单词 | in order that(so that) |
释义 | that , in order ~: so ~ -1025 这两个复合连词有这样一个区别:由 in order that 连接的从句,多半要用 may/might ,从不用 can/could 或 will/would ;如果从句是否定的,则改用 shall/should 也可以。而 so that 呢,它连接的从句可以用 will/would 或 can/could 。 比较: One must pay for one's “ tuition ” in order that one may acquire experience. 想要取得经验,就得付学费。 One must pay for one's “ tuition ” so that one will acquire experience. 想要取得经验,就得付学费。 We hurried the work as much as possible in order that the building might be ready for occupation in May. 我们尽快施工,以便能五月份把这幢大楼交付使用。 We hurried the work as much as possible so that the building would be ready for occupation in May. 我们尽快施工以使这幢大楼能在五月份交付使用。 Some people eat so that they can live ; others live in order that they may eat. 有的人是为了生存而吃;有的人则是为吃而活着。(前者要加用 can ,而后者则要加用 may 。) |
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