Both, Either, Neither 用法详解
在英语学习中，both、either 和 neither 是三个常用但容易混淆的词。它们用于表达“两者”的不同关系。本文将通过结构、例句和对比帮助你彻底掌握它们的用法。
1. Both（两者都）
Both 表示“两个都……”，具有肯定含义。
- Both + of + 限定词 + 复数名词：Both of the books are interesting.
- Both + 复数名词：Both books are interesting.
- Both... and... 结构：Both Tom and Jerry like pizza.
✅ Both my parents work in education.
✅ She speaks both English and French fluently.
2. Either（两者之一）
Either 表示“两个中的任意一个”，常用于肯定句或疑问句，强调选择其一。
- Either + of + 限定词 + 复数名词：Either of the options is fine.
- Either... or... 结构：You can either stay or leave.
✅ Either answer is correct.
✅ Would you like tea or coffee? — Either is okay.
3. Neither（两者都不）
Neither 表示“两个都不……”，是否定含义。
- Neither + of + 限定词 + 复数名词：Neither of the candidates was suitable.
- Neither... nor... 结构：Neither John nor Mary came to the party.
✅ Neither restaurant is open today.
✅ I like neither apples nor oranges.
4. 常见错误与注意事项
- ❌ Both of them doesn't like it. → ✅ Both of them don't like it.（Both 后动词用复数）
- ❌ Neither of them like it. → ✅ Neither of them likes it.（Neither 后动词用单数）
- Either 和 Neither 在正式语境中通常视为单数主语。
💡 小贴士：
- Both = 肯定 × 2
- Either = 任选其一（肯定）
- Neither = 否定 × 2（= not either）
5. 快速对比表
| 词 |
含义 |
主谓一致 |
| Both |
两者都 |
复数动词 |
| Either |
两者之一 |
单数动词 |
| Neither |
两者都不 |
单数动词 |