so that和in order to的区别如下:
一、接法不同。
so that引导
目的状语从句,接的是完整的句子,in order to接
不定式动词。
二、用法不同。
in order to可以用在句首或句中,so that引导的目的状语从句不能置于句首。如:
We need to get rid of the idea that we must be liked all the time in order to be worthwhile.
我们必须抛弃那种认为要想活得有价值就得始终取悦他人的想法。
They need hostages in order to bargain with the government.
他们要想同政府讨价还价就得有人质。
In order for their computers to trace a person's records, they need both the name and address of the individual.
在他们的电脑上查询个人记录,需要提供被查询人的姓名和地址。
There was snow everywhere, so that the shape of things was difficult to identify.
到处是雪,所以万物的形状都难以辨认。
He took her arm and hurried her upstairs so that they wouldn't be overheard.
他挽起她的手臂,带她匆匆上了楼,这样别人就听不见他们说的话了。