Connectors Definition
连接词定义

sentence connectorsLinker Words or Word Connectors are used to link large groups of words: phrases and sentences. You can also use them to connect paragraphs to give them coherence. Sentence connectors are usually placed at the beginning of a sentence and may be categorized as follows:
句子连接词连接词或单词连接词用于连接大量单词组：短语和句子。你也可以用它们连接段落，使它们连贯一致。句子连接符通常放在句子的开头，可分为以下几类：

connectors-of-contrast
对比连词

CONTRAST
对比

1. HOWEVER
然而

This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.
这家餐馆有城里最好的厨房。然而，他们的员工很粗鲁。

2. IN CONTRAST
相反

House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.
今年房价上涨了。相比之下，汽车价格似乎停滞不前。

3. NEVERTHELESS
尽管如此

I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Nevertheless, I went to football practice as usual.
我太痛苦了，早上都不想起来。尽管如此，我还是像往常一样去练习足球。

4. NONETHELESS
尽管如此

I don’t think Sean has serious behavioural problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
我认为肖恩没有严重的行为问题。不过，我明天一早就跟他谈。

5. YET
仍然

I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.
我已经无数次要求你不要把脏袜子留在地板上。但是，你一直在做。

6. ON THE OTHER HAND
另一方面

England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
英国有最好的语言学校。另一方面，天气最坏。

7. BY COMPARISON
通过比较

Going out with Jim has its risks. By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log.
和吉姆出去有风险。相比之下，和蒂姆在一起就像从木头上掉下来一样容易。

8. ON THE CONTRARY
相反地

I don’t hate Jim. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him.
我不恨吉姆。恰恰相反，我很喜欢他。

9. INSTEAD
取而代之的

I didn’t want to take a side in the argument. Instead, I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth jazz.
我不想在争论中偏袒一方。相反，我戴上耳机，听一些流畅的爵士乐。

10. IN ANY CASE
无论如何

I was thinking of going round Jim’s place. In any case, I haven’t been invited.
我想去吉姆家转转。无论如何，我没有被邀请。

11. ALL THE SAME
一样

Yes, he’s very good-looking. All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him.
是的，他很漂亮。尽管如此，我认为你

不应该和他出去。

transition in a sentence
过渡词

SIMILARITY
相似性

1. LIKEWISE
同样地

You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.

你不能把你的电话号码给每个要求的人。同样，你也不能和所有喜欢你的人约会。

2. SIMILARLY
相似性

You’re not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library.
你不能在这里用你的电话。同样，你在图书馆的时候也要关掉它。

3. CORRESPONDINGLY
相应地

She’s an excellent photographer. Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art.
她是个出色的摄影师。相应地，她的画是艺术作品。

4. IN THE SAME WAY
以同样的方式

Cutting down on sugar will help you lose weight. In the same way, doing more exercise will help you get rid of a few kilos.
少吃糖有助于减肥。同样的，多做运动可以帮助你摆脱几公斤的体重。

5. ALSO
同样

I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.
我在英国的时候想和哈里王子谈谈。还有，我想见见他的嫂子。

linker words
连接词

RESULT
表结果

1. AS A RESULT
因此

I’ve done a pranic healing course. As a result, I’ve been able to cure my neighbour’s sick cat.
我做了一个修行课程。结果，我治好了邻居的病猫。

2. AS A CONSEQUENCE
因此

Zack has skipped school on many occasions. As a consequence, he’s failed his French test.
扎克多次逃学。结果，他法语考试不及格。

3. THEREFORE
因此

We’re going to experience some meteor showers in the next few days. Therefore, the number of miraculous self-healings will rise.
在接下来的几天里我们将经历一些流星雨。因此，奇迹般的自我疗愈的数量将会上升。

4. THUS
因此

You didn’t tell me you wanted to come. Thus, we won’t be taking you with us.
你没告诉我你想来。因此，我们不会带你一起去。

5. ACCORDINGLY
因此

Plenty of tourists visit the area in summer. Accordingly, selling hand-made objects is the main source of income for locals.
夏天有很多游客到这个地区旅游。因此，出售手工制品是当地人的主要收入来源。

connectors-of-sequence
顺序连词

SEQUENCING
表顺序

1. FIRST, FIRSTLY, FIRST OF ALL, IN THE FIRST PLACE
首先

First of all, I’d like to talk about the benefits of having a pet pig.
首先，我想谈谈养宠物猪的好处。

