so
01
如此, 非常
to such a large or extreme extent, often expressing intensity or quantity
例子
The music was so loud I could n't hear myself think.
音乐太响了，我听不见自己在想什么。
She ran so fast that no one could catch her.
她跑得这么快，以至于没有人能抓住她。
例子
She looked so beautiful at the party last night.
她昨晚在派对上看起来非常漂亮。
He said he loved me so!
他说他非常爱我！
1.2
这么, 那样
to some extent or degree, not precisely defined but understood to be limited
例子
I can only help you so much before I run out of time.
在时间用完之前，我只能帮你这么多。
You should eat so much sugar every day, but not more.
你每天应该吃这么多糖，但不要更多。
例子
I had never been so excited in my entire life.
我一生中从未如此兴奋过。
I 've never felt so nervous before a presentation.
在演讲之前，我从未感到如此紧张。
Informal例子
You did so win the contest fair and square.
你确实公平公正地赢得了比赛。
He was so the best candidate for the job.
他确实是这份工作的最佳人选。
2.1
太, 真的
used especially in speech to stress disbelief, denial, or strong negative reaction
例子
That is so not fair, Lily!
那一点都不公平，莉莉！
I so do n't believe what you're saying.
我根本不相信你在说什么。
03
那么, 如此
used to indicate similarity in degree compared to something else
例子
He is n't so good as you all might think.
他并没有你们想象的那么好。
This movie was n't so exciting as the last one.
这部电影没有上一部那么刺激。
04
这样, 所以
used to refer back to an idea, statement, or fact mentioned earlier
例子
You 're moving next month? I heard so.
你下个月要搬家？我听说了。
You said you were coming; I assume so.
你说你会来；我想是的。
例子
Times have changed, and so have I.
时代变了，我也如此。
She did n't attend the party, and so did her friends.
她没有参加聚会，她的朋友们也如此。
4.2
如此, 这么
used to refer back to an adjective or quality previously mentioned
例子
She 's kind and thoughtful, and more so than anyone else I know.
她善良又体贴，比我认识的任何人都更如此。
The team worked hard, and even more so in the final round.
团队努力工作，在最后一轮中更是如此。
4.3
所以, 那么
used to show agreement with a previous statement
例子
" The soup tastes great. " — " So it does. "
"汤的味道很好。" — "确实如此。"
" That was a long day. " — " So it was. "
"那是漫长的一天。" — "确实如此。"
例子
Tie the knot so.
这样打结。
Hold your hands so.
这样握住你的手。
例子
He finished work, and so went home.
他完成了工作，于是回家了。
They met for coffee, and so talked for hours.
他们见面喝咖啡，于是聊了好几个小时。
例子
So here we are, finally in Paris.
所以，我们终于到了巴黎。
So let's get started, shall we?
那么，我们开始吧，好吗？
7.1
所以, 那么
used to present a declaration that anticipates disagreement or judgment
例子
So I overslept, no one was waiting on me anyway.
所以我睡过头了，反正也没人在等我。
So I cried a little, everyone has emotions!
所以我哭了一点，每个人都有情绪！
08
那么, 所以
used to open a direct question, often as a conversational starter
例子
So, what did you do today?
那么, 你今天做了什么？
So, where are we going for dinner?
那么，我们晚餐去哪儿吃？
8.1
那么, 所以
used to extend or deepen a line of inquiry
例子
So what did he do about it?
那么, 他对此做了什么？
So how did she react to the news?
那么，她对这个消息有什么反应？
8.2
所以, 那又怎样
used to express indifference or to question the importance of something
例子
So what if he did n't come?
那又怎样 如果他没有来？
So what if I was late?
那又怎样 如果我迟到了 ?
09
所以, 于是
used to wrap up a conversation or argument, often with finality
例子
So we've reached the end of the journey.
所以，我们已经到达了旅程的终点。
So now you know the whole truth.
所以现在你知道全部的真相了。
10
大约, 左右
used to refer to an approximate quantity, number, or extent
例子
The project will cost fifty thousand dollars or so.
该项目将花费五万美元左右。
We need a hundred volunteers or so for the event.
我们需要大约一百名志愿者左右来参加这个活动。
so
01
所以, 因此
used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause
例子
It was still painful, so I went to see a specialist.
仍然很痛，所以我去看了一位专家。
She had n't eaten all day, so she felt dizzy.
她一整天都没吃东西，所以感到头晕。
1.1
所以, 因此
used to indicate an outcome or unintended consequence of an action
例子
The instructions were unclear, so that no one followed them properly.
指示不明确，所以没有人正确遵循。
He skipped all his classes, so that he failed the course.
他逃了所有的课，所以这门课他没及格。
例子
They whisper to each other so that no one else can hear.
他们互相低语以便没有其他人能听到。
I'll explain everything slowly so that you understand.
我会慢慢解释一切，以便你能理解。
03
所以, 同样
used to draw a parallel or analogy between two clauses
例子
Just as bad money drives out good, so does bad art drive out the good.
正如劣币驱逐良币，同样劣质艺术也会驱逐优质艺术。
Just as you reap what you sow, so must you live with your choices.
种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆，因此你必须承受自己的选择。
so
01
啊！, 所以！
used to show sudden understanding, surprise, or disagreement in response to new information
例子
So! You finally decided to tell me the truth.
所以！ 你终于决定告诉我真相了。
So! You think you can beat me at chess?
所以 ! 你以为你能在象棋上打败我？
so
例子
She denied the rumors because they were not so.
她否认了谣言，因为它们并不如此。
The witness confirmed that the statements made were so.
证人确认所作的陈述是如此。
02
准确, 正确
arranged or done precisely and correctly
例子
He adjusted the painting until it was so on the wall.
他调整了画，直到它正好挂在墙上。
The table settings must be so for the formal dinner.
正式晚餐的餐桌设置必须如此。
