Word · Frequency #408
therefore
/ˈðeɚfɔːr/
adverb
因此；所以
therefore; as a result; consequently
- 1.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
因此
- 2.
as a consequence
所以
因此；所以
In use
She forgot her umbrella; therefore, she got wet on the way to work.
The restaurant was fully booked; therefore, we decided to eat at home.
I have never been to Japan; therefore, I cannot recommend a hotel there.
therefore X must be true
Therefore, [sentence]
常用于句首，表示结果或结论。
Therefore, we must act now.
因此，我们必须立即行动。
[Clause]; therefore, [clause]
分号前是原因，therefore后是结果。
He was late; therefore, he missed the bus.
他迟到了；因此，他错过了公交车。
and therefore [verb phrase]
Connections
Collocations
- and therefore
- 并且因此
- He was late, and therefore missed the bus.他迟到了，因此错过了公共汽车。
- therefore, it is
- 因此，它是
- Therefore, it is essential to practice daily.因此，每天练习是必要的。
- therefore, we
- 因此，我们
- Therefore, we must find a solution.因此，我们必须找到解决办法。
Pop culture & quotes
- I think, therefore I am.
- 我思故我在。I think, therefore I am.我思故我在。
- All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
- 所有人都会死。苏格拉底是人。因此，苏格拉底会死。All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.所有人都会死。苏格拉底是人。因此，苏格拉底会死。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
there + for -> ‘在那里为了’导致结果，所以是‘因此’。
Context & Register
“therefore” 是正式用语，通常用于书面语或正式演讲中，表示因果关系或逻辑推论，比较常见于学术写作、议论文和报告等语境。
Grammar Note
常用于句首或分号后，连接因果关系
Pronunciation & Spelling
The words before, more, store, sore, and floor all share the final /ɔː/ sound with the ultimate syllable of 'therefore'. Note that 'there' looks similar but is pronounced with /eər/.
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。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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