Ang Lee: Six Years of Waiting李安：六年的等待
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EN： Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used here to describe birth. Since 'born' is a past participle, we use 'was born' to indicate the event happened in the past.
中文： 被动语态 (be 动词 + 过去分词)：这里用来描述出生。由于 'born' 是过去分词，我们使用 'was born' 来表示这件事发生在过去。
She was born in a small village in 1995.
她于1995年出生在一个小村庄。
EN： Phrasal Verb 'Grow up': This means to spend one's childhood and become an adult. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object.
中文： 短语动词 'Grow up'：意思是度过童年并长大成人。这是一个不及物动词，意味着它后面不需要接直接宾语。
I grew up in a busy city, so I love the noise.
我在热闹的城市长大，所以我喜欢喧嚣。
EN： Ang Lee is a world-renowned director. Mentioning Hualien and Tainan highlights his roots in different parts of Taiwan, which often influences the cultural depth in his films.
中文： 李安是世界知名的導演。提到花蓮和台南強調了他在台灣不同地區的成長背景，這往往影響了他電影中的文化深度。
EN： Appositive: A noun or noun phrase that sits next to another noun to rename or describe it. Here, 'a strict principal' provides more information about 'His father'.
中文： 同位语：紧跟在另一个名词后面的名词或名词短语，用于重新命名或补充说明该名词。在此句中，「a strict principal」补充说明了「His father」的身份。
My friend, a talented artist, painted this mural.
我的朋友，一位有才华的艺术家，画了这幅壁画。
EN： Expect + Object + to-infinitive: A common verb pattern used to express what someone wants or believes another person should do in the future.
中文： Expect + 宾语 + 不定式：这是一个常见的动词句型，用来表达某人期望或认为他人未来应该做的事情。
The teacher expects the students to finish their homework.
老师期望学生们完成他们的作业。
EN： In many traditional East Asian cultures, including Taiwan during Ang Lee's youth, parents often placed high value on stable, prestigious academic careers like being a professor, viewing them as a sign of success and social status.
中文： 在許多傳統東亞文化中（包括李安成長時期的台灣），父母通常非常看重穩定且具聲望的學術職業（如教授），將其視為成功與社會地位的象徵。
EN： The correlative structure 'not once, but [number]' is used for emphasis to highlight that something happened more than expected. It creates a contrast between a single occurrence and the actual higher frequency.
中文： 关联结构「not once, but [次数]」用于强调某事发生的次数超过预期。它在「仅一次」与「实际更多的次数」之间建立对比，以增强语气。
She won the championship not once, but three times.
她不仅赢得了一次冠军，而是三次。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'to one's [emotion]' (e.g., to his disappointment, to my surprise) is used to describe the emotional result of an action or event.
中文： 介词短语「to one's [情绪名词]」（例如：令他失望的是、令我惊讶的是）用来描述某个动作或事件所导致的情感结果。
To our surprise, the plan worked perfectly.
令我们惊讶的是，这个计划运作得非常完美。
EN： In many East Asian cultures, especially during the era described, the University Entrance Exam was seen as a critical 'make-or-break' moment for a young person's future and a reflection of family honor. Failing it was often considered a significant source of shame for the parents.
中文： 在許多東亞文化中，特別是在故事描述的那個時代，大學聯考被視為年輕人前途的關鍵轉折點，也是家族榮譽的體現。考試失敗通常被認為是父母極大的恥辱。
EN： The relative pronoun 'which' is used here in a non-restrictive relative clause to refer back to the entire preceding idea (choosing art), rather than just the noun 'art'.
中文： 非限制性关系代词 'which'：在此处用于引导定语从句，修饰前面提到的整个情况（选择艺术这件事），而不仅仅是单指 'art' 这个名词。
She passed the exam, which made her parents very happy.
她通过了考试，这让她的父母非常开心。
EN： The verb 'find' is used in the pattern 'find + object + adjective' to express an opinion or perception about something.
