EN: In news headlines, the 'Simple Present' tense is often used to describe events that have already happened to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
中文: 在新闻标题中,常用「现在简单式」来描述已经发生的事件,这能让新闻读起来更有即时感和生动感。
NASA finds water on Mars.
美国国家航空航天局在火星上发现水。
EN: Cambodia is known for its rich biodiversity, but many of its limestone caves are threatened by quarrying for cement production, making these scientific discoveries crucial for conservation efforts.
中文: 柬埔寨以豐富的生物多樣性聞名,但當地的許多石灰岩洞穴正受到水泥生產採礦的威脅,這使得這些科學發現對於自然保育工作至關重要。
EN: Use the Past Simple tense (verb + -ed) to talk about actions that were completed at a specific time in the past.
中文: 使用过去简单式(动词 + -ed)来描述在过去特定时间点已经完成的动作。
She visited the museum yesterday.
她昨天参观了博物馆。
EN: Cambodia is part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. Its limestone karsts (caves) are unique ecosystems where many species evolve in isolation, making them prime locations for discovering new wildlife.
中文: 柬埔寨是印度-緬甸生物多樣性熱點地區的一部分。當地的石灰岩喀斯特(洞穴)是獨特的生態系統,許多物種在孤立的環境中演化,使其成為發現新野生動物的首選地點。
EN: Use 'work with' to describe collaborating with a person or an organization to achieve a goal.
中文: 使用「work with」来描述与某人或某个组织合作以达成目标。
I work with a small team to build websites.
我和一个小团队合作建立网站。
EN: Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is one of the world's oldest international wildlife conservation organizations, founded in 1903. In English, 'Fauna' refers to animals and 'Flora' refers to plants.
中文: Fauna & Flora International (FFI) 是世界上最古老的國際野生動物保護組織之一,成立於 1903 年。在英文中,「Fauna」指動物群,「Flora」指植物群。
EN: Use 'for' followed by a period of time to show how long an action lasts.
中文: 使用「for」加上一段时间,用来表示某个动作持续了多久。
I lived in London for three years.
我在伦敦住了三年。
EN: Use 'be full of' to describe a place or container that has a lot of something inside.
中文: 使用「be full of」来描述一个地方或容器里面装满了某种东西。
The box is full of old toys.
这个箱子装满了旧玩具。
EN: Use 'Millions of' followed by a plural noun to describe a very large, non-specific number. Note that 'million' must have an 's' when used in this phrase.
中文: 使用「Millions of」加上复数名词来描述一个非常大但非确切的数量。注意在这种短语用法中,million 必须加上 s。
Millions of people use the internet every day.
数百万人每天使用互联网。
EN: In scientific and environmental contexts, 'guano' (bat droppings) is often mentioned because it is a vital source of nutrients for cave ecosystems where there is no sunlight.
中文: 在科學與環境脈絡中,常會提到「鳥糞石/蝙蝠糞」(guano),因為在沒有陽光的洞穴生態系統中,它是極其重要的營養來源。
EN: The word 'or' can be used to introduce a synonym or a simpler explanation for a technical term.
中文: 单词 'or' 可以用来引进一个同义词,或是对专业术语进行更简单的解释。
He studies botany, or the science of plants.
他研究植物学,也就是植物的科学。
EN: The word 'guano' specifically refers to the excrement of seabirds and bats. It is historically significant as a highly effective fertilizer and was even a cause of international conflicts in the 19th century.
中文: 'Guano' 這個字專指海鳥和蝙蝠的糞便。在歷史上它非常重要,因為它是極其有效的肥料,甚至在 19 世紀引發過國際衝突。
EN: Use 'have' or 'has' to say that something contains or possesses something else. In this sentence, the walls 'possess' the creatures on them.
中文: 使用「have」或「has」来表示某物包含或拥有另一物。在这个句子中,墙壁「拥有」其上的生物。
The forest has many tall trees.
这片森林有许多高大的树木。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
中文: 使用 'is' 来连接单数主语与描述它的形容词。
The local food is delicious.
当地的食物很美味。
EN: In scientific contexts, 'ecosystem' refers to all living things in a specific area and their environment. Using 'special' highlights the uniqueness of isolated habitats like caves.
中文: 在科學語境中,「ecosystem」(生態系統) 指的是特定區域內的所有生物及其環境。使用「special」強調了像洞穴這樣孤立棲息地的獨特性。
EN: The phrasal verb 'feed off' means to eat something as a food source, often used for animals or ecosystems.
中文: 动词短语「feed off」的意思是以某物为食,通常用于描述动物或生态系统的饮食习惯。
Birds in the garden feed off small insects.
花园里的鸟类以小昆虫为食。
EN: The word 'guano' specifically refers to the excrement of seabirds and bats. In ecology, it is a vital source of nutrients for cave-dwelling species where sunlight is absent.
中文: 「Guano」這個字專指海鳥和蝙蝠的糞便。在生態學中,它是缺乏陽光的洞穴生物非常重要的營養來源。
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the items and place 'and' before the last item.
