| 单词 | either |
| 释义 | conjunction | determiner | pronoun | adverb eithereither1 /ˈiðɚ, ˈaɪ-/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction used to begin a list of two or more possibilities, separated by “or”: You can choose either french fries, baked potato, or mashed potatoes. Either eat some more, or take some of those meatballs home with you.GRAMMAR: either ... or, neither ... nor• When you use these phrases in formal speech or writing, use a singular verb if the second noun is singular: If either my parents or my sister calls, please let me know. Neither Brad nor Mike was at the party.• If the second noun is plural, use a plural verb: If either my sister or my parents call, please let me know. In informal speech, a plural verb is often used in all cases. conjunction | determiner | pronoun | adverb eithereither2 ●●● S1 W1 determiner 1one or the other of two things or people: Do you have insurance on either one of these cars? → see also any1, neither12one and the other of two things or people SYN each: Sandy’s brothers were standing on either side of her. There are gas stations at either end of the block.3either way spoken used to say that something will be the same, whichever of two possible choices you make: Either way, it’s going to be expensive.4within two feet/ten years/one hour etc. either way two feet, ten years, etc. more or less than the correct amount or measurement: Chris says he can guess anyone’s age within two years either way.5something could go either way if a situation could go either way, both results are equally possible: The race for governor could still go either way.6an either-or situation a situation in which you cannot avoid having to make a decision or choiceGRAMMAR: either, neither, none, any• In formal speech and writing, use these pronouns with a singular verb: None/Neither of us has seen the show.• In informal speech and writing, you can use a plural verb: Have either of you ever been to New York? conjunction | determiner | pronoun | adverb eithereither3 ●●● S2 W1 pronoun one or the other of two things or people: I brought chocolate and vanilla ice cream – you can have either. Do either of you have 50 cents I could borrow? conjunction | determiner | pronoun | adverb eithereither4 ●●● S1 W2 adverb 1[only in negatives] also: “I didn’t know you could go skiing in Hawaii.” “I didn’t either.” “Didn’t she tell you her name?” “No, and I didn’t introduce myself, either.”2me either spoken nonstandard used to say that something is also true about you: “I’ve never had a broken bone.” “Me either.” |
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