英语作文中常见的连接词

一、表示因果关系

1. as a result 结果

He never studied hard, and as a result he failed in the last examination.

2. as a result of 由于

He is late for work as a result of a traffic accident.

3. accordingly于是

He wanted to buy a radio for study English, and accordingly her mother bought it for him.

4. because(of) 因为

We are delayed because of a traffic jam.

5. due to 由于

His success is due to his excellent work.

6. owing to 由于

Owing to his absence, our meeting is not held.

7. thanks to 幸亏

Thanks to a good teacher, she passed the examination.

8. now that 既然

Now that you have grown up, you must earn for yourself.

9. so long as 只要

You could realize your dream so long as you try it again and again.

10. since 既然

Since you are here now, you’d better give a hand.

11. in that 因为

The policy is harmful in that it may encourage people to give up.

12. so that 所以

The officer speaks at the top of his voice, so that every soldier heard him.

13. therefore因此

There is a calculating mistakes there, therefore, the answer is wrong.

14. consequently 因此

It rained so heavily, consequently, we cancelled the plan of climbing the mountain.

15. hence 因此

It is 12 p.m. now, hence you must take a sleep.

16. on account of 因为，由于

We delayed our departure on account of the bad weather.

二、表示解释关系

1. as a matter of fact 事实上

I will go there this morning, as a matter of fact, I am only 10 minutes, drive from you.

2. as well 也

I will go there. My friend will go with me as well.

3. frankly speaking / to be frank / to be honest / honestly speaking 实话说

Frankly speaking, I am not very satisfactory with your words.

4. in this case 既然这样

In this case, I will go there as soon as possible.

三、表示推理关系

1. or else 否则

Hurry up, or else you’ll be late.

2. otherwise 否则

You must carry this passport, otherwise you will be stopped by the guard.

3. if so 如果这样的话

If so, it will make a great difference.

4. so that implies 那表明

He is in panic now, so that implies he is lying.

5. to put it more precisely 更精确地说

He is rather strong, to put it more precisely, he is a little sturdy.

6. under no circumstances 在任何情况下都不，绝不

Under no circumstances will I go there.

四、表示递进关系

1. in addition 此外

I need your help. In addition, I also need her support.

2. besides此外

First, we must work hard. Besides, we must work with a creative mind.

3. and moreover此外

The hat is the right size for you, and moreover, it goes well with your skin.

4. that is to say 就是说

The stock price is declining, that is to say, I am losing money.

5. in other words 换句话说

I am not hungry, in other words, I really dislike the food in this canteen.

6. equally important同样重要的是

You should read more news from newspapers, and equally important, keep an eye on the news from the radio.

7. what’s more 此外

It is harmful to my health, and what’s more, it is no good to my work.

8. last but not least 最后

Last but not least, my thanks should go to every member of my class.

9. furthermore 而且，此外

She is kind, and furthermore, she’s beautiful.

五、表示比较关系

1. equally 同样地

As a teacher, I should teach well, but equally, I should study well.

2. in the same way 同样地

It is such a coincidence that we figure it out in the same way.

3. in contrast to 和……相反

In contrast to your belief, I quite disagree with you.

4. instead 代替，顶替

If you don’t go, I’ll go instead.

5. on the contrary 相反

You thought I like it. On the contrary, I dislike it.

6. in contrast 对比之下

It is hot in the daytime, but in contrast it’s very cold at night.

7. while 而

We are happy in China, while most Africans live unhappily.

8. in comparison with 和…相比

In comparison with the red one, I would like to choose the blue cap.

六、.表示选择关系

1. alternatively 作为选择，二者选一地

You may take the exam. Alternatively you take another one next year.

2. either…or 或者…或者…

Either you or I will go there.

3. rather than 而不是

In this matter, the parents should be blamed rather than the children.

4. instead of 而不是

You should be reading books instead of lying there in bed.

6. not …but 不是…而是

She is not an English teacher, but a German student.

7. whether…or not 是否

I wonder whether you will come or not this afternoon.

8. neither…nor 既不…也不

Neither you nor I will go there. He will come this afternoon.

七、表示转折关系

1. although 尽管

Although he is old, he still works every day.

2. despite尽管，不管

I will visit him despite the heavy snow.

3. at the same time 同时，但是

The little kid brings troubles, but at the same time you can’t help liking him.

4. even though 即使

Even though she is late, she walks slowly.

5. however 可是

I planned to go there; however, the incident suddenly interrupts my normal work.

6. in spite of 不管

In spite of the boy’s honesty, the teacher is still very angry.

7. instead 改为

It is too hot to go shopping, let’s watch TV at home instead.

8. nevertheless 尽管这样

Nevertheless, I would try to make a remedy.

9. regardless 不管，不顾

Regardless of age, sex, race and economic level, all men are equal.

10 notwithstanding 虽然，尽管

I have determined, notwithstanding your disapproval.

11. on the contrary 正相反

I used to think that the result will be good. On the contrary, it turns out to be bad.

12. still 尽管如此

It’s raining cats and dogs outside. Still, I will visit him.

13. though 虽然，尽管

I will visit him, though it is raining there.

14. otherwise 否则

We must hurry, otherwise we cannot catch the bus.

15. while 虽然，但是

Sadness is beautiful while loneliness is tragic.

