英语语法：英语中过渡词的使用

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　　过渡词是一种关系指引词，其作用是连接上下文，使文章保持连贯、自然、通顺。过渡词可以用于句子与句子之间的连接，还可以用于段落与段落之间的连接。
        　　(一)表示时间的过渡词
        　　Afterward 以后
        　　At present 目前
        　　At the same time 同时
        　　Currently 目前
        　　In the meantime 同时
        　　Lately 最近
        　　Meanwhile 同时
        　　Recently 最近
        　　Since then???之后
        　　Soon 不久
        　　Soon after 不久之后
        　　Today 现在
        　　(1) At present \Currently \Today\ Recently\ Lately, more and more people are realizing the importance of protecting our environment.
        　　(2) Meanwhile\ In the meantime\ At the same time, students should have more free time for reading what they like to read.
        　　(3) Since then, people have become more and more interested in learning English.
        　　(二)表示次序的过渡词
        　　First of all, 首先
        　　First, …Second, ...Third, … 第一，???第二，???第三????
        　　Firstly, …Secondly, ...Thirdly, … 第一，???第二，???第三????
        　　First, …Then, …Finally,… 首先???其次???最后???
        　　In the first place, 首先
        　　To begin with, …Next, …Finally,… 首先???其次???最后???
        　　Our standard of living today is much higher than it was before. But this does not mean that the spiritual quality of our lives has also improved. What should we do?
        　　First \First of all\ In the first place, we must understand that money can’t buy happiness. Don’t be a slave to it. Second , we should spend time with friends and family. And third, we should find time to listen to the birds sing, and see the beautiful scenery.
        　　(三)表示原因、理由和结果的过渡词
        　　Accordingly 于是
        　　As a result因此
        　　Because 因为
        　　Because of 优由于
        　　Consequently 因此
        　　Due to 由于
        　　For this reason 由于这个原因
        　　Hence因此
        　　In this way 这样
        　　So因此
        　　Therefore因此
        　　Thus 因此
        　　(1) because of\Due to science, we now live safer, more comfortable and convenient lives.
        　　(2) Our standard of living today is much higher than it was before. As a result, more and more people can afford their own houses and cars.
        　　(3) He was told to speak briefly; accordingly, he cut short his remarks.
        　　(4) It is important to have good plans if we want to be successful.
        　　In this way\So \For this reason\ Because of this\Therefore\As a result \Consequently, it is most important to have a good beginning whenever we want to accomplish something.
        　　(四)表示比较或对比的过渡词
        　　Conversely, 相反地
        　　Despite, 纵使
        　　Equally important， 同样重要地
        　　In spite of, 纵使
        　　Likewise, 同样重要地
        　　Nevertheless, 不过
        　　On the contrary， 相反地
        　　On the other hand， 另一方面
        　　Similarly，同样地
        　　(1) Despite \In spite of all the heartaches and the difficulties, a college education is still our best passport to success.
        　　(2) If we lacked freedoms, people could not say what they felt. On the other hand\ Conversely, if we lacked laws, then society would be disorderly and violent.
        　　(3) Jones’ case was dismissed. Similarly, so were the charges against Smith.
        　　(4) Congress can pass a law and the President may sign it. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court can declare it unconstitutional.
        　　(五)表示进一步说明或强调的过渡词
        　　Besides此外
        　　Furthermore, 此外
        　　In addition, 此外
        　　In particular, 特别地
        　　Moreover, 此外
        　　What is more 另外
        　　(1) Now it’s time to become concerned with the future of ours. In particular, we must pay enough attention to the problem of pollution.
        　　(2) As this society looks to education highly, there is a sense of dignity and pride in receiving a college education. In addition\ Furthermore\Besides \What is more, I believe with a college education I can serve my fellow men and my country better.
        　　(六) 表示总结、结论的过渡词
        　　As has been noted, 如前所述
        　　As I have said, 如我所述
        　　In brief, 简言之
        　　In conclusion, 总之
        　　In short, 简言之
        　　In summary, 总之
        　　To sum up, 总之
        　　(1) In conclusion, let us encourage the exchange of ideas and opinions by means of debates.
        　　(2) In short \In brief\ To sum up \In summary, I think that time has come for the introduction of strict measures to protect our environment.
        　　(3) As has been noted\ As I have said, country life is more beneficial than city life.
        　　(七)文章开头常用的过渡词
        　　As the proverb says… 正如颜语所言???
        　　Everybody knows that… 每个人都知道???
        　　Generally speaking, … 一般说来???
        　　It is known to us that… 众所周知???
        　　It is true that…的确???
        　　Many people are much interested in the question that…许多人都对???感兴趣
        　　There is no doubt that… 毫无疑问???
        　　(八) 文章结尾常用的过渡词及其他短语
        　　Eventually, … 最后???
        　　From this point of view, … 从这个观点来看???
        　　In my opinion, … 以我看来???
        　　In summary, … 总而言之???
        　　On account of this, we can find that… 由此我们可以发现???
        　　On the whole, … 总起来说???
        　　Personally, … 我个人认为???
        　　Thus, this is the reason why we must… 因此，这就是我们为什么必须???