中文： 不完全及物动词用法：使用 'find + 宾语 + 形容词' 的句型，用来表达对某事物的看法或感受。
I find this movie extremely boring.
我觉得这部电影非常无聊。
EN： In traditional Taiwanese and East Asian cultures, parental expectations often lean heavily toward stable, prestigious professions like medicine or academia. Pursuing art was historically seen as a risky or less 'respectable' path, leading to the generational conflict described in Ang Lee's life.
中文： 在傳統台灣與東亞文化中，父母對子女的期望通常傾向於醫生或教授等穩定且具社會地位的職業。在當時的背景下，追求藝術常被視為冒險或較不「體面」的路徑，這也造成了李安生平中描述的代際衝突。
EN： The 'to + infinitive' (to study) is used here as an infinitive of purpose, explaining why the subject performed the action of moving.
中文： 不定式 (to + 动词原形) 在此处作为「目的状语」，用来解释主语搬家的原因或目的。
She went to the library to borrow some books.
她去图书馆是为了借一些书。
EN： Prepositions of place: 'To' indicates direction/movement toward a destination, while 'at' indicates a specific location or institution where an activity happens.
中文： 地点介词：'To' 表示朝向某个目的地的动作或方向；'at' 则表示在某个特定的地点或机构从事活动。
He traveled to Japan to study at a language school.
他前往日本在一所语言学校学习。
EN： The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a prestigious public research university. For many international students, moving to the U.S. for higher education in the arts was a common path to global recognition, though it often involved significant cultural and linguistic challenges.
中文： 伊利諾大學厄巴納-香檳分校是一所著名的公立研究型大學。對於許多國際學生來說，前往美國接受藝術高等教育是獲得國際認可的常見途徑，儘管這通常伴隨著巨大的文化與語言挑戰。
EN： The phrase 'go on to + infinitive' is used to describe a sequence of events, meaning to do something after completing a previous action or stage.
中文： 「go on to + 不定式」用于描述事件的顺序，表示在完成前一个动作或阶段后，接着进行下一件事。
After finishing her undergraduate degree, she went on to study medicine.
在完成大学学位后，她接着去攻读医学。
EN： The present participle phrase 'barely speaking English' functions as a reduced relative clause or a supplementary clause describing the subject's state or simultaneous action.
中文： 现在分词短语「barely speaking English」作为简化定语从句或补充说明从句，用来描述主语当时的状态或同时发生的动作。
He sat by the window, watching the rain fall.
他坐在窗边，看着雨落下。
EN： NYU (New York University) is home to the Tisch School of the Arts, one of the most prestigious film schools in the world. Ang Lee's journey from a non-native speaker to an Oscar-winning director at NYU is a classic example of the 'American Dream' and the power of visual storytelling over language barriers.
中文： 紐約大學（NYU）旗下的帝勢藝術學院（Tisch School of the Arts）是全球最頂尖的電影學院之一。李安從一名起初幾乎不會說英語的外籍學生，到後來成為奧斯卡金像獎導演，是「美國夢」的典型範例，也證明了視覺敘事力量可以超越語言障礙。
EN： The use of 'even then' functions as an adverbial phrase of time, emphasizing that a quality existed earlier than expected or despite certain circumstances (like his limited English).
中文： 「even then」作为时间状语短语，用来强调某种特质在比预期更早的时候就已经存在，或者尽管在特定情况下（如他当时英语还不流利）依然如此。
He was only five years old, but even then, he played the piano like a professional.
他当时才五岁，但即便在那时，他弹钢琴就像专业人士一样。
EN： Compound Sentence with 'and': This sentence uses the coordinating conjunction 'and' to join two independent clauses, showing a cause-and-effect relationship between his talent and the public's reaction.
中文： 使用 'and' 的并列复合句：本句使用并列连词 'and' 来连接两个独立分句，展现了他的才华与观众反应之间的因果关系。
The movie was very moving, and many people cried.
