雅思写作同义替换单词短语积累（上）
在雅思写作part 2中，能够恰当运用有效论据、例子、词汇和逻辑性语句才能获得高分，而要想达到以上这些要素的基础条件无疑是词汇和短语的积累，英语写作中比较注重词语的替换，以避免重复，今天给大家带来一些常见但想不起来用的短语词汇，可用来替换文中出现过的语句。
1. Delve: (Verb) - To carry on intensive and thorough research for information, Investigate.
Synonyms: Research, inquire, investigate, explore, examine, probe.
Example:
A. This essay delves into the issue, examine the arguments from both perspectives and reach a logical conclusion at the end.
B. To delve into the issue of child labour laws, we have to ensure a sustainable economic formation for underdeveloped countries like Nepal.
2. In order to: With the purpose of.
Synonyms: To, for.
Example:
A. In order to reduce the population in the city areas, new employment opportunities must be created in rural areas.
B. The government should not waste any time in order to show our allies that we have taken plenty of initiations to tackle corruption.
3. Concur: (Verb) - To agree, to accord in opinion, be with the same opinion.
Synonyms: Agree, be in accordance.
Example:
A. I concur with the view that the government should invest in this sector.
B. They concur that smoking should be banned in all public places.
4. Curb/ Kerb: (Curb - American | Kerb - British) (Verb) - To control, check, restrain, limit, a check or restraint on something.
Synonyms: Contain, hamper, restrain, control, tame.
Example:
A. To kerb the number of road accidents, the government has to strictly impose the traffic rules and regulations.
B. This is due to kerb the number of accidents that happens each year.
5. To put it another way: (Phrase) - To explain something in a different way, put another way.
Synonyms: Paraphrase, put in other words, In other words.
Example:
A. To put it another way, whether we like it or not, the authority is going to impose a heavy tax on the citizens.
B. To put it another way, this is one of the major causes of the greenhouse effect.
6. Furthermore: (Adverb) - In addition, additionally.
Synonyms: Moreover, besides, also, further, what's more, on top of that.
Example:
A. Furthermore, advancement in technology has reduced the time required to prepare our food.
B. Furthermore, women have a natural quality of being kind and helpful to the children.
7. Another key thing to remember: (Phrase) - another key point, also, another key point to remember.
Synonyms: Furthermore, Besides, Again.
Example:
A. Another key thing to remember is that space research costs a huge amount of money which could be utilised to enhance the living standards of citizens.
B. Another key point to remember here is the environmental damages these cheap flights cause.
8. Not to mention: (Adverb) - What's more, furthermore, besides, as well.
Synonyms: Moreover, plus, in addition to.
Example:
A. Not to mention, the devastating accidents drunk driving causes every day alone in the USA.
B. Not to mention, second-hand smoking is often more dangerous than first-hand smoking.
9. Having said that: (Phrase) - Despite what has been said, however, on the contrary.
Synonyms: Nonetheless, oppositely, on the other side.
Example:
A. Having said that, technology also has a dark side and this is why we should be wary of its use in our daily life.
B. The government, in my opinion, has a vital role to play to fight the crime, but having said that, mass people also have to come forward and contribute to fighting the crime and corruption.
10. Provided that: (Idiom) - If only, on the condition that.
Synonyms: If, supposing that, granted that, assuming that.
Example:
A. The community people would agree to the establishment of a new factory provided that it would reserve 20% jobs for them.
B. Fathers should take responsibility for the upbringing of children. Provided that, they often stay outside, the mother would then take control.
11. Nonetheless/ Nevertheless: (Adverb) - In spite of that, notwithstanding.
Synonyms: However, but, still, yet, though, regardless, anyway, anyhow.
Example:
A. Nevertheless, the real essence of university education is not the books we read or assignments we complete, but the methodology of learning which finally help create enlightened society.
B. Nonetheless, many people would not follow the rule spontaneously and for them to abide by the rules, monetary fines are essential.
12. Notwithstanding: (Preposition) - Despite/ in spite of, regardless of. | (adverb) - however, nevertheless/nonetheless.
Synonyms: However, despite, anyway, even so, anyway, having said that.
Example:
A. Notwithstanding the evidence, the police failed to make any arrest regarding the incidents.
B. I do not completely agree with the proposition. Notwithstanding, I would like to say that I realise why so many people support that view.
13. Venerate: (Verb) - Revere, regard with respect.
Synonyms: Respect, worship, revere, idolise, honour, esteem.
Example:
A. The young generation venerates those sports stars and often mimic their playing style, fashion and lifestyle.
B. Our veneration for our politicians and leaders are declining faster and this is quite alarming.
14. Invoke: (Verb) - Pray to, appeal to, call on someone as a witness for inspiration, solicit, cite, refer to.
Synonyms: Conjure, adjure, summon, implore.
Example:
A. The announcement might invoke both positive and negative impressions on the mass people.
B. This action invokes negative consequences that we must not forget.
15. To give an illustration: For example, to give an example.
Synonyms: For instance, to cite an example, as an example, as evidence, to give an example.
Example:
A. To give an illustration, elementary education in Finland primarily focuses on playing and learning.
B. To illustrate, urban citizens often deliberately dump their wastes into the nearby creeks and drainage canals causing them to become clogged.
16. Notably: (Adverb) - Especially, particularly.
Synonyms: Primarily, principally, in particular, remarkably.
