开头段:概述图表核心信息
开头段需简明扼要地介绍图表主题、数据类型和时间范围,避免直接罗列数据。
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点明图表类型
- The [bar chart/line graph/pie chart] illustrates/shows/depicts...
- According to the [table/diagram],...
- The data presents information about...
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说明数据来源与时间
- The statistics are derived from [source], covering the period from [year] to [year].
- This survey, conducted by [institution], reflects changes between [year] and [year].
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概括核心趋势
- Overall, the most striking feature is...
- A closer look reveals significant variations in...
示例:
The line graph illustrates the changes in global carbon emissions between 1990 and 2020, based on data from the World Bank. Overall, emissions showed a steady rise despite minor fluctuations.
主体段:描述具体数据与趋势
主体段需分段分析不同数据维度,结合对比、最高点、最低点等关键信息。
上升趋势
- There was a gradual/significant/dramatic increase in...
- The figure rose from [X] to [Y], peaking at...
- A steady upward trend can be observed in...
下降趋势
- The data indicates a sharp/steady decline in...
- By [year], [category] had dropped to [X], the lowest point in the period.
- A noticeable decrease occurred between [year] and [year].
波动与稳定
- The numbers fluctuated around [X] throughout the period.
- Despite minor variations, [category] remained stable at...
- No significant change was recorded for...
比较与对比
- In contrast to [A], [B] experienced a faster growth rate.
- While [X] accounted for [Y%], [Z] represented only [W%].
- Compared with [year], the proportion of [category] doubled by [year].
示例:
From 2000 to 2010, smartphone ownership surged from 20% to 65%, while landline usage plummeted by 40%. In contrast, tablet adoption remained relatively low, never exceeding 15% during the same period.
高级技巧:提升分析深度
单纯描述数据不够出彩,加入原因推测或影响分析能提升层次。
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推测原因
- This trend may be attributed to...
- The rise in [X] could result from [factor], such as...
- One possible explanation is...
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强调极值
- Notably, [year] marked the highest level of...
- The most dramatic shift occurred in [year], when...
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预测未来趋势
- If this pattern continues, [X] is likely to...
- Projections suggest that [Y] will surpass [Z] by [year].
示例:
The sharp decline in coal consumption after 2015 may reflect stricter environmental policies. If renewable energy investments continue, fossil fuel reliance could drop further by 2030.
常见错误与修正
避免以下问题,确保表达专业且准确:
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错误:直接复制数据
- ❌ In 2000, it was 30%, and in 2010, it was 50%.
- ✅ Over the decade, the figure climbed from 30% to 50%.
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错误:主观臆断
- ❌ People didn’t like this product, so sales fell.
- ✅ Sales declined, possibly due to shifting consumer preferences.
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错误:时态混乱
- ❌ The graph shows that sales increase next year.
- ✅ The graph shows that sales increased last year (或 will increase next year).
实战句型模板
根据不同图表类型,灵活组合以下模板:
表格(Table)
- The highest/lowest value is recorded in [category], at [X].
- [Category A] accounts for [X%], nearly [double/triple] that of [Category B].
饼图(Pie Chart)
- The largest segment represents [X%], followed by [Y%] and [Z%].
- Together, the top three categories make up over [X%] of the total.
柱状图(Bar Chart)
- [Country A] leads with [X], while [Country B] trails at [Y].
- The gap between [A] and [B] narrowed from [year] to [year].
线形图(Line Graph)
- After a plateau between [year] and [year], the curve resumed its upward trend.
- The two lines intersect in [year], indicating a shift in dominance.