together in a list.
中文: 使用「and」来连接两个在清单中组合在一起的名词,表示「和」或「以及」。
I like apples and bananas.
我喜欢苹果和香蕉。
EN: The verb 'cost' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'a small toy'), we add 's' to the verb, making it 'costs'.
中文: 动词「cost」用来表示某物的价格。当主语是单数(例如「a small toy」)时,我们要在动词后面加上「s」,变成「costs」。
This blue pen costs two dollars.
这支蓝色的笔要两元。
EN: In night markets or budget stores, items are often priced very low to attract customers. Using 'only' emphasizes how cheap the item is, which is a common way to highlight a good bargain.
中文: 在夜市或平價商店中,商品的定價通常很低以吸引顧客。使用「only」(僅僅/只需)可以強調商品有多便宜,這是突出划算價格的常用方式。
EN: Using 'and' to connect two adjectives. When describing someone or something with two positive qualities, we can use 'Subject + be verb + Adjective 1 + and + Adjective 2'.
中文: 使用「and」连接两个形容词。当要描述某人或某物具有两个优点时,我们可以使用「主语 + be动词 + 形容词1 + and + 形容词2」的句型。
The teacher is smart and patient.
这位老师既聪明又有耐心。
EN: In night markets and local shops in Taiwan, clerks are often known for being very warm, welcoming, and helpful to customers, which creates a lively and friendly shopping atmosphere.
中文: 在台灣的夜市和在地商店中,店員通常以熱情、好客且樂於助人而聞名,這營造出了一種熱鬧且友善的購物氛圍。
EN: Use 'before' followed by a subject and a verb to show that one action happens earlier than another. It connects two events in a clear time order.
中文: 使用「before」后面加上主语和动词,用来表示一个动作在另一个动作之前发生,清楚连接两个事件的时间顺序。
Please wash your hands before you eat.
你在吃东西之前请先洗手。
EN: In many traditional markets or night markets, prices are not always clearly labeled. It is a very common and smart habit to ask 'How much is this?' before making a decision to avoid any misunderstanding.
中文: 在許多傳統市場或夜市中,商品並不一定會標示價格。在決定購買前先詢問「這個多少錢?」是一個非常常見且聰明的習慣,可以避免任何誤會。
EN: Use 'check A for B' to mean looking at or examining A (like a store or a list) to find or get information about B.
中文: 使用「check A for B」表示查看或检查 A(例如商店或清单),以寻找或获取关于 B 的信息或东西。
I always check the internet for the best prices.
我总是会上网查询最划算的价格。
EN: In many shopping cultures, especially in traditional markets or night markets, comparing prices between different stalls (known as 'shopping around') is a common and smart way to get the best deal.
中文: 在許多購物文化中(特別是在傳統市場或夜市),在不同的攤位之間比較價格(俗稱「貨比三家」)是買到最划算商品的一種常見且聰明的做法。
EN: The pattern 'want to + verb' is used to express a desire or intention to do an action.
中文: 「want to + 动词」的句型用来表达想要做某个动作的意愿或意图。
I want to buy a new toy.
我想买一个新玩具。
EN: In English, 'a good price' doesn't just mean cheap; it implies getting good value for your money. It is a common expression used when shopping or bargaining.
中文: 在英文中,「a good price」不單指便宜,更帶有「物超所值、划算」的意思。這是購物或殺價時非常常用的表達方式。
EN: Use the coordinating conjunction 'but' to connect two complete sentences that show contrasting or opposite ideas.
中文: 使用并列连词「but」(但是)来连接两个表示对比或相反想法的完整句子。
I like apples, but I don't like bananas.
我喜欢苹果,但我不喜欢香蕉。
EN: Use 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound (like 'smart') to talk about one person or thing.
中文: 在以辅音开头的单词(如 'smart')前面使用 'a',用来表示一个单一的人或事物。
She is a good student.
她是一个好学生。
EN: Use 'How much is + singular noun?' to ask about the price of a single item.
中文: 使用「How much is + 单数名词?」来询问单一物品的价格。
How much is this blue pen?
这支蓝色的笔多少钱?
EN: Use 'It is + [price]' to state the price of a singular item. 'It' acts as the subject representing the item you are talking about.
中文: 使用「It is + [价格]」的句型来表示单数物品的价钱。这里的「It」当作主语,代表正在讨论的该样物品。
It is ten dollars.
它是十元。
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often stated simply as numbers (e.g., 'five hundred') without always repeating the currency name 'dollars' if the context is already clear.
中文: 在英語系國家中,如果上下文意思已經很清楚,人們在報價時通常會直接說數字(例如「five hundred」),而不一定會每次都加上貨幣單位「dollars」。
EN: Use 'too + adjective + for + someone' to say that something is more than what a person can accept or handle.
