學測英文-精準背單字

學測連接詞

連接詞標示前後句的邏輯關係,例如轉折、補充、舉例與結論。以下 44 個連接詞,每個皆附一句學測真題。

轉折讓步因果補充、遞進舉例順序、時間條件換句話說、強調、總結目的

轉折

後面的才是重點

but但是

前後意思相反,but 後面常是作者真正想說的。

115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

But the crew couldn’t survive long there.

但船員沒辦法在那裡撐太久。

however然而、不過

放在句首時,前面通常先講一種看法,however 之後才是作者要強調的。看到它,就知道文章要轉向另一種看法。

114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

However, researchers also find that horror movies can have negative effects on some people.

然而,研究人員也發現,恐怖片可能對某些人造成負面影響。

yet然而、卻

接在句中,轉到跟前面相反的事實。

111 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

They have learned that damage of retina can cause blindness in zebrafish, yet it only takes about three to four weeks before vision is restored.

他們發現,視網膜受損會造成斑馬魚失明,但只要約三到四週,視力就會恢復。

nevertheless儘管如此

前面說了某種情況,但結果不受影響。

110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

Nevertheless, passports were not generally required for international travel until the First World War.

儘管如此,直到第一次世界大戰,國際旅行通常都不要求護照。

instead反而、相反地

前面說「不是 A」,這一句說「而是 B」。

105 學測|綜合測驗 第 1 篇

Instead, he asked the kidnappers to pay him $250 to take the boy back.

相反地,他要求綁匪付他兩百五十美元,他才把男孩帶回去。

on the other hand另一方面

常跟 on the one hand 成對,介紹同一件事的另一面。

111 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇

Curved windows, on the other hand, distribute stress around more evenly, reducing the likelihood of cracks or breaks.

另一方面,彎曲的窗戶能把應力更平均地分散開,降低出現裂縫或破裂的可能。

in contrast相對地

把兩件事放在一起比較,找出差異。

104 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇

In contrast, the peacock is not universally seen as lucky.

相對地,孔雀並非普遍被視為幸運。

讓步

先承認,再反轉

although雖然

although 後面是「先承認」的事實,作者真正想說的在後面的主句。

107 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

Although President Washington oversaw the construction of the house, he never lived in it.

雖然華盛頓總統監督了這棟房子的興建,但他從未住過。

though雖然

用法和 although 一樣,也常放在句尾當「不過」。

112 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

Though no hoops were used, the movements of the ritual dances looked very similar to those in hooping.

雖然沒有用到圈圈,這些儀式舞蹈的動作卻和玩呼啦圈的動作非常相似。

even though即使、雖然

比 although 語氣更強,後面接的是已經發生的事實。

108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

Even though our ears do not hear the tune, our brain continues to play it.

即使我們的耳朵沒聽到這段旋律,大腦仍持續播放。

while雖然(也可能是「當…的時候」)

有兩個意思:「當…的時候」和「雖然」。放在句首、後面的主句和它意思相反時,是「雖然」。

108 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

While earworms might be annoying, most people who experience them nevertheless report that they are pleasant or at least neutral.

雖然耳蟲可能令人惱怒,大多數經歷過的人仍表示,那是愉快的,或至少是中性的。

despite儘管

後面接名詞(片語),不是接子句。

109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

Despite their popularity, flip-flops provoke some questions.

儘管受歡迎,夾腳拖也引發一些疑問。

因果

前因後果

because因為

後面接子句,說明原因。題目問 why,就回去找 because。

105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇

Because yellow-bellied sea snakes usually spend all of their time far from land, rain is the animals’ only source of fresh water.

因為黃腹海蛇通常一直待在遠離陸地的地方,雨水是牠們唯一的淡水來源。

since因為、自從

兩個意思都很常見,要看前後文判斷。這一句是「因為」。

112 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

Since the elephants need to use tea plantations as landmarks when navigating forests, they almost inevitably have to move through the farms.

