英语写作时如何避免赘词和赘述？
What is verbosity?
Verbosity ,顾名思义就是用词过量显得"冗长"，当我们在进行英文论文写作时，如果使用不必要的词汇，就会出现这种情况。写文章时，我们总想润色，使之变得文雅，但过分的粉饰反而会使我们的文章变得含混不清，甚至词不达意。
Verbosity means wordiness and it happens when we use more words than necessary in our writing. This is often done when we want our writing to sound formal and intelligent, but verbosity can make our writing confusing and ineffective.
如何避免？
Use active verbs: Make the subject of a sentence do something.（由被动语态改为主动语态）
误: The research proposals were reviewed by the committee.
正: The committee reviewed the research proposals.
2. Avoid writing long and wordy sentences:（删除不必要的词汇）
误: At this moment in time, Australians disenfranchised with the political system should be encouraged to participate in the voting process.
正: Australians should be encouraged to vote.
3. Avoid using phrases that do not add meaning to your sentence. （删除一切不必要的短语）
Common examples:
all things being equal
all things considered
at the end of the day
at the present time
due to the fact that
for all intents and purposes
for the most part
for the purpose of
in a manner of speaking
in the event of
in the final analysis
误: All things being equal, what I am trying to say is that in my opinion all Australians should, for all intents and purposes, have the right to free speech.
正: All Australians should have the right to free speech.
4. Avoid Using Noun Forms of Verbs:
误: The presentation of the arguments by the speaker was convincing.
正: The speaker presented their arguments convincingly. 或：The speaker argued convincingly.
5. Make each word count: Words that are vague (such as thing or type) are often used to ‘pad out’ a sentence, but hinder clarity and sometimes meaning.
误: After reading several things in the area of political-type subjects, I decided to view the situation differently and change my argument about compulsory voting.
正: After reading several books on politics, I changed my view about compulsory voting.
6. Avoid overstating.
In academic writing avoid overstating something that does not need to be overstated.（在学术写作中，避免夸大不需要夸大的内容。）
1. The children were really hungry.
2. The condition of the house was very dilapidated.
3. I totally agree this research is important.
Verbosity ,顾名思义就是用词过量显得"冗长"，当我们在进行英文论文写作时，如果使用不必要的词汇，就会出现这种情况。写文章时，我们总想润色，使之变得文雅，但过分的粉饰反而会使我们的文章变得含混不清，甚至词不达意。
Verbosity means wordiness and it happens when we use more words than necessary in our writing. This is often done when we want our writing to sound formal and intelligent, but verbosity can make our writing confusing and ineffective.
如何避免？
Use active verbs: Make the subject of a sentence do something.（由被动语态改为主动语态）
误: The research proposals were reviewed by the committee.
正: The committee reviewed the research proposals.
2. Avoid writing long and wordy sentences:（删除不必要的词汇）
误: At this moment in time, Australians disenfranchised with the political system should be encouraged to participate in the voting process.
正: Australians should be encouraged to vote.
3. Avoid using phrases that do not add meaning to your sentence. （删除一切不必要的短语）
Common examples:
all things being equal
all things considered
at the end of the day
at the present time
due to the fact that
for all intents and purposes
for the most part
for the purpose of
in a manner of speaking
in the event of
in the final analysis
误: All things being equal, what I am trying to say is that in my opinion all Australians should, for all intents and purposes, have the right to free speech.
正: All Australians should have the right to free speech.
4. Avoid Using Noun Forms of Verbs:
误: The presentation of the arguments by the speaker was convincing.
正: The speaker presented their arguments convincingly. 或：The speaker argued convincingly.
5. Make each word count: Words that are vague (such as thing or type) are often used to ‘pad out’ a sentence, but hinder clarity and sometimes meaning.
误: After reading several things in the area of political-type subjects, I decided to view the situation differently and change my argument about compulsory voting.
正: After reading several books on politics, I changed my view about compulsory voting.
6. Avoid overstating.
In academic writing avoid overstating something that does not need to be overstated.（在学术写作中，避免夸大不需要夸大的内容。）
1. The children were really hungry.
2. The condition of the house was very dilapidated.
3. I totally agree this research is important.