過渡詞是一種關系指引詞，其作用是連接上下文，使文章保持連貫、自然、通順。過渡詞可以用于句子與句子之間的連接，還可以用于段落與段落之間的連接。
(一)表示時間的過渡詞
Afterward 以后
At present 目前
At the same time 同時
Currently 目前
In the meantime 同時
Lately 最近
Meanwhile 同時
Recently 最近
Since then???之后
Soon 不久
Soon after 不久之后
Today 現在
(1) At present Currently Today Recently Lately, more and more people are realizing the importance of protecting our environment.
(2) Meanwhile In the meantime At the same time, students should have more free time for reading what they like to read.
(3) Since then, people have become more and more interested in learning English.
(二)表示次序的過渡詞
First of all, 首先
First, …Second, ...Third, … 第一，???第二，???第三????
Firstly, …Secondly, ...Thirdly, … 第一，???第二，???第三????
First, …Then, …Finally,… 首先???其次???最后???
In the first place, 首先
To begin with, …Next, …Finally,… 首先???其次???最后???
Our standard of living today is much higher than it was before. But this does not mean that the spiritual quality of our lives has also improved. What should we do?
First First of all In the first place, we must understand that money can’t buy happiness. Don’t be a slave to it. Second , we should spend time with friends and family. And third, we should find time to listen to the birds sing, and see the beautiful scenery.
(三)表示原因、理由和結果的過渡詞
Accordingly 于是
As a result因此
Because 因為
Because of 優由于
Consequently 因此
Due to 由于
For this reason 由于這個原因
Hence因此
In this way 這樣
So因此
Therefore因此
Thus 因此
(1) because ofDue to science, we now live safer, more comfortable and convenient lives.
(2) Our standard of living today is much higher than it was before. As a result, more and more people can afford their own houses and cars.
(3) He was told to speak briefly; accordingly, he cut short his remarks.
(4) It is important to have good plans if we want to be successful.
In this waySo For this reason Because of thisThereforeAs a result Consequently, it is most important to have a good beginning whenever we want to accomplish something.
(四)表示比較或對比的過渡詞
Conversely, 相反地
Despite, 縱使
Equally important， 同樣重要地
In spite of, 縱使
Likewise, 同樣重要地
Nevertheless, 不過
On the contrary， 相反地
On the other hand， 另一方面
Similarly，同樣地
(1) Despite In spite of all the heartaches and the difficulties, a college education is still our best passport to success.
(2) If we lacked freedoms, people could not say what they felt. On the other hand Conversely, if we lacked laws, then society would be disorderly and violent.
(3) Jones’ case was dismissed. Similarly, so were the charges against Smith.
(4) Congress can pass a law and the President may sign it. Nevertheless, the Supreme Court can declare it unconstitutional.
(五)表示進一步說明或強調的過渡詞
Besides此外
Furthermore, 此外
In addition, 此外
In particular, 特別地
Moreover, 此外
What is more 另外
(1) Now it’s time to become concerned with the future of ours. In particular, we must pay enough attention to the problem of pollution.
(2) As this society looks to education highly, there is a sense of dignity and pride in receiving a college education. In addition FurthermoreBesides What is more, I believe with a college education I can serve my fellow men and my country better.
(六) 表示總結、結論的過渡詞
As has been noted, 如前所述
As I have said, 如我所述
In brief, 簡言之
In conclusion, 總之
In short, 簡言之
In summary, 總之
To sum up, 總之
(1) In conclusion, let us encourage the exchange of ideas and opinions by means of debates.
(2) In short In brief To sum up In summary, I think that time has come for the introduction of strict measures to protect our environment.
(3) As has been noted As I have said, country life is more beneficial than city life.
(七)文章開頭常用的過渡詞
As the proverb says… 正如顏語所言???
Everybody knows that… 每個人都知道???
Generally speaking, … 一般說來???
It is known to us that… 眾所周知???
It is true that…的確???
Many people are much interested in the question that…許多人都對???感興趣
There is no doubt that… 毫無疑問???
(八) 文章結尾常用的過渡詞及其他短語
Eventually, … 最后???
From this point of view, … 從這個觀點來看???
In my opinion, … 以我看來???
In summary, … 總而言之???
On account of this, we can find that… 由此我們可以發現???
On the whole, … 總起來說???
Personally, … 我個人認為???
Thus, this is the reason why we must… 因此，這就是我們為什么必須???
