in order to意思是“為了”，約等于to，但比to的目的性更強(qiáng)，后接動詞原形。so that 約等于in order that，在一般情況下，so that前后兩句主語不同，so that后面是加的完整的句子。

in order to例句

I go swimming every day in order to keep fit.

我每天游泳以保持健康。

In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed.

為掌握全面情況，還需要詳細(xì)資料。

Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.

雙方會晤以努力解決分歧。

Prices have risen in order to offset the increased cost of materials.

為補(bǔ)償原料成本的增加而提高了價格。

They're putting up new hotels in order to boost tourism in the area.

他們正在蓋新旅館以促進(jìn)該地區(qū)的旅游業(yè)。

so that例句

There is a need for more resources so that all children may have a decent education.

需要更多的財力支持，讓所有的孩子都受到良好的教育。

All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately.

所有材料都已運抵工地，可以立即開工。

I stood the little girl on a chair so that she could see.

我讓小女孩站到椅子上，好讓她看得見。

She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time.

她賣力地干著，為的是一切能夠及時就序。

I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in.

我把鑰匙給你，你可以自己開門進(jìn)去。