常用的關聯詞有:so that(以便,為了),in order that(為了),lest(以免,以防),in case(以免,以防),for fear(以免,以防),等。如:
We should do our utmost in order that we may be able to over-fulfill the task.
為了超額完成任務,我們應該全力以赴。
You’d better leave your phone number,so that I can call you before I come next time.
你最好將電話號碼留給我,以便我下次來之前可以先給你打個電話。
Batteries must be kept in dry places for fear that electricity leak away.
電池應該放在幹燥的地方,以免漏電。
注意:在目的狀語從句中,我們可以將這些引導目的狀語從句的連詞so that,in order that,lest,in case,for fear分作為兩大部分:表示肯定意思so that,in order that是“為了使……發生”;以及表示否定意思lest,in case,for fear是“為了使……不發生,以免,以防”。另外,在表示否定意思的目的狀語從句中,謂語動詞往往用“should+動詞原形”或“動詞原形”兩種虛擬句式。如:
He took his umbrella with him lest it rain.他帶了雨傘,以防下雨。
I’ll keep a seat for you in case you should change your mind.
我給你留個座,沒準你會改變主意。