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Essay 常用連接詞:40 個例句
寫 DSE 英文作文、大學 essay 或 project report 時,很多同學都會重複用同一組連接詞:Firstly… Secondly… Lastly…、每句都以 Moreover 開頭、只寫 On the other hand 而沒有 on the one hand,最後再用 In conclusion 把全文重複一次。文法未必有錯,但讀起來單調,也顯得論證不夠嚴謹。
以下 40 個連接詞按用途分為八類:補充、轉折和對比、因果、舉例、排序和步驟、強調、留有餘地(hedging)和總結。每個連接詞都放在一句完整的學生文章例句中,題目涵蓋空氣污染、社交媒體、網上學習、回收、香港住屋問題、運動與健康,以及 AI 在教育上的應用,並附中文翻譯和用法說明。
頁尾整理了香港學生最常犯的連接詞錯誤,例如 As we all know、Besides 用於正式寫作,以及 Although… but…,並附正確寫法。
另外補充
In addition, online learning allows students to review recorded lessons at their own pace.
此外,網上學習讓學生可以按自己的進度重溫錄影課堂。
Furthermore, recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to Hong Kong's already crowded landfills.
再者,回收可以減少送往本已擠迫的香港堆填區的廢物量。
Regular exercise improves physical health. Moreover, it has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety.
恆常運動可以改善身體健康。而且,研究顯示運動有助減輕壓力和焦慮。
Another significant factor is the cost of private tutoring, which many families struggle to afford.
另一個重要因素是私人補習的費用,很多家庭都難以負擔。 factor:詳細解釋 →
AI tools can mark simple exercises, as well as give students instant feedback on their writing.
AI 工具可以批改簡單的練習,同時也能即時就學生的寫作給予回饋。
轉折和對比
However, the survey only included 50 students, so the results may not apply to all schools.
然而,這項調查只訪問了 50 名學生,因此結果未必適用於所有學校。
On the one hand, social media helps teenagers stay connected with friends. On the other hand, it can expose them to cyberbullying.
一方面,社交媒體有助青少年與朋友保持聯繫;另一方面,它也可能令他們遭受網絡欺凌。
Although public housing rents are low, the waiting time for a flat is now more than five years.
雖然公屋租金低廉,但現時輪候上樓的時間已超過五年。
Electric buses produce no exhaust fumes, whereas diesel buses are a major source of roadside pollution.
電動巴士不會排放廢氣,而柴油巴士則是路邊空氣污染的主要來源。
Despite the government's efforts, the recycling rate in Hong Kong remains low.
儘管政府作出了努力,香港的回收率仍然偏低。
因果
As a result, the evidence suggests that smaller classes lead to better exam performance.
因此,證據顯示小班教學有助提升考試成績。 evidence:詳細解釋 →
Many young people spend over six hours a day online. Consequently, they get less sleep than they need.
很多年輕人每天上網超過六小時,結果他們的睡眠時間不足。
Due to the high cost of land, new flats in Hong Kong are among the smallest in the world.
由於土地成本高昂,香港的新建單位屬全球面積最小之列。
Air quality is worst in winter because winds carry pollutants from the mainland.
空氣質素在冬季最差,因為風會從內地帶來污染物。
The school replaced plastic bottles with water fountains, which led to a 40% drop in plastic waste.
學校以飲水機取代膠樽,令塑膠廢物減少了 40%。
舉例
For example, students in rural areas often lack a stable internet connection.
例如,偏遠地區的學生往往缺乏穩定的網絡連接。
Some apps, such as Duolingo and Quizlet, use games to keep learners motivated.
一些應用程式,例如 Duolingo 和 Quizlet,會利用遊戲提升學習者的動力。
For instance, a study in Singapore found that students who exercised before class concentrated better.
舉例來說,新加坡一項研究發現,上課前做運動的學生較能集中精神。
Air pollution affects vulnerable groups, in particular young children and the elderly.
空氣污染影響易受傷害的群組,特別是幼童和長者。
This is illustrated by the rapid growth of food delivery apps, which has increased plastic packaging waste.
外賣應用程式的急速增長正好說明了這一點,它令塑膠包裝廢物大增。
排序和步驟
First, we designed a questionnaire on students' sleeping habits.
首先,我們設計了一份有關學生睡眠習慣的問卷。
We then analysed the responses to identify patterns between screen time and sleep.
然後,我們分析了問卷回覆,找出使用電子屏幕時間與睡眠之間的規律。 analyse:詳細解釋 →
Next, we interviewed five teachers to understand how AI tools are used in their lessons.
接着,我們訪問了五位老師,了解他們在課堂上如何使用 AI 工具。
Once the data had been collected, we compared the results of the two groups.
收集數據後,我們比較了兩組的結果。
Finally, we assessed whether the recycling scheme had changed students' behaviour.
最後,我們評估了回收計劃有否改變學生的行為。 assess:詳細解釋 →
強調
Indeed, the number of students using AI chatbots doubled within a single year.
事實上,使用 AI 聊天機械人的學生人數在一年內翻了一倍。
Most importantly, the new policy must be affordable for low-income families.
最重要的是,新政策必須讓低收入家庭負擔得起。
It is worth noting that the survey was carried out during the exam period.
值得注意的是,這項調查是在考試期間進行的。
In fact, a significant number of teenagers report feeling worse after using social media.
事實上,相當多青少年表示使用社交媒體後心情變差。 significant:詳細解釋 →
Clearly, the cost of housing is one of the most serious problems facing young people in Hong Kong.
顯然,住屋成本是香港年輕人面對的最嚴重問題之一。
留有餘地(hedging)
Online learning may suit independent learners better than students who need close support.
網上學習或許較適合自主學習能力強的學生,而不是需要密切支援的學生。
Teenagers who exercise regularly tend to sleep better and perform better at school.
