1.because 習(xí)慣上不與 so 連用。漢語(yǔ)習(xí)慣上說“因?yàn)椤浴保⒄Z(yǔ)習(xí)慣上卻不能將 so與because 連用:
因?yàn)橄掠?,所以我們呆在家里?/p>
誤:Because it was raining, so we stayed at home.
正:Because it was raining, we stayed at home.
正:It was raining, so we stayed at home.
2.(al)though 習(xí)慣上不與 but 連用。漢語(yǔ)中可說“雖然…但是…”, 但按英語(yǔ)習(xí)慣,通常不能說although…but?或though…but:
雖然很危險(xiǎn),但我要試試。
誤:Although it is dangerous, but I will try.
正:Although it is dangerous, I will try.
正:It is dangerous, but I will try.