英文寫作的連接詞片語
好像…
As if/though
Tina seems as if she had finished the homework, but we know she didn't bring it home.
在因果關係中 點出某個事實 並做出推斷/後果
- Since
- As
- Now that
- Seeing that
- Because of the fact that
- Due to the fact that
- For the reason that
- Owing to the fact
- Inasmuch as
例句
- Now that I have cleaned the dishes, I can play video games.
- Seeing that the customer won't be back, we should call the police.
在因果關係中 表達出目的
- For the purposes of + Ving
- With this fact in mind that + S + V
- In the hope that + S + V
- In order that + S + V / to + V.
- So as to + V.
- So that + S + V
例句
- I am willing to clean dishes so that I can play video games
- I am willing to clean dishes so as to play video games.
- I am willing to clean dishes for the purpose of playing video games.
- I am willing to clean dishes with the fact in mind that I can play video games.
- I am willing to clean dishes in the hope of playing video games.
- I am willing to clean dishes in order to play video games.
在因果關係中 防範一件事的發生 解釋原因
- in case + S + V
- lest + S + (should) + V
- for fear + (that) + S + V
- for fear of + Ving
- if + S + V
- in the event that
- should (萬一)
例句
- I must keep some cash in my wallet in case the store only accepts cash.
- I must keep some cash in my wallet if the store only accepts cash.
- I must keep some cash in my wallet in the event that the store only accepts cash.
- I must keep some cash in my wallet should the store only accept cash.
- I must keep some cash in my wallet for fear that the store only accepts cash.
- I must keep some cash in my wallet lest the store only accepts cash.
- I must keep some cash in my wallet for fear of the store only accepting cash.
表示轉折
詳細差異不明
- But
- Still
- Conversely
- and yet
- when in fact
- By way of contrast
Although/Even though
- 後面接句子
- although
- though
- even though
- while
- whereas
- Nonetheless
- 後面接名詞
用來帶出一個事實 接下來是一個超出預期的結果 (在那個事實之下不應該發生)
"Although it was raining, we still enjoyed our picnic."
However/Nevertheless
- however
- nevertheless
- Regardless of
- Notwithstanding
- Even so
帶出一個超乎預期的資訊 這個資訊是在某個事實之下不應該發生的
Although: “Although I was extremely tired, I kept on working.”
However: “I was extremely tired. However, I kept on working.”
Nevertheless: “I was extremely tired. Nevertheless, I kept on working.”
Although: “Although my brother is talented, he is lazy and does not make use of his talents.”
However: “My brother is talented. However, he is lazy and does not make use of his talents.”
Nevertheless: “My brother is talented. Nevertheless, he is lazy and does not make use of his talents.”
However並不一定要遵守Nevertheless的邏輯規則
But: She likes coffee for breakfast, but her husband prefers tea.
However: She likes coffee for breakfast. Her husband, however, prefers tea.
But: I waited for her for half an hour, but she did not show up.
However: I waited for her for half an hour. However, she did not show up.
Admittedly/Be that as it may
承認一個對方的觀點 接著引出自己的觀點
- Admittedly, smoking can be relaxing, but it poses serious health risks.
- Admittedly, the new policy has its benefits, but it also has drawbacks.
- Building a new children's home will cost a lot of money but, be that as it may, there is an urgent need for the facility.
On the contrary
用於表達相反的觀點或事實,通常是作為對先前所述的觀點的反駁。這個片語後面的句子被認為是比較正確或更可靠的觀點。
- "Many people believe that exercise is the key to weight loss. On the contrary, some studies suggest that diet plays a more significant role."
(By/In) contrast (to/with)
對照 用於表達兩者之間的對比或差異,通常用於展示相對應或相反的情況。
- "The control group showed no significant change in blood pressure over the course of the study. In contrast, the experimental group experienced a marked decrease in blood pressure."
"On the other hand"
用於引出另一方面的觀點或情況,通常用於對前文所述的觀點進行補充或對比。適用於提出不同觀點或方法來解釋同一現象的情況。
- "Exercise is essential for maintaining physical health. On the other hand, it's important to remember that rest and recovery are equally crucial for overall well-being."
新增資訊
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Also: "Also" 用於引出與先前提到的事情相似或相關的另一個事情,表示附加或補充的信息。它的使用與其他片語相比較通用,通常放在句子中的任何位置。例如:"He enjoys swimming. He also likes hiking."
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Additionally: "Additionally" 表示提供額外的信息或補充說明,用於引出另一個相關但不完全相同的觀點或事實。它通常放在句子中的任何位置。例如:"She speaks Spanish fluently. Additionally, she is learning French."
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Furthermore: "Furthermore" 用於引出更進一步的信息或更多的證據,強調先前提到的事情的重要性或正確性。它通常用於支持先前的觀點或主張。例如:"The project was completed on time. Furthermore, it was under budget."
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Moreover: "Moreover" 表示提供更多相關的信息或進一步證明,用於引出另一個相關但不完全相同的觀點或事實。它通常放在句子中的任何位置。例如:"The food was delicious. Moreover, the service was excellent."