这部电影非常感人，许多人都哭了。
EN： In the context of film industry, 'visual storytelling' refers to the ability to convey a narrative through images and camera work rather than relying solely on dialogue. This was crucial for Ang Lee, who was still mastering English at the time.
中文： 在電影產業脈絡中，「視覺敘事」(visual storytelling) 指的是透過影像和鏡頭運作而非單靠對白來傳達故事的能力。這對當時還在磨練英語能力的李安來說至關重要。
EN： Apposition (Appositive Phrase): A noun or noun phrase placed next to another noun to explain or identify it. Here, 'a sign of great things to come' renames and explains the significance of the 'award'.
中文： 同位语（同位语短语）：放在名词旁边，用来解释或补充说明该名词的短语。在此句中，「a sign of great things to come」用来补充说明「奖项」的意义。
She visited Paris, the city of lights.
她参观了巴黎，这座光之城。
EN： The Infinitive as an Adjective: The phrase 'to come' acts as an adjective modifying 'things', indicating something that will happen in the future.
中文： 不定式作形容词：短语「to come」在此作形容词修饰「things」，表示未来将要发生的事情。
There are many challenges to face.
有许多挑战需要面对。
EN： NYU (New York University) is world-renowned for its Tisch School of the Arts. Winning a 'best director' award there is a significant achievement that often launches professional careers in Hollywood.
中文： 紐約大學 (NYU) 以其帝許藝術學院 (Tisch School of the Arts) 聞名全球。在那裡獲得「最佳導演獎」是一項重大成就，通常標誌著進入好萊塢職業生涯的開始。
EN： The semicolon (;) is used to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. It functions as a stronger break than a comma but a weaker break than a period.
中文： 分号 (;) 用于连接两个在思想上紧密相关的独立分句。它的语气比逗号强，但比句号弱。
She loved the movie; he thought it was boring.
她很喜欢这部电影；他却觉得很无聊。
EN： The preposition 'as' is used here to indicate a person's role, job, or function. It is followed by a noun phrase.
中文： 介词 'as' 在此处用于表示一个人的角色、职业或功能，后接名词短语。
He works as a software engineer at a tech company.
他在一家科技公司担任软件工程师。
EN： In many cultures, including Taiwan, there is significant social pressure on men to be the primary breadwinners. Ang Lee's period as a 'house-husband' while his wife supported him was a departure from traditional expectations, which adds depth to his eventual success story.
中文： 在包括台灣在內的許多文化中，男性通常面臨著成為家庭經濟支柱的巨大社會壓力。李安在妻子支持下擔任「家庭主夫」的這段時期，背離了傳統期待，這也為他最終的成功故事增添了深度。
EN： The sentence uses a Present Participle Phrase (supporting...) as a 'reduced relative clause' or 'adverbial participle' to describe an action happening simultaneously with the main verb (stayed). It provides more information about how he spent his time.
中文： 本句使用了现在分词短语（supporting...）作为「分词状语」，用来描述与主句动词（stayed）同时发生的动作，补充说明他当时如何支持妻子。
She sat by the window, reading a book.
她坐在窗边看书。
EN： The preposition 'as' is used here to indicate the role or capacity of a person. It identifies the function he served during those six years.
中文： 介词「as」在此处用来表示身份或职位，说明他在那六年期间所担任的角色（家庭主夫）。
He works as a software engineer.
他的职业是软件工程师。
EN： In traditional East Asian cultures, the concept of a 'house-husband' was historically rare and sometimes stigmatized due to patriarchal expectations. Ang Lee's story is often cited as an inspiring example of breaking gender roles and the importance of spousal support in achieving long-term dreams.
中文： 在傳統東亞文化中，「家庭主夫」的概念在歷史上較為罕見，有時甚至因父權社會的期待而受到歧視。李安的故事常被視為打破性別刻板印象的勵志典範，並強調了配偶支持對於實現長期夢想的重要性。
EN： The conjunction 'while' is used here to show contrast between two simultaneous actions or situations occurring in the past. It highlights the reversal of traditional gender roles in this specific context.
