Extra Sentence structures Flashcards
generally speaking …
一般来说,
In terms of X; On the side of X
在 X 方面
We can’t talk about X, without talking about Y
要谈 X, 不能不说到 Y
Characterized by X
特点是 X
There is no bigger difference than X
最大的不同莫过于 X
X shows up in a lot of details
X 表现在很多细节上
Not to mention X, even Y is …..
且不说 X, 就是 Y 也 …..
X is very particular; X It’s all very well thought out
X 都很有讲究
The requirements of X are met
满足了 X 的要求
X has always been dominant in Y
X 在 Y 中一直处于主导地位
- like ‘Christianity has always been dominant in western culture’
To get to X you have to start with Y
要想 X 就得从 Y 入手
X is based on Y; X is built on the basis of Y
X 是建立在 Y 的基础上的
Although X, (but) later became Y
虽然 X,但日后却成了 Y
Considered by the X community as the originator
被 X 界视为鼻祖
This shows how far-reaching is the effect/influence of X on Y
由此可见,X 对 Y 的作用/影响有多么深远