在高中英語學習過程中,經常會遇到一些表達“雖然;即使;不論;盡管”等讓步意義的詞匯,其中有從屬連詞、介詞、介詞短語和習語等,而且在高考中出現的頻率也很高。現將其歸納如下:
1. although conj.“雖然,盡管”例如:
Although this is a bit different from conventional businesses, the programme has a rapidly growing output and many people have been quite successful. (M10U1)盡管這有一點點不同于傳統的商業,但它的產量迅速增長,許多人很成功。
2. though conj. “雖然,盡管”例如:
Though they got along well, there’re some things about Amanda and her friends that puzzle Robert. (M5U1)他們倆相處得很好,但阿曼達跟她朋友的有些事情讓羅伯特感到困惑。
友情提醒:
①省略結構中用though,不用although 例如:
Though alone, he is happy. 盡管單身,他卻很快樂。
②though還可以和其他詞結合,構成as though, even though等固定詞組,而although不可以。
③though 和as一樣,可引起倒裝,而although不可以。例如:
Hard though he studied, he didn’t pass the exam.盡管他學習很用功,但考試還是沒及格。
④though還可用作副詞“可是,然而,不過”,常位于句中或句末,其前用逗號隔開,而although不可以。例如:
When I look back, I find I didn’t like some of the questions the audience asked, though. (M5U2)當我回顧時,我卻發現我不喜歡觀眾提的一些問題。
3. whether conj. “不管,無論” 例如:
Whether students want to exercise or just want some fun, they can use our gym. (M1U1) 無論學生想鍛煉還是娛樂,他們都可以使用我們的體育館。
4. no matter what/ where/ when/ how etc. “ 不管,無論,不論” ,引導讓步狀語從句,常用一般現在時代替一般將來時。例如:
Today, athletes from around the world can take part no matter what language they speak. (M4U2)今天,來自世界各地的運動員都可以參加,無論說的是那種語言。
5. wh-類詞與ever合成,表示讓步意義。例如:
With mobile phones, we can keep in touch with others wherever we are. (M7U1)有了手機,無論我們在哪兒都可以和別人保持聯系。
Whatever the reason, research shows that in the end the English saying “Laughter is the best medicine” may be true after all. (M6U1)不管什么原因,研究表明格言“笑是靈丹妙藥”到頭來可能真的沒錯。
Whichever kind of public transport you choose, you should do your part towards making a better world…(M7U4)不論你選擇什么樣的交通方式,你都應該盡力去創造一個更加美好的世界……
6. even if/ even though “盡管,即使” 例如:
We’ll try to get as close as possible to the animals, even though they’re dangerous so that I can take some really good photos. (M2U2)盡管這些動物很危險,我們還是要試圖盡可能地靠近它們,這樣我就有可能拍到一些真正的好照片了。
Even if you’re a person between a child and a grown-up, you still are not expected to act so badly! (M1U2)即使你是一個介于孩童和成年人之間的人,你做出這樣糟糕的事情也讓人很驚訝!