英语写作必备｜5 个时间连接词，让文章条理清晰

first / firstly

释义：用于列举或说明第一步，是时间顺序词的开端。first 更口语化，firstly 更正式，适合写作。 

 例：First, let's introduce ourselves.（首先，让我们自我介绍一下。） 

 例：Firstly, we need to prepare all the materials.（首先，我们需要准备好所有材料。） 

 例：First, wash your hands before dinner.（首先，饭前要洗手。） 

 例：Firstly, I'd like to thank my teacher for her help.（首先，我想感谢老师的帮助。） 

 ? 记忆技巧：first 就是"第一"，放在开头最自然。firstly 更正式，写作优先用 firstly。记住"first...then...finally"这个经典搭配！ 

then

释义：表示接下来发生的动作或步骤，承接上文。then 是使用频率最高的时间连接词，口语写作都万能。 

 例：First we eat, then we go to the cinema.（我们先吃饭，然后去看电影。） 

 例：She finished her homework, then she went out to play.（她写完作业，然后出去玩了。） 

 例：Mix the flour and eggs, then add some milk.（混合面粉和鸡蛋，然后加入一些牛奶。） 

 例：He opened the door, then he walked into the room.（他打开门，然后走进了房间。） 

 ? 记忆技巧：then = 然后，口语写作都万能，使用频率超高！记住"first...then..."搭配，这是最基础的时间顺序结构。 

next

释义：表示下一步，比 then 更强调顺序性。next 常用于说明文、议论文中，让文章更有条理性。 

 例：Next, we will discuss the main topic.（接下来，我们将讨论主题。） 

 例：Finish your breakfast. Next, get dressed.（吃完早餐，接下来穿衣服。） 

 例：First, boil the water. Next, add the noodles.（首先，烧水。接下来，下面条。） 

 例：Next, let's look at the second point.（接下来，我们看第二点。） 

 ? 记忆技巧：next = 下一个，演讲/写作常用，显得更有条理。比 then 正式一点，适合书面表达。 

meanwhile

释义：表示两件事同时发生，用于并列描述。meanwhile 是写作加分词，能让文章结构更丰富，PET 高频考点。 

 例：I was cooking. Meanwhile, my sister was setting the table.（我在做饭，与此同时，妹妹在摆桌子。） 

 例：He was studying for the exam. Meanwhile, his friends were playing games.（他在备考，与此同时，朋友们在打游戏。） 

 例：The boss was in a meeting. Meanwhile, the employees were having a break.（老板在开会，与此同时，员工们在休息。） 

 例：She was reading a book. Meanwhile, her brother was watching TV.（她在看书，与此同时，她弟弟在看电视。） 

 ? 记忆技巧：mean（同时）+ while（当...时）= 与此同时。写作加分词，PET 高频！注意前后时态要一致。 

finally

释义：用于结尾，表示最后一步或最终结果。finally 常和 first 首尾呼应，形成完整的逻辑闭环。 

 例：Finally, we arrived at the destination.（最后，我们到达了目的地。） 

 例：First prepare the ingredients, then cook, and finally serve.（先准备食材，然后烹饪，最后上菜。） 

 例：After three hours, we finally finished the work.（三个小时后，我们终于完成了工作。） 

 例：Finally, I'd like to say thank you to everyone.（最后，我想对大家说声谢谢。） 

 ? 记忆技巧：final（最终的）+ ly（副词后缀）= 最后。和 first 首尾呼应，完美闭环！写作时记住"first...then...finally"三段式。 

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