EN: The verb 'reveal' is followed by a 'that-clause' acting as a noun clause (the direct object). This structure is commonly used in news and academic writing to report findings or facts.
中文: 动词「reveal」(显示/揭露)后接由「that」引导的名词性从句作为宾语。这种结构常用于新闻与学术写作,用来报告研究结果或事实。
The report shows that global temperatures are rising.
报告显示全球气温正在上升。
EN: The verb 'struggle' is followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to indicate difficulty in performing a specific action.
中文: 动词「struggle」(挣扎/费力)后接不定式(to + 动词),用来表示在执行特定动作时感到困难。
Many students struggle to balance work and study.
许多学生难以兼顾工作与学业。
EN: In English news headlines, the present simple tense ('Reveals') is often used to describe recent events or research findings to make the news feel more immediate and relevant, even if the study was completed in the past.
中文: 在英文新聞標題中,經常使用現在簡單式(如 'Reveals')來描述最近發生的事件或研究結果。即使研究是在過去完成的,這樣做能讓新聞聽起來更具即時性與關聯性。
EN: Present Perfect Tense (has found): Used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present, often used in news to report recent findings.
中文: 现在完成时 (has found):用于描述过去某个不确定时间点发生且与现在相关的动作,在新闻中常用于报道最近的研究发现。
Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
科学家们发现了一种新的深海鱼类。
EN: Distinguish between A and B: A common phrasal structure used to indicate the ability to recognize the difference between two distinct things.
中文: Distinguish between A and B (辨别 A 与 B):这是一个常用的短语结构,用于表示识别两个不同事物之间差异的能力。
It is difficult to distinguish between the twin brothers.
很难辨别这对双胞胎兄弟。
EN: The term 'opinion-based news' refers to a growing trend in digital media where commentary and personal viewpoints are blended with news, making media literacy a critical skill in Western education systems.
中文: 「以觀點為主的新聞」(opinion-based news) 指的是數位媒體中一種日益增長的趨勢,即評論和個人觀點與新聞混合在一起,這使得「媒體素養」成為西方教育體系中的一項關鍵技能。
EN: Reduced Relative Clause (Past Participle): The phrase 'conducted by...' is a reduced relative clause that modifies 'The research'. It is shortened from 'which was conducted by'. We use the past participle (V-ed) because the research 'was conducted' (passive voice) by the institute.
中文: 简化定语从句(过去分词):短语 'conducted by...' 是一个简化定语从句,用来修饰 'The research'。它是由 'which was conducted by' 简化而来。使用过去分词 (V-ed) 是因为研究与机构之间是被动关系(研究「被」机构执行)。
The book, written by a famous doctor, became a bestseller.
这本由名医撰写的书成了畅销书。
EN: Appositive Structure with Commas: Commas are used here to set off non-essential information that provides extra detail about the subject. The sentence remains grammatically complete even if the part between the commas is removed.
中文: 同位语结构与逗号用法:此处使用逗号来隔开非必要的补充信息,用以提供主语的额外细节。即使移除逗号之间的内容,句子在语法上依然完整。
Mr. Smith, my neighbor, is a very kind man.
史密斯先生,也就是我的邻居,是个非常亲切的人。
EN: In academic and journalistic writing, numbers under ten are usually spelled out (e.g., 'three'), while numbers over ten can be digits. However, for very large round numbers like 'forty thousand' or at the start of a sentence, spelling them out is common for formal clarity.
中文: 在學術與新聞寫作中,十以下的數字通常會拼寫出來(如 'three'),而十以上的數字則可用阿拉伯數字。然而,對於像 'forty thousand' 這樣的大型整數,或是位於句首時,為了正式與清晰起見,常會將其完整拼寫出來。
EN: The noun clause starting with 'that' acts as the direct object of the verb 'noted'. It allows the speaker to report a complete thought or finding.
中文: 以 'that' 开头的名词性从句作为动词 'noted' 的直接宾语。这让说话者能够转述一个完整的想法或研究结果。
The report noted that global temperatures are rising faster than expected.
