而中英惯用短语:
  • n.  还可指大地, 是相对於天空而言   is the name of the planet where we live and earth can also refer to the solid land in contrast to the sky above *the earth（亦大写作Earth）是我们赖以生存的地球的名称, earth
  • n.  这一点在英语属实而在法语则不同.   This is true with respect to English but not to French
  • adv.  这一陈述显示了他们了解情况之多, 因而十分重要.   This statement was important insomuch as it revealed the extent of their knowledge
  • n.  这三个词均用於货运的（而非客运的）运载工具名称之前, 也可指所运载的货物   Compare cargo, freight and goods *试比较 cargo、 freight、 goods这三个词. These words are used before the names of vehicles that transport things rather than passengers. They can also refer to the objects transported
  • n.  这两套系统是为同步工作而设计的.   The two systems are designed to work in tandem, ie alongside each other, together
  • v.  这两集团因有共同利益而联合在一起.   The two groups are knit together by common interests
  • n.  这个公司劳资纠纷（如罢工）频仍而严重受挫.   The firm's been hit by a lot of labour trouble, eg strikes
  • n.  这个协议是双方妥协的产物而不是一方让步.   The agreement is a compromise, not a sell-out
  • n.  这个小岛包含著小而完整的自然界.   This small island contains the whole of nature in microcosm
  • n.  这个水库是引水淹没山谷而形成的.   The reservoir was formed by flooding the valley
  • adj.  这个海滨适於游泳而不适於冲浪.   This beach is good for swimming but bad for surfing
  • n.  这个网加了坠因而可没入水面以下.   The net is weighted to keep it below the surface of the water
  • n.  这个计画因缺乏资金而难以实现.   The project was hamstrung by lack of funds
  • n.  这个钟是正点打点而不是半小时打点.   The clock strikes the hours but not the half-hours
  • adj.  这个问题仍然悬而未决.   matter remains undecided
  • adv.  这事做得过於鲁莽, 然而不能不佩服她的勇气.   It was a rash thing to do, yet one cannot but admire her courage