中文: 使用「too + 形容词 + for + 某人」的句型,用来表示某事物超出了某人所能接受或应付的范围(太……以至于对某人来说无法接受)。
This coffee is too hot for me.
这杯咖啡对我来说太烫了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'That is too expensive for me' is a polite and honest way to decline a purchase without offending the seller. It shifts the reason to one's own budget rather than criticizing the seller's pricing.
中文: 在英語系國家中,說「That is too expensive for me」(這對我來說太貴了)是一種既禮貌又誠實的拒絕購買方式。這樣說能將原因歸咎於自己的預算限制,而不會顯得在惡意批評商家的定價。
EN: To make a sentence with 'be' verb (is/am/are) negative, we simply put 'not' after the 'be' verb.
中文: 要将含有 be 动词(is/am/are)的句子改为否定句,只需在 be 动词后面加上「not」即可。
This blue pen is not cheap.
这支蓝色的笔不便宜。
EN: Use 'How much does it cost?' to ask about the price of a single item. 'Does' is the helping verb used for singular subjects like 'it', followed by the base verb 'cost'.
中文: 使用「How much does it cost?」来询问单一物品的价格。「does」是搭配单数主语(如「it」)的助动词,后面接原形动词「cost」(花费)。
How much does this book cost?
这本书要多少钱?
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'How much is it?' and 'How much does it cost?' are equally common and polite. You can use either when shopping in any setting.
中文: 在英語系國家,「How much is it?」和「How much does it cost?」同樣常用且禮貌。在任何購物場合中,這兩種說法都可以互換使用。
EN: The verb 'cost' is used to state the price of something. When the subject is singular (like 'it', 'this shirt'), we add 's' to the verb, making it 'costs'.
中文: 动词「cost」用来表示某物的价格。当主语是单数(如「it」、「this shirt」)时,动词后面要加「s」,变成「costs」。
This book costs ten dollars.
这本书要十元。
EN: In English-speaking countries, prices are often expressed simply as numbers (e.g., 'two hundred') without always repeating the word 'dollars' if the context of money is already clear.
中文: 在英語系國家中,如果對話的情境已經很明確是在談論金錢,人們常常會直接說數字(例如「two hundred」),而不一定每次都會把「dollars」(元)唸出來。
EN: We use 'Do they have...?' to ask if a store, company, or group of people has a certain item or option available.
中文: 我们使用「Do they have...?」(他们有……吗?)来询问店家、公司或某群人是否提供某种商品或选择。
Do they have this shirt in blue?
他们有这件蓝色的衬衫吗?
EN: In English-speaking countries, when shopping for clothes, it is very common to ask the clerk 'Do you have this in other colors?' or 'Do they have other colors?' to see more options. Clerks are usually very happy to check the stock for you.
中文: 在英語系國家購物時,詢問店家「Do they have other colors?」(他們有其他顏色嗎?)或「Do you have this in other colors?」是非常常見的。店員通常會很樂意幫你查詢庫存。
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It is usually preceded by a comma in writing.
中文: 在句子的尾端使用「too」表示「也」的意思。在书写时,通常会在 too 前面加上逗号。
I like apples, too.
我也喜欢苹果。
EN: Use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that has already been mentioned. In this context, 'one' replaces the word 'bag'.
中文: 使用代词「one」来避免重复前面已经提过的名词。在这个情境中,「one」代替了「包包(bag)」这个字。
I don't like the red apple. I want the green one.
我不喜欢那颗红苹果。我要绿色的那一颗。
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to suggest doing an activity together with the listener.
中文: 使用「Let's」后面接动词原形,用来提议和听者一起做某个活动。
Let's eat lunch now.
我们现在去吃午餐吧。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Good choice!' is a very common and friendly way for friends or store clerks to validate someone's decision, making the shopper feel good about their purchase.
中文: 在英語系國家,「Good choice!」(好選擇!)是朋友或店員非常常用且友善的話語,用來肯定他人的決定,能讓購物者對自己的消費決定感到高興。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 店员、售货员
在本文中: 昂贵的、花钱多的
在本文中: 花费、值(多少钱)
在本文中: 尺寸、大小
在本文中: 中等尺寸的、中号的
在本文中: 便宜的
在本文中: 顾客、客户
在本文中: 友好的、亲切的
在本文中: 价格、价钱
在本文中: 花费(金钱或时间)
在本文中: 选择
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
used to politely get someone's attention, especially when you want to ask a question
不好意思、请问
a street market which operates at night and is dedicated to more leisurely strolling, shopping, and eating
夜市
a phrase used to praise someone's decision or selection
好选择、选得好