中文： 连词 'while' 在此处用于表示两个同时发生的过去动作或情况之间的对比。它强调了在特定语境下传统性别角色的反转。
She likes to read books while her brother prefers playing video games.
她喜欢看书，而她的哥哥则偏好玩电子游戏。
EN： Parallel structure (parallelism) involves using the same grammatical form for multiple items in a list. Here, 'cooked', 'cleaned', and 'cared' are all in the past simple tense to maintain consistency.
中文： 平行结构（Parallelism）涉及在列表中使用相同的语法形式。在这里，'cooked'、'cleaned' 和 'cared' 都使用一般过去时，以保持一致性。
He opened the door, entered the room, and sat down.
他开了门，走进房间，然后坐了下来。
EN： In traditional East Asian cultures of the 1980s and 90s, the concept of a 'house-husband' was very rare and often carried a social stigma. Ang Lee's story is frequently cited as an example of modern partnership and the sacrifice required for artistic success.
中文： 在 1980 和 90 年代的傳統東亞文化中，「家庭主夫」的概念非常罕見，且往往帶有社會壓力。李安的故事經常被引用為現代伴侶關係以及為了藝術成就所需做出的犧牲的典範。
EN： The sentence uses 'Repetition for Emphasis' (Anadiplosis). By repeating the noun 'screenplays' and following it with a relative clause, the author emphasizes the specific object and its unfortunate status.
中文： 句子使用了「重复强调法」。通过重复名词「screenplays」并在后方接续定语从句，作者强调了该客体及其当时无人问津的处境。
She loves her garden, a garden that she spent years building.
她热爱她的花园，那是她花了多年心血打造的花园。
EN： The 'Relative Clause' starting with 'that' acts as an adjective to describe the noun 'screenplays'. In this case, 'that' is the object of the verb 'buy'.
中文： 以「that」引导的「定语从句」充当形容词，用来修饰名词「screenplays」。在这种情况下，「that」是动词「buy」的宾语。
He found a book that nobody had ever read.
他发现了一本从来没人读过的书。
EN： In English storytelling, repeating a word at the end of one clause and the beginning of the next is a rhetorical device used to create rhythm and emotional weight, often highlighting a sense of struggle or persistence.
中文： 在英文敘事中，在一個子句末尾和下一個子句開頭重複同一個單字是一種修辭手法，用於營造節奏感和情感厚度，通常用來強調掙扎或堅持的感覺。
EN： The adverb 'nearly' is used to indicate that something was very close to happening but did not actually occur. It is often placed before the main verb.
中文： 副词「nearly」用于表示某事差一点就发生，但实际上并未发生。通常放在主要动词之前。
I nearly missed the train because of the heavy traffic.
因为交通拥堵，我差点没赶上火车。
EN： The 'to-infinitive' (to + verb) is used here as an infinitive of purpose, explaining 'why' the action in the main clause was performed.
中文： 「不定式」(to + 动词) 在此作为目的状语，用来解释主句动作发生的「原因」或「目的」。
She studied hard to pass the exam.
她努力学习是为了通过考试。
EN： The term 'real job' reflects a common cultural expectation in many societies, including Taiwan, where stable professions like engineering or medicine are prioritized over creative arts, which are often seen as unstable or hobbies.
中文： 「正經的工作」(real job) 一詞反映了包括台灣在內的許多社會中的普遍文化期待。在這些社會中，工程或醫學等穩定職業往往比創意藝術更受重視，後者常被視為不穩定或僅是嗜好。
EN： The use of 'saying' is a present participle phrase acting as an adverbial modifier. It describes an action happening simultaneously with the main verb 'encouraged', often used to introduce direct speech or additional details.
中文： 这里的 'saying' 是现在分词短语，作状语修饰语。它描述了与主动词 'encouraged' 同时发生的动作，常用于引出直接引语或补充细节。
She walked out of the room, smiling at everyone.
