in addition 是一个常见的英语连接性短语,用于在已有信息的基础上补充新的内容。
基本含义
中文通常翻译为:
- 此外
- 另外
- 而且
常见用法
它通常位于句首或句中,后接逗号,再引出补充信息。例如:
- In addition, she speaks three languages.
- He is a talented musician. In addition, he is an excellent writer.
与 “in addition to” 的区别
in addition to 是介词短语,后接名词、代词或动名词,表示“除……之外(还)”。例如:
- In addition to English, she studies French.
- In addition to playing piano, he composes music.
同义表达
以下短语可与 in addition 互换使用(视语境而定):
- Moreover
- Futhermore
- Besides
- Also
- What’s more
小结
简而言之:
“in addition” ≈ “此外” / “另外”,用于补充信息,是英语写作和口语中的常用过渡词。