The longitudinal cords are termed connectives.

纵走的索称为连索。

Number, shape and size of stamens, especially the apex of connectives;

雄蕊的数目、形状、大小，尤其是药隔顶端的特征；

As function words, English connectives have been ignored by academic circle.

英语连接词作为虚词，一直为学术界所忽视。

There have not been many studies on English connectives in the field of linguistics.

语言学界对连接词的研究不多。

Causal connectives play a significant role in English writing of Chinese EFL learners.

因果连接词在中国大学生的英语作文中起着非常重要的作用。