讓步子句意思
讓步子句(concessive clause)是用來表達雖然有某種情況存在,但不影響另一個事實或觀點。這種子句通常用於表明雖然有某些障礙或問題,但不會改變或削弱主句所表達的主要觀點。讓步子句通常由讓步連詞引導,如 "although," "though," "even though," "despite," "in spite of," "while," "whereas," "nevertheless," "still," "yet" 等。
例如:
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Although she was tired, she continued to work. 雖然她很累,但她繼續工作。
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Though it was raining, we decided to go ahead with the picnic. 雖然天下雨,我們決定繼續野餐。
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Despite the difficult circumstances, they managed to succeed. 儘管情況艱難,他們還是成功了。
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While I understand your point, I cannot agree with it. 雖然我明白你的觀點,但我無法同意。
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Nevertheless, we should try our best. 儘管如此,我們應該盡力而為。
讓步子句可以用來軟化語氣,顯示對對方觀點的尊重,或者提供更多的背景信息,而不會改變主句所表達的主要信息。