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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
    • Despite
    • In spite of

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

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. 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."

  4. 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."

  5. 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."

  6. 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."

  7. 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."

  8. 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."

  9. 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

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. 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."

  4. 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."

  5. 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."

  6. 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."

  7. 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."

  8. 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/