5. 引导原因状语从句的连词 1)引导原因状语从句的连词主要有because, as, since: because: Because it was wet he took a taxi. 由于下雨他叫了一辆出租车。 He was worried because he hadn’t had any letter from her. 他很担忧因为他没收到过她一封信。 as: As David had a passion for walking, we started off on foot. 由于大卫喜欢走路,我们就步行出发了。 As you’re sorry, I’ll forgive you. 既然你悔悟了,我就原谅你。 2)还有一些表示原因的状语从句由seeing(that),considering(that)或now that等引导: Please don’t try to back out now that everything has been arranged. 现在一切都安排好了,请不要打退堂鼓。 Now you’re here, you may make yourself useful. 你已经来了,不妨帮帮忙。 3)许多用在形容词后的that从句也起原因状语的作用(that 有时可省略): She was glad that she had controlled herself. 她很高兴控制住了自己。 I’m disappointed that they cannot come. 他们不能来我很失望。 |
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