什么是 both 和 neither?
both 表示“两者都”,用于肯定;neither 表示“两者都不”,用于否定。
⚠️ 注意:both 用于两个人或物,neither 也仅限于两者之间。如果涉及三个或以上,应使用 all / none。
both 的用法
- both + 名词复数:Both books are interesting.
- both of + the/these/my + 名词复数:Both of my parents are doctors.
- both... and...(连接两个成分):She speaks both English and French.
✅ 正确:Both students passed the exam.
✅ 正确:Both of them like pizza.
❌ 错误:Both three cats are black.(超过两个)
neither 的用法
- neither + 单数名词(但指代两者):Neither answer is correct.
- neither of + the/these/my + 名词复数:Neither of the options works.
- neither... nor...(连接两个成分):He likes neither coffee nor tea.
✅ 正确:Neither shirt fits me.
✅ 正确:Neither of my friends came.
❌ 错误:Neither of the five cars is red.(应改用 none)
常见错误对比
| 错误用法 | 正确用法 |
|---|---|
| Both isn’t here. | Neither is here. |
| I like either of them. | I like both of them. / I like neither of them. |
小测验
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