經常運動的青少年往往睡得較好,學業表現也較佳。
It seems that students are more willing to recycle when bins are placed in every classroom.
看來當每個課室都設有回收箱時,學生會較願意回收。
To some extent, the results support our hypothesis that screen time affects sleep.
在某程度上,結果支持我們「使用電子屏幕時間會影響睡眠」的假設。 hypothesis:詳細解釋 →
These findings could be interpreted as a sign that students rely too much on AI tools.
這些結果可以解讀為學生過分依賴 AI 工具的跡象。 interpret:詳細解釋 →
總結
In conclusion, a combination of stricter emission controls and better public transport is the most effective approach to reducing air pollution.
總括而言,收緊排放管制並改善公共交通,是減少空氣污染最有效的方法。 approach:詳細解釋 →
Overall, the benefits of AI in education outweigh the risks, provided that teachers guide its use.
整體而言,只要有老師指導使用,AI 在教育上的好處多於風險。
On balance, banning phones in schools does more good than harm.
權衡利弊之後,在學校禁用手機是利多於弊。
To sum up, the project shows that small changes in school routines can make a real difference to students' health.
總結而言,這個專題研究顯示,學校日常安排的小改變也能切實改善學生的健康。
Taken together, these findings suggest that housing policy should focus on young families.
綜合這些結果,房屋政策應以年輕家庭為重點。
本專題的英文單字詳解
常見錯誤
✗ Firstly, … Secondly, … Thirdly, … Lastly, …
✓ The main reason is… Another reason is… Finally, …
每段都用排序詞開頭,文章會變得像清單一樣機械。可以混合使用 The main reason is、Another factor is 和 Finally,令段落開首更自然。
✗ Moreover, … Moreover, … Moreover, …
✓ In addition, … Also, … A further problem is…
Moreover 用得太多會顯得重複。補充論點時可以交替使用 In addition、Also、Furthermore,或者乾脆不用連接詞。
✗ As we all know, social media is harmful to teenagers.
✓ Research suggests that heavy social media use may harm teenagers' mental health.
As we all know 假設讀者已經同意你的觀點,卻沒有提供任何證據。學術寫作應引用研究或數據,並用 may、suggests 等字眼令論點更嚴謹。
✗ Although online learning is flexible, but it can be lonely.
✓ Although online learning is flexible, it can be lonely.
Although 和 but 不能在同一句中一起使用,二選一即可:Although … , … 或 … , but …。
✗ Recycling saves resources, however many people do not do it.
✓ Recycling saves resources. However, many people do not do it.
However 不是連詞,不能只用逗號連接兩句完整句子。要用句號或分號分開,並在 However 後加逗號。
✗ Besides, the government should build more public housing.
✓ In addition, the government should build more public housing.
Besides 較口語,常用於對話。正式文章補充論點時,用 In addition 或 Furthermore 較合適。
✗ On the other hand, AI can also help teachers mark homework.
✓ In addition, AI can help teachers mark homework.
On the other hand 用於比較同一件事的另一面,例如優點之後的缺點,不是「另外」的意思。如果只是補充同一方向的論點,應該用 In addition。
✗ In conclusion, social media has advantages and disadvantages, as I said above.
✓ In conclusion, social media brings real benefits, but schools should teach students how to use it safely.
結論不要只說「有好有壞」或重複前文,應該給出清晰的立場或建議,回應題目。
實用貼士
- 不要每句都用 Moreover:連接詞是用來顯示句與句之間的關係,不是每句的裝飾。如果兩句的關係本身已經很清楚,可以不加連接詞。
- 學術寫作少用 Besides、And so、But 開頭:這些較口語。正式文章可改用 In addition、As a result、However。
- 連接詞後加逗號:放在句首的 However、Therefore、For example 等,後面通常要加逗號,例如 However, the results…。
- However 不能連接兩句完整句子:不可以寫 It is cheap, however it is slow.,要用句號或分號:It is cheap; however, it is slow.
- 用 hedging 令論點更嚴謹:學術寫作很少把話說死。用 may、tend to、It seems that、to some extent,論點會更準確,也更有說服力。
- 總結不是重複全文:結論段應該歸納主要論點,再回應題目或提出建議,不要逐句抄回前文。
常見問題
Firstly 和 First 哪個正確?
兩個都正確。First 在現代英文較常見,也較簡潔;Firstly 在英式英文中同樣可以接受。重點是前後一致:用了 First 就配 Second、Finally,用了 Firstly 就配 Secondly、Finally。另外,不必每段都用排序詞開頭,可以改用 The main reason is…、Another factor is… 等寫法。
On the other hand 可以單獨用嗎?
可以,但它的作用是比較同一件事的兩面,例如優點和缺點,不是單純表示「另外」或「但是」。如果只是補充論點,應該用 In addition;如果只是轉折,用 However 更合適。配合 On the one hand 一起用,文章的結構會更清楚。
In conclusion 有甚麼代替?
可以用 To conclude、Overall、In summary、Taken together 或 On balance(適合議論文權衡正反兩面之後)。其實用哪個詞不是最重要,重要的是結論要歸納論點和回應題目,而不是重複全文。
However 可以放句中嗎?
可以。However 可以放在句首、句中或句尾,例如 The policy, however, has not been popular. 放句中時,前後都要加逗號。要注意的是 However 不是連詞,不能像 but 一樣直接連接兩句完整句子,中間要用句號或分號。
Besides 和 Moreover 有甚麼分別?
兩者都表示補充,但 Besides 較口語,常用於對話或非正式寫作,有時帶有「況且」的語氣;Moreover 和 Furthermore 較正式,適合學術文章。不過 Moreover 也不宜每段都用,可以交替使用 In addition、Also 或 Another advantage is…。
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