英文名詞可以分為兩大類—可數名詞、不可數名詞,有啲字看似不可數,例如 power,其實都可以變成可數名詞㗎!你又知唔知 power 用作可數名詞時嘅意思呢?

1. Respect

Respect [U] 尊重

Mutual respect in the workplace helps improve communication between colleagues.

在工作環境中表現出相互尊重,有助於促進同事之間的溝通。

Respect [C] 方面

In most respects, the cover version of this song is better than the original.

在大多數方面,這首歌的翻唱版比原版好。

2. Exercise

Exercise [U] 行使

The exercise of patience helps us stay calm and reduces negative emotions.

耐心的鍛煉可以幫助我們保持冷靜、減少負面情緒。

Exercise [C] 練習

To prepare for the DSE English exam, he does lots of grammar exercises every day.

為了準備 DSE 英文科考試,他每天都會做大量的語法練習。

3. Art

Art [U] 藝術

His interest in art was stimulated when he joined a drawing class at the age of six.

六歲時參加繪畫班,激發了他對藝術的興趣。

Art [C] 技巧

Flipping food in a pan like a chef is quite an art.

學習像廚師一樣翻鍋需要不少技巧。

4. Motivation

Motivation [U] 積極性

The students lack motivation when being asked to join the school social clubs.

當被要求加入學校社團時,學生們都缺乏積極性。

Motivation [C] 誘因

One of the motivations of becoming a social worker is to relieve people’s suffering.

成為社工的誘因之一是為了減輕人們的痛苦。

5. Power

Power [U] 力量

‘Knowledge is power’ is a famous quote by Francis Bacon.

「知識就是力量」是法蘭西斯·培根的名言。

Power [C] 強國

Speaking of a military power, the country must maintain a strong combat capability ready to fight.

說到軍事強國,國家必須保持強大的戰鬥力,隨時為戰爭做足準備。