英语破折号的用法.docxVIP

英语破折号（dash）的用法 1.解释说明 例： It was a revival of the most popular music sports in the last century—bicycling. 2.分隔引导从句的代词 例： Consensus—that was the will-o’-the wisp he doggedly pursued. 3.表思考或对话句子结构的突然中断 例： Will he—can he—obtain the necessary signatures? asked Mill. 4.代替逗号。一种情况是，原本由逗号分隔的主句和从句，可以用破折号代替;二是，在引用的句子的末尾用破折号表示中断。 例： Because the data had not been fully analyzed—the reason for this will be discussed later—the publication of the report was delayed. I assure you, we shall never— Sylvia began, but Mark cut her short. 5.与其他标点连用。破折号能跟在问号、感叹号之后，但不能跟在逗号、冒号、分号之后。 例： Only if—heaven forbid!—you lose your passport should you call home.