VOA慢速英语:Everyday Grammar: Make Your Writing Smoother with Transitions

短语讲解：

1. We will focus on how to use transition words to link ideas together.

focus on 致力于; 使聚焦于
例句：Our policy is to focus on developing these areas.
我们的政策是着眼于把这些地区发展起来。

2. Some common transition words are and, furthermore, in addition to, not to mention, and in the same way.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to English, he has to study a second foreign language.
除英语外，他还要学第二外语。

3. In fact is a good coordinator for stressing a detail.

in fact 事实上; 实际上
例句：In fact it requires at least n generators.
事实上，它至少要有n个元素。

4. In this second example, the writer begins talking about schools in general and then gives an example.

in general 通常; 大体上
例句：In general, I prefer a comedy to a tragedy.
一般说来,我喜欢喜剧甚于悲剧。

5. And be sure you try the video quiz to the left on the web or below on mobile.

be sure 确信; 诚然;
例句：Be sure to put off the light before you go out.
在你出去前别忘了关灯。