过渡词在文章中发挥着连接上下文的作用，学会恰当地运用过渡词会使文章连贯、流畅。 1;9 %L@
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1.常用于文章开始的过渡词语和句子(1)To begin with首先例：To begin with, smoking should be banned in public areas."首先，公共场所禁止吸烟。" .g6(07TyV
(2)Generally speaking一般地说，总体上说例：Generally speaking, it is the best policy to spend more money on libraries."总的说来，加大图书馆的投资是良策。" q\87<=9J
(3)First of all第一，首先例：First of all, many people in remote areas still live in poverty."第一，居住在边远地区的许多人仍生活在贫困之中。" ^
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例：With the development of society, women’s role has become more important than ever before in daily life."随着社会的发展，妇女在社会生活中比以往发挥着更加重要的作用。" W>]= 0u4
(5)Recently近来例：Recently，the problem (conflict, production) of grain shortage has become the world focus."近来粮食短缺问题已成为全球关注的焦点。" #oD * H:%*
2.常用于文章结尾的过渡词和句子(1)In conclusion最后，在结束时例：In conclusion, the international agreement should be made to prevent the world from war."最后，应达成国际协定使世界避免战争。" %+Khj@aX
(2)In brief简言之例：In brief, family planning is of vital importance in China."简言之，计划生育对中国具有重要意义。" `F1 ( v
(3)In a word总之例：In a word, without mutual understanding, true friendship does not exist."总之，没有相互理解，真正的友谊是不存在的。" %O3 r>o=
(4)It is high time that...到...时候了例：It is high time that the issue were to be solved so as to promote the economic development."为了促进经济发展到该解决问题的时候了。" kT6 EHuB
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例：It is only when people become the masters of the country that science can serve the people."只有当人民成为国家的主人，科学才能为人民服务。" R?[KK<sWWe
3.常用于表示先后次序的过渡词语及句子(1)first, second, third...第一，第二，第三例：First, she had studied chemistry during her sophomore and junior years. Second, she never missed a class. Third, she performed every required experiment in all her chemistry courses. Fourth, she always worked hard. Her classmates were sure that she would win top award in Chemistry during her senior year at the university."首先，她在一二年级时就选修了化学课程。其次，她从不误课。再有，她认真完成每一次化学试验。还有，她学习非常刻苦。因而同学们确信她在高年级时会获得学校化学大奖。" ;} gS8I|
(2)To begin with...,moreover...,finally...，首先...，此外...，最后... [-Dl ,P=
例：There are a few reasons for his decision of studying law. To begin with, he is very interested in social affairs and it seems the best way to enable him to engage in these activities. Moreover, his father is a lawyer. He has always encouraged him to do something similar. Finally, he is sure he can get a job after graduation."他决定学法律有几方面的原因：首先，他对社会事物感兴趣，学习法律有助于他参与这些活动。此外，他父亲是个律师，一直鼓励他从事同样的职业。最后，他确信毕业后能找到工作。" H@xIAL
(3)Meanwhile同时例：Meanwhile, the better skills and knowledge children possess, the more opportunities they will be ensured." 1 ~#p3)B
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同时，孩子们的技艺与知识掌握得越好，今后的机会就越多。" o$DJL11E
(4)since then自此之后例：Since then, the Olympics turned out to be an instrument of peace and freedom for small nations."自此之后，奥林匹克运动成为小国争取和平和自由的工具。" nf MQ3K P
(5)Therefore因而例：Therefore, if this is included in good education that parents are seeking now, their children will be definitely ensured a bright future."因而，如果父母们在其为孩子们寻求的良好教育中加入这一点，他们的子女肯定会有一个光辉灿烂的未来。"