她走出房间，对着每个人微笑。
EN： The imperative mood 'Don't forget' is used to give a strong suggestion, command, or piece of advice. It is formed by using 'Do not' (or 'Don't') followed by the base form of the verb.
中文： 祈使句 'Don't forget' 用于给予强烈的建议、命令或忠告。其结构是由 'Do not' (或 'Don't') 后接动词原形构成。
Don't give up on your goals.
不要放弃你的目标。
EN： In many cultures, including Taiwan, the support of a spouse is often seen as a crucial factor in an artist's success, especially during long periods of financial instability. This sentence highlights the emotional labor and belief that sustained Ang Lee's career.
中文： 在包括台灣在內的許多文化中，配偶的支持常被視為藝術家成功的關鍵因素，特別是在長期的經濟不穩定時期。這句話強調了支撐李安職業生涯的情感付出與堅定信念。
EN： The phrase 'That very same' is used as an emphatic adjective to stress that the time or thing mentioned is exactly the same one, often highlighting a surprising coincidence.
中文： 短语 'That very same' 用作强调形容词，用来强调所提到的时间或事物正是同一个，通常用于凸显令人惊讶的巧合。
I ran into my old friend at that very same cafe.
我竟然在同一家咖啡馆遇到了我的老朋友。
EN： The Past Simple tense (won) is used here to describe a completed action that took place at a specific point in the past.
中文： 一般过去时 (won) 在此处用于描述在过去特定时间点发生的已完成动作。
She won the gold medal in the 2012 Olympics.
她在2012年奥运会上赢得了金牌。
EN： The screenplay mentioned is 'Pushing Hands' (推手), which won a competition organized by Taiwan's Government Information Office. This was a pivotal moment in Ang Lee's career, as it provided the funding for his first feature film after six years of unemployment.
中文： 這裡提到的劇本是《推手》，該劇本贏得了台灣新聞局舉辦的徵選比賽。這是李安職業生涯的關鍵轉折點，因為這為他在失業六年後提供了拍攝首部劇情長片的資金。
EN： The semicolon (;) is used to link two independent clauses that are closely related in thought. It functions like a period but suggests a stronger connection between the two ideas.
中文： 分号 (;) 用于连接两个思想紧密相关的独立分句。它的功能类似于句号，但暗示了两个想法之间有更强的联系。
The rain stopped; the sun began to shine.
雨停了；太阳开始照耀。
EN： Compound adjectives (e.g., 'six-year') are formed by joining words with a hyphen. When used before a noun, the noun within the adjective (year) remains singular.
中文： 复合形容词（例如 'six-year'）是通过连字符将单词连接而成。当放在名词前作定语时，形容词内部的名词（year）必须保持单数形式。
He went on a ten-mile run this morning.
他今天早上进行了一次十英里的跑步。
EN： In many cultures, especially in East Asian contexts like Ang Lee's, the 'turning point' often follows a long period of quiet perseverance (like his six years as a house-husband), which is highly respected as a sign of character.
中文： 在許多文化中，特別是像李安所處的東亞背景，「轉折點」往往出現在長期的默默堅持之後（例如他擔任家庭主夫的六年），這種堅持被視為人格特質的體現，深受尊重。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 学校的校长
在本文中： 令人失望的人或事
在本文中： 非凡的、引人注目的
在本文中： 失业的、没有工作的
在本文中： 微生物学家
在本文中： 电影剧本
在本文中： 注册、参加（课程或学校）
在本文中： 享有声望的、有名望的
在本文中： 转折点、转机
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To move to the next stage or activity after finishing something else.
接着做、继续进行
A man who stays at home to cook, clean, and take care of the children while his wife works.
家庭主夫
A time when a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with a beneficial result.
转折点
Used to emphasize that something happened more than once, often unexpectedly.
不只一次，而是两次
The person who oversees the creative aspects of a film, including directing actors and technical staff.
导演
A written work by screenwriters for a film, television program, or video game.
电影剧本
The process of telling a story through the use of visual media (images, video, etc.) rather than just words.
视觉叙事