Example:
A. The amount of rubbish we produce every day is notably higher than at any time in history.
B. The establishment of the university in our area would make it notably crowded.
17. Incisive: (Adjective) - An action which is quick and direct, a person who is intelligently analytical and sharp.
Synonyms: Acute, keen, sharp-witted, astute, intelligent, smart, penetrating.
Example:
A. Though it took the government some time to take appropriate measures, the incisive decision proved to be very effective.
B. The authority, in the past, was not as comprehensive and incisive as it should have been, but they are our only hope at this time of desperation.
18. Compelling: (Adjective) - Captivating, Spellbinding.
Synonyms: Enthralling, gripping, absorbing, fascinating, irresistible.
Example:
A. Their arguments might be compelling to a certain extent but that lacks the touch of practicality or reality.
B. the compelling cricket tournaments attract thousands of fans and they spend money to enjoy these competitions.
19. All things considered: (Idiom) - making a judgment after taking all the facts into account.
Synonyms: Considering everything, weighing of all circumstances.
Example:
A. It is not the best policy, but, all things considered, it is not too bad either.
B. We can safely assume, all things considered, the damages caused to the environment is irreversible.
20. Myriad: (Noun/Adjective) - A large, a great number of.
Synonyms: Multitude, innumerable, countless, numerous, a lot, mass, army, horde, a large number quantity.
Example:
A. There is a myriad of people who have excellent communication skills in English even though they have never been to an English-speaking country.
B. There are myriad of sectors which can be greatly benefitted y the use of nuclear technology.
21. Assert: (Verb) - Claim, declare, state.
Synonyms: Argue, stand up for, establish.
Example:
A. A group of people assert that rich nations should provide monetary help to poor nations.
B. Though many assert that we should focus on rapid development and industrialisation, others, however, advocate prioritising education and traditional lifestyle.
22. Erroneous: (Adjective) - Incorrect, wrong, inaccurate.
Synonyms: Invalid, mistaken, misleading, false, fallacious, faulty, imprecise.
Example:
A. It's pretty easy to have an erroneous impression of the severity of environmental degradation, but it is a problem for all.
B. There is no more evidence to warrant the wholly erroneous statement sometimes made that emancipation was an economic setback for the Asian region during this century.
23. Engender: (Verb) - Cause, give rise to.
Synonyms: Produce, create, promote, rouse, provoke, incite, trigger, instigate, lead to.
Example:
A. Many people hope that recent events in our country, as well as a few neighbouring countries, will engender our authority to take necessary actions on gun safety.
B. It is hoped that the protest from students of this university will engender a widespread awareness about the environment and finally the authority will deter from cutting those trees.
24. Salient: (adjective) - Most noticeable and important, major, main.
Synonyms: Important, principal, chief, primary, notable, striking, arresting, prominent, remarkable, pivotal, vital.
Example:
A. It may be worthy to point out that the salient feature in pursuing higher education in a foreign country is the skills and knowledge gathered by the students and not to mention, how their degrees are valued in the future.
B. One of the salient and positive features in letting employees work from home is that it ensures employee loyalty.
25. Craft: (Nour, verb) - Activity, pursuit, exercise skill in making an object.
Synonyms: Work, skill, occupation, guile.
Example:
A. The human has crafted its own fate by bringing innovations and by discovering tools throughout history.
B. We should, therefore, employ the best available art and skill in improving the craft of gift-making.
26. Substantiate: (Verb) - Prove, support, give proof of, confirm.
Synonyms: Affirm, justify, validate, verify, prove something, authenticate, endorse, establish, support.
Example:
A. The evidence simply substantiates why the gap between the rich and poor is not healthy for a sustainable economy.
B. An attempt to substantiate this point will be explained in the following example from an internal management perspective.
27. Elucidate: (Verb) - Explain, illustrate, resolve.
Synonyms: Clarify, annotate, clear up, exemplify, explicate, enlighten, illuminate, throw/shed light on.
Example:
A. The above examples elucidate why we need a collaborative approach to fight crimes on the street and why should we do it immediately.
B. Further discoveries and more research work may elucidate the problem from different perspectives.
28. Oppose: (Verb) - disagree, be against, argue, debate, protest.
Synonyms: Defy, deny, dispute, resist, contradict, counter, confront, challenge.
Example:
A. I wholeheartedly oppose the proposition and believe that we should focus on more pressing issues at hand than to prepare for something that might or might not bring any benefits in the future.
B. While I oppose the idea of taking away personal freedom, I firmly agree that public smoking should be banned considering public health and the environment.
29. Articulate: (Adjective | verb) - speak fluently and coherently, persuasive.
Synonyms: Utter, enunciate, express, effective, coherent, intelligible, understandable.
Example:
A. The advocates of the issue were very articulate with their presentation and argument, which gave them a competitive advantage.
B. It is the responsibility of the teachers to articulate the course requirements to the students at the beginning of the semester.
30. Vocalise: (Verb | noun) - Utter, express in words, express.
Synonyms: Convey, enunciate, verbalize, speak firmly.
Example:
A. Many children, in schools, do not vocalize their distress and teachers should be friendly with such students so that they express themselves without hesitation and fear.
B. Showing children pictures or illustrations in the classroom sometimes helps them to vocalize their ideas.