报告指出,全球气温上升的速度比预期快。
EN: The present perfect tense (has become) is used to describe a state that started in the past and continues to be true or relevant in the present.
中文: 现在完成时 (has become) 用于描述从过去开始并持续到现在,或与现在仍相关的状态。
Remote work has become a standard practice for many tech companies.
远程工作已成为许多科技公司的标准做法。
EN: The term 'digital age' refers to the current period in history characterized by the shift from traditional industry to an economy based on information computerization. In English-speaking media, 'fact-check' has become a common verb due to the rise of social media and misinformation.
中文: 「數位時代」(digital age) 指的是當前從傳統工業轉向資訊電腦化經濟的歷史時期。在英語媒體中,由於社群媒體和假訊息的興起,「查證」(fact-check) 已成為一個非常普遍的動詞。
EN: The phrase 'tend to + verb' is used to describe a habit or a likelihood that something will happen. It indicates a general trend or inclination.
中文: 短语「tend to + 动词」用于描述一种习惯或某事发生的可能性。它表示一种普遍的趋势或倾向(往往、倾向于)。
People tend to eat more comfort food during the cold winter months.
人们在寒冷的冬季里往往会吃更多安慰食物。
EN: The preposition 'without' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) indicates that an action is performed while another action is omitted or not happening.
中文: 介词「without」后接动名词(V-ing),表示在没有或未发生另一项动作的情况下执行某个动作(没有...、未经...)。
He left the room without saying goodbye to anyone.
他没有跟任何人道别就离开了房间。
EN: In academic and journalistic writing, 'lead author' refers to the person who took primary responsibility for the research and the writing of the report, often listed first in the credits.
中文: 在學術和新聞寫作中,「lead author」(第一作者或主作者)是指對研究和報告撰寫負主要責任的人,通常在作者名單中列於首位。
EN: Noun Clause as Object: The word 'that' introduces a noun clause that functions as the direct object of the verb 'explained'. This structure is used to report information or thoughts.
中文: 名词性从句作宾语:单词 'that' 引导一个名词性从句,该从句作为动词 'explained' 的直接宾语。这种结构常用于转述信息或想法。
He mentioned that the meeting was canceled.
他提到会议被取消了。
EN: Prepositional Phrase of Time: 'Within seconds of' is used to indicate that something happens very quickly after a specific event (in this case, reading the title).
中文: 时间介词短语:'Within seconds of' 用于表示某事在特定事件(在此指阅读标题)发生后极短的时间内发生。
The alarm went off within seconds of the smoke appearing.
烟雾出现后的几秒钟内,警报器就响了。
EN: The sentence highlights a modern phenomenon often called 'clickbait culture' or 'headline-only reading,' where the speed of social media consumption leads to the spread of misinformation because users do not verify the full content before sharing.
中文: 這句話凸顯了現代所謂的「點擊誘餌文化」或「標題黨閱讀」現象。社交媒體的快速消費導致使用者在分享前未核實完整內容,進而造成誤導性資訊的傳播。
EN: Present Perfect Tense (has + past participle): Used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to have an effect or relevance in the present.
中文: 现在完成时 (has + 过去分词):用于描述从过去开始并对现在产生影响或具有相关性的动作。
The new policy has improved the company's efficiency over the last few months.
新政策在过去几个月里提高了公司的效率。
EN: Reporting Verbs as Parenthetical Expressions: Phrases like 'she warned' or 'he said' can be inserted into the middle of a sentence to attribute the statement to a speaker without changing the main sentence structure.
中文: 转述动词作为插入语:像 'she warned' (她警告说) 或 'he said' (他说) 这样的短语可以插入句子中间,用来交代说话者,而不改变主句结构。
The weather, the expert predicted, will remain cold until next week.
专家预测,天气将一直寒冷到下个星期。
EN: The term 'misinformation' is often used in academic and journalistic contexts to describe false information spread regardless of intent, whereas 'disinformation' implies a deliberate intent to deceive. Dr. Voss uses 'misinformation' to highlight the systemic issue of sharing without checking.
