1.because 習慣上不與 so 連用。漢語習慣上說「因為…所以…」,但英語習慣上卻不能將 so與because 連用: 因為下雨,所以我們呆在家裡。 誤:Because it was raining, so we s......
1.because 習慣上不與 so 連用。漢語習慣上說「因為…所以…」,但英語習慣上卻不能將 so與because 連用:
因為下雨,所以我們呆在家裡。
誤:Because it was raining, so we stayed at home.
正:Because it was raining, we stayed at home.
正:It was raining, so we stayed at home.
2.(al)though 習慣上不與 but 連用。漢語中可說「雖然…但是…」, 但按英語習慣,通常不能說although…but?或though…but:
雖然很危險,但我要試試。
誤:Although it is dangerous, but I will try.
正:Although it is dangerous, I will try.
正:It is dangerous, but I will try.