让步、条件、比较
1. Although/Though/As
Although/Though I didn't know anybody at the party, yet/still/nevertheless (不能用 but连用, 不能连用because)I had a good time.
Child as/though he is, he know a lot.
2.even though/ even if
I'm going to apply for the job, even though it pays very little(知道很低). // 事实：尽管 知道条件 薪水很低
I'm going to apply for the job, even if it pays very little(可能高也可能低). // 条件(条件状态是未知未知)：即使 (不一定知道, 有假设的含义)
I'm stand by you even if you don't succeed(可能成功也可能没成功, 在失败之前说的).
I'm stand by you even though you don't succeed(没有成功, 在失败之后说的).
3. 疑问词+ever no matter wh-
Whoever=(No matter who 但不能引导名词从句) you are
Whatever=(No matter who 不能引导名词从句) happens
However=(No matter who 不能引导名词从句) cold it is.
Whoever (缺少主语)//不能用No matter(不能做主语) who(缺少主语) gets there will get free refreshments(免费点心)
No matter who(缺少主语) gets there will get free refreshments
Anyone who gets there will get free refreshments(对)
(refreshments:复数形式表示:点心、茶点) Refreshments will be served after the dance.
名词性从句 PK 让步状语从句
They can not take whatever they want// 缺少成分
They can not take it no matter() what they want
No matter what they want(完整的句子), they can not take it.
4. whetehr ..... or not
Whether we will win or not remains to be seen // 是否
Whetehr we win(一般) or lose, we should do(将来) our best // 无论是.......还是
5条件
If you asked(过去) him, he will help you
I'll never do that unless I have no choice.
You may go swimming on the condition that(条件是) you don't swim too far.
We'll visit Europe, provided/providing that(如果) we have enough money
As long as you keep on trying, you will succeed.
What if they don't come?
In case the house burns down, we'll get the insurance money.
I'll bring an umbrella in case it rains
Given that he has tried his best, you should't blame him.
Given his age, he's really fast learner.
(if you)Give me somewhere to stand, and i will move the earth
Use your head, then you'll find a way
Work even harder, or you will never pass.
比较状语从句
I can run as fast as you can.
The work is not so easy as you think.
Ther more you care, the more you lose.
Water is to fishes as air is to men
It was a mice meal, though a little expensive // 句末though
you can borrow my car, Unless your promise not to drive too fast
Unless we have enough evidence, we can't win the case.