Expression 词组

“Break a leg” is an idiomatic expression meaning “good luck”.

“Break a leg”是习语，意为“祝你好运”。

Phrase 词组

The phrase “once in a blue moon” describes something very rare.

“once in a blue moon”表示“千载难逢”。

Vocabulary 词汇

Reading widely helps expand your vocabulary.

广泛阅读有助于扩大词汇量。

Word 单词

The word “serendipity” means finding something good by accident.

“serendipity”意为“意外发现美好事物”。

Idiom 习语

“Hit the books” is an idiom meaning “study hard”.

“hit the books”是习语，意为“努力学习”。

Proverb 谚语

“A stitch in time saves nine” advises acting early to prevent problems.

“及时缝一针，省得缝九针”建议尽早行动以避免问题。

Saying 俗话

“Actions speak louder than words” is a common saying about leading by example.

“行动胜于言语”是强调以身作则的常见俗语。

Slang 俚语

Teenagers often use slang to communicate with their peers.

青少年常用俚语与同龄人交流。

Term 术语

“Photosynthesis” is a scientific term describing how plants make food.

“photosynthesis”是描述植物制造养分的科学术语。

Taboo 禁忌语

Certain words are considered taboo in some cultures and should be avoided.

某些词汇在部分文化中被视为禁忌，应避免使用。

Clause 从句/分句

The sentence “I know that he is coming” contains a dependent clause.

句子“我知道他会来”包含一个从句。

Sentence 句子

A complete sentence must have a subject and a predicate.

完整句子必须有主语和谓语。

Paragraph 段落

Each paragraph in the essay focuses on a different aspect of the topic.

文章的每个段落围绕主题的不同方面展开。

Mean 意思是…

The word “happy” means feeling or showing pleasure.

“happy”一词意为“感到或表现出快乐”。

Meaning 意思

The poem’s deeper meaning is about the importance of family.

这首诗的深层含义是强调家庭的重要性。

Sense 含义

The phrase “break the ice” has a figurative sense, meaning to ease tension.

“break the ice”有比喻含义，指“缓解紧张”。

Interpret/Interpretation 翻译

Her interpretation of the poem captured its emotional depth.

她对这首诗的解读抓住了其情感深度。

Translate/Translation 翻译

The translator worked carefully to ensure the translation was accurate.

译者认真工作以确保翻译准确。

Punctuation 标点符号

Correct punctuation helps readers understand the tone of a sentence.

正确的标点符号帮助读者理解句子的语气。

Spell/spelling 拼写

Misspelling a word can make your writing look unprofessional.

拼错单词会让你的写作显得不专业。

Fluent 流利的

After living in France for two years, he became fluent in French.

在法国生活两年后，他的法语变得非常流利。

Fluency 流利度

Regular practice is key to improving your fluency in a new language.

持续练习是提升新语言流利度的关键。

Proficiency 熟练度

Her proficiency in three languages made her a strong candidate for the job.

她精通三种语言，使她成为该职位的有力竞争者。

Rusty 生疏的

He hadn’t spoken Spanish in years, so his skills had grown rusty.

他多年没说西班牙语了，因此水平生疏了。