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（1）介词或介词短语，如but for, but that, without, in case of, under more favorable condition等。 1\RGM<q$f
the leadership of the party, we could not be living a happy today.=If there hadn't been the leadership of the party, we could not be living a happy today. z|G 9,:9
A. In spite of B. But for C. Because of D. As for 答案选B。 = k}SD96
But that she was afraid, she would have said no. {)- .xG
（2）连词，如：so that, unless, in case, supposing, lest, provided（倘若……），for fear that（唯恐），in order that, on condition that, if only（要是……就好了）等。 *KK+X07
She listened carefully in order that she might discover exactly what he wanted.=if she listened carefully ,she might discover exactly what he wanted. jk\ dG16
If only I had more money, I could buy a car. NRnRMY-
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The foreign teacher spoke slowly in case we misunderstood him. 这位外籍教师说得很慢以免我们听不懂。 %zC[KE*~
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（3）通过上下文及内在含义，句中往往有but, otherwise, unfortunately等类似转折词。 0,*% vG?Q
I thought the children when we returned home, but they were still awake. ;;5Uwd'-
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A more careful person would not have made so many mistakes. 2Zuq?1=
A less conscientious man wouldn't have tried so hard to get this job done. QVZD/shq
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Having known in time, we might have prevented the accident. 4!$
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Born ten days earlier, the boy could have seen his late father. 7 8n=nHS
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I intended I should call on you, but I was busy at that time.
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To hear him speak French, you would take him for an Englishman. DG(7|`(aY
She would be stupid not to accept his invitation. K*K1(_x=
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A judicious man would not have committed suicide. MFJE6ei
A diligent student would have worked harder. 2. }R
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All things considered, the price would be reasonable. "re-@ Baw
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Anyone who had been in your position would have done the same. >: 0tA{bV
A nation, which stopped working, would be dead in a fortnight. m(D]qYw h
（10）情态动词完成式暗示虚拟语气： >QQ(m\a$
I should have called to make an airline reservation, but I didn't. K5 3MMH[q#
The porter ought to have called the fire-brigade as soon as he saw the fire in the stock, which went up in smoke. RR1A65B
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