基本含义
in addition 是一个常用的英语介词短语,中文通常翻译为:“此外”、“另外” 或 “加之”。它用于在已有信息的基础上补充新的内容。
常见用法
该短语通常位于句首或句中,后接逗号,再引出补充信息。例如:
- In addition, we need to consider the budget.(此外,我们还需要考虑预算。)
- She speaks French. In addition, she knows Spanish and Italian.(她会说法语。此外,她还会西班牙语和意大利语。)
- The hotel is close to the beach. In addition to that, it has a swimming pool.(这家酒店靠近海滩。除此之外,它还有一个游泳池。)
相关表达
与 in addition 意思相近的表达包括:
Moreover(而且,此外)Futhermore(此外,而且)Besides(此外,还有)Also(也,还)
注意:in addition to 后面接名词或动名词,表示“除了……之外(还)”,结构略有不同。
实用例句
- In addition to English, he studies Japanese.(除了英语,他还学习日语。)
- The report was well written. In addition, it was submitted on time.(这份报告写得很好。此外,它还是按时提交的。)
- In addition to being talented, she is very hardworking.(她不仅有才华,而且非常努力。)