在寫作中,我們常常會用到表示因果關(guān)系的連接詞。然而,許多同學(xué)翻來覆去地就是運(yùn)用“because”“so”“because of”這幾個常用詞,導(dǎo)致表達(dá)方式比較單調(diào)。對此,筆者歸納了一些表示因果關(guān)系的高級英語表達(dá),以期對同學(xué)們的寫作有所助益。
一、therefore/consequently/accordingly
Therefore/consequently/accordingly表示結(jié)果,意為“因此,所以”。例如:
①Therefore/Consequently/Accordingly,we should do our best to protect wildlife.因此,我們應(yīng)該竭盡全力地去保護(hù)野生動物。
②Therefore/Consequently/Accordingly,we must make efforts to take exercise for the benefit of our health.因此,為了我們的健康,我們必須努力鍛煉身體。
二、due/owing to
due/owing to表示原因,意為“因?yàn)椋捎凇?。例如?/p>
①Due/Owing to the help from his teacher,he has made great progress in English.由于老師的幫助,他在英語方面進(jìn)步很大。
②Due/Owing to the lack of work experience,they wasted much time and energy.由于缺乏工作經(jīng)驗(yàn),他們浪費(fèi)了很多時間和精力。
三、on account of
on account of表示原因,意為“因?yàn)?,由于”。例如?/p>
①The basketball match was put off on account of bad weather.因?yàn)樘鞖鈵毫?,籃球比賽被推遲了。
②He has to give up his plan on account of lack of money.由于資金不足,他不得不放棄他的計(jì)劃。
四、as a result/consequence of
as a result/consequence of表示原因,意為“由于,因?yàn)椤?。例如?/p>
①M(fèi)any areas are short of water,as a result/conse-quence of the rape of the forests.由于森林遭到破壞,許多地區(qū)水資源短缺。
②As a result/consequence of the heavy fog,all flights have been delayed.由于霧太大,所有航班都延誤了。
五、as a result/consequence
as a result/consequence表示結(jié)果,意為“因此,所以”。例如:
①As a result/consequence,we must face our mis-takes bravely and try to learn from them.因此,我們必須勇敢面對錯誤,并努力從中吸取教訓(xùn)。
②As a result/consequence,I think kindness shouldn’t be abandoned.所以,我認(rèn)為善良不應(yīng)該被拋棄。
六、for the reason that
for the reason that表示原因,意為“因?yàn)椋颍ɡ碛桑┦恰?。例如?/p>
①We were proud of ourselves for the reason that we were approved.我們驕傲,因?yàn)槲覀儷@得了認(rèn)可。
②He intends to give up his job,for the reason that he can’t stand the pressure.他打算放棄他的工作,理由是他無法忍受這種壓力。
七、with the result that
with the result that意為“結(jié)果是,因此”。例如
①He missed the bus,with the result that he was late for school.他錯過了公交車,結(jié)果是他上學(xué)遲到了。
②I was repairing my bike,with the result that I didn’thearthe telephone.我那時正在修自行車,因此沒有聽到電話鈴聲。
八、The reason why...is that...
The reason why...is that...意為“之所以……是因?yàn)椤薄@纾?/p>
①The reason why she did it is that she wouldn’t let her parents feel disappointed.她之所以做這件事,是因?yàn)樗幌胱尭改甘?/p>
②The reason why I admire Yuan Longping is that he is a great rice scientist.我之所以佩服袁隆平,是因?yàn)樗且晃粋ゴ蟮乃究茖W(xué)家。
總之,要想寫出出彩的作文,唯有日積月累,方能厚積薄發(fā)。因此,在平時的學(xué)習(xí)中,同學(xué)們要注意多讀多記,加強(qiáng)積累,從而夯實(shí)寫作基礎(chǔ)。
(作者單位:江蘇省鹽城中學(xué))