前一段時間,美國英文學院(American Academy of English,簡稱AAE)為大家分享了「因果關係連接詞」的英語學習乾貨,今天AAE將為大家分享「轉折關係+條件關係的英語連接詞」,希望這些乾貨能幫助大家學好英語!
轉折關係
but (連詞)但是;然而;儘管如此;表示歉意時說
例句:
I called after you, but you did not hear.
我在後面叫你,但是你沒有聽到。
however(副詞)然而;不過;無論如何
例句:
However, he underestimates the scale of the problem.
然而,他低估了問題的嚴重性。
yet (連詞)但是,然而
例句:
There are a lot of difficulties in front of us, yet we still have faith in victory.
雖然面臨許多困難,然而我們對勝利仍充滿信心。
although (連詞)雖然;儘管;即使
例句:
Although Stewart did not get on the scoresheet, he was directly involved in both goals.
儘管斯圖爾特沒有進球,但兩個進球他都直接參與了助攻。
though (連詞)雖然;儘管;即使;不過
例句:
Though they all live nearby, I lost contact with them really quickly.
雖然他們都住在附近,但我很快與他們失去了聯繫。
even though 儘管;即使
例句:
Even though at their last gasp, the enemies will still put up their deathbed struggle.
即使是奄奄一息,敵人也還是要作垂死掙扎的。
even if 即使;儘管
例句:
Even if we achieve great success in our work, we should not be conceited.
即使我們在工作中取得了很大的成績,也不應該自滿。
even (副詞)甚至;即使;愈加;甚至可以說
例句:
I've had enough — there are limits even for the patience of a saint!
我已經受夠了——即使是聖人忍耐也是有限的!
nevertheless (副詞)儘管如此;不過;然而
例句:
The news may be unexpected; nevertheless, it is true.
這消息可能是出乎意料的,然而是真實的。
despite (介詞)即使;儘管
例句:
Despite everything, Elizabeth's human side keeps breaking through.
不管怎樣,伊莉莎白還是不斷顯露出其作為普通人的一面。
in spite of 儘管;不管;不顧
例句:
He was there on the stroke in spite of the rain.
儘管下雨,他還是準時到了。
regardless of不管;不顧;不理會
例句:
Regardless of whether he is right or wrong, we have to abide by his decisions.
不管他正確與否,我們都得服從他的決定。
anyway (副詞)儘管;即使這樣
例句:
He said he didn't know much about computers, but he'd try and help us anyway.
他說儘管他不太懂電腦,但不管怎樣他要試著幫助我們。
anyhow (副詞)無論如何;不管怎樣
例句:
I wasn't qualified to apply for the job really but I got it anyhow.
實際上我並不具備申請這份工作的資格,但不管怎樣,我還是被錄用了。
unfortunately (副詞)不幸地;遺憾地;可惜
例句:
This man may have killed others, but unfortunately, we have no firm evidence.
這名男子可能還殺害過其他人,只可惜我們沒有確鑿的證據。
surprisingly (副詞)令人驚訝地;出乎意料地
例句:
Surprisingly, she didn't feel nervous or regretful about her actions.
令人驚訝的是,她並沒有對她的行為感到緊張或後悔。
條件關係
if (連詞)如果;倘若
例句:
I should look out if I were you!
如果我是你,我會小心的。
only if (連詞)只有
例句:
The lawyer is paid only if he wins.
只有官司贏了才支付律師費。
if only 只要
例句:
There had to be an answer — he was sure he could tease it out if only he had time.
一定會有答案——他肯定,只要他有時間就一定能弄個清楚。
unless (連詞)除非
例句:
Leave your checkbook and credit cards at home unless you know you will need them.
除非確實需要用到支票簿和信用卡,否則別帶在身上。
lest (連詞)以免
例句:
He took his umbrella lest it should rain.
他帶了雨傘以免下雨。
otherwise (副詞)否則
例句:
Make a note of the questions you want to ask. You will invariably forget some of them otherwise.
把想提的問題記下來,否則總是會漏掉其中的一些。
as soon as 一旦;一……就……
例句:
He got married as soon as he graduated.
他一畢業就結婚了。
as long as (連詞)只要
例句:
As long as I deliver the goods, my boss is very happy.
只要我做好本職工作,我的老闆就很高興。
in case 以防萬一
例句:
Leave your key with a neighbor in case you lock yourself out one day.
給鄰居留把鑰匙,以防有朝一日把自己反鎖在外面。
suppose that 假設
例句:
The policy is perfectly clear, and I see no reason to suppose that it isn't working.
這項政策非常清楚明了,我沒有理由假設它不會奏效。
when (連詞)當…時
例句:
Can you cover my phone calls when I'm out?
我不在時請幫我接電話好嗎?
whenever (連詞)在任何…的時候;每當
例句:
I was disappointed whenever the cook found fault with my work.
每當廚師挑剔我幹的活兒時,我都非常沮喪。
in this sense 在這種意義上
例句:
In this sense, education and health are a sisterhood.
從這個意義上來說,教育和衛生屬於姐妹關係。
once... (連詞)一旦
例句:
Once I had had a baby, I had the perfect excuse to stay at home.
一旦有了寶寶,我就完全有理由在家裡待著了。
if possible 如果可能的話
例句:
Red wines should be allowed to 'breathe' if possible before drinking.
如果可能的話,在飲用紅酒前應該先開瓶透透氣。
if necessary 如果必要的話
例句:
If necessary, the patient can then visit his doctor for further advice.
如有必要,病人可以上門諮詢自己的醫生以得到更多的建議。
if so 如果這樣
例句:
Do you have a knack for coming up with ideas? If so, we would love to hear from you.
你有什麼能想出好點子的訣竅嗎?如果有,我們很願意收到你的來信。
if not all 如果不是全部
例句:
Technical skill is a fundamental basis for most, if not all, great art.
技巧即使不是所有偉大藝術、也是其中大多數的根本基礎。
if anything 如果有的話
例句:
Living together didn't harm our friendship. If anything it strengthened it.
在一起住並沒有損害我們的友誼。要說真有什麼的話,它反而鞏固了我們的友誼。