與 such as 的差異:for example 多用來引導整個例子句,such as 放在名詞片語中
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近義詞:for instance、e.g.(多用於書面與括號中)
形式與用法
for example
用來引出例子或說明。常見用法:1) 句首後面加逗號:For example, ...;2) 置於句中時,前後常以逗號隔開:..., for example, ...。與 such as 不同:such as 放在名詞片語內用來列舉,for example 常引導一個例子(可接名詞片語或完整子句)。口語與書面皆可。
範例:
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For example, you can practice English by watching YouTube videos.
例如,你可以透過看 YouTube 影片練習英語。
其他形式:
for instance
與 for example 幾乎同義,語氣略偏正式或書面;位置與標點用法相同(句首後面加逗號,或置於句中以逗號隔開)。
範例:
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For instance, I review vocabulary on the MRT.
例如,我會在捷運上複習單字。
e.g.,
拉丁文縮寫(exempli gratia),多用於書面與括號中列舉;美式寫法常在後面加逗號(e.g.,)。不建議口說時念出縮寫,口語可用 for example。
範例:
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Remember to bring a form of ID (e.g., your student card).
記得帶一種身分證明(例如學生證)。
常見錯誤
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Such as, Taiwan has many night markets.
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For example, Taiwan has many night markets. / Taiwan has many night markets, such as Shilin Night Market.
such as 放在名詞片語內列舉,不能像連接詞一樣單獨放句首;要引導整個例子句,請用 for example。
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You should bring for example a jacket.
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You should bring, for example, a jacket.
for example 置於句中時,前後通常以逗號隔開,標示為插入語。
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For example such as Taiwan has many night markets.
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For example, Taiwan has many night markets. / Taiwan has many night markets, such as Shilin Night Market.