什么时候使用分号?
Semi-colons show a pause which is longer than a comma, but not as long as a full stop. Short clauses which are related in meaning can be separated by a comma. However, if the clauses are longer, you will probably need a semi-colon: 分号表达的是一个比逗号长句号短的停顿。有一些短句可以由逗号来断句,但是如果句子比较长的话,使用分号会比较合适。
We'll need to hold some meetings abroad with our suppliers; please could you check your availability in April.
1. To separate long items in a list在列表中区分较长的项目
Our writing course includes several components: correspondence, including
letters and emails; style and vocabulary choice; punctuation; layout and planning.
2. To give balance to sentences, or to link parallel sentences 使句子更平衡,或者连接并列句
We went out for the day; they stayed in.
When to use an apostrophe in English
什么时候使用单引号?
1. With an s to show possession 与s连用表示所属关系
The company's profits.
2. To show abbreviation 表示缩写
I don't like smoking. (= do not)
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