由於大象在森林中辨認方向前進時,需要以茶園當地標,牠們幾乎不可避免得穿過這些農場。

therefore因此

後面是前面造成的結果。

110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

Therefore, using the plant as a fuel source will not put pressure on food prices.

因此,把這種植物當作燃料來源,不會對糧食價格造成壓力。

thus因此

和 therefore 一樣,後面是結果。

114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

Thus, only the government was permitted to produce the alcohol.

因此,只有政府獲准生產這種酒。

so所以

放句首時,後面是前面的結果或結論。

115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

So, perhaps the north-on-top practice is less a rule and more a blip.

所以,「北方在上」或許不算規則,只是歷史上的一段小插曲。

as a result結果、因此

後面說的是前面那件事帶來的結果。

105 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

As a result, Jeanie was invited to make a number of public appearances with her Kiddie Stool, and was featured on local TV as well as in newspapers.

因此,Jeanie 受邀帶著她的兒童凳多次公開露面,並被地方電視和報紙報導。

due to因為

後面接名詞(片語),說明原因。

109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

They have remained popular due to their convenience, and are often worn with bathing suits or summer clothing.

它們因為方便而持續受歡迎,常搭配泳衣或夏季服裝穿。

for this reason因為這個原因

this 指前面剛說的事,答案就在前一句。

112 學測|文意選填

For this reason, milk can actually be more effective than drinking water.

因此,牛奶其實可能比喝水更有效。

補充、遞進

同一個方向,再加一點

also此外、也

再補一點同方向的資訊。

115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

Also, the stairs were designed to turn clockwise upwards.

此外,樓梯被設計成往上順時針旋轉。

in addition此外

同樣是補充,常用來列出第二、第三點。

107 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

In addition, Jefferson welcomed visitors to annual receptions on New Year’s Day and on the Fourth of July.

此外,傑佛遜還在元旦和七月四日歡迎訪客參加年度招待會。

moreover此外、而且

補充的資訊通常更進一步。

111 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

Moreover, 84 percent of human genes associated with disease find a counterpart in zebrafish.

此外,84% 與疾病相關的人類基因,在斑馬魚身上都找得到對應的基因。

furthermore此外、再者

和 moreover 一樣,在列論點時很常用。

104 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇

Regular exercisers, furthermore, are found to be about 30 percent less active on days when they exercise.

此外,規律運動者在運動的日子,活動量被發現少了約 30%。

not only … but also …不只…還…

but also 後面的資訊通常比前面更重要。

109 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

The pilot is responsible for not only the safety of the ship but also the protection of the port and the marine environment.

引水人不只負責船的安全,還負責保護港口與海洋環境。

similarly同樣地

前後是相似的例子或情況。

104 學測|綜合測驗 第 2 篇

Similarly, a woodpecker, when seen near the home, is regarded as a good sign.

同樣地,在家附近看到啄木鳥,也被視為吉兆。

舉例

後面是例子,不是重點

for example例如

前一句才是主張,這一句是例子;找主旨時可以先放過例子的細節。

110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇

For example, when the riders scan the band at the Off-Road Adventure, a photo will be taken and sent to their email.

例如,乘客在 Off-Road Adventure 掃描手環時,會拍下一張照片並寄到他們的電子郵件。

for instance例如

和 for example 一樣。

111 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

For instance, a ventilated hard hat was developed to keep wearers cooler, and see-through face shields were attached to better see the hazards lurking above.

例如,開發了通風式安全帽讓配戴者更涼爽,也加裝透明面罩,以便看清楚潛伏在上方的危險。

such as例如、像是

後面接例子,常列出幾個名詞。

114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

There were many sayings about their desire for alcohol, such as “drunk as a German.”

當時有許多說法形容他們對酒的渴望,例如「醉得像德國人」。

順序、時間

誰先誰後

to begin with首先

列出第一點,後面通常還有 also、then、finally。

115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

To begin with, these staircases were quite narrow, so attackers would have to ascend one at a time, making it impossible to launch a mass attack.

