作者:Cristal M 3 年以前
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When we want to add further explanation, an afterthought, or comment that is to do with our main line of thought but distinct from it.
special purposes, such as in technical manuals.
not use a question mark for reported questions
Including
Long questions
Emphasize a comment or short, sharp phrase.
Express irony, sarcasm or scepticism
To refer words as words
When the extra information doesn't fit with the grammar or with the sentence flow
join onto the words before and after
Have a space on either side of the dash
Compound numbers and fractions
Compound words with numbers
For some prefixes
with proper nouns or numbers
post-1950
anti- European
like:
ex-
non-
self-
Shows possession
Plural letters
Used in certain conjuctions
Add non-essential information to a sentence
Abbrevations that
Sometimes need the period.
Always need a period.