目的狀語從句主要的有 in order that, so that, in case, for fear等。如：1. 由in order that引導(dǎo)We used the computer in order that we might save time. 我們使用計算機是為了節(jié)約時間。I lent him ￡ 50 in order that he might go for a holiday. 我借給他五十英鎊以便他能去度假。In order that you may create such a picture, you have to possess certain artistic weapons. 為了畫出這樣一幅圖畫你必須具備某些藝術(shù)武器。2. 由so that引導(dǎo)Come closer so that I can see you. 走近些，以便我能看清你。I hired a boat so that I could go fishing. 我租了一只小船以便去釣魚。Speak clearly so that they, may understand you. 說清楚些，以便他們能聽明白。
說清楚，以便讓他們能明白你的意思。

Put a mark on it so that you will remember it. 在上面留個標(biāo)記以便你能記住它。Write to him at once so that he may know in time. 馬上給他寫信以便他及時知道。3. 由in case引導(dǎo)Be quiet in case you should wake the baby. 安靜些，免得把嬰兒吵醒。Take warm clothes in case the weather is cold. 帶些暖和衣服，以防天氣變冷。I shall sit up for a time, in case I am wanted. 我暫時不睡，以防有事需要我。我暫時不睡，以防有事需要我。Take your raincoat in case it rains (should rain). 帶著你的雨衣，以防下雨。I wrote down her address in case I should forget it. 我寫下了她的地址，以防萬一我忘掉。I’ve bought a chicken in case your mother should stay for lunch. 我買了一只雞，以防萬一你母親會留下吃午飯。4. for fear (that) 引導(dǎo)He is working hard for fear he should fail. 他努力工作以免會失敗。He’s working hard for fear(that) he should fail. 他在努力工作唯恐他會失敗。She worried for fear that the child would be hurt. 她很憂慮，怕孩子會受傷。Shut the window for fear (that) it may rain. 關(guān)上窗子以防下雨。

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