2012年2月2日 星期四

Proverbs about Time (關於時間的諺語) ~AK Lee

Proverbs about Time (關於時間的諺語) ~AK Lee
introducing you guys some saying/proverbs regarding "time"~~~enjoy!!! 介紹大家一些有關於時間的諺語

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
今日事,今日畢。


Better late than never.(It's never too late to mend.)

亡羊補牢猶未晚。(遲做總比不做好)。


Time and tide wait for no man.

歲月不待人。


The early bird gets the worm.

早起的鳥兒有蟲吃;捷足先登。


A stitch in time
saves nine.
及時一針省九針。及時行事,則事半功倍。


First come first served.

先來先得;捷足先登。


Forewarned is forearmed.

先知先戒備。


Haste makes waste.

欲速則不達。


Make hay while the sun shines.

把握時機。


Put money aside for a rainy day.

儲蓄以備不急之需;未雨綢繆。


Rome was not built in a day.

羅馬不是一天造成的。


Slow and steady wins the race.

從容不迫,勝券在握。


Strike the iron while it is hot.

打鐵趁熱。


Don't cross the bridge until you come to it.

船到橋頭自然直


Opportunities seldom knock twice.

機會稍縱既逝


Time flies like an arrow.

光陰似箭


Time is money.

時間就是金錢


Tomorrow never comes.

明日不可盼


Action is the proper fruit of knowledge.

行動是知識的卓越果實。


Better to sail slowly than not to sail at all.

完全停滯不前不如慢慢駛向前。


Dispatch is the soul of business.

辦事以迅速為貴。


A bad padlock invites pick lock.

壞鎖惹來撬鎖人。(予人可趁之機。)


When fortune smiles, embrace her.

當命運之神向你微笑時,就應擁抱祂。


Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.

弱者等待機會,強者創造機會。


The man who loses his opportunities loses himself.

失去機會的人就失去了自身


Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

花開堪折直須折,莫待無花空折枝


Take time when time comes.

當時機來臨時,就應把握它。


Opportunity seldom knocks twice.

機會很少會敲兩次門。福無重至。


Opportunity makes the thief.

有機可趁,盜賊四起。


Opportunity comes often to the man who is ready for it.

機會總是衝著做好準備的人而來


Make hay while the sun shines.

趁著陽光普照,把秝草灑乾。趁機行事莫蹉跎


It is too late to grieve when the chance is past.

錯失良機
,悔之恨晚。

It chances in an hour, that happens not in seven years.

一小時的偶然機會,七年內再也不會出現。千載難逢。


Hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

順風駛帆。(勿失良機。)


Proverbs about Time (關於時間的諺語) ~AK Lee

2011年11月13日 星期日

這些 "鬼" 的英文怎麼講??? How do you say those "ghosts" in English??? (by AK Lee)

這些 "鬼" 的英文怎麼講??? How do you say those "ghosts" in English??? (by AK Lee)


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1. 小氣鬼...stingy

2. 勢利鬼...mean, snobbish (=snobby)

3. 冒失鬼...impetuous, abrupt, reckless, clumsy

4. 倒霉鬼...bad luck  

5. 貪心鬼...greedy, green eyed monster(這個代表會忌妒的)

6. 搗蛋鬼...naughty, mischievous, trouble-maker

7. 老酒鬼...alcoholic(也是名詞)

8. 膽小鬼...whimp, weakling, coward
by AK Lee

2011年11月3日 星期四

Modals 語態助動詞 (by AK Lee)

Modals 語態助動詞 (by AK Lee)
Modals.jpg Our goal is to e able to define “modal” and related words. In my class, I will teach you how to explain words like may/might, can/could, will/would, shall/should, must and so on. Please be noted that the past terms of those words could have multiple meanings and functions.
 我們應學會定義甚麼是語態助動詞 及其這相關的詞彙。我的課會教你如何解釋 may/might, can/could, shall/should, will/would, must…等字及其使用時機。請注意: 這些字的過式是有很多不同的意義及功能。
以下就是一些我上課的內容大綱 below is the content to discuss in my classes...
能力  can (現在)  = be able to                   could (過去)  =  was/were able to
允許  can----You can go now                         may----You may go now
可能  may (可能性高) ----He may go to the party tonight.
  might (可能性低)----He might go to the party tonight.
may have+ PP---過去可能作了甚麼 (可能性高)
might have +PP---過去可能作了甚麼 (可能性低) I might have eaten the bad food. 
必定  must (表推測)----You must be broke now.                             must have + PP----過去一定作過….He must have been drinking.
祝福  may---May you have a happy Birthday!
寧可would rather----I would rather stay at home than go to the concert.
咨詢  would you mind (非常客氣的問) Would you mind telling me your stories?
以下態度由最弱 (1) 到最強 (4)
(1) 請求          can (較直接)/ could  (較客氣)/ will(較直接)/ would (較客氣)/may (非常禮貌的)
(2) 建議          could----we could go hiking if you want.               had better (強烈的建議)----We’d better hurry.
(3) 應該          should----You should not go to the party              should have + PP----過去該作而沒作 I should have bought the painting.
(4) 必須          have to/ must (更強)/ must not----不准
Modals 語態助動詞 (by AK Lee)


