either 的英语意思
eithereither1 /ˈaɪðə $ ˈiːðər/ conjunction 
查看全部语言翻译 either ... or a)used to begin a list of two or more possibilities用于引出两个或多个可能性的列举: 
You add either one or two cloves of garlic.加一瓣或两瓣大蒜。 She’s the kind of person you either love or hate.她是那种让人要么爱要么恨的人。 b)used to say that if one thing does not happen then something else will have to用于表示若一件事不发生，则另一件事必须发生: It’s your choice! Either she leaves or I will!你来选！要么她走，要么我走！ £75 seems a lot to pay for a starter motor, but it’s either that or a new car!为启动马达花75英镑似乎很贵，但要么付这个钱，要么买辆新车！ c)an either-or situation a situation in which you cannot avoid having to make a decision or choice不得不做出决定或选择的两难情况
查看全部语言翻译 either ... or a)used to begin a list of two or more possibilities用于引出两个或多个可能性的列举: You add either one or two cloves of garlic.加一瓣或两瓣大蒜。 She’s the kind of person you either love or hate.她是那种让人要么爱要么恨的人。 b)used to say that if one thing does not happen then something else will have to用于表示若一件事不发生，则另一件事必须发生: It’s your choice! Either she leaves or I will!你来选！要么她走，要么我走！ £75 seems a lot to pay for a starter motor, but it’s either that or a new car!为启动马达花75英镑似乎很贵，但要么付这个钱，要么买辆新车！ c)an either-or situation a situation in which you cannot avoid having to make a decision or choice不得不做出决定或选择的两难情况eithereither2 determiner, pronoun 1one or the other of two things or people两个事物或两个人中的任意一个: There’s tea or coffee – you can have either.有茶也有咖啡——两样你都可以选。 We can offer a comfortable home to a young person of either sex.我们可以为任何性别的年轻人提供舒适的住所。either of Could either of you lend me five pounds?你们两个有谁能借我五英镑吗？2used to show that a negative statement is true about both of two things or people用于表示否定陈述对两个事物或两个人都成立: I’ve lived in New York and Chicago, but don’t like either city very much.我在纽约和芝加哥都住过，但两个城市我都不太喜欢。either of There were two witnesses but I wouldn’t trust either of them.有两个目击者，但我一个都不相信。3 either side/end/hand etc both sides, ends, hands etc两侧、两端、两手等 SYN each: He sat in the back of the car with a policeman on either side.他坐在车子后座，两侧各有一名警察。 There are shops at either end of the street.街道两端都有商店。4either way a)used to say that something will be the same whichever of two things happens or is true用于表示无论两种情况中的哪一种发生或成立，结果都相同: You can get to Edinburgh by train or plane, but either way it’s very expensive.你可以坐火车或飞机去爱丁堡，但无论哪种方式都非常贵。 b)more or less than a certain amount or measurement比某一数量或测量值多或少: A few marks either way can make the difference between a pass and a fail.几分之差就可能决定及格还是不及格。 c)used to say that someone or something does not firmly support or want either one of two things用于表示某人或某事对两个选项都没有明确的支持或偏好: ‘All right, let’s do that,’ said Camille, who didn’t care either way."好吧，就那样做吧，"卡米尔说，她无所谓。5could go either way if a situation could go either way, both possible results are equally likely如果某种情况可能朝任一方向发展，则两种可能的结果同样有可能发生: The latest opinion poll suggests the vote could go either way.最新民意调查显示，投票结果可能倒向任何一方。GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?语法：单数还是复数动词？• You use either before a singular noun, with a singular verb: · Either explanation is possible.• either 用在单数名词前，搭配单数动词：· Either explanation is possible.• You use either of before a plural pronoun or a plural noun: · I don’t believe either of them.• either of 用在复数代词或复数名词前：· I don't believe either of them.• In formal speech and writing, you use a singular verb: · Has either of them called yet?• 在正式的口语和书面语中，使用单数动词：· Has either of them called yet?• In informal speech and writing, people often use a plural verb: · Have either of them called yet?• 在非正式的口语和书面语中，人们通常使用复数动词：· Have either of them called yet?
