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過渡詞在文章中發(fā)揮著連接上下文的作用,學(xué)會(huì)恰當(dāng)?shù)剡\(yùn)用過渡詞會(huì)使文章連貫、流暢。
1.常用于文章開始的過渡詞語和句子
(1)To begin with首先
例:To begin with, smoking should be banned in public areas."首先,公共場所禁止吸煙。"
(2)Generally speaking一般地說,總體上說
例:Generally speaking, it is the best policy to spend more money on libraries."總的說來,加大圖書館的投資是良策。"
(3)First of all第一,首先
例:First of all, many people in remote areas still live in poverty."第一,居住在邊遠(yuǎn)地區(qū)的許多人仍生活在貧困之中。"
(4)With (the development/progress/growth)
of(economy/society)...隨著(經(jīng)濟(jì)、社會(huì))的(發(fā)展、進(jìn)步、增長)...
例:With the development of society, women’s role has become more important than ever before in daily life."隨著社會(huì)的發(fā)展,婦女在社會(huì)生活中比以往發(fā)揮著更加重要的作用。"
(5)Recently近來
例:Recently,the problem (conflict, production) of grain shortage has become the world focus."近來糧食短缺問題已成為全球關(guān)注的焦點(diǎn)。"
2.常用于文章結(jié)尾的過渡詞和句子
(1)In conclusion最后,在結(jié)束時(shí)
例:In conclusion, the international agreement should be made to prevent the world from war."最后,應(yīng)達(dá)成國際協(xié)定使世界避免戰(zhàn)爭。"
(2)In brief簡言之
例:In brief, family planning is of vital importance in China."簡言之,計(jì)劃生育對(duì)中國具有重要意義。"
(3)In a word總之
例:In a word, without mutual understanding, true friendship does not exist."總之,沒有相互理解,真正的友誼是不存在的。"
(4)It is high time that...到...時(shí)候了
例:It is high time that the issue were to be solved so as to promote the economic development."為了促進(jìn)經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展到該解決問題的時(shí)候了。"
(5)It is only when...that...只有當(dāng)...才...
例:It is only when people become the masters of the country that science can serve the people."只有當(dāng)人民成為國家的主人,科學(xué)才能為人民服務(wù)。"
3.常用于表示先后次序的過渡詞語及句子
(1)first, second, third...第一,第二,第三
例:First, she had studied chemistry during her sophomore and junior years. Second, she never missed a class. Third, she performed every required experiment in all her chemistry courses. Fourth, she always worked hard. Her classmates were sure that she would win top award in Chemistry during her senior year at the university."首先,她在一二年級(jí)時(shí)就選修了化學(xué)課程。其次,她從不誤課。再有,她認(rèn)真完成每一次化學(xué)試驗(yàn)。還有,她學(xué)習(xí)非常刻苦。因而同學(xué)們確信她在高年級(jí)時(shí)會(huì)獲得學(xué)?;瘜W(xué)大獎(jiǎng)。"
(2)To begin with...,moreover...,finally...,首先...,此外...,最后...
例:There are a few reasons for his decision of studying law. To begin with, he is very interested in social affairs and it seems the best way to enable him to engage in these activities. Moreover, his father is a lawyer. He has always encouraged him to do something similar. Finally, he is sure he can get a job after graduation."他決定學(xué)法律有幾方面的原因:首先,他對(duì)社會(huì)事物感興趣,學(xué)習(xí)法律有助于他參與這些活動(dòng)。此外,他父親是個(gè)律師,一直鼓勵(lì)他從事同樣的職業(yè)。最后,他確信畢業(yè)后能找到工作。"
(3)Meanwhile同時(shí)
例:Meanwhile, the better skills and knowledge children possess, the more opportunities they will be ensured."
同時(shí),孩子們的技藝與知識(shí)掌握得越好,今后的機(jī)會(huì)就越多。"
(4)since then自此之后
例:Since then, the Olympics turned out to be an instrument of peace and freedom for small nations."自此之后,奧林匹克運(yùn)動(dòng)成為小國爭取和平和自由的工具。"
(5)Therefore因而
例:Therefore, if this is included in good education that parents are seeking now, their children will be definitely ensured a bright future."因而,如果父母們在其為孩子們尋求的良好教育中加入這一點(diǎn),他們的子女肯定會(huì)有一個(gè)光輝燦爛的未來。"
4.常用于表示因果關(guān)系及分析原因的過渡詞語與句子
(1)As a result由于...結(jié)果
例:Her performance in college was excellent. As a result, she has got a satisfactory job."由于她在大學(xué)成績優(yōu)異,她找到一份令人滿意的工作。"
(2)Due to由于
例:My trip to Guang Zhou and Shen Zhen has to be cancelled due to the financial problem."由于財(cái)務(wù)問題,我去廣州和深圳的旅行取消了。"
(3)consequently結(jié)果,因此
例:The government was unwilling to risk a conflict with that neighboring country, and consequently, promised to sign the treaty."該國政府不愿冒險(xiǎn)與鄰國發(fā)生沖突,因此答應(yīng)簽署條約。"
(4)One may criticize......for......,but the real cause of...lies deeper人們可以因?yàn)?..批評(píng)...,但是...的真正原因在更深層次
例:One may criticize the school authorities for the fire accident, but the real reason of the accident lies deeper."人們可以就火災(zāi)事故批評(píng)校領(lǐng)導(dǎo),但事故還有更深的原因。"
(5)Among...reasons, one should be emphasized that...在眾多的原因中,其中一點(diǎn)給予強(qiáng)調(diào)...
例:Among the most important reasons, one reason should be emphasized that large pieces of cultivated land have been occupied, which results in the grain shortage."在許多重要的原因中,其中一點(diǎn)應(yīng)強(qiáng)調(diào)的是造成糧食減產(chǎn)是因?yàn)榇罅康目筛乇徽加谩?
5.常用于比較和對(duì)比的過渡詞
(1)unlike...與...不同
例:Unlike oral English, written English is comparatively formal."與口頭英語不同,筆頭英語比較正規(guī)。"
(2)In contrast...與之相比
例:In contrast with Tom, Mario seldom studies harder."與湯姆比,瑪里奧很少努力學(xué)習(xí)。"
(3)On the other hand...另一方面
例:The life expectancy in developing countries has increased during the past thirty years. On the other hand, the infant mortality has decreased from twenty percent to ten percent in the same period."發(fā)展中國家的期望壽命在過去的30年間都增長了。另一方面嬰兒死亡率同期由20%下降到10%。"
(4)Likewise同樣
例:Plenty of food must be packed for the journey;likewise, warm clothes will also be needed."要帶上旅行中吃的食品,同樣也需要帶上御寒保暖的衣服。"
(5)similarly同樣
例:If only one can make his audience understood, it seems insignificant if one makes some mistakes in his oral English; similarly, as to the audience, they are only interested in grasping the meaning, not actually mind or even hardly notice the speakers mistakes."只要能使聽眾聽明白,在口頭英語中出一些錯(cuò)誤是無關(guān)緊要的,同樣作為聽眾也只對(duì)講話者的意思感興趣,根本不介意或幾乎注意不到講話者所犯的口語錯(cuò)誤。"