2011年10月26日 星期三

Astrology (Zodiac) & Personality (By AK Lee)

Astrology (Zodiac) & Personality (By AK Lee)
zodiac.jpg  Whether you believe in Zodiac traits not, once you study your own sign and the signs of those you care about,  you are very likely to think that there must be something to this. 無論你相不相信星座特質,一旦你研究你自己的和那些所關心的人們的星座,你很可能會認為星座與個性之間有著一定的關聯。
In my personal experience, even when I don't think a certain individual fits into his/her category initially, as time goes by, I found that they indeed do fit with amazing accuracy.  Certainly, classifying everyone on earth into 12 personality types seems absurd, but surprisingly it seems to work very well in some mysterious way......依 我個人的經驗而言,即使我一開始不認為某個人可歸於他們所屬的類別,隨著光陰的流逝,我發現他們確實有不可思意的準確性。當然,把地球上的每個人都以此十 二個星座來分類似乎有些荒謬,但令人驚訝的是,星座似乎以某種神秘的方式非常良好地運作著.....。以下是常見一般認定星座與個性的關聯 我就不寫中文 了 練習一下你的閱讀吧 Below are some common ideas between astrology & personality...enjoy it!!!

水瓶座AQUARIUS - I KNOW (Jan. 21st - Feb. 18th)

They are among the intelligent in the crowd. A sense of humor (幽默感), coupled with great intelligence and deep thinking make them stand out. They make loyal and honest friends. They are independent thinkers with great originality in their thoughts and actions. They may appear indifferent (漠不關心) and less emotional. If you have an Aquarian around you, you may find it difficult to understand him/her.

雙魚座PISCES - I BELIEVE (Feb. 19th - March 20th)

They are sensitive and sympathetic (具有同情心的). They are kind and helpful. They can go out of their way to help their dear ones. This makes them excellent friends. Opinions of others can easily influence them due to which they can easily get carried away(得意忘形). They are not very determined or courageous. They are often vague in thinking and behavior. But their idealism is their true differentiator.

白羊座ARIES - I AM (March 21st - April 20th)

People falling under this sign are adventurous(愛冒險的). They are generally self-willed and courageous. They may be seen as short-tempered individuals. They are often clever and confident. On some occasions they act impatiently. Their impulsiveness(衝動) and quick temper can be their potential enemies. If they overcome these weaknesses, they can achieve success in life, owing to their confidence and clarity in thinking.

金牛座TAURUS - I HAVE (April 21st - May 21st)

Those belonging to this sign are romantics. Their love for style and beauty is apparent in their way of living. They are warm at heart and prefer being secure in life. As friends, they are trustworthy(值得信任的) and helpful. But they can be possessive (佔有慾強的) about everything they have. This may translate to selfishness and greed. If on guard about these negativities, a Taurus can make a good company and an excellent friend.

雙子座GEMINI - I THINK(May 22nd - June 21st)

People belonging to this sign are versatile (多才多藝的) and quick-witted. They are spontaneous in communication. They come across as intelligent people. Their love towards life is evident from their living! But they tend to worry too much on certain issues and fail in managing their stress. They form opinions pretty quickly and sometimes appear to look superficially (膚淺的) at life.

巨蟹座CANCER - I FEEL (June 22nd - July 22nd)

Those falling under this zodiac sign form the sentimental (多愁善感的) lot. They are of a loving and a caring nature. They are cautious in their actions. They are very protective towards their loved ones. This nature makes them excellent and caring parents. Cancers often have an imaginative and artistic side to their life. They are subject to varying moods. Their overly emotional (過度情緒化)nature needs to be worked on. On the whole, they are good human beings.

獅子座LEO - I WILL (July 23rd - August 23rd)

Leos are generous(慷慨的) and open-minded. They are quite caring in nature. They possess a dominating (統治慾強的) nature coupled with a knack of taking everyone along. This combination of traits makes them true leaders. They may be egoistic and bossy. They tend to easily lose their temper. They are both open-minded and openhanded and show deep love for magnificence and luxury. Leos are real kings!



