EN： Imperative sentence (command form) using the base verb without 'to'. The subject 'you' is implied.
中文： 祈使句（命令形式），使用基础动词不加'to'。主语'you'是隐含的。
Drink more water. Exercise regularly.
多喝水。定期锻炼。
EN： Linking verb 'are' connects the subject 'vegetables' with two adjectives joined by 'and'. This is a simple present tense statement.
中文： 连系动词'are'连接主语'vegetables'和两个由'and'连接的形容词。这是简单现在时陈述句。
Apples are sweet and nutritious. She is smart and kind.
苹果既甜又有营养。她既聪明又善良。
EN： Compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by 'or'. Uses 'can' for possibility/ability. 'Such as' introduces examples.
中文： 复合句，由'or'连接两个独立分句。使用'can'表示可能性或能力。'Such as'引入例子。
You can walk to school or you can take the bus.
你可以走路上学或者可以坐公交车。
EN： Compound subject 'Lettuce and tomatoes' with linking verb 'are'. Prepositional phrases 'in salads' and 'on sandwiches' show where these vegetables are used.
中文： 复合主语'Lettuce and tomatoes'配合连系动词'are'。介词短语'in salads'和'on sandwiches'表示这些蔬菜的用途。
Cheese and ham are good on pizza and in pasta.
奶酪和火腿很适合披萨和意大利面。
EN： Compound sentence with 'or' showing two options. 'For a nice flavor' is a prepositional phrase showing purpose. 'Also' adds information to previous statements.
中文： 复合句，用'or'表示两个选项。'For a nice flavor'是介词短语，表示目的。'Also'为前面的陈述添加信息。
You can eat it cold, or you can heat it for better taste.
你可以冷吃，或者可以加热以获得更好的味道。
EN： Continuation of previous sentence using 'and'. 'In many delicious ways' is a prepositional phrase modifying how the cooking can be done.
中文： 前一句的延续，使用'and'。'In many delicious ways'是介词短语，修饰烹饪的方式。
You can prepare fish in many different ways.
你可以用许多不同的方式准备鱼。
EN： Question using 'What are you...for?' to ask about purpose. 'Hi' is a casual greeting. Present continuous 'are you shopping' indicates an action in progress.
中文： 使用'What are you...for?'询问目的的疑问句。'Hi'是非正式问候。现在进行时'are you shopping'表示正在进行的动作。
What are you looking for? What is she waiting for?
你在找什么？她在等什么？
EN： In English-speaking cultures, 'Hi' is a very casual and friendly greeting commonly used in everyday situations.
EN： Fragment answer 'Vegetables' followed by two contrasting statements joined by 'but'. 'Don't eat enough' uses negative present simple. 'Really' is an adverb intensifying the negation.
中文： 片段答案'Vegetables'后跟两个由'but'连接的对比陈述。'Don't eat enough'使用否定现在简单时。'Really'是副词，加强否定。
I don't have enough time, but I really want to go.
我没有足够的时间，但我真的想去。
EN： Simple statement using linking verb 'are' with prepositional phrase 'for you' showing benefit. This is a general truth statement.
中文： 简单陈述句，使用连系动词'are'和介词短语'for you'表示好处。这是一个普遍真理的陈述。
Exercise is good for your health. Water is essential for life.
运动对你的健康很好。水对生命是必需的。
EN： Three sentences: acknowledgment 'I know', obligation statement 'I have to', and question 'How can I do that?' The question uses 'How' to ask for method/way.
中文： 三个句子：认可'I know'、义务陈述'I have to'和疑问句'How can I do that?'。疑问句使用'How'询问方法。
I understand. I need to study harder. How can I improve?
我明白。我需要更努力地学习。我怎样才能改进？
EN： Imperative sentence 'Put vegetables on sandwiches' gives direct advice. Second sentence lists examples using commas and 'and'. Adjective 'great' describes how good these vegetables are on sandwiches.
中文： 祈使句'Put vegetables on sandwiches'给出直接建议。第二句使用逗号和'and'列举例子。形容词'great'描述这些蔬菜在三明治上有多好。
Add salt to the soup. Garlic, pepper, and herbs make it delicious.
在汤里加盐。大蒜、黑胡椒和香草使它美味。
EN： Contraction 'That's' (That is). 'Do' is used for emphasis in positive statement 'I do like'. Adjective 'raw' modifies 'carrots'.
中文： 缩写'That's'（That is）。'Do'在肯定陈述'I do like'中用于强调。形容词'raw'修饰'carrots'。
I do enjoy this movie. She does like coffee.
我确实喜欢这部电影。她确实喜欢咖啡。
EN： Simple statement using linking verb 'are' with demonstrative pronoun 'Those' referring to raw carrots. Adjective 'good' is the complement.