1one or the other of two things or people两个事物或两个人中的任意一个: There’s tea or coffee – you can have either.有茶也有咖啡——两样你都可以选。 We can offer a comfortable home to a young person of either sex.我们可以为任何性别的年轻人提供舒适的住所。either of Could either of you lend me five pounds?你们两个有谁能借我五英镑吗？2used to show that a negative statement is true about both of two things or people用于表示否定陈述对两个事物或两个人都成立: I’ve lived in New York and Chicago, but don’t like either city very much.我在纽约和芝加哥都住过，但两个城市我都不太喜欢。either of There were two witnesses but I wouldn’t trust either of them.有两个目击者，但我一个都不相信。3 either side/end/hand etc both sides, ends, hands etc两侧、两端、两手等 SYN each: He sat in the back of the car with a policeman on either side.他坐在车子后座，两侧各有一名警察。 There are shops at either end of the street.街道两端都有商店。4either way a)used to say that something will be the same whichever of two things happens or is true用于表示无论两种情况中的哪一种发生或成立，结果都相同: You can get to Edinburgh by train or plane, but either way it’s very expensive.你可以坐火车或飞机去爱丁堡，但无论哪种方式都非常贵。 b)more or less than a certain amount or measurement比某一数量或测量值多或少: A few marks either way can make the difference between a pass and a fail.几分之差就可能决定及格还是不及格。 c)used to say that someone or something does not firmly support or want either one of two things用于表示某人或某事对两个选项都没有明确的支持或偏好: ‘All right, let’s do that,’ said Camille, who didn’t care either way."好吧，就那样做吧，"卡米尔说，她无所谓。5could go either way if a situation could go either way, both possible results are equally likely如果某种情况可能朝任一方向发展，则两种可能的结果同样有可能发生: The latest opinion poll suggests the vote could go either way.最新民意调查显示，投票结果可能倒向任何一方。GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?语法：单数还是复数动词？• You use either before a singular noun, with a singular verb: · Either explanation is possible.• either 用在单数名词前，搭配单数动词：· Either explanation is possible.• You use either of before a plural pronoun or a plural noun: · I don’t believe either of them.• either of 用在复数代词或复数名词前：· I don't believe either of them.• In formal speech and writing, you use a singular verb: · Has either of them called yet?• 在正式的口语和书面语中，使用单数动词：· Has either of them called yet?• In informal speech and writing, people often use a plural verb: · Have either of them called yet?• 在非正式的口语和书面语中，人们通常使用复数动词：· Have either of them called yet?eithereither3 adverb 1[in negatives] used to show that a negative statement is also true about another thing or person, or to add a different negative statement about something or someone用于表示否定陈述对另一事物或另一人同样成立，或对某事物或某人追加另一个否定陈述: I haven’t seen the movie and my brother hasn’t either (=he also has not seen it).我没看过这部电影，我哥哥也没看过（=他也没有看过）。 ‘I can’t swim.’ ‘I can’t either.’"我不会游泳。""我也不会。" It’s not an easy car to drive, and at $40,000 it’s not cheap either.这辆车不好开，而且4万美元的价格也不便宜。2me either American English spoken口语 used to say that a negative statement is also true about you用于表示否定陈述对自己同样成立: ‘I don’t have any money right now.’ ‘Me either.’"我现在没有钱。""我也没有。"
1[in negatives] used to show that a negative statement is also true about another thing or person, or to add a different negative statement about something or someone用于表示否定陈述对另一事物或另一人同样成立，或对某事物或某人追加另一个否定陈述: I haven’t seen the movie and my brother hasn’t either (=he also has not seen it).我没看过这部电影，我哥哥也没看过（=他也没有看过）。 ‘I can’t swim.’ ‘I can’t either.’"我不会游泳。""我也不会。" It’s not an easy car to drive, and at $40,000 it’s not cheap either.这辆车不好开，而且4万美元的价格也不便宜。2me either American English spoken口语 used to say that a negative statement is also true about you用于表示否定陈述对自己同样成立: ‘I don’t have any money right now.’ ‘Me either.’"我现在没有钱。""我也没有。"