1. We have reasons to believe (that)...我們有理由相信。
We have reasons to believe (that) corporal punishment should be strictly prohibited. 我們有理由相信體罰應該嚴格禁止。
2. As a matter of fact, ...=in fact ...事實上, 。
As a matter of fact, it is health that counts. 事實上, 健康才是最重要的。
3. Besides (in addition), we should not neglect ...此外, 我們不應忽視。
In addition, we should not neglect that everyone wants a friendly and peaceful society. 此外, 我們不應忽視每個人都想要一個溫馨祥和的.社會。
4. On the contrary, ...=By contrast, ...相反的,。
On the contrary, a few students, it seems, are still fooling around. 相反的, 少數學生似乎還在虛度光陰。
5. On the other hand, ...另一方面, 。
The government should enforce laws strictly. On the other hand, the public should also develop the good habit of reducing pollution. 政府應嚴格執法, 另一方面, 大眾也應該培養減少汙染的好習慣。
6. However, it is a pity that ...然而, 很可惜的是。
However, it is a pity that he should always cram at the eleventh hour. 然而, 很可惜的是他總是臨時抱佛腳。
7. In other words, ... = To put it differently 換言之,。
In other words, I will try my best to attain (gain; live up to) my goal. 換言之, 我會盡最大的努力達到我的目標。
8. It will be true as assumed by others, but I don’t believe it. I believe that ...別人可能認為這是事實, 但我不是。我認為。
It will be true as assumed by others, but I don’t believe it. I believe that if you have strong determination and perseverance, success will certainly come to you in the end. 別人可能認為這是事實, 但我不是。我認為如果你有很大的決心和毅力, 成功最終是屬於你的。
9. What is more serious is (that)...更嚴重的是, 。
What is more serious is that we do not cherish wildlife. 更嚴重的是, 我們不珍惜野生動物。
10. In view of the practical need of society, ...鑑於社會實際的需要, 。
In view of practical need of society, there are more and more people interested in learning English. 鑑於社會實踐的需要, 愈來愈多的人對學英語有興趣。