规范书写英文标点符号(3)

英文标点符号的规范书写

三、什么时候用句号？

1.句末

Thank you for your letter.

2. 作为小数点使用

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四、什么时候用冒号？

1.介绍一系列项目

You will need to bring the following: a waterproof jacket, a change of clothes, a battery-operated torch and some matches.

2.给出定义

There is one thing to remember: the nights can get cold, so bring a warm jacket.

3.时间

The 10:40 train to London is late.

4.书名的副标题

Shakespeare: The Complete Works

五、什么时候使用分号？

分号表达的是一个比逗号长句号短的停顿。有一些短句可以由逗号来断句，但是如果句子比较长的话，使用分号会比较合适。

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