Word · Frequency #14
that
（用于引导名词性从句，无实义）
核心释义
引导宾语从句时，口语中常省略that。
Introducing a clause that functions as a noun clause, such as the subject or object of a verb, a complement of an adjective or verb, or in apposition to a noun.
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引导动词宾语从句,尤其是报道动词或表达信念、知识、感知的动词
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
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引导动词主语从句,尤其是“是”动词或表达判断、意见的动词
Introducing a clause that is the subject of a verb, especially the 'be' verb or a verb expressing judgement, opinion, etc.
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引导形容词或被动分词的补语从句
Introducing a clause that complements an adjective or passive participle.
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引导修饰副词的从句
Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.
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引导描述前述报道名词信息内容的从句
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
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引导结果、后果或影响的从句,尤其与先行词如so或such连用
Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence, or effect.
（表示结果，常与so或such连用）；引导动词宾语从句,尤其是报道动词或表达信念、知识、感知的动词；引导动词主语从句,尤其是“是”动词或表达判断、意见的动词；引导形容词或被动分词的补语从句；引导修饰副词的从句
用法In use
She told me that the meeting starts at nine.
用法提示：这里的that引导宾语从句，连接主句和从句，无实义。
It is clear that we need more time.
用法提示：这里的that引导主语从句，作形式主语it的真正主语。
The box was so heavy that I couldn't lift it.
用法提示：这里的that与so连用，引导结果状语从句。
reporting verb + that + clause
在口语中，that 常可省略。
She said that she was tired.
她说她累了。
be + adjective/past participle + that + clause
这里的 that 从句说明形容词或分词所表示感受的内容。
I am glad that you came.
我很高兴你来了。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- so that
- 以便，为了
- She left early so that she could catch the train.她早早出发以便能赶上火车。
- such that
- 如此…以至于
- The damage was such that it could not be repaired.损坏如此严重，以至于无法修复。
- in that
- 因为，在于
- This plan is better in that it costs less.这个计划更好，因为花费更少。
- now that
- 既然
- Now that you're here, let's start the meeting.既然你来了，我们开始开会吧。
- given that
- 鉴于，考虑到
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把引导从句的 that 想成一根手指：它一出现就指着后面整句——I think (that) he is right。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：日常对话、新闻报道、学术写作 that 作连词引导名词性从句或结果状语从句时，在口语和书面语中都很常见，通常没有明显的正式或非正式区分；正式写作中有时会因句式需要保留或省略 that，这更多是风格选择而非严格的语体差别。
语法说明Grammar Note
引导名词性从句或目的、结果、原因状语从句；常用于'so that'结构中。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
与 that /ðæt/ 押韵的词（重读元音和尾音相同）：cat, hat, bat, fat, mat, sat。注意 what /wʌt/ 与 that 拼写相似但元音不同；that 的 th 读 /ð/，不是 /θ/。
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.