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  “Elementary Rules of Usage” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  The passage from The Elements of Style delivers a core rule of fine writing: powerful writing relies on conciseness. There should be no redundant words in a sentence or pointless sentences in a paragraph. The author compares writing to painting and machinery—just as artworks discard stray lines and well-made machines remove useless components, every linguistic element must carry a clear function. Many writers misunderstand conciseness as merely writing short sentences and abandoning all detailed descriptions. They oversimplify topics into rough outlines for brevity. Yet the text clarifies this misunderstanding. Being concise does not mean stripping writing of details or oversimplifying ideas. Its real requirement is that every word tells, meaning each word must deliver unique information, emotion or logic without empty fillers and repetitive phrases. This idea reshapes my writing habits. I used to pile vague modifiers and lengthy transitions to expand articles, mistakenly thinking more words meant better writing. Those redundant expressions only blur central ideas and weaken textual force. While vivid details and layered analysis are welcome if they enrich themes, any word that adds nothing new ought to be cut. Whether for essays, emails or literary works, this principle applies universally. Masterful writing lies not in word count, but in precision. By trimming all unnecessary language and letting every single word serve the theme, writers can deliver thoughts sharply and forcefully.

  2026-06-19 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “omit” 全部笔记（2） 去书内

  This rule is difficult to apply; it is frequently hard to decide whether a single word, such as however, or a brief phrase is or is not parenthetic. If the interruption to the flow of the sentence is but slight, the commas may be safely omitted. But whether the interruption is slight or consider-able, never omit one comma and leave the other.

  2026-06-17 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “use of the plural pronoun with the antecedent anybody,...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  Currently, however, many writers find the use of the generic he or his to rename indefinite antecedents limiting or offensive.

  2026-06-06 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “n (to express comparison) should b” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  I'm probably closer to my mother than to my father.

  2026-06-06 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “ss the spea” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  I will expresses determination or consent.

  2026-06-06 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “Respectively” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  分别

  2026-06-06 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “ell to Janet” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  I relate well to Janet. Janet and I see things the same way. >

  2026-06-06 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “meanings: "in a short while" and "currently." Because of this...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  "She'll be here presently" ("soon," or "in a short time").

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  “Heritage Dictionary, Third Edition, gives nine.) The peopl” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  笔记 People 用户8241542025-05-27 From the people comes political support or opposition; from the public comes

  2026-06-06 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “reconsideration of the whole matters becoming” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  Any sentence in which the use of the possessive is awkward or impossible should of course be recast.

  2026-06-06 喜欢(0) 回复(0)