4大支柱、12條原則
The Agile methodology is a project management approach aimed at completing projects through teamwork and continuous improvement.
敏捷式方法是一種專案管理方法，旨在透過團隊合作和持續進步來完成專案。
approach(n.)方法be aimed at…目的是在～continuous(adj.)持續的
In order to do this, the Agile methodology breaks down larger projects into smaller steps called “sprints,” each of which has time for planning, taking action and reviewing progress.
為此，敏捷式方法將較大的專案分解為較小的步驟，稱為「衝刺」，每個步驟都有時間進行規劃、執行和審查進度。
break down分解review(v.)審查under review審查中
This allows strategies to be changed in between steps if necessary.
這樣就可以在各步驟之間根據需要調整策略。
strategy(n.)策略
The Agile methodology is different from other project management approaches because of the four “pillars,” or main ideas, on which it is based.
敏捷式方法與其他專案管理方法不同，因為它有四大「支柱」或主要理念作為基礎。
be based on基於
These pillars state that teamwork should be the number one priority, developed software should do its job well, customers should be involved in developing software and plans should be changed if needed.
這四大支柱分別是：團隊合作應是首要任務；開發出的軟體應能良好運作；客戶應該參與軟體開發；必要時應調整計劃。
priority(n.)優先考慮的事developed(adj.)已開發的be involved in參與
In addition to these pillars, the approach has 12 “principles,” or rules, that can be adapted to fit specific projects.
除了這些支柱外，敏捷式方法還有12條「原則」或規則，可根據特定的專案需求調整。
make it a rule to do sth.習慣做～adapt(v.)使適應(不同情況或用途)、改造
These include suggestions on how teams can develop better software, serve their customers better and complete projects more smoothly, even if changes need to be made along the way.
其中包括團隊如何開發更好的軟體、更好地服務客戶以及更順暢地完成專案的建議，即使途中需要進行修改。
smooth(adj.)順暢的=without difficultyalong the way沿途上、在這期間
While the Agile methodology was made for managing software development projects, it can also be used for other types of projects.
雖然敏捷式方法最初是為了管理軟體開發專案所設計的，但它也可以應用於其他類型的專案。
be made for為～而做=be intended for
According to Wrike.com, it can easily be adapted to marketing projects, event planning and product development.
根據Wrike.com的介紹，敏捷式方法也適用於行銷專案、活動策劃和產品開發。
As a result, knowing the benefits of the Agile methodology can be helpful to project managers in almost any industry.
因此，了解敏捷式方法的優點幾乎對任何行業的專案經理都有幫助。
as a result因此=thereforebeneficial(adj.)有幫助的almost(adv.)幾乎(nearly,virtually,practically)