副詞 與修飾語「六類修飾語 Modifier」
片語 Phrase
1. Due to … 歸於… , 由於…
His success was largely due to luck.
他的成功主要靠運氣。
2. Caused by … 由...引起
The accident was caused by human error.
這一事故是人爲錯誤造成的。
3. Because of … 因爲…
The crops failed because of drought (旱災).
由于旱灾的關係，農作物歉收。
4. Owing to … 由於…, 歸因于…
Owing to jet lag(時差), I left so tired.
由於時差，我覺得很疲倦。
5. As a result of … 原因為…
The others died as a result of their injuries.
其他人則不治身亡。
副詞 與修飾語「六類修飾語 Modifier」
片語 Phrase
1. In order to … 爲了…
In order to get the job you must be able to drive.
爲了獲得工作，你必須會開車。
2. So as to … 以便去 …
I left a message so as to be sure of contacting her.
我留下了張條子，以便去與她取得聯繫。
3. For the purpose of… 爲了這樣的目的 …
He bought the land for the purpose of building on it.
他買地是爲了蓋房
4. With an/the aim of … 意向；旨在 …
We started it mainly with the aim of helping lonely people.
我們開始這項計畫，主要意向是幫助孤獨的人們。
5. In other not to … 爲不了…
I'm dieting to keep my figure, in order not to get fatter.
我正在節食，爲了不更肥。
6. So as not to … 以免 …
He disconnected the phone so as not to be disturbed.
以免受到打擾，他把電話綫路關掉了。