首先,這些樓梯相當窄,攻擊者只能一次一個往上爬,不可能發動大規模攻擊。

then接著

依序說明下一個步驟或事件,排序題常靠它。

115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

Then the group hiked for 36 hours across the island to reach a whaling station.

接著這群人徒步 36 小時橫越全島,抵達一座捕鯨站。

later後來

時間往後走。

110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

Later, in the medieval Islamic Caliphate, a form of passport was the bara’a, a receipt for taxes paid.

後來在中世紀的伊斯蘭哈里發國,一種護照形式是 bara’a,也就是已繳稅的收據。

meanwhile同時

另一件事在同一段時間發生。

114 學測|閱讀測驗 第 3 篇

Meanwhile, a powerful anti-alcohol movement started in the 19th century.

同時,一場強大的反酒運動在 19 世紀展開。

eventually最後、終於

經過一段時間之後才發生。

111 學測|閱讀測驗 第 2 篇

Over the past century, hard hats have advanced considerably, evolving from canvas and leather to aluminum, fiberglass, and, eventually, to thermoplastic.

過去一個世紀,安全帽大幅進步,從帆布和皮革,演變為鋁、玻璃纖維,最後到熱塑性塑膠。

finally最後

列舉或步驟的最後一項。

115 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

Finally, the ice broke up enough for them to escape in lifeboats.

最後,冰層裂開到足以讓他們搭救生艇逃出。

條件

如果…就…

if如果

後面的結果要在條件成立時才會發生。

110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

If it can be expanded, the prickly pear could be the key to Mexico’s energy future.

如果能擴大規模,這種仙人掌可能成為墨西哥未來能源的關鍵。

unless除非

= if … not:「如果不是…的話」,後面的結果只有在這個條件不成立時才會發生。

112 學測|混合題

Unless you are a strict vegetarian and eschew meat for ethical reasons, meat is surely a better deal.

除非你是嚴格的素食者,基於倫理原因避開肉類,否則肉絕對更划算。

even if即使

就算條件成立,結果也不變。

112 學測|混合題

Even if you’re not a vegetarian, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of plant-based meat.

即使你不是素食者,你很可能也聽過植物肉。

as long as只要

只要這個條件成立,就會…。

114 學測|混合題

Like it or not, zoos will continue to exist as long as there is a demand for them.

不管你喜不喜歡,只要還有需求,動物園就會繼續存在。

換句話說、強調、總結

重新說一次

in other words換句話說

後面是把前面再說一次,可以用來確認自己有沒有看懂。

107 學測|綜合測驗 第 3 篇

In other words, it is a way for you to put the deepest areas of your brain to good use while you're sleeping.

換句話說,這是讓你在睡覺時善用大腦最深處區域的方法。

in fact事實上

強調真實情況,常把前面的說法更進一步,或反過來。

111 學測|閱讀測驗 第 1 篇

In fact, they are one of the few tribes that have retained most of their traditions.

事實上,他們是少數保留了大部分傳統的部落之一。

overall整體來說

後面常是總結,主旨題要特別留意。

104 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇

Overall, most people simply aren’t exercising or moving around enough to counteract all the harm that can result from sitting nine hours or more a day.

整體來說,大多數人根本沒有足夠的運動或走動,來抵消每天坐九小時以上可能造成的所有傷害。

目的

為了…

so that為了讓…

後面說明做這件事的目的。

110 學測|閱讀測驗 第 4 篇

The rides are custom-designed to accommodate wheelchair riders so that every family member can enjoy the fun.

遊樂設施都是客製化設計,能容納輪椅使用者,讓每位家庭成員都能享受樂趣。

in order to為了

後面接原形動詞,說明目的。

112 學測|綜合測驗 第 1 篇

In order to protect their branches from breakage, trees maintain "shyness gaps"—spaces large enough to prevent them from touching their neighbors.

為了保護樹枝不折斷,樹木會維持「羞避縫隙」,也就是大到足以避免碰到鄰樹的空間。