1． 表示对比、轻微转折关系
on the other hand
I can’t decide which country to study in. Britain has many universities and a long history, so it would be interesting to study there. On the other hand吕梁山在哪里, Australia has a nicer climate. It’s a difficult decision.
then again
灰朦朦We might get married this year. Then again, we might delay it for a year or two – we haven’t decided yet.
having said that
Learning English is not easy; it takes hard work and practice. Having said that, many people do become quite fluent after a few years of study.
at the same time
海事管理I think good teachers have to be quite strict in order to keep the class under control. At the same time, teachers should be warm and friendly so the students can relate to them as human beings.
all the same
Studying overas can be wonderful experience for students. 怎么去台湾All the same, they have to work very hard to make up for their language deficiencies.
2. 强调对比
however
I’m interested in science and computers. However, my sister’s more interested in art and music.
nevertheless (a little formal)
I wouldn’t say that all advertiments are a bad influence on children – some of them are quite informative and entertaining. Nevertheless, I think some advertiments are detrimental to children. For example, …
mind you (informal but good to u!)
To tell you the truth, I don’t really like my job very much. Mind you, the salary’s quite good!
still
It’s going to take me a few years and quite a lot of money before I get my doctorate. Still, I think it’ll be worth it in the end becau …
yet
He does the least study of any of us, yet he almost always gets the best grades!
in spite of (this)/despite this
The other hotel was more expensive than the first one, about double the room rate, in fact. In spite of the cost, we cho to stay at that one becau we wanted a taste of luxury for a night.
even so
Studying a foreign language overas is much more expensive than studying it at home but, even so, it’s definitely the best way to learn a language.
3. 表达对立的观点 名宦
on the contrary
Note: Many students incorrectly think that this means the same as “On the other hand.” It does not. There are two usages of ‘on the contrary’.
劳组词a) The most common meaning is: “That’s untrue and I’ll tell you the true situation.” Or, “I d
isagree and this is what I think.”
Examples:
A: “I guess you play a lot of computer games.”
B: “On the contrary, I rarely play computer games.”
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A: “But it was completely unexpected.”
B: “On the contrary, it was planned to happen that way.”
b) ‘On the contrary’ is also ud to emphasize a negative thing you just said (or wrote).
Example:
“Eventually, I came to believe that I wouldn’t fail. On the contrary, I became convinced that I would succeed very well.”
5．强调肯定的观点
The beginning words can be ud to concede that the other speaker is correct.
中秋成语
of cour; admittedly; naturally; obviously; clearly; undeniably; undoubtedly
Of cour, there’s always an exception to the rule but, in general, I still stand by what I said.
Admittedly, some people do waste money but I think the majority of people are pretty careful with their money.
6．试图说服对方
金文字体after all
Most Chine people about the age of twenty make their own decisions about important things in life. After all, they’re adults at that age.
7. Dismissal of Previous Discour
anyway = anyhow = at any rate = in any ca
Anyway, I eventually got there and nobody noticed that I was late! (After telling a story about being late.)
at least
At least I got there before the main part of the ceremony. (After telling a story about being late.)
8．表示递进关系
in addition (a little formal)
Reading allows people to become aware of their society and, in fact the whole world. In addition, reading is the main way that people increa their education and we all need to continually learn in order to make progress in our careers.
what’s more (This sounds a little formal if not spoken in the contracted form)
Yes, I think the internet has changed people’s reading habits – for the better. I say that becau now we can tap into a much larger range of, and volume of reading material than we could when we just relied on our collection of books at home. What’s more, topics such as current events are being updated daily so we can always be up to date with the news.
