英文写作关联词:
Transitional Words
表示举例：(exemplification): for example, for instance, as an example, as
a case, in point, as an illustration, such as, namely, that is, like, say 表示比较：(comparison): similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally
important, like, both, the same as, in common
表示对照：（contrast）: on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, unlike, in contrast, whereas, rather than, conversely, instead, by contrast 表示让步：（concession）: although, nevertheless, however, but, yet, admittedly, it is true …… but, in spite of, even though, granted that 表示原因：（cause）: because, because of, as, since, for, owing to, due to,
on account of, on the ground of, as a result of
表示结果：（result）: thus, so, consequently, hence, therefore, accordingly, as a result, for this reason, as a consequence, on that account, it follows
that
表示强调：（emphasis）: chiefly, especially, indeed, in fact, certainly, particularly, to be sure, actually, above all, surely, most important of all,
even worse, no doubt, needless to say
表示列举：（enumeration）: first, second, in the first place, first of all, to
begin with, in the second place, next, also, besides, furthermore, moreover, in addition, what is more, beyond that, for one thing, for
another, finally
表示总结：（summary）:in conclusion, in short, in brief, in summary, on
the whole, finally, to sum up, to conclude
表示开场：（introduction）: generally speaking, comparatively speaking, in general, in a sense, in a way, in my opinion, in some cases, nowadays,
recently, currently, obviously, clearly, undoubtedly
why young women don’t want to have children
1. What explains the growing trend toward delayed childbearing? First,
In the first place,
To start with,
For one thing,
First of all,
the high divorce rate is making newly weds think twice about starting a
family right away. Secondly,
Besides,
In addition,
Furthermore,
What’s more,
For another thing, many young couples want to be more
financially secure before having children. Finally,
Above all,
Thirdly, more married women prefer to devote time to their careers
before having a baby.
2. There is a growing trend toward delayed childbearing among young
couples, although,
though,
even if,
despite the fact, a married, childless woman is still regarded as
“horrible”.
3. Another reason is the current preoccupation with self-fulfillment
among young couples. For example,
For instance,
As a case in point,
As a illustration,
one of my friends, who has no children, though
even though she has been married for eight years, said, “it is difficult enough combining marriage and a career, let alone motherhood and one.”
4. The uncertainty of how children will turn out is another factor in their decision. “I won’t break my back for a kid who may turn out to be a criminal”, as a married woman put it.
As a result,
Consequently,
Accordingly,
For this reason,
So,
Thus, they are unwilling to sacrifice their limited time, money and energy.
5. In the past people thought that it was good to have a big family and that when children got old enough to work they could bring in money and take care of their parents. In contrast,
On the contrary,
Whereas,
Instead of this notion, young people now regard children as a liability, both financial and emotional.
6. In the United States, childbearing has lost its appeal for many American women. Similarly,
Likewise, more and more Chinese women put off having a child.
7. The birth rate in many big cities begins to decline, on account of owing to
because of
on grounds of
as the result of
by reason of the growing trend toward delayed childbearing.
8. Obviously
Undoubtedly
In a way
In a sense
In my opinion
Generally speaking, young people are reluctant to have children simply because they gear they cannot afford time and energy for raising a child. Yet,
However
Nevertheless
On the other hand, in the deep part of their hearts, they desire to have a child.
9. In summary
In short
On the whole
In conclusion
In a word, this trend represents a sharp break with this nation’s traditional preoccupation with the needs of children.