中文: 当列举三个或更多项目时,在项目之间使用逗号,并在最后一个项目之前加上 'and'。
I like apples, bananas, and oranges.
我喜欢苹果、香蕉和橘子。
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause (reason) to a result. It shows that the second part of the sentence happens because of the first part.
中文: 使用 'so' 来连接原因与结果。它表示句子的第二部分是因为第一部分而发生的。
It was raining, so I stayed at home.
那时在下雨,所以我待在家里。
EN: Use 'be + important for' to describe what something is useful or necessary for.
中文: 使用「be 动词 + important for」来描述某事物对什么是有用或必要的。
Exercise is important for your health.
运动对你的健康很重要。
EN: Use 'like' after the verb 'be' (am/is/are) to compare two things that are similar.
中文: 在 be 动词(am/is/are)之后使用「like」来比较两个相似的事物,表示「像……一样」。
The moon is like a big lamp in the sky.
月亮就像天空中的一盏大灯。
EN: In biology, 'island' is often used as a metaphor for isolated environments where unique species evolve separately from the rest of the world.
中文: 在生物學中,「島嶼」常用來隱喻孤立的環境。在這些環境中,獨特的物種會與世界其他地方隔絕並獨立演化。
EN: Use 'be different from' to compare two things that are not the same.
中文: 使用「be different from」来比较两个不相同的人或事物。
My cat is different from your cat.
我的猫和你的猫不一样。
EN: Use 'adapted to' to describe how a living thing changes over time to live in a specific place or situation.
中文: 使用「adapted to」来描述生物如何随着时间改变,以适应特定的地方或环境。
The polar bear adapted to the cold weather.
北极熊适应了寒冷的气候。
EN: In scientific English, 'species' is the same form for both singular and plural. Here it refers to the specific types of geckos mentioned in the text.
中文: 在科學英語中,「species」(物種) 的單數和複數形式相同。這裡指的是文中提到的那幾種特定壁虎。
EN: Use 'This is why...' to introduce the result or reason for something that was just mentioned.
中文: 使用「This is why...」来引出刚刚提到的事情所导致的结果或原因,意思是「这就是为什么...」。
I missed the bus. This is why I am late.
我错过了公交车。这就是为什么我迟到了。
EN: Use the '-ing' ending for adjectives to describe something that causes a feeling (e.g., the news is exciting). Use the '-ed' ending to describe how a person feels (e.g., I am excited).
中文: 使用以「-ing」结尾的形容词来描述令人产生某种感觉的事物(例如:消息很令人兴奋)。使用「-ed」结尾则是用来描述人的感受(例如:我觉得很兴奋)。
The new movie is very interesting.
这部新电影非常有趣。
EN: Use 'grow up' (past tense: 'grew up') to talk about where someone lived and spent their childhood.
中文: 使用「grow up」(过去式为「grew up」)来描述某人童年时期居住与成长的地方。
I grew up in a small town.
我在一个小镇长大。
EN: Northern Spain is known for its green, mountainous landscapes, which explains why the scientist loved looking for wildlife there as a child.
中文: 西班牙北部以其綠意盎然的山區景觀聞名,這解釋了為什麼這位科學家小時候喜歡在那裡尋找野生動物。
EN: Use 'love' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to talk about an activity you enjoy very much.
中文: 在动词 love 之后加上 -ing 形式的动词,用来表示非常喜欢做某个活动。
She loves playing the piano.
她很喜欢弹钢琴。
EN: In many Western cultures, exploring nature and observing wildlife is a common childhood hobby that often leads to a lifelong interest in science or conservation.
中文: 在許多西方文化中,探索大自然和觀察野生動物是常見的童年愛好,這往往會培養出對科學或自然保育的終身興趣。
EN: Use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about future plans or actions that are going to happen.
中文: 使用「will」后接动词原形,用来描述未来计划或即将发生的动作。
She will visit the museum tomorrow.
她明天将会参观博物馆。
EN: Cambodia is known for its rich natural landscapes, but many of its cave ecosystems remain unexplored, making it a hotspot for new species discovery.
中文: 柬埔寨以豐富的自然景觀聞名,但其許多洞穴生態系統仍未被開發,這使其成為發現新物種的熱點地區。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 物种,指生物分类上的基本单位
在本文中: 石灰岩,一种常见于洞穴地形的岩石
在本文中: (对自然资源的)保护、保育
在本文中: 生态系统
在本文中: 生物、动物
在本文中: 生物多样性
在本文中: 适应(环境)
在本文中: 栖息地
在本文中: 发现
在本文中: 野生动物
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
to eat something as a primary food source
以...为食
to gradually become an adult
长大、成长
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts
科学研究
the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas
自然保育
An isolated habitat surrounded by different ecosystems, leading to unique biological evolution.
孤立的栖息地(生态岛屿)
The evolutionary process where a species develops traits to survive in a specific environment over generations.
(生物学上的)适应/演化
An organization focused on the protection and preservation of the natural environment and wildlife.
自然保育团体