2. TO BEGIN WITH
首先

To begin with, pet pigs are cleaner than dogs.
首先，宠物猪比狗干净。

3. FOR ONE THING
首先

For one thing, they’re completely loyal to their owners.
首先，他们对主人完全忠诚。

4. SECOND, SECONDLY, IN THE SECOND PLACE
第二

Secondly, their impressive numeracy skills must be mentioned.
其次，必须提到他们令人印象深刻的计算能力。

5. FOR ANOTHER THING
其次

For another thing, you might want to consider how cute they look in pyjamas.
另一方面，你可能想考虑一下他们穿睡衣看起来有多可爱。

6. THIRD, THIRDLY, IN THE THIRD PLACE
第三

In the third place, you can always count on your pet pig to perform some tricks for you when you’d like to impress a pretty girl.
第三，当你想给一个漂亮的女孩留下好印象时，你可以指望你的宠物猪为你表演一些小把戏。

7. ALSO
同时

Also, they don’t eat much.
同时，他们吃的也不多。

8. BESIDES
此外

Besides not eating much, they won’t ever chew on your electric cords.
除了不怎么吃，他们也不会咬你的电线。

9. IN ADDITION
另外

In addition, they can be taught to feed themselves if you allow them access to your pantry.
此外，如果你允许他们进入你的食品室，他们可以学会自己进食。

10. FURTHERMORE
此外

Furthermore, they make wonderful walking buddies.
此外，他们还是很好的步行伙伴。

11. MOREOVER
而且

Moreover, they’ll show you the way home when you’re drunk.
而且，当你喝醉的时候，他们会告诉你回家的路。

12. FINALLY
最终

Finally, pet pigs are fantastic guards. No burglar would ever have the heart to hurt a pet pig.
最后，宠物猪是很棒的守卫。没有窃贼会忍心伤害宠物猪。

13. LAST, LASTLY, LAST OF ALL
最后

Lastly, your reputation as an eccentric will rapidly grow in the neighbourhood if you’re seen walking a pet pig on a leash every morning.
最后，如果你每天早上被人看见牵着宠物猪散步，你作为一个怪人的名声会在附近迅速增长。

 ORDER OF IMPORTANCE
重要性次序

1. MOST IMPORTANTLY
更重要的是

I’d like to talk to you about how to keep calm at your workplace. Most importantly, never go to the canteen while your boss is there.
我想和你谈谈如何在工作场所保持冷静。最重要的是，老板在的时候，千万不要去食堂。

2. PRIMARILY
主要的

You’ll have to focus on your immediate surroundings. Primarily, on your computer screen.
你必须把注意力集中在你的周围环境上。主要是在你的电脑屏幕上。

3. ABOVE ALL
首先

Above all, don’t ever look up from your notes when people are around.
最重要的是，当有人在你身边的时候，不要从笔记上抬头看。

4. MOST SIGNIFICANTLY
最重要的是

Most significantly, avoid eye-contact at all costs.
最重要的是，不惜一切代价避免目光接触。

5. ESSENTIALLY, BASICALLY (usually spoken)
基本上

How can I put this? Essentially, having an affair with one of your colleagues should be the last thing on your mind.
我怎么能放这个？从本质上说，和你的一个同事有外遇应该是你最不想做的事。

Sequence-Connectors-and-Example-Sentences
顺序连接词和例句

PARTICULARIZATION
特殊说明

1. IN PARTICULAR, PARTICULARLY
尤其是

Nearly a third of marriages end in divorce. In particular, it’s middle-aged couples that yearn for much more from life.
近三分之一的婚姻以离婚告终。尤其是中年夫妇更渴望生活。

2. MORE SPECIFICALLY
更具体地说

Couples tend to argue about financial issues. More specifically, they argue when one of them is out of work.
夫妻之间往往就经济问题争论不休。更具体地说，当其中一个人失业时，他们会争吵。

words connectors
连接词

EXAMPLIFICATION
举例词

1. FOR EXAMPLE
例如

To solve this problem, you might want to try making small gestures. For example, making your spouse’s favourite meal for dinner or giving him a massage after a tiring day.
为了解决这个问题，你可以试着做一些小动作。例如，做你配偶最喜欢的晚餐，或者在一天劳累之后给他按摩。

