英语中表示转折的词语除了常见的 "but"、"however"、"although"、"nevertheless",还包括 "yet"、"despite"、"whereas"、"in contrast" 和 "nonetheless"。这些词语在表达预期相反的情况、对比强烈感受、两个事物的不同之处、明显的对比效果和不同观点或情况下的结果时非常有用。
- Yet:
"Yet" 是一个常见的转折词,常用于表示与预期相反的情况。比如:
- I thought the movie would be boring, yet it was surprisingly entertaining.
- Despite:
"Despite" 用于表示一种让人感到惊讶的转折情况,表达对比的强烈感受。比如:
- Despite his young age, he's already achieved great things.
- Whereas:
"Whereas" 通常用于对比两个事物的不同之处。比如:
- I love coffee, whereas my sister prefers tea.
- In contrast:
"In contrast" 用于比较两个相对的事物,表达明显的对比效果。比如:
- The weather in the north is cold and snowy, in contrast, the south is warm and sunny.
- Nonetheless:
"Nonetheless" 用于表达虽然有不同的观点或情况,但是结果仍然是如此。比如:
- The traffic was terrible, nonetheless, I arrived at the airport on time.