whereas 用法
問：The problem is that, ________ children are given cow’s milk from birth benefit greatly from it, those who have never drunk it by a certain age are not able to tolerate it.
請就上面試題講一講whereas 用法。
答：從屬連接詞whereas 能夠引導兩種子句。
A. whereas 引導比較子句, 其用法和含義相當於while, 但比while 語氣強, 而且更正式:
- Humans are capable of error whereas the computer is not.
人可能犯錯誤, 而電腦卻不可能犯錯誤。 - Some praise him, whereas others condemn him.
有些人讚揚他, 而有些人譴責他。 - Whereas the US has immense mineral wealth, Japan (in contrast) has comparatively little.
美國擁有豐富的礦藏, 而日本擁有的礦藏卻很少。
B. whereas 引導讓步副詞子句, 其用法和含義相當於while:
Whereas the amendment is enthusiastically supported by a large majority in the Senate, it’s fate is doubtful in the House.
儘管此修正條在參議院得到大多數參議員的熱情支援, 但是它在眾議院的命運卻是很難確定的。
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