2. FOR INSTANCE
比如

Appreciate the small things your spouse does for you. For instance, leave thank-you notes for them every now and then.
感激你的配偶为你做的小事。例如，时不时地给他们留下感谢信。

3. TO ILLUSTRATE
阐述

Misunderstandings can be highly destructive. To illustrate, if your spouse sees you with a friend of the opposite sex in a café, he might not understand why he hasn’t been invited and demand an explanation.
误解可能具有极大的破坏性。举例来说，如果你的配偶看到你和一个异性朋友在咖啡馆，他可能不明白为什么他没有被邀请，并要求一个解释。

EXPLANATION
解释

1. THAT IS TO SAY, THAT IS
也就是说

Keep romance alive. That is to say, don’t let your lovelife fall into routine.
保持浪漫。也就是说，不要让你的爱情生活陷入常规。

2. NAMELY
也就是说

I have a very good reason for not trusting my ex. Namely, he’s a convicted felon.
我有一个很好的理由不信任我的前任，也就是说，他是一个被定罪的重罪犯。

3. IN OTHER WORDS
换句话说

Don’t be unsociable. In other words, go out and make some friends.
不要不合群。换句话说，出去交些朋友。

4. PUT DIFFERENTLY
换一种说法

John has managed to get over Jane. Put differently, he’s started seeing other women.
约翰设法克服了简。换句话说，他开始和其他女人交往。

EMPHASISING
强调

1. AS A MATTER OF FACT
事实上

I love sleeping with my pet pig. As a matter of fact, I can’t fall asleep unless he’s in my bed.
我喜欢和我的宠物猪睡觉。事实上，除非他在我床上，否则我睡不着。

2. IN FACT
事实上

I told them not to invite Rachel to the party. In fact, I was the only person who saw what a party pooper she really was.
我告诉他们不要邀请雷切尔参加聚会。事实上，我是唯一一个看到她真的是个派对扫兴者的人。

3. ACTUALLY
事实上

I think it would be a good idea to send her some flowers. Actually, you should get her a hundred orchids.
我想送她一些花是个好主意。实际上，你应该给她买一百朵兰花。

4. INDEED
的确

He may be the best-dressed man around. Indeed, he has a really good taste in fashion.
他可能是周围穿得最好的人。事实上，他对时尚很有鉴赏力。

FOCUSING AND LINKING
集中精力的连接词

1. AS FOR (often suggests disinterest or dislike)
1.至于（通常表示不感兴趣或不喜欢）

I’m going to Janet’s party at the weekend. As for Mary’s, I think I’ll pass.
我周末要去珍妮特的聚会。至于玛丽的，我想我会及格的。

2. WITH RESPECT TO
关于

Starting your own IT company may be the one of the best things you can do right now. With respect to opening a pet shop, it’s hard to say the same thing.
创建自己的IT公司可能是你现在能做的最好的事情之一。关于开宠物店，很难说是同一回事。

3. REGARDING
关于

Start your day with making the most important phone calls. Regarding emails, you might put them off until later.
从打最重要的电话开始你的一天。关于电子邮件，你可以推迟到以后。

4. WITH REGARD TO
关于

With regard to handling complaints, you might want to keep in mind that your customers are always right.
关于处理投诉，您可能需要记住，您的客户总是正确的。

5. AS REGARDS
关于

Working from home has many advantages. As regards disadvantages, it might be difficult to keep your cat off your keyboard.
在家工作有很多好处。至于缺点，可能很难让你的猫离开你的键盘。

6. TALKING OF
谈到

Talking of cats, you can’t trust them to keep you company when you need it. They’re quite selfish creatures.
说到猫，你不能相信它们会在你需要的时候陪伴你。他们很自私。

7. AS FAR AS … CONCERNED
就...而言

As far as dogs are concerned, they might give you a chance to get up from your desk and get some exercise during the day.
就狗而言，它们可能会让你有机会从办公桌上起来，在白天做些运动。

CONCLUSION
总结语

1. IN CONCLUSION
总之

In conclusion, it may be said that pigs make the best pets.
总之，可以说猪是最好的宠物。

2. IN BRIEF
简而言之

Meeting my boss at the pub was an interesting experience. In brief, it was a disaster.
在酒吧见我老板是一次有趣的经历。简而言之，这是一场灾难。

