英语从属连词用法分类详解

3. 引导目的状语从句的从属连词

主要的有 in order that, so that, in case, for fear等：

We used the computer in order that we might save time. 我们使用计算机是为了节约时间。

Speak clearly so that they may understand you. 说清楚，以便让他们能明白你的意思。

Be quiet in case you should wake the baby. 安静些，免得把婴儿吵醒。

He is working hard for fear he should fail. 他努力工作以免会失败。

4. 引导结果状语从句的从属连词

主要的有so that, so…that, such…that等：

We’re all here now, so that the meeting can begin at last. 我们现在都到齐了，终于能开会了。

It’s so difficult a question that none of us can answer it. 那是一个很难的问题，我们没有一个人能回答。

He shut the window with such force that the glass broke. 他关窗户用力很大，结果玻璃震破了。

【注】so that 中的that在口语中通常可以省略。

5. 引导原因状语从句的从属连词

主要的有because, as, since, seeing (that), now (that), considering (that) 等：

He couldn’t got to school because he had a cold. 他因患感冒而未能去上学。

Since everybody is here, let’s begin our discussion. 大家都到了，我们就开始吧。

Seeing that it is 8 o’clock, we’ll wait no longer. 由于时间已到8点，我们将不再等了。

Now that you are here, you’d better stay. 你既然来了，最好还是留下吧。

6. 引导让步状语从句的从属连词

主要的有although, though, even though, even if, while, however, whatever, whoever, whenever, wherever等：

Although [Though] he is poor, he is well contented. 他虽穷却能知足常乐。

Though [Even though] it’s hard work, I enjoy it. 尽管是苦活，但我乐意干。

Even if you don’t like wine, try a glass of this. 即使你不喜欢喝酒，也尝尝这杯吧。

While we don’t agree we continue to be friends. 尽管我们意见不同，但我们还是朋友。

However you use it, it won’t break. 不管你怎么使用，它都不会破。

Whatever you say, I believe you. 无论你说什么，我都相信你。

Whoever telephones, tell them I’m out. 不管是谁打电话，都说我出去了。

Whenever you come, you are welcome. 你什么时候来，我们都欢迎。

However much he eats, he never gets fat. 无论他吃多少, 他都不发胖。