逻辑连接词，也称为 “linking words” 或 “connectors”，其功能是 在观点之间建立联系，并确保文本和口语的 连贯性。本指南将根据其交际功能，介绍主要的 连接词类别。
1. 附加和列举连接词
这些词语用于 引入附加信息、延续论证 或根据逻辑或层级顺序 组织论点。
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 语境示例 |
|---|
| and | 和 | She enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes. |
| also | 也 | He manages the team; he also trains new employees. |
| as well | 也 | They offer online courses as well as in-person workshops. |
| in addition | 此外 | The hotel has a pool. In addition, it provides a fitness center. |
| moreover | 而且 | The product is expensive. Moreover, it requires constant maintenance. |
| furthermore | 此外 | We're behind schedule. Furthermore, the budget is insufficient. |
| besides | 此外 | I'm not interested in that job. Besides, the salary is too low. |
| first / firstly | 首先 | First, we'll review the project objectives. |
| second / secondly | 其次 | Second, let's discuss the implementation strategy. |
| third / thirdly | 第三 | Third, we must evaluate potential risks. |
| next | 接下来 | Next, we'll allocate tasks to each team member. |
| then | 然后 | Then, we can proceed to the testing phase. |
| finally | 最后 | Finally, we'll present our findings to management. |
| lastly | 最后 | Lastly, I'd like to thank all participants. |
| last but not least | 最后但同样重要的是 | Last but not least, we need to consider customer feedback. |
注意事项
- “And” 是 最中性的连接词，用于 连接两个同性质的元素。
- “Besides” 在作 介词 时意为 “在……旁边” (ex. "The keys are beside the door.")，但作 连接词 时，意为 “此外/再说”。
- first/firstly, second/secondly 在语义上 是等效的，但 “-ly” 形式 属于 更正式的语体。
2. 原因和结果连接词
这些词表达了 因果关系：它们指明了 事件的起因（原因）或其 影响（结果）。
表达原因
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 上下文示例 |
|---|
| because | parce que | We postponed the trip because the forecast predicted storms. |
| since | puisque / vu que | Since everyone has arrived, we can begin the presentation. |
| as | comme / étant donné que | As the deadline is approaching, we must accelerate production. |
| due to | en raison de | The delay was due to technical difficulties. |
| owing to | du fait de | Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been rescheduled. |
表达结果
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 上下文示例 |
|---|
| so | donc / alors | The store was closed, so we went to another one. |
| therefore | par conséquent / donc | She demonstrated excellent skills; therefore, she received a promotion. |
| thus | ainsi / de ce fait | Costs have decreased; thus, profits have improved. |
| as a result | en conséquence | Demand surged. As a result, production capacity doubled. |
| consequently | par conséquent | The budget was cut. Consequently, several projects were abandoned. |
| hence | d'où / ainsi | He possessed unique expertise; hence, his recruitment by the firm. |
注意事项
- “So” 主要用于 口语 和 非正式场合。
- “Therefore”, “thus”, “consequently” 和 “hence” 属于 正式语体，特别适用于 学术或专业书面语。
- “Due to” 和 “owing to” 后面接 名词短语 或 动名词：
- The cancellation was due to insufficient registrations.
- Owing to missing the train, she arrived late.
