Writing - Continued
寫作 - 續
Grammar and Language
文法與語言
language 語言
grammar 文法
syntax 句法
spelling 拼字
spelling mistake 拼字錯誤
to spell 拼寫
to misspell 拼錯
You misspelled that word.
你拼錯了那個字。
Can you spell that for me?
你能幫我拼一下嗎?
Colourful plastic alphabet letters in a pile
This paragraph has grammar mistakes.
這段有文法錯誤。
This sentence isn't grammatically correct.
這個句子文法不正確。
表達式
Don't judge a book by its cover.
不要以貌取人。
She said she was 'busy' but I could read between the lines - she just didn't want to come.
她說她「很忙」,但我能聽出弦外之音——她只是不想來。
We're on the same page.
我們意見一致。
Writing Process
寫作過程
draft 草稿
rough draft 初稿
revision 修訂
edit 編輯
editor 編輯
proofreading 校對
manuscript 手稿
chapter 章節
outline 大綱
brainstorming 腦力激盪
research 研究
citation 引文
Handwritten notes and a notebook spread across a desk
I'm working on my first draft.
我正在寫我的第一份草稿。
I need to do more research.
我需要做更多的研究。
I need to work on my writing skills.
我需要提升我的寫作技巧。
The writing flows well.
寫作流暢。
This paragraph needs more detail.
這段需要更多細節。
表達式
I'm having writer's block.
我遇到了寫作瓶頸。
to brainstorm 腦力激盪
to research 研究
to outline 擬定大綱
to edit 編輯
to proofread 校對
to revise 修訂
to rewrite 重寫
to cite 引用
to compose 撰寫
publisher 出版商
publication 出版
to publish 出版
Printed pages covered in handwritten edits, with a pen
Let's brainstorm some ideas.
我們來腦力激盪一些點子吧。
Time to revise this chapter.
是時候修訂這一章了。
Can you proofread this for me?
你能幫我校對一下嗎?
I'm ready to submit my manuscript.
我準備好提交我的手稿了。
I got rejected by the publisher.
我被出版商拒絕了。
My article was accepted for publication.
我的文章被接受出版了。
I'm self-publishing my novel.
我自己出版我的小說。
Types of Writing
寫作類型
story 故事
fiction 小說
non-fiction 非小說
short story 短篇故事
poetry 詩歌
poem 詩
article 文章
essay 散文
report 報告
biography 傳記
autobiography 自傳
Pages of a printed article spread on a table
Audience and Readership
受眾與讀者群
audience 觀眾
readership 讀者群
target audience 目標受眾
reader 讀者
demographic 人口統計
age group 年齡層
general public 一般大眾
young adult 青少年
Who is your target audience?
你的目標受眾是誰?
This is too technical for most readers.
這對大多數讀者來說太專業了。
You need to consider your audience.
你需要考慮你的受眾。
Make it more accessible to readers.
讓讀者更容易理解。
This will resonate with young adults.
這會引起年輕人的共鳴。
The language is too formal for this audience.
對於這個受眾來說,語言太正式了。
Writing Style and Tone
寫作風格與語氣
tone 語氣
style 風格
formal tone 正式語氣
informal tone 非正式語氣
academic style 學術風格
clarity 清晰度
readability 可讀性
conversational 對話式
persuasive 有說服力的
informative 資訊豐富的
accessible 淺顯易懂的
engaging 引人入勝的
objective 客觀的
subjective 主觀的
neutral 中立的
Feedback
回饋
This needs some polish.
這需要一些潤飾。
Your argument is convincing.
你的論點很有說服力。
The conclusion is weak.
結論薄弱。
You have a unique voice.
你有獨特的聲音。
The story needs more conflict.
故事需要更多衝突。
Your writing is very engaging.
你的寫作非常引人入勝。