英语作文段落衔接词是写作中不可或缺的工具，主要用于连接句子和段落，使文章结构更加清晰、逻辑更加严谨。以下是常见的衔接词分类及使用建议：
一、表示时间顺序
首先/首先且最重要的是 - to begin with / to start with
- first and foremost / above all
- initially / at first
- in the first place
其次/接下来
- secondly / in the second place
- subsequently / afterwards
- concurrently
最后/最重要
- finally / lastly
- in conclusion / to sum up
- ultimately
二、表示递进关系
补充说明
- furthermore / moreover / besides
- in addition / as well as
- what’s more
强调重要性
- not only...but also... / both...and...
- consequently / therefore
- hence
三、表示转折关系
对比说明
- however / yet / on the other hand
- whereas / conversely
- despite
因果对比
- although / even though
- while / whereas
- despite
四、表示因果关系
直接原因
- because / since / therefore
- as a result of / due to
- hence
间接原因
- consequently / thus
- as a consequence of
- therefore
五、其他常用衔接词
总结性： in conclusion / in a nutshell 简化表达
条件关系：if...then / provided that
让步关系：even if / though
使用建议
逻辑清晰：
使用因果、递进、转折等连接词明确句子关系，避免混淆。
语义连贯：
通过同义词或近义词避免重复，例如用"therefore"替代"thus"。
段落结构：
每段使用主题句+扩展句+结论句，通过衔接词强化逻辑链条。
通过合理运用这些衔接词，可使作文层次分明，提升整体表达的流畅性和说服力。