3. 条件连接词
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 情境例句 |
|---|
| if | si | If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us. |
| unless | à moins que / sauf si | The meeting won't happen unless the director approves it. |
| provided (that) | à condition que | You may borrow my laptop provided (that) you handle it carefully. |
| providing (that) | pourvu que | We'll reach our targets providing (that) everyone contributes. |
| as long as | tant que / du moment que | You can use the facilities as long as you follow the rules. |
| on condition that | à condition que | They'll invest on condition that we present solid guarantees. |
| in case | au cas où / si jamais | Bring extra batteries in case your phone dies. |
注意事项
- “Unless” 表示 否定条件（“如果……不……”）：
- “I won't attend unless...” = “除非……，否则我不会参加……”
- “Provided (that)” 和 “providing (that)” 可以互换，但 “provided that” 在 正式文本 中更常见。
4. 表达转折和让步的连接词
表达转折
| 连接词 | 中文翻译 | 情境示例 |
|---|
| but | 但是 | The solution seems simple, but implementation is complex. |
| however | 然而 / 不过 | The weather was poor; however, attendance remained high. |
| yet | 然而 / 尽管如此 | The instructions appeared clear, yet many made mistakes. |
| nevertheless | 尽管如此 / 仍然 | Funding was limited; nevertheless, the project succeeded. |
| nonetheless | 尽管如此 | Reviews were mixed; nonetheless, sales exceeded expectations. |
| still | 然而 / 不过 | He acknowledged his error; still, he refused to apologize. |
| whereas | 然而 / 而 | She thrives in teamwork, whereas he prefers working independently. |
| while | 然而 | While some favor innovation, others prioritize stability. |
| on the other hand | 另一方面 / 另外 | Remote work offers flexibility; on the other hand, it can feel isolating. |
表达让步
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 情境例句 |
|---|
| although | although / though | Although resources were scarce, they completed the mission. |
| even though | even though | She maintained her composure even though the situation was stressful. |
| though | though | Though preparation was rushed, the presentation went smoothly. |
| despite | despite | Despite technical issues, the conference was a success. |
| in spite of | in spite of | In spite of limited experience, he demonstrated remarkable skill. |
| even if | even if | We'll proceed even if obstacles arise. |
注意事项
- “But” 是最常见、最 中性的转折连接词。
- “Though” 在 口语 中可以放在 句末：
- It was challenging, though.
- “Despite” 和 “in spite of” 后面接 名词 或 动名词：
- Despite the obstacles, they persevered.
- In spite of feeling exhausted, she completed the marathon.
5. 目的连接词
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 情境例句 |
|---|
| to | pour / afin de | She studies diligently to secure a scholarship. |
| in order to | afin de / dans le but de | They arrived early in order to secure good seats. |
| so as to | de manière à | We documented everything so as to ensure transparency. |
| so that | afin que / pour que | Speak clearly so that everyone can follow your explanation. |
| in order that | afin que | We scheduled multiple sessions in order that all staff could attend. |
注意事项
- “To” 是表达 目的 的 最简单形式，通常 后接动词原形（不带 to）。
- “So that” 和 “in order that” 引导一个 完整的从句，包含 主语 和 谓语动词：
- I repeated the instructions so that no one would be confused.
6. 举例说明连接词
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 情境例句 |
|---|
| for example | par exemple | Certain industries, for example, healthcare, are experiencing rapid growth. |
| for instance | par exemple | Many platforms, for instance, LinkedIn, facilitate professional networking. |
| such as | tel que / comme | He enjoys creative hobbies such as photography and painting. |
| like | comme | She appreciates classic authors like Austen and Dickens. |
| e.g. (exempli gratia) | par exemple (abrév.) | Consider citrus fruits (e.g., lemons, grapefruits, limes). |
| specifically | spécifiquement / notamment | The program targets vulnerable populations, specifically elderly individuals. |
| to illustrate | pour illustrer | To illustrate, examine this case study from 2023. |
注意事项
- “Such as” 和 “like” 直接引导 具体例子，无需特殊标点。
- “e.g.” 是 拉丁文缩写，在 学术或技术文本 中更常用，通常 放在括号内。
- “For example” 和 “for instance” 完全 可以互换，用于 引出说明。
7. 总结和结论连接词
| 连接词 | 翻译 | 情境例句 |
|---|
| in conclusion | 总而言之 | In conclusion, both approaches present distinct advantages. |
| to sum up | 总而言之 | To sum up, we require additional funding to proceed. |
| in summary | 总之 | In summary, the initiative has exceeded initial expectations. |
| all in all | 总而言之 | All in all, the collaboration proved highly productive. |
| overall | 总的来说 | Overall, customer satisfaction has improved significantly. |
| to conclude | 最后 | To conclude, let's establish clear action items. |
| briefly | 简而言之 | Briefly, performance indicators show positive trends. |
| in short | 简而言之 | In short, we need a more agile approach. |
注意事项
- “In conclusion” 和 “to conclude” 属于 正式语体，适用于 专业演示或写作。
- “All in all” 和 “in short” 比较 非正式，常用于 口语。
结论
逻辑连接词 是构建英语话语结构不可或缺的工具。它们确保了论证的 清晰性、流畅性 和 连贯性。对于 TOEIC® 考试而言，掌握这些连接词至关重要，尤其是在 阅读 部分，它们有助于理解 观点之间的逻辑关系；在 听力 部分，它们则有助于 跟上对话或演讲的论证思路。
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