中文: 「misinformation」(誤導性資訊) 一詞常用於學術和新聞語境,描述無論意圖為何而傳播的錯誤訊息;而「disinformation」(虛假訊息) 則隱含蓄意欺騙。Voss 博士使用「misinformation」是為了強調未經查證就分享的系統性問題。
EN: The phrase 'be more likely to + verb' is used to express probability or a higher tendency for something to happen compared to others.
中文: 短语「be more likely to + 动词」用于表达可能性,或与他人相比更有可能发生的倾向。
People who exercise regularly are more likely to live a long life.
规律运动的人更有可能长寿。
EN: Appositives (particularly those aged...) are used to provide additional information or clarification about a preceding noun (younger participants).
中文: 同位语(特别是那些年龄在...)用于对前面的名词(较年轻的参与者)提供额外信息或说明。
My brother, a talented musician, plays the piano every day.
我的哥哥是一位有才华的音乐家,他每天都弹钢琴。
EN: The age group 18-25 is often referred to as 'Gen Z' or 'Digital Natives' in Western media studies, highlighting their lifelong exposure to the internet, which is believed to influence their media literacy skills.
中文: 18-25 歲的年齡層在西方媒體研究中通常被稱為「Z 世代」或「數位原住民」,強調他們終身接觸網路的經歷,這被認為影響了他們的媒體識讀能力。
EN: The Past Perfect tense ('had ever used') is used here to describe an action that occurred (or in this case, failed to occur) before a specific point in the past (the time of the study).
中文: 过去完成时(had + 过去分词)在此用于描述在过去某个特定时间点(即研究进行时)之前已经发生(或未发生)的经验或动作。
By the time the class ended, she had already finished the assignment.
在课程结束前,她就已经完成了作业。
EN: The phrase 'fewer than' is used with countable nouns (like 'half' of a group of people) to indicate a smaller number, whereas 'less than' is traditionally used for uncountable quantities.
中文: 「fewer than」用于可数名词(如这群人中的「一半」),表示较少的数量;而「less than」传统上则用于不可数的量。
Fewer than ten students attended the optional workshop.
参加这场选修工作坊的学生不到十人。
EN: The term 'fact-check' has gained significant prominence in Western media since the mid-2010s, leading to the rise of independent organizations like Snopes or PolitiFact. In many English-speaking countries, media literacy is now a core part of the educational debate to combat 'fake news'.
中文: 「fact-check」(事實查核)一詞自 2010 年代中期以來在西方媒體中變得非常重要,促使了像 Snopes 或 PolitiFact 等獨立機構的興起。在許多英語系國家,媒體素養(media literacy)現在已成為對抗「假新聞」教育辯論的核心部分。
EN: Passive Voice (be + past participle): Used here to focus on the action (introducing education) rather than who is doing it. The modal 'should' is followed by 'be' and the past participle 'introduced'.
中文: 被动语态 (be + 过去分词):此处用于强调动作本身(引入教育),而非执行动作的人。助动词 'should' 后接 'be' 与过去分词 'introduced'。
New safety measures should be implemented immediately.
新的安全措施应立即实施。
EN: To-Infinitive for Purpose: The phrase 'to address this gap' uses the infinitive form to explain the reason or goal of the main action.
中文: 不定式表示目的:短语 'to address this gap' 使用不定式形式来解释主要动作的原因或目标。
He studied hard to pass the exam.
他努力学习是为了通过考试。
EN: The term 'media literacy' has become a significant educational focus in Western countries to combat 'fake news'. Finland is often cited as a global leader in this field, integrating these skills into all subjects from a young age.
中文: 「媒體素養」(media literacy) 已成為西方國家對抗「假新聞」的重要教育重點。芬蘭常被譽為該領域的全球領導者,從小就將這些技能融入所有學科中。
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle): Used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.
中文: 现在完成时 (have + 过去分词):用于描述过去某个不特定时间发生,且与现在仍有关系的动作。
The company has already launched its new website.
