酷兔英语

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  本单元的语言点是连词,我们可以用连词(或称连接词)将两个句子和从句连接起来。我们可以用连词将意思附加连接起来,对它们加以比较,显示事情发生的顺序,或显示事情发生的原因等。
Conjunctions 连词

We can join two sentences or clauses together using conjunctions (or linking words). We can use conjunctions to add ideas together, contrast them, show the order that things happened in or show the reason why things happened. 我们可以用连词(或称连接词)将两个句子和从句连接起来。我们可以用连词将意思附加连接起来,对它们加以比较,显示事情发生的顺序,或显示事情发生的原因等。


Conjunctions - adding (连词 - 附加)

and (用于连接语法上同类的词、短语或句子,表示并列或附加关系)和,与,及,同;并,也
I'm missing my mum's cooking and I don't know how to cook the way she does.
They like tea and coffee.

as well as 除...之外(也)
As well as not having a job, Michal is running out of money.
Alice looks after patients at work, as well as looking after Michal in the flat.

in addition to (more formal) 除...之外;还(用法更加正式)
In addition to offering loans, we can give you advice about other financial services.
There is a heated indoor swimming pool in addition to three outdoor pools in the hotel.


Conjunctions - contrasting (连词 – 比较)

but 但是,可是,然而;而(是)
I'm trying to give up fast food but it's just so easy and cheap.
Alice was trying to help Michal but Helen didn't understand.

although 虽然,尽管;(用于主句后,引出补充说明)然而
Although he's trying to be more healthy, he finds it easier to eat fast food.
Tim is going to work in the stockroom although he doesn't really want to.

however (more formal) 然而,可是;仍然 (用法更正式)
The flight has been delayed, however , the airline will offer compensation to all passengers.
We received your cheque. However, you failed to sign it. Please do so immediately.


Conjunctions - timing (连词 – 时间)

while 当...的时候,和...同时,在...时
While Alice and Michal were hugging, Helen came in.
Tim was serving a customer while his manager was waiting to speak to him.

before 在...以前
Before Michal could explain, Helen started shouting at him.
Michal began to cry before he had even finished talking to Alice.

after/after that 在...以后/在那之后
After New Year, some of the flatmates kept their resolutions.
They went to the cinema and after that, they walked home.

during 在...整个期间;在...期间的某一时候
During the President's speech everyone has to listen carefully.

Will you put the kettle on for tea during the adverts?



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