so that / in order to
Grammar Pattern
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
意味: Expressing purpose
表达目的
Expresar propósito
目的を表す
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'So that' is followed by a clause (subject + verb): 'I left early so that I wouldn't be late.' 'In order to' is followed by an infinitive: 'I left early in order to arrive on time.' 'To' alone often works: 'I left early to arrive on time.'
'So that'后面跟从句（主语+动词）：'I left early so that I wouldn't be late.''In order to'后面跟不定式：'I left early in order to arrive on time.'单独用'to'通常也可以。
'So that' va seguido de una cláusula (sujeto + verbo): 'I left early so that I wouldn't be late.' 'In order to' va seguido de infinitivo: 'I left early in order to arrive on time.' 'To' solo a menudo funciona.
「So that」の後には節（主語+動詞）が来ます：「I left early so that I wouldn't be late.」「In order to」の後には不定詞が来ます：「I left early in order to arrive on time.」「To」だけでも通常は大丈夫です。
'So that'은 절(주어 + 동사)이 뒤따릅니다: 'I left early so that I wouldn't be late.' 'In order to'는 부정사가 뒤따릅니다: 'I left early in order to arrive on time.' 'To' 단독으로도 자주 사용됩니다: 'I left early to arrive on time.'
例文
- I'm saving money so that I can buy a car. 我在存钱，这样我就能买车了。Estoy ahorrando dinero para poder comprar un coche.車を買えるように、お金を貯めています。차를 살 수 있도록 돈을 모으고 있다.
- She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand. 她说得很慢，以便每个人都能听懂。Habló lentamente para que todos pudieran entender.みんなが理解できるように、彼女はゆっくり話しました。모두가 이해할 수 있도록 그녀는 천천히 말했다.
- I exercise regularly in order to stay healthy. 我定期锻炼是为了保持健康。Hago ejercicio regularmente para mantenerme saludable.健康でいるために、定期的に運動しています。건강을 유지하기 위해 정기적으로 운동하고 있다.
- He moved closer in order to hear better. 他走近了一些，以便听得更清楚。Se acercó para escuchar mejor.よく聞こえるように、彼は近づきました。더 잘 들으려고 그는 더 가까이 다가갔다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: spoken, written, everyday
トーン: purposeful
✓ 正しい言い方
- I called so that you wouldn't worry.我打电话给你是为了让你不要担心。Llamé para que no te preocuparas.心配しないように電話しました。걱정하지 않도록 전화했다.
- We left early so that we could get good seats.我们早点离开，这样我们可以得到好座位。Salimos temprano para poder conseguir buenos asientos.良い席を取れるように早く出発しました。좋은 자리를 잡으려고 일찍 출발했다.
- I'm studying hard in order to pass the exam.我努力学习是为了通过考试。Estoy estudiando mucho para aprobar el examen.試験に受かるために一生懸命勉強しています。시험에 합격하기 위해 열심히 공부하고 있다.
- She took a taxi so as not to be late.她坐出租车是为了不迟到。Ella tomó un taxi para no llegar tarde.彼女は遅刻しないようにタクシーに乗りました。늦지 않으려고 그녀는 택시를 탔다.
- I study hard so that I pass the exam.我努力学习，以便通过考试。Estudio mucho para aprobar el examen.試験に受かるように、一生懸命勉強しています。시험에 합격하기 위해 열심히 공부한다.
- I study so that I pass.我学习是为了能通过考试。Estudio para aprobar.受かるように勉強しています。합격하기 위해 공부한다.
- I'm here so that I can help.我在这里是为了能帮上忙。Estoy aquí para poder ayudar.お手伝いできるように、ここにいます。도와줄 수 있도록 여기에 왔다.
✗ 間違った言い方
- I study hard so that pass the exam. (needs subject)I study hard so that pass the exam.（需要主语）I study hard so that pass the exam. (necesita sujeto)I study hard so that pass the exam.（主語が必要）I study hard so that pass the exam.（주어가 필요）
- I study in order that I pass. (use 'so that')I study in order that I pass.（用'so that'）I study in order that I pass. (usar 'so that')I study in order that I pass.（「so that」を使う）I study in order that I pass.（'so that'을 사용）
- So that I can help, I'm here. (awkward word order)So that I can help, I'm here.（语序不自然）So that I can help, I'm here. (orden de palabras poco natural)So that I can help, I'm here.（語順が不自然）So that I can help, I'm here.（어순이 부자연스러움）
起源と歴史
Purpose clause structures
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
このトピックの他の表現
as / since / because
★★★★★
Different ways to give reasons
so that
★★★★★
Expressing purpose with a clause
to + verb vs for + noun/-ing
★★★★★
Expressing purpose with different structures
until / till
★★★★★
Up to a certain time
although / despite / in spite of
★★★★☆
Expressing contrast and unexpected outcomes
however / nevertheless / nonetheless
★★★★☆
Formal connectors showing contrast between sentences
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