處女座VIRGO - I ANALIZE (August 24th - Sept. 22nd)

They are very analytical (具有分析能力的). They tend to think overly on any given subject and base their conclusions on a long thought process and deep analysis. They have unidirectional talents. They are absolute purists. Their overcritical (吹毛求疵的) nature can become a cause of their troubles but otherwise they are intelligent and good decision-makers.

天秤座LIBRA - I BALANCE (Sept. 23rd - Oct. 23rd)

Their romantic nature is coupled with serenity (寧靜 平和). They are balanced in nature and know how to keep their cool at all occasions. At times, they find it difficult to express themselves. Though they appear aloof, they are attached to their near ones. They tend to get influenced by the views of others. It makes them indecisive (優柔寡斷的). Apart from these lacunae, they are on the whole reasonable and thoughtful.

天蠍座SCORPIO - I DESIRE (Oct. 24th - Nov. 22nd)

Scorpios are passionate individuals with a magnetic (有磁性的 有魅力的) personality. They are forceful about going by their opinions. They have clarity of thought and expression. Due to their possessive nature, they become jealous quite easily. They are clever and courageous. They can be resentful (不滿的 怨恨的) and obsessive. They seek to take revenge of the wrongdoers. So be careful while dealing with Scorpios.

射手座SAGITTARIUS - I AIM (Nov. 23rd - Dec. 21st)

They are intelligent and philosophical (賢明的 具有哲理的). They know how to lighten up any atmosphere. They are fun-loving in nature. Sometimes their excessive optimism (過度樂觀) makes them behave carelessly. Their moods and whims can be bothersome but on the whole, they are intelligent people with a good sense of humor.

摩羯座CAPRICORN - I USE (Dec. 22nd - Jan. 20th)

They are prudent (僅慎的) and practical. Their ambitious nature does not allow them to ever give up. They are vigilant. They plan before playing any game of life. They may come across as sadistic individuals who are orthodox and rigid (正統而僵化的). Perseverance and tolerance are their greatest qualities. They are generally upfront in fighting whatever comes in their way.

Astrology (Zodiac) & Personality (By AK Lee)

"light up" & "lighten up" 之間的差異 (by AK Lee)

"light up" & "lighten up" 之間的差異 (by AK Lee)
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  (1) To light up is to make something brighter or happier.

(A) "They light up their house with beautiful lanterns whenever they have parties." (Literal)
(B) "She lights up the room with her personality." (Figurative)

(2) Lighten up is to become less sad or less serious, usually without an object, "You are always so serious. Can't you just lighten up?"


用法(b)及(2)可能是非常相似和混亂,但我認為 “light up”(二)是更積極主動,而“lighten up”是相對被動。我從來沒有太注意這兩個字的差別,而且我相信大多數人也沒有注意到其差異。儘管如此,基於我的研究,嚴格來說,這兩個動詞之間是有著細 微的差別的。



The usage (B) & (2) could be very similar & confusing, but I think "light up" (B) is more agressive, while "lighten up" is relatively passive. I never pay much attention to difference of those two verbs, and I believe most people don't notice it that much either. Still, based on my research, strictly speaking, there is a slight difference between thiese 2 verbs.

"不婚族" 的英文怎麼說? How to call those people who don't want to get married? (by AK Lee)

"不婚族" 的英文怎麼說? How to call those people who don't want to get married? (by AK Lee) 
今天有人問我 "不婚族" 的英文怎麼說 沒有一個完美的答案 以下說法供你參考
Someone asked me how to say " 不婚族" today. I really don't know a perfect term for it and neither can I find an appropriate way to describe those people who do not want to get married for all kinds of reasons, but there are a couple of various ways to describe people in this situation ust for you reference:

(1) I saw a website that uses the term "marriagefree" to refer to people who have made a conscious decision not to get married, or are actively opposed to marriage. It includes single people and those in relationships.
(2) 不婚族 I don’t want to be in the Never-Marry Group.
(3) 獨身主義者--celibtarian"或是用"獨身主義---bachelorism"
(4) 不婚男生 a confirmed bachelor 不婚女生 a spinster
(5) a quikyalone-----a person who enjoys being single, but is not opposed to being in a relationship.

2011年10月6日 星期四

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AK 的英語教室: 學習英文的網上資源和媒體 quality media & resources for Eng...: 學習英文的網上資源和媒體 quality media & resources for English learning (by AK Lee) 今天收到一封信詢問如那些媒體是適合學習英文 這位學生以經短暫的到過美國一些地方 在忙錄的生活中 希望能擠出一些時間來唸唸英文~...