3. IN SUMMARY
总结

In summary, it may not be the best idea to frequent the same pubs as your boss.
总之，和你的老板经常去同一家酒吧可能不是个好主意。

4. TO SUM UP
总结

To sum up, some people are better suited to working from home than others.
总而言之，有些人比其他人更适合在家工作。

5. ALL IN ALL
总之

All in all, you have to make sure both you and your customers are satisfied with your work.
总而言之，你必须确保你和你的顾客都对你的工作感到满意。

CORRECTION
修整

1. RATHER
相当

I thought it was a good idea to get a ferret. Rather, it had always been my dream to get one.
我觉得养雪貂是个好主意。相反，我一直梦想得到一个。

2. TO BE MORE PRECISE
更准确地说

You might want to change a few things. To be more precise, I think you should start again from scratch.
你可能想改变一些事情。更确切地说，我认为你应该从头开始。

TIME
时间

1. AT FIRST
起先

It wasn’t a piece of cake to learn English. At first, I couldn’t pronounce all the words correctly.
学英语不容易。一开始，我不能把所有的单词都读对。

2. THEN
那时

Then, I couldn’t spell all the words correctly.
然后，我就拼不出所有的单词了。

3. AFTERWARDS
之后

Afterwards, I had a hard time understanding the tenses.
后来，我很难理解时态。

4. LATER
后来

Later, I couldn’t memorize phrasal verbs and idioms.
后来，我记不住短语动词和成语。

5. IN THE MEANTIME
与此同时

In the meantime, I was getting some help from MyEnglishTeacher.
与此同时，我得到了英语老师的帮助。

6. MEANWHILE
同时

Meanwhile, I was enjoying my skype lessons more and more.
与此同时，我越来越喜欢我的skype课程。

 DISMISSAL(of what was said before)
（先前所说的）解雇

1. ANYWAY
无论如何

I couldn’t get my head around the Passive Voice. Anyway, I don’t think it’s important to use it all the time.
我无法理解被动语态。不管怎样，我不认为一直使用它很重要。

2. ANYHOW
无论怎样

Anyhow, I’ve just decided to learn Russian next.
不管怎样，我决定下一步学俄语。

3. AT ANY RATE
无论如何

At any rate, I don’t want to become a simultaneous interpreter in five languages.
无论如何，我不想成为五种语言的同声传译员。

Connectors Synonyms
连接词的同义词

Connectors are not only used in grammar. Connectors are things that are used to connect or tether two, or more, things together. There are many different synonyms for connectors:
连接词不仅用于语法。连接词是用来把两个或更多的东西连接在一起的东西。连接词有许多不同的同义词：

Examples:
例子

Bond, coupling, joint, link, adapter, clamp, fastener, junction, tie, terminal, plug, fitting, splicing, fastener, sleeve, etc.
粘结、连接、接头、连接、适配器、卡箍、紧固件、接头、扎带、端子、插头、接头、拼接、紧固件、套筒等。

Sentence Definition
句子定义

A sentence is a set of words that forms a coherent and complete thought and message. This means that a sentence says something concrete. It has to be structured and logical in order for the sentence to be correct.
句子是一组词，形成连贯完整的思想和信息。这意味着一个句子表达了一些具体的东西。为了使句子正确，它必须有结构和逻辑。

Sentences are made up of various parts, such as: nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, articles, etc. Within a sentence, there are parts that relate the thought and message, such as: subject, predicate, object, phrase, punctuation, etc. Each of these parts is important for a sentence to be complete.
句子由多个部分组成，如：名词、动词、形容词、代词、冠词等。在一个句子中，有一些与思想和信息有关的部分，如：主语、谓语、宾语、短语、标点符号等。每一个部分对一个句子的完整都很重要。

Through sentences we tell other people what we think, feel, or what we want to do. In order to relate those thoughts we string together words into groups. These finally relate our message to other people and the world.
通过句子我们告诉别人我们的想法，感觉，或者我们想做什么。为了把这些想法联系起来，我们把单词串成一组。这些最终将我们的信息与其他人和世界联系起来。

There are four different types of sentences, and each has its own specific goal and structure. These types are: declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory.
有四种不同类型的句子，每一种都有其特定的目标和结构。这些类型有：陈述式、命令式、疑问式和感叹式。