16. yet 然而，但是

He is sentimental sometimes, yet I still like him.

八、表示总结关系

1. all in all 总而言之

All in all, we must cope with it well

2. briefly 简而言之

Briefly, I agree with you on the matter.

4. in conclusion 最后，总之

In conclusion, the first opinion is much more reasonable than the latter idea.

5. in summary 简要地说

In summary, we cannot fully believe what we heard from others.

6. to sum up 总而言之

To sum up, teaching student is not an easy task to perform.

7. on the whole 总体来说，整个来看

On the whole, the book is extremely valuable.

8. in all 总而言之

In all, it’s great to be a father.

9. in short 简而言之

In short, actions speak louder than words.

10. in brief 简言之

In brief, to help others is to help yourself.

11. in a word 总之

In a word, we will win while they will lose.

12. in terms 明确地，毫不含糊地

In practical terms, I believe it will work.

13. in sum 总之，简而言之

In sum, it is great to be a teacher.

14. to summarize 简而言之

To summarize, spare the rod, spoil the children,

15.to conclude 总而言之

To conclude, it is true that we should pay more attention to this problem.

九、表示次序关系

1. above all 最重要，首先

Above all, remember to call me when you arrive.

2. afterwards 然后，后来

We played the whole day and afterwards walked home together in the evening.

3. eventually 最后，终于

Eventually, he rose to the position of vice president.

4. firstly/first of all 首先，第一

Firstly/ first of all, I’ll mention the history.

4. secondly 第二

Secondly, I will mention the present.

5. furthermore 此外，而且

Furthermore, it is not good enough in this respect.

6. finally 最后

Finally, I agree with you on this matter.

7. last but not least 最后

Last but not least, my personal effort also plays a small role in the accomplishment of the task.

8. to conclude 总而言之

To conclude, life is not a battle if you want to be a normal man.

9. lastly 最后

Lastly, I must say it will be remembered by people around the world.

10. in the end 最后

In the end, they parted each other at the cross road.

十、表示强调关系

1. above all 最重要，首先

Above all, the good policy makes us dare to be rich.

2. of course 当然

Of course you will fall behind if you don’t study harder.

3. indeed确实

I am indeed very glad to see you are well and sound.

4. most important 最重要

Most important, it is a book for sale first.

5. with great emphasis on 特别强调

He delivered a speech with great emphasis on the solar energy.

十一、表示过渡关系

1. as regards 关于，至于

As regards your school report, I don’t quite agree.

2. as to/as for 关于，至于

She’s very uncertain as to where he is now.

3. by the way 顺便提一下

By the way, there is a letter for you in the president’s office.

4. with reference to 关于

With reference to further information, please let me know.

5. with regard to 关于

With regard to your score in last examination, I am afraid it is not a good news for you.

6. regarding 关于

It is a book regarding the War at Hastings.

7. concerning 关于

Nobody has the information concerning his whereabouts.

8. talking of 谈到

Talking of philosophy, I know little about it.

9. incidentally 顺便提到

Incidentally, your proposal has drawn most people’s attention.

10. to resume 再继续

To resume our discussion, how do you think of Lincoln?

11. to get back to the point 话说回来

To get back to the point, have you ever visited Mr Johnson?

十二、表示举例关系

1. as follows 如下

The reasons are as follows.

2. a case in point 举个恰当的例子

A case in point, Qingdao is such a beautiful city.

3. for example 例如

For example, Chairman Mao is such a great hero.

4. for instance 例如

There are many advantages, for instance, it can make your book perfect.

5. including 包括

There are many children there, including a two-year-old baby.

6. to illustrate 为了阐明问题

To illustrate, I can give you many examples.

十三、表示同指关系

1. that is 即，就是，换句话说

There are two persons there, that is, Tom and Jack.

2. in other word 换句话说

In other words, we must finish it before he comes.

3. that is to say 即，就是，换句话说

Let’s go back to the original plan, that is to say, you must go there.

十四、表示时间关系

1. after a while 不久，过了一会儿

After a while, he came back with smile on his face.

2. afterwards 然后，后来

Tom came in for a cup of tea, and then he went out soon afterwards.

3. at last 终于

At last, we succeed.

4. as long as 只要，在…的时候

You may borrow this book as long as you return it.

5. at length 最后

At length he told us the truth.

6. at that time 在那时

At that time, all people were poor.

7. eventually 最后，终于

We waited for her on and on, and eventually she came.

8. finally 最后，终于

After a heated discussion, finally he gave up.

9. in the past 在过去

In the past he was very naughty.

10. meanwhile 与此同时

Tom was listening to the radio, and meanwhile Adam was reading.

11. presently 现在，此刻

He is presently the president of the U.S.

12. so far 迄今为止

So far he’s been to China more than 3 times.

13. thereafter 其后，从那时以后

Thereafter, they lived a happy life.

14. until 直到…才

I did not feel hungry until midnight.

15. until now 到现在为止，迄今

He has not come until now.

16. when 当…时

I used to listen to the radio when I was young.

十五、表示条件关系

16. as long as 只要…就…

You may borrow this book as long as you return it.

17. if 如果

If it rains, the sports meeting will be put off.

18. on condition that 如果

I can lend my bike to you on condition that you return it to me in time.