在英语中,表示让步的结构主要有以下几种常见形式:
一、连词引导的让步状语从句
although
表示与主句事实相反的让步,例如:
> Although it was raining, we still went for a walk.
(尽管下雨,我们还是去散步了)
even though
强调让步的意外性或对比性,例如:
> Even though I was tired, I finished my homework on time.
(尽管我累了,我还是按时完成了作业)
though
与although和even though功能相近,但更灵活,可作连词或副词,例如:
> Though the meeting started late, everyone was well-prepared.
(尽管会议开始晚,但大家都准备充分)
二、特殊结构表达
原形动词+疑问词+主语+will/may+动词原形
例如:
> You can't stop me, can you?
(你不能阻止我,对吧?)
名词/代词+be动词+过去分词
例如:
> The project was delayed, but we managed to meet the deadline.
(项目被延误了,但我们都设法按时完成了)
三、其他相关表达
compromise(动词):表示双方让步后达成协议,例如:
> The company made concessions to meet customer demands.
(公司作出让步以满足客户需求)
concede to(动词短语):表示承认错误或让步,例如:
> The team conceded to the opponent's strategy.
(团队承认对手的策略有效)
四、固定搭配
meet halfway(动词短语):表示双方各让步一半,例如:
> The two sides reached an agreement after each had made concessions.
(双方稍作让步后达成协议)
通过以上结构,可以灵活表达不同语境下的让步关系。选择时需根据语境决定是强调意外性(even though)、对比性(although/though),还是需要简洁表达(though)。