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连词

连词(conjunction简称:conj)是英语中连接单词、短语、从句或句子的虚词。分为并列连词(如and、but、or),从属连词(如because、if、when)和关联连词(如:either...or)。其不能独立充当句子成分,需遵循特定语法规则:并列连词连接平行结构需保持时态一致,not only...but also引导分句需倒装,关联连词either...or需遵循就近原则。部分副词(如therefore)虽表逻辑关系但不属于连词范畴。

1. 并列连词
连词 含义 例句
and 和,并且 I like tea and coffee.
but 但是 She is young, but experienced.
or 或者,否则 Hurry up, or you'll be late.
so 所以 It rained, so we stayed home.
for 因为(表原因) He left, for he was tired.
yet 然而 It's simple, yet effective.
nor 也不 I don't smoke, nor does he.
2. 从属连词
1. 时间关系
连词 含义 例句
when 当……时 When I arrived, he left.
while 当……时/然而 While I was reading, she slept.
as 当……时/随着 As time goes by...
before 在……之前 Do it before you forget.
after 在……之后 After he left, I cried.
until/till 直到 Wait until I come back.
since 自从 I haven't seen her since 2020.
as soon as 一……就 Call me as soon as you arrive.
2. 原因与结果
连词 含义 例句
because 因为 I cried because I was sad.
since 既然/因为 Since you're busy, I'll leave.
as 由于 As it was raining, we stayed in.
so that 以便,为了 Speak clearly so that we understand.
in order that 为了 He studied hard in order that he might pass.
3. 条件与让步
连词 含义 例句
if 如果 If it rains, we'll stay home.
unless 除非 I won't go unless you come.
provided (that) 假如 I'll help, provided that you ask nicely.
although/though 虽然 Although tired, he kept working.
even though/if 即使 Even if it rains, I'll go.
whether 无论/是否 I'll go whether you like it or not.
4. 目的与方式
连词 含义 例句
as if/though 好像 He talks as if he knew everything.
than Better late than never.
5. 地点与比较
连词 含义 例句
where 在……地方 Go where you like.
wherever 无论哪里 Sit wherever you want.

3. 关联连词/成对连词
连词对 含义 例句
both...and... 既……又…… She's both smart and kind.
either...or... 要么……要么…… Either you leave, or I will.
neither...nor... 既不……也不…… Neither John nor Mary came.
not only...but also... 不但……而且…… Not only did he sing, but also danced.
whether...or... 是……还是…… I don't know whether to stay or go.
as...as... 和……一样 She's as tall as her brother.
so...that... 如此……以至于…… He was so tired that he fell asleep.
such...that... 如此……以至于…… It was such a good book that I read it twice.
no sooner...than... 一……就…… No sooner had I arrived than it rained.
hardly/scarcely...when... 刚……就…… Hardly had I left when it began to rain.

过渡性连词/连接副词
类别 连词 含义
递进 besides, furthermore, moreover, in addition, also 此外,而且
转折 however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet 然而,不过
因果 therefore, thus, hence, consequently, as a result 因此,所以
对比 instead, rather, on the contrary, in contrast 相反,反而
举例 for example, for instance, namely, that is 例如,即
总结 in conclusion, finally, in summary, overall 总之,最后
时间 meanwhile, afterward, subsequently, eventually 同时,后来
强调 indeed, in fact, certainly, obviously 确实,事实上
注意:这些词连接两个独立句子时,前面通常用分号或句号,后面常跟逗号。
例句:I was tired; however, I kept working.

简单对比
易混淆连词 区别
because vs so 不能同时使用(× Because...so...)
although vs but 不能同时使用(× Although...but...)
while vs when while强调持续性,when可表瞬间
if vs whether if表"如果"或"是否"(口语),whether更正式,可与or not连用
as vs like as是连词(接句子),like是介词(接名词/代词)