besides ·adverb (EXTRA REASON)

我觉得我们迟到一点她不会介意；况且，交通状况太糟糕了。

I don't think she'll mind if we're a bit late; ___besides, the traffic was terrible.

我想看那部新纪录片。它得到了很好的评价，而且，我对此话题真的很感兴趣。

I want to see that new documentary. It got great reviews, and ___besides, I'm really interested in the topic.

你应该考虑学习西班牙语。它对于旅行很有用，而且，这是一门优美的语言。

You should consider learning Spanish. It's useful for travel, and ___besides, it's a beautiful language.