⬅️复句 COMPLEX SENTENCES
目的复句 Purposive Complex Sentences
In purposive complex sentence, the subordinate clause states the purpose, and the main clause explains the action taken for this purpose. 为了…，…。…，好…。…，为的是…。…，以便…。…，以…。…，以免/免得…。
例如：
- 我们站起身来以便看得更清楚。 We stood up in order to get a better view.
- 他们早起，为的是看日出。 They got up early to watch the sun come up.
- 我们低声交谈，以免别人听到。 We talked quietly so as not to be overheard.
- 为了保证安全，门总是锁着的。 For reasons of security the door is always kept locked.
- 他压低声音，免得旁人听见。 He kept his voice low-pitched in case someone was listening.
- 你别锁门好不好？我好进来。 Can you leave the door on the latch so I can get in?
- 她想旅行，以开阔眼界。 She wanted to travel to broaden her horizons.
- 我学中文，为的是将来去中国工作。
- 爸爸给了我很多钱，以便让我去欧洲留学。
- 我想及早赶到那里，免得拥挤。
- 他压低声音，免得旁人听见。
- 你作个决定，我好回复他。
- 你定下会面的时间，我好去通知他。