英文演讲中常使用的12类过渡词.docx

在演讲中，你引导的途径越顺畅，听众的积极性就会越高。过渡是成功演讲的重要环节之一，它可以使讲话顺利向下进行。它是你讲话思路的不断延伸，它帮助你从原有的思想向前推进。同时它还是一盏信号灯，告诉你的听众做好进入下一环节的准备。在英文演讲中，有12类不同作用的过渡词，你可以花些时间记下来，需要用到的时候才能信手拈来。What are speech transition words?什么是演讲中的过渡语?Speech transitions are magical words and phrases that help your argument flow smoothly. They often consist of a single transition word or a short transition phrase, but occasionally form an entire sentence. In a written speech, speech transitions are generally found at the start of paragraphs.Speech transitions smooth over the boundary between two ideas, and reveal the relationship between the words just spoken and those about to be spoken. In this way, speech transitions help your audience understand your message.Types of speech transition words演讲过渡语的类型There are many types of speech transitions. Each type highlights a different verbal relationship. For example, one type of transition highlights the contrast between two different ideas.Each of these types is cataloged below. For each type, we list just a few of the possible words and phrases. Can you think of others?1. Transition between Similar Ideas or Points过渡到相似的观点Likewise Similarly This is just like In a similar way We see the same thing if we consider “Speech transitions smooth over the boundary between two ideas, and reveal the relationship between the words just spoken and those about to be spoken.”2. Transition between Contrasting Ideas or Points过渡到相反的观点However Conversely On the contrary On the other side On the other hand If we flip that around Yet, we cannot ignore The opposing argument If we examine the opposite side, we see 3. Transition to elaborate upon an idea转入对观点的详细解释说明Also Moreover In addition Furthermore In other words Not only that, but 4. Transition to Numbered Ideas or Points (or Process Steps)引出多个观点First (The first step is )Second (The second step is )Third (The third step is )Last (The last step is )5. Transition to show Cause-Effect Relationship因果关系转折Therefore As a result Consequently For that reason This is important because 6. Transition to a Supporting Example转入支撑观点的事例For instance For example As an example To illustrate this Whats an example of this? But does this happen in real life? Yes 7. Transition to a Supporting Demonstration转入支撑观点的演示、展示Now that weve covered the theory, lets see it in action To reinforce what weve learned, lets see a demonstration Ive prepared a demonstration to show how this works.Lets see a demonstration which applies what weve learned.“When executed well, speech transitions help make a speech understandable.When executed poorly, speech transitions can obscure meaning and frustrate audiences.”8. Transition to a Supporting Quotation转入支撑观点的引用语X said: In 1968, X said: This idea was expressed clearly by X who said 9. Transition from Introduction into Speech Body从引入语过渡到演讲正题Lets begin To get started, lets examine Lets get started talking about Now that weve given an overview, lets start with 10. Transition from Speech Body into Conclusion从演讲正文过渡到结束语For a short speech, you might conclude with a single statement:In short In summary In conclusion In a longer presentation, your conclusion might include a review of a the key points:Lets summarize the key lessons Lets recap what weve covered today 11. Transition to Another Speaker一个讲者过渡到另一个讲者In a team presentation, it is necessary to transfer control between speakers.The abrupt way to do this is to simply have one person stop talking, and then have the other person start talking. It is much smoother, however, to pass the verbal baton to the next speaker (X):To talk about our next topic, we have X Ill pass the microphone to X who will describe To guide us through a demonstration of this, we have X 12. Transition Back to an Earlier Point转回之前的观点There are many occasions when you need to jump back to an earlier idea to add additional information. e.g. after a break