英文從句意思

在英文中，從句（Subordinate Clause）是用來修飾主要子句（Main Clause）的一個句子。從句通常用來提供更多的資訊，例如時間、原因、條件、結果、方式、目的等。從句通常由一個連接詞（conjunction）引導，例如 because, since, although, if, when, until, that, which, who, etc.

以下是一些英文從句的例子：

  1. 原因從句（Adverbial Clause of Reason）:

    • Because it was raining, we stayed at home.
    • Since you are here, you might as well help us.

  2. 時間從句（Adverbial Clause of Time）:

    • After she graduated from college, she got a job in New York.
    • Before we leave, we need to finish our homework.

  3. 條件從句（Adverbial Clause of Condition）:

    • If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
    • Unless you are careful, you will make mistakes.

  4. 結果從句（Adverbial Clause of Result）:

    • So that we could save money, we decided to cook at home.
    • In order to lose weight, I started exercising every day.

  5. 方式從句（Adverbial Clause of Manner）:

    • As if she knew what was happening, she acted very calmly.
    • How she managed to do it is a mystery to me.

  6. 目的從句（Adverbial Clause of Purpose）:

    • To make sure that we don't miss the train, we will leave early.
    • In order to improve our English, we joined an international club.

從句可以由不同的連接詞引導，並且可以與主要子句連接，形成一個完整的句子。從句的位置通常在主要子句之前或之後，但是有些從句類型（如原因從句）通常放在句子的開頭或中間。