請記住,讓步狀語從句的作用是強調,沒有任何讓步。
表示雖然…但是…,即使…也…,縱使…還是…等句意的句子,在英語裡被定義為讓步狀語從句。例如:
He is so arrogant that he will not apologize even if he offends you. 他是如此傲慢,即使他冒犯了你,他也不會道歉。
讓步狀語從句表達的是即使有從句內容的阻礙,主語也仍然要做主句內容的事。
讓步狀語從句的常用引導詞:
分型詳解
Although/though
表雖然
Although I am a child, I dare to fight with you. 雖然我還是孩子,我敢和你打。
Although in good intention, you should not have done this to me. 雖然你是好意,你還是不該對我做這些。
As
表縱使,雖然
Hard as he worked, his salary is the lowest. 雖然他工作最努力,他的工資是最低的。
Boyfriend as you are, you have no right to decide personal affairs. 雖然你是我男朋友,你無權決定我的私事。
Whether
表無論這樣或那樣,結果都一樣
All the people, whether they be young or old, black or white or yellow, should be treated equally.
Whether you succeed or not, I will always support you.
no matter/疑問詞+ever
表示無論怎麼做,對結果都沒影響的意思。
Whatever you say, you cannot change my mind.
No matter what you say, you cannot change my mind.
無論你說什麼,都無法改變我的主意。
Whoever did this are subject to the punishment of law.
No matter who did this, they are subject to the punishment of law.
無論這是誰做的,他們都要受法律的制裁。
Even if/even though
even if表示儘管可能出現某狀況,even though表示已經出現了某狀況
I will not give up even if I fail this time. 即使以後可能失敗,我也不會放棄。
I will not give up even though I failed last time. 即使上次失敗了,我也不會放棄。
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