第二组

1. We have reasons to believe (that)...我们有理由相信……

We have reasons to believe (that) corporal punishment should be strictly prohibited. 我们有理由相信体罚应该严格禁止。

2. As a matter of fact, ...=in fact ...事实上, ……

As a matter of fact, it is health that counts. 事实上, 健康才是最重要的。

3. Besides (in addition), we should not neglect ...此外, 我们不应忽视……

In addition, we should not neglect that everyone wants a friendly and peaceful society. 此外, 我们不应忽视每个人都想要一个温馨祥和的社会。

4. On the contrary, ...=By contrast, ...相反的，……

On the contrary, a few students, it seems, are still fooling around. 相反的, 少数学生似乎还在虚度光阴。

5. On the other hand, ...另一方面, ……

The government should enforce laws strictly. On the other hand, the public should also develop the good habit of reducing pollution. 政府应严格执法, 另一方面, 大众也应该培养减少污染的好习惯。

6. However, it is a pity that ...然而, 很可惜的是……

However, it is a pity that he should always cram at the eleventh hour. 然而, 很可惜的是他总是临时抱佛脚。

7. In other words, ... = To put it differently 换言之，……

In other words, I will try my best to attain (gain; live up to) my goal. 换言之, 我会尽最大的努力达到我的目标。

8. It will be true as assumed by others， but I don’t believe it. I believe that ...别人可能认为这是事实, 但我不是。我认为……

It will be true as assumed by others， but I don’t believe it. I believe that if you have strong determination and perseverance, success will certainly come to you in the end. 别人可能认为这是事实, 但我不是。我认为如果你有很大的决心和毅力, 成功最终是属于你的。

9. What is more serious is (that)...更严重的是, ……

What is more serious is that we do not cherish wildlife. 更严重的是, 我们不珍惜野生动物。

10. In view of the practical need of society, ...鉴于社会实际的需要, ……

In view of practical need of society, there are more and more people interested in learning English. 鉴于社会实践的需要, 愈来愈多的人对学英语有兴趣。