English: words used for emphasis

表肯定与确认

• Certainly: 当然 ('s??rt?nli)

  • Certainly, I can help you with that.

• Absolutely: 绝对地 ('?bs?lu?tli)

  • Absolutely, I agree with your proposal.

• Indeed: 的确 (?n’di?d)

  • Indeed, it is a beautiful painting.

• Surely: 确定地 ('??rli)

  • Surely, you can’t be serious.

• Undoubtedly: 无疑地 (?n’da?t?dli)

  • Undoubtedly, it was a success.

• Indubitably: 无疑地 (?n’dju?b?t?bli)

  • Indubitably, she is the best candidate.

表可能性与假设

• Perhaps: 或许 (p?r’h?ps)

  • Perhaps, we can find a solution.

• Possibly: 可能地 ('p?s?bli)

  • It is possibly the best option.

• Maybe: 也许 ('me?bi)

  • Maybe, we can discuss it later.

• Likely: 可能地 ('la?kli)

  • It will likely rain tomorrow.

• Conceivably: 可以想象地 (k?n’si?v?bli)

  • Conceivably, it could happen.

• In all likelihood: 很可能 (?n ??l 'la?kl?h?d)

  • In all likelihood, the event will be postponed.

• If anything: 如果有的话 (?f '?n??θ??)

  • If anything, it might improve the situation.

• In any case: 无论如何 (?n '?ni ke?s)

  • In any case, we need to find a solution.

表开放性态度

• Generally: 一般地，通常 ('d??n?r?li)

  • Generally, it’s a good practice to plan ahead.

• Arguably: 可以争论地 ('ɑ?rgju?bli)

  • Arguably, this is the most challenging task.

• On the whole: 总体上说 (?n e? h??l)

  • On the whole, the project was a success.

• By and large: 大体上，总体上 (ba? ?nd lɑ?nd?)

  • By and large, people enjoyed the performance.

• Potentially: 潜在地 (p?’t?n??li)

  • Potentially, this could lead to new opportunities.

• Conceivably: 可以想象地 (k?n’si?v?bli)

  • Conceivably, it could happen.

表真实陈述

• Honestly: 老实说 ('?n?stli)

  • Honestly, I don’t know the answer.

• Frankly: 坦率地 ('fr??kli)

  • Frankly, it’s not what I expected.

• Truthfully: 说实话 ('tru?θf?li)

  • Truthfully, I wasn’t expecting this outcome.

• In reality: 实际上 (?n ri??l?ti)

  • In reality, the situation is more complex.

• Admittedly: 不可否认地 (?d’m?t?dli)

  • Admittedly, it was a challenging task.

• Granted: 诚然 ('ɡr?nt?d)

  • Granted, there are difficulties, but we can overcome them.

表突出与惊讶

• Surprisingly: 令人惊讶地 (s??pra?z??li)

  • Surprisingly, they finished the project early.

• Evidently: 显然地 ('?v?d?ntli)

  • Evidently, there was a misunderstanding.

• Notably: 显著地，显而易见地 ('no?t?bli)

  • Notably, the team achieved its goals.

• Remarkably: 引人注目地 (r??mɑ?rk?bli)

  • Remarkably, she finished the marathon.

表示结果或效果

• Consequently: 因此 (?k?ns?kw?ntli)

  • Consequently, we had to revise the plan.

• Therefore: 因此 (?e??rf??r)

  • He wasn’t studying; therefore, he failed the exam.

• Accordingly: 相应地 (??k??rd??li)

  • The budget was reduced; accordingly, some projects were canceled.

表示时间关系

• Eventually: 最终 (??v?nt?u?li)

  • Eventually, we reached our destination.

• Simultaneously: 同时 (?sa?m?l?te?ni?sli)

  • Simultaneously, they were working on different projects.

表示强调一方面

• Particularly: 特别地 (p?r?t?kj?l?rli)

  • I particularly enjoyed the last chapter of the book.

• Notably: 显著地 (?no?t?bli)

  • Notably, the team achieved its goals.

表示递进关系

• Furthermore: 此外 (?f??re?rm??r)

  • Furthermore, the company plans to expand globally.

• Moreover: 此外 (m??r?o?v?r)

  • Moreover, the results were better than expected.

表示总结或概括

• In conclusion: 总之 (?n k?n?klu???n)

  • In conclusion, I believe we should proceed with the plan.

• To sum up: 总的来说 (tu? s?m ?p)

  • To sum up, the project was a success.

表示对比或转折

• On the contrary: 相反地 (?n e? k?n?trer?)

  • I expected him to be shy, but on the contrary, he was very outgoing.

• However: 然而 (ha???v?r)

  • The weather was bad; however, we decided to go out.

表示条件

• If: 如果 (?f)

  • If you need assistance, I’m here to help.

• Unless: 除非 (?n?l?s)

  • Unless we take action now, the situation will worsen.

表示目的

• In order to: 为了 (?n ???rd?r tu?)

  • I’m studying hard in order to pass the exam.

• So that: 以便 (so? e?t)

  • He works long hours so that he can provide for his family.