这家公司已经推出了它的新网站。
EN: Preposition 'by' + Gerund (-ing): This structure is used to explain the method or means by which an action is achieved.
中文: 介词 'by' + 动名词 (-ing):此结构用于解释达成某个动作的方法或手段。
You can improve your English by practicing every day.
你可以通过每天练习来提高你的英语水平。
EN: The spelling 'programmes' is the British/International English standard, while 'programs' is used in American English. In the context of media literacy, countries like Finland are often cited as global leaders due to their proactive integration of critical thinking into early education.
中文: 'programmes' 是英式/國際英語拼法,而美式英語則使用 'programs'。在媒體素養的背景下,芬蘭常被視為全球領導者,因為他們積極地將批判性思考融入早期教育中。
EN: Non-restrictive Relative Clause: The phrase 'which has long been considered...' uses 'which' to provide extra information about Finland. It is set off by commas and does not limit the identity of the noun it modifies.
中文: 非限制性定语从句:短语 'which has long been considered...' 使用 'which' 来提供关于芬兰的额外信息。这种用法通常用逗号隔开,且不会限制其修饰名词的身份。
My car, which I bought last year, is already breaking down.
我的车(去年买的那辆)已经快坏了。
EN: Passive Voice: 'Students are taught' uses the structure 'be + past participle'. It focuses on the recipients of the action (students) rather than who is performing the action (teachers).
中文: 被动语态:'Students are taught' 使用了 'be 动词 + 过去分词' 的结构。这将焦点放在动作的接受者(学生)身上,而非执行动作的人(老师)。
The children are encouraged to express their creativity.
孩子们被鼓励去表达他们的创造力。
EN: Finland is globally recognized for its high-quality education system and its proactive approach to fighting misinformation through media literacy, which is integrated into the national curriculum from a very young age.
中文: 芬蘭以其高品質的教育體系聞名全球,並積極透過媒體素養教育來對抗虛假訊息。這項教育從幼年時期就已納入其國民教育課程中。
EN: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): Used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past but has relevance to the present or indicates a completed commitment.
中文: 现在完成时 (have/has + 过去分词):此处用于描述过去某个不确定时间点发生的动作,但与现在有关联,或表示已经完成的承诺。
The company has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 2030.
该公司已承诺在 2030 年前减少其碳足迹。
EN: Appositive / Non-restrictive Phrase: The phrase 'including Canada and Australia' provides extra information about the subject 'Other countries' and is set off by commas.
中文: 同位语 / 非限制性修饰短语:'including Canada and Australia' 短语为句子的主语 'Other countries' 提供额外信息,并使用逗号隔开。
Many students, including those from abroad, attended the seminar.
许多学生,包括那些来自国外的学生,都参加了研讨会。
EN: The mention of Canada, Australia, and Finland reflects international cooperation and benchmarking in media literacy education. These countries are often cited in global studies as leaders in digital citizenship and education policy.
中文: 提到加拿大、澳洲和芬蘭反映了媒體素養教育中的國際合作與標竿學習。這些國家在全求研究中經常被引用為數位公民意識和教育政策的領導者。
EN: Noun Clause as Object: The word 'that' introduces a noun clause that functions as the direct object of the verb 'concluded'. It reports what the speaker said or decided.
中文: 名词性从句作宾语:单词 'that' 引导一个名词性从句,作为动词 'concluded' 的直接宾语。它用来转述说话者所说的话或得出的结论。
The teacher explained that the exam would be postponed.
老师解释说考试将会延期。
EN: Gerund after Preposition: The word 'sharing' is a gerund (verb + -ing) used after the preposition 'before'. In English, prepositions must be followed by a noun or a gerund.
中文: 介词后的动名词:'sharing' 是一个动名词(动词 + -ing),用在介词 'before' 之后。在英语中,介词后面必须接名词或动名词。
Always wash your hands before eating dinner.
晚饭前一定要洗手。
EN: In Western academic and journalistic contexts, emphasizing 'personal responsibility' in media consumption is a key part of 'Media Literacy' (the ability to critically analyze information).