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In addition to: "In addition to" 表示除了先前提到的事情之外還有其他的事情,通常用於列舉其他相關的事物。它後面通常接名詞或名詞片語。例如:"In addition to English, he speaks French and German."
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As well as: "As well as" 也是用於列舉其他相關的事物,強調與先前提到的事情相似或相關的其他事物。它通常放在句子中的任何位置。例如:"He enjoys playing soccer, as well as basketball."
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In fact: "In fact" 表示提供事實上的信息,用於強調先前提到的觀點或主張是正確的。它通常放在句子中的任何位置。例如:"She thought she was late, but in fact, she arrived early."
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Not only … but also: "Not only … but also" 用於強調兩個相關但不同的事物或情況,強調兩者之間的對比或相似之處。它通常用於列舉兩個相似的事物,其中 "not only" 強調第一個事物,而 "but also" 強調第二個事物。例如:"Not only does he speak French fluently, but also German."
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As a matter of fact: "As a matter of fact" 表示提供事實上的信息,用於強調先前提到的觀點或主張是正確的。它通常放在句子中的任何位置。例如:"He thought he was wrong, but as a matter of fact, he was right."
雖然這些片語在提供附加信息或補充證據方面有些相似,但它們在用法上略有不同,並且可能用於不同的上下文或語境中。
介紹/強調
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Particularly: "Particularly" 表示對某件事情或情況的特別關注,用於指出某個方面尤其重要或突出。它強調了某個特定的情況或例子。例如:"She loves all kinds of music, particularly jazz."
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Notably: "Notably" 表示提到一個引人注目或值得注意的事情,用於指出某個方面特別顯著或重要。它通常用於引出一個特殊的例子或情況。例如:"Several notable scientists attended the conference."
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Especially: "Especially" 表示對某件事情或情況的特別關注,用於指出某個方面特別重要或特別突出。它強調了某個特定的情況或例子。例如:"She loves all kinds of flowers, especially roses."
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For example: "For example" 用於引出一個具體的例子,以支持或解釋先前提到的觀點或主張。它通常用於列舉一些相似的事物或情況。例如:"Many fruits, such as apples and oranges, are rich in vitamin C."
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For instance: "For instance" 也用於引出一個具體的例子,以支持或解釋先前提到的觀點或主張。它與 "for example" 用法類似,但在一些情況下更加正式。例如:"There are many ways to stay healthy, for instance, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly."
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To illustrate: "To illustrate" 表示提供一個例證或舉例來解釋或證明先前提到的觀點或主張。它通常用於引出一個具體的例子,以更好地解釋或說明。例如:"Let me give you an example to illustrate what I mean."
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In particular: "In particular" 用於指出某個特定的事情或情況,強調這一點尤其重要或值得關注。它通常用於強調一個特定的例子或情況。例如:"Several issues need to be addressed, in particular, the lack of funding."
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One example: "One example" 用於引出一個具體的例子,以支持或解釋先前提到的觀點或主張。它強調其中的一個例子或情況。例如:"There are many reasons for the decline in sales, one example being the recent economic downturn."
參照
- Considering this
- Concerning this
- Regrading this
- As for this
- The fact that
- With regards to this
- On the subject to this
- Looking at this information
相似性
- Similarly
- Likewise
- Equally
- By the same token
- In the same way
- In a similar way
重要資訊
- Specifically
- Namely
- That is to say
- In other words
- To put it another way
- What this means is
- This means that
衝突 / 相反
比對相異
強調
- Indeed
- Besides
- Significantly
- Primarily
- Even more
- Above alll
- More/Most importantly
承認
弱化論點
- Regardless of
- Either way
- In any case
- In any event
- Whatever happens
- All the same
- At any rate
替換方法
- Instad of
- or rather
- or at least
因果
解釋條件
- If … then
- Unless
- Granting that
- Granted that
- Provided that
- In the event that
- As long as
- Only if
表示結果
- Consequently
- Therefore
- Thus
- Accordingly
- Because of
- As a result of
- For this reason
- As a consequence
- So much so that
展現目的
強調前提的重要性
- Otherwise
- Under those circumstances
- That being the case
- In that case
- If so
- All else being equal
順序 / 架構
以順序做組織
- Initially
- Secondly
- First/Second/Third
- Thirdly
- Last
- First of all
- To start with
- In the (first/second/third) place
延續性
- Subsequently
- Previously
- Afterwards
- Eventually
- Next
- After this
重複資訊
- Once again
- Summarizing this
- To repeat
- As stated before
- As mentioned earlier
- above
回到主題
- Incidentally
- Concidentally
- Anyway
- By the way
- to resume
- Returning to the subject
- At any rate
總結
- Thus
- Hence
- Ultimately
- Finally
- Therefore
- Altogether
- Overall
- Consequently
- To conclude
- As a final point
- In conclustion
- Given these points
- In summary
- To sum up
References
https://blog.wordvice.com.tw/common-transition-terms-used-in-academic-papers/