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為什麼專業英語寫作如此重要?

專業英語寫作的核心準則包括:

  • 句子清楚(clarity)

  • 用字簡潔精準(conciseness & precision)

  • 字句連貫(cohesion)

  • 語意連貫(coherence)

為了符合這些準則,修辭與文法成為寫作中不可或缺的一環。良好的寫作能讓文章更加清晰易懂、引人入勝,並提升可讀性。因此,練習並熟悉這些原則是提升寫作能力的關鍵。

在這篇文章中,編譯通將帶你深入解析學生常見的寫作錯誤,並提供實用的修正建議。

現在,就讓我們一起來檢查你的英語寫作是否合乎標準!

 

 

✍️ 1. 一致性(Agreement)錯誤

英語寫作中,不一致(agreement errors)是華人學生常見的錯誤之一,主要包含:

平行句構中的詞性不一致
主詞與動詞不一致
修飾語與被修飾語不一致

以下將分項說明。

 

1.1 平行句構中的詞性不一致

錯誤示範:Mobile phones are used for watching films, learning, and entertainment.

正確示範:Mobile phones are used for watching films, learning, and playing games.

在列舉時,每個項目的詞性必須一致。以上錯誤示範中,watching filmslearning 均為動名詞(-ing 形式),但 entertainment 為名詞,因此需改為 playing games 來保持一致。

📌 小試身手

Roger has studied archery, forestry, and how to treat wild animals.

🔍 應改為: Roger has studied archery, forestry, and the treatment of wild animals.

 

1.2 主詞與動詞不一致

錯誤示範:It is Jenny, rather than her sisters, that have a crush on the boy living next to them.

正確示範:It is Jenny, rather than her sisters, that has a crush on the boy living next to them.

這裡的主要主詞是 Jenny,屬於單數,因此動詞應使用 has 而非 have

📌 小試身手

It is my brothers, rather than my sister, that ____ (have) been to Japan.

🔍 答案: have

 

1.3 修飾語與被修飾語不一致

錯誤示範:Containing acidic chemicals, the quality of the water at Waterfront Park is not fit for swimming in.

正確示範:Containing acidic chemicals, the water at Waterfront Park is not fit for swimming in.

分詞構句中的主詞應與修飾語保持一致。在此例中,containing acidic chemicals 應該修飾 the water 而非 the quality of the water

📌 小試身手

Feeling exhausted, it was difficult for Peter to go mountain climbing on Monday with his friends.

🔍 應改為: Feeling exhausted, Peter had difficulty going mountain climbing on Monday with his friends.

 

 

✍️ 2. 避免寫作流於口語化

書面語與口語表達方式有所不同,寫作應更加正式、精煉,並避免過於隨意的語言。

錯誤示範(口語化):When he spoke against his teacher, he impressed the other students.

正確示範(正式寫作):His argument with the teacher impressed the other students.

📌 小試身手

When he discussed LGBTQ issues with his parents, he pissed his parents off.

🔍 應改為: His discussion about LGBTQ issues ruffled his parents’ feathers.

(註:ruffle sb’s feathers 意指「使某人生氣」)

 

 

✍️ 結語

寫作是一門需要長期練習的技能,無論是學術寫作、商業溝通或日常英語寫作,都需要注意文法、用詞與表達方式。

掌握 一致性(agreement)和 正式表達(formal writing)這兩大關鍵原則,你的寫作將變得更加清晰、專業,並展現出更高的語言能力!

現在就開始練習,提升你的英語寫作吧!

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