furthermore

furthermore — adverb

1. used at the start of a sentence or clause to introduce a new fact or reason that

1.副詞B2
釋義

used at the start of a sentence or clause to introduce a new fact or reason that makes a previous statement stronger or gives it more weight

例句

Renting the flat saves time on travel. Furthermore, the rent is lower than Ravi's apartment.

adds a second advantage to support a decision

Dr. Okafor has twenty years in medicine. Furthermore, her work has appeared in journals worldwide.

introduces reinforcing evidence about qualifications

同義詞
  • moreover

    equally formal but slightly more emphatic; often used for an equally or more important point

  • additionally

    can appear mid-sentence as well as at the start; slightly less formal

  • besides

    less formal; often introduces a final or dismissive point in conversation

文法句型

furthermore + [clause]

用法筆記

Always placed at the beginning of a clause or sentence, followed by a comma. More formal than 'also' or 'besides'. Common in academic essays, business reports, and formal arguments.

常見錯誤

❌I like the design. Furthermore, the price.
✅I like the design. Furthermore, the price is reasonable.
💡'furthermore' must introduce a full clause with a verb, not a noun phrase.
❌We missed the bus. Furthermore, it started to rain.
✅We missed the bus. Furthermore, it started to rain while we were waiting.
💡'furthermore' adds a connected supporting point, not just another event; use 'in addition' or 'also' for neutral sequence.