中文: 在西方學術和新聞背景下,強調媒體消費中的「個人責任」是「媒體素養」(批判性分析資訊的能力)的核心部分。
EN: The Subjunctive Mood with 'recommend': When verbs like 'recommend', 'suggest', or 'insist' are used to express a proposal, the following 'that' clause often uses the base form of the verb or 'should' + base form. This is used to indicate necessity or a desired action.
中文: 建议动词后的虚拟语气:当使用 'recommend' (建议)、'suggest' (提议) 或 'insist' (坚持) 等动词来表达提议时,后接的 'that' 从句通常使用动词原形或 'should' + 动词原形。这用来表示必要性或期望的行动。
The doctor recommended that he get more sleep.
医生建议他应该多睡觉。
EN: Parallel Structure: When using coordinating conjunctions like 'and', the phrases connected should have the same grammatical form. Here, 'check multiple sources' and 'look for evidence' are both base verb phrases following 'should'.
中文: 平行结构:当使用 'and' 等并列连词时,所连接的短语应具有相同的语法形式。在此句中,'check multiple sources' (检查多个来源) 和 'look for evidence' (寻找证据) 都是接在 'should' 之后的动词原形短语。
She likes to read books and watch movies.
她喜欢看书和看电影。
EN: In Western academic and journalistic contexts, 'media literacy' is a critical skill. The emphasis on 'multiple sources' reflects a cultural value placed on critical thinking and skepticism toward single-source information, which is increasingly taught in schools to combat misinformation.
中文: 在西方學術和新聞脈絡中,「媒體素養」是一項關鍵技能。強調「多個來源」反映了對批判性思考的文化重視,以及對單一來源資訊的懷疑態度,這在學校教育中越來越受到重視,以對抗假訊息。
EN: The Future Perfect Passive (will have been + past participle) is used to describe an action that will be completed or finished by a specific point in the future, emphasizing the result rather than the process.
中文: 将来完成被动式 (will have been + 过去分词) 用于描述在未来某个特定时间点之前将会完成的动作,强调的是结果而非过程。
By next month, the new bridge will have been completed.
到下个月,这座新桥将会竣工。
EN: The phrase 'By the time' introduces a time clause indicating a deadline. When referring to the future, the verb in the 'by the time' clause is usually in the simple present tense.
中文: 短语 'By the time' 引导一个表示截止时间的时间状语从句。当指代未来时,'by the time' 从句中的动词通常使用一般现在时。
By the time you arrive, the movie will have started.
等你到的时候,电影就已经开始了。
EN: In academic and formal reporting, the use of the passive voice (e.g., 'improvements will have been made') is common to maintain an objective tone, focusing on the results rather than the specific people performing the actions.
中文: 在學術和正式報告中,經常使用被動語態(例如 'improvements will have been made')來保持客觀語氣,將重點放在結果上,而非執行動作的具體人員。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 区分或辨别两者之间的不同。
在本文中: 错误或误导性的信息,通常指在无意中传播的假消息。
在本文中: 偏见或成见,指对某人、某事或某观点的不公正倾向。
在本文中: 素养,在此指对特定领域(如媒体)的理解与应用能力。
在本文中: 学校的课程规划(curriculum 的复数形式)。
在本文中: 批判性地,指以审慎且客观的态度进行评估。
在本文中: 证实或核对某事的真实性。
在本文中: 倡议、新方案或主动采取的行动。
在本文中: 正式承诺或发誓要做某事。
在本文中: 可靠的、可信赖的。
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To investigate an issue in order to verify the facts.
事实查核
To help to cause or bring about something.
促成、导致、对...做出贡献
To take action to reduce the difference or deficiency between two things.
弥补差距、解决落差
To search for facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true.
寻找证据
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.
媒介素养
The primary researcher who is credited with the majority of the work and writing in a published study.
第一作者 / 主作者
To take action to deal with a deficiency or a lack of something (knowledge, skills, or services).
弥补差距 / 填补空白
To examine something using careful judgment and objective analysis, rather than just finding faults.
批判性地评估