英文的「例如」

2012-06-24 8:08 pm
like 與such as 有何分別?
etc 與 ie 又有甚麼不同?他們的長寫又是甚麼?

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2012-06-24 11:56 pm
✔ 最佳答案
LIKE
When you use like in a sentence, it suggests comparison.
For example, I love singers like Det Dik and William Chan.
When you say this, it does not really mean you like Det Dik or William Chan, but it's more like you love singers who dance as well.


SUCH AS
When you use "such as" in a sentence, it implies inclusion.
Use the same example, I love singers such as Det Dik and William Chan.
That means you like a few singers, including Det Dik and William Chan.


But in general, both terms are accepted as giving examples.


etc
=etcetera
Using this word in a context means you have more than 2 or 3 examples to give.
For example, I like eating apples, oranges, cherries, bananas, etc.
It implies you like eating a lot of fruits, you just can't name all.


i.e.
It is a Latin word id est, means "that is" or "in other word"
When you use "i.e." in a sentence, it is more like you are clarifying a fact.
For example, I like eating Italian food, i.e. pizza and spaghetti.
It implies that these are the most Italian food you like.




2012-06-25 2:24 pm
英文的「例如」是 "for example" 或 "e.g." (拉丁文 exempli gratia 的縮寫, 意思是 "for example")。


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