中文： 简单陈述句，使用连系动词'are'和指示代词'Those'指代生胡萝卜。形容词'good'是表语。
These are delicious. Those are expensive.
这些很美味。那些很贵。
EN： Contraction 'aren't' (are not). Understatement 'aren't too bad' means they're actually good. 'Do eat' uses 'do' for emphasis. 'Sometimes' is an adverb of frequency. Final question uses 'Do' for yes/no question.
中文： 缩写'aren't'（are not）。低调说法'aren't too bad'实际上表示它们很好。'Do eat'使用'do'强调。'Sometimes'是频率副词。最后的问句使用'Do'进行一般疑问句提问。
That's not too bad. I do go there sometimes. Do you like it?
那不太差。我有时确实去那里。你喜欢吗？
EN： 'Aren't too bad' is a common English understatement meaning something is actually quite good or acceptable. This is a typical way English speakers express mild approval.
EN： Short answer 'I do' responds to previous yes/no question. Second sentence provides examples with 'such as'. Third sentence uses contraction 'It's' and negative 'not hard' to encourage.
中文： 简短答案'I do'回应前面的一般疑问句。第二句使用'such as'提供例子。第三句使用缩写'It's'和否定'not hard'来鼓励。
I do. You can make pasta such as spaghetti or penne. It's not difficult.
我会。你可以做意大利面，如意大利面条或通心粉。这并不难。
EN： 'What about' is a fixed phrase used to ask about another option or topic. It's a casual way to shift the conversation.
中文： 'What about'是固定短语，用于询问另一个选项或话题。这是转移对话的随意方式。
What about dessert? What about your sister?
甜点呢？你妹妹呢？
EN： Compound sentence with 'and' joining two similar ideas. 'In many delicious ways' is a prepositional phrase. 'Too' at the end adds green beans as an additional option.
中文： 复合句，用'and'连接两个相似的想法。'In many delicious ways'是介词短语。句尾的'too'将豆类添加为额外选项。
You can eat fish in many ways, and chicken, too.
你可以用许多方式吃鱼，还有鸡肉。
EN： Yes/no question using 'Do you have'. 'Good recipes' is the object. This is a direct question asking if the person possesses something.
中文： 使用'Do you have'的一般疑问句。'Good recipes'是宾语。这是一个直接询问某人是否拥有某物的问句。
Do you have a pen? Do you have any suggestions?
你有笔吗？你有什么建议吗？
EN： 'I sure do' is an emphatic affirmative response. 'With good recipes' is a prepositional phrase showing condition. 'You can enjoy' shows possibility/ability.
中文： 'I sure do'是强调的肯定回应。'With good recipes'是介词短语，表示条件。'You can enjoy'表示可能性或能力。
I sure do. With practice, you can improve.
我确实有。通过练习，你可以进步。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 植物的可食用部分，如叶、根或茎，通常用于烹饪并具有营养价值
在本文中： 对身体健康有益的；能促进良好健康状态的
在本文中： 味道极好的；美味可口的食物
在本文中： 一种蔬菜，由紧密的叶片包覆成球状，通常为绿色或紫色
在本文中： 一种橙色的根茎类蔬菜，口感甜美，常生吃或熟食
在本文中： 未经烹饪的；处于自然原始状态的食物
在本文中： 一种绿色叶菜，叶片质地柔嫩，常用作沙拉原料
在本文中： 红色或黄色的圆形果实，常用作食材或沙拉原料
在本文中： 由生蔬菜和其他食材混合制成的冷盘
在本文中： 两片面包中间夹有食材的食品
在本文中： 一种具有层状结构、气味浓郁的蔬菜，常用作烹饪调味或食材
在本文中： 食物或饮料特有的风味、味道
在本文中： 长条状的绿色豆荚类蔬菜，通常熟食
在本文中： 一种谷物，带有黄色的籽粒，常用作烹饪食材
在本文中： 足够的数量或程度；能满足需要的
在本文中： 烹饪某种食物的步骤说明和食材清单
在本文中： 喜爱，或从某事中获得乐趣
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
To consume a sufficient quantity of food
吃足够的食物
A phrase used to ask about another option, topic, or person; to shift the conversation
用于询问另一个选项、话题或人的短语；转移对话
To be obligated or required to do something; to need to do something
被迫或需要做某事；必须做某事
An understatement meaning something is actually quite good or acceptable; a polite way to express mild approval
低调说法，表示某事实际上相当不错或可以接受；表达温和认可的礼貌方式
An emphatic affirmative response; a strong way to say 'yes' or confirm something
强调的肯定回应；强烈地说'是'或确认某事的方式
In multiple methods or manners; using various approaches
用多种方法或方式；使用各种方法