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either either ★★★★★/a͟ɪðə(r), i͟ːðə(r)/1[CONJ-COORD	连词]（表示在两者或多者中择其一）或者，要么 You use either in front of the first of two or more alternatives, when you are stating the only possibilities or choices that there are. The other alternatives are introduced by 'or'. They gave money to the Conservative Party either personally or through their companies...他们要么以个人名义要么通过他们的公司捐钱给了保守党。Sightseeing is best done either by tour bus or by bicycles...最好是乘坐旅游巴士或骑自行车观光。The former President was demanding that he should be either put on trial or set free...前总统要求要么对他进行审判，要么将他释放。Either she goes or I go.要么她走，要么我走。2[CONJ-COORD	连词]（用于否定句中）两者都（不），既（不） You use either in a negative statement in front of the first of two alternatives to indicate that the negative statement refers to both the alternatives. ...music that fails to be either funny or funky...既无趣又没有强烈节奏的音乐There had been no indication of either breathlessness or any loss of mental faculties right until his death.他去世前并未出现呼吸困难或意识不清的迹象。3[PRON	代词]（两者之中）任意一个 You can use either to refer to one of two things, people, or situations, when you want to say that they are both possible and it does not matter which one is chosen or considered. There were glasses of champagne and cigars, but not many of either were consumed...这里有香槟和雪茄，但两样东西都没怎么动。If either were killed, delicate negotiations would be seriously disrupted.二人中任意一个遇害，都会严重扰乱本已非常棘手的谈判。Either is also a quantifier.They are able to talk openly to one another whenever either of them feels hurt...他们俩无论谁感觉受到了伤害，都能够向对方坦言相告。Do either of you smoke or drink heavily?你们两人中有谁烟瘾或酒瘾很大吗？Either is also a determiner.I don't particularly agree with either group.双方我都不甚赞同。4[PRON	代词]（用于否定句）两者都(不) You use either in a negative statement to refer to each of two things, people, or situations to indicate that the negative statement includes both of them.   [with brd-neg]She warned me that I'd never marry or have children.—'I don't want either.'她告诫我千万不要结婚，也别要孩子。——“这两样我都不想要。”Either is also a quantifier.There are no simple answers to either of those questions.两个问题都不容易回答。Either is also a determiner.He sometimes couldn't remember either man's name.有时候，两个人的名字他一个都想不起来。5[ADV	副词]（用于否定句）也（不），亦（不） You use either by itself in negative statements to indicate that there is a similarity or connection with a person or thing that you have just mentioned.   [ADV after v]He did not even say anything to her, and she did not speak to him either...他甚至一句话也没跟她说，她也没跟他说话。'I'm afraid I've never been there.'—'Well, of course, I haven't myself either.'“恐怕我没去过那里。”——“嗯，那当然，我也没有去过。”6[ADV	副词]（用于两个连续否定句的第二句之后，强调两种观点同样重要）而且，还 When one negative statement follows another, you can use either at the end of the second one to indicate that you are adding an extra piece of information, and to emphasize that both are equally important.   [ADV after v]Don't agree, but don't argue either...别同意，但是也别争辩。I can't manage that by myself and I don't see why it should be expected of me either.我一个人没法做那事，我也不明白为什么得要我去做。7[DET	限定词](两者中的)每个，各方 You can use either to introduce a noun that refers to each of two things when you are talking about both of them.   [DET sing-n]The basketball nets hung down from the ceiling at either end of the gymnasium...篮筐分别从体育馆两头的天花板上悬吊下来。I suddenly realized that I didn't have a single intelligent thing to say about either team.我突然意识到我对两队都没有一句称得上有见地的话可讲。 either1 conjunctioneither2 determiner, pronouneither3 adverbeitherei‧ther1 /ˈaɪðə $ ˈiːðər/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction  Examples Collocations Phrases   either ... or a)used to begin a list of two or more possibilities:  You add either one or two cloves of garlic. She’s the kind of person you either love or hate. b)used to say that if one thing does not happen then something else will have to:  It’s your choice! Either she leaves or I will! £75 seems a lot to pay for a starter motor, but it’s either that or a new car! c)an either-or situation a situation in which you cannot avoid having to make a decision or choiceeither1 conjunctioneither2 determiner, pronouneither3 adverbeithereither2 ●●● S1 W1 determiner, pronoun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1one or the other of two things or people → any:  There’s tea or coffee – you can have either. We can offer a comfortable home to a young person of either sex.either of Could either of you lend me five pounds?2used to show that a negative statement is true about both of two things or people → neither:  I’ve lived in New York and Chicago, but don’t like either city very much.either of There were two witnesses but I wouldn’t trust either of them.3 either side/end/hand etc both sides, ends, hands etc  SYN  each:  He sat in the back of the car with a policeman on either side. There are shops at either end of the street.4either way a)used to say that something will be the same whichever of two things happens or is true:  You can get to Edinburgh by train or plane, but either way it’s very expensive. b)more or less than a certain amount or measurement:  A few marks either way can make the difference between a pass and a fail. c)used to say that someone or something does not firmly support or want either one of two things:  ‘All right, let’s do that,’ said Camille, who didn’t care either way.5could go either way if a situation could go either way, both possible results are equally likely:  The latest opinion poll suggests the vote could go either way.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• You use either before a singular noun, with a singular verb: · Either explanation is possible.• You use either of before a plural pronoun or a plural noun: · I don’t believe either of them.• In formal speech and writing, you use a singular verb: · Has either of them called yet?• In informal speech and writing, people often use a plural verb: · Have either of them called yet?either1 conjunctioneither2 determiner, pronouneither3 adverbeithereither3 ●●● S1 W2 adverb  Examples Collocations Phrases 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 → neither:  I haven’t seen the movie and my brother hasn’t either  (=he also has not seen it). ‘I can’t swim.’ ‘I can’t either.’ It’s not an easy car to drive, and at $40,000 it’s not cheap either.2me either American English spoken used to say that a negative statement is also true about you:  ‘I don’t have any money right now.’ ‘Me either.’

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Collins	either ★★★★★ /a͟ɪðə(r), i͟ːðə(r)/ 1 [CONJ-COORD 连词]（表示在两者或多者中择其一）或者，要么 You use either in front of the first of two or more alternatives, when you are stating the only possibilities or choices that there are. The other alternatives are introduced by 'or'. They gave money to the Conservative Party either personally or through their companies... 他们要么以个人名义要么通过他们的公司捐钱给了保守党。 Sightseeing is best done either by tour bus or by bicycles... 最好是乘坐旅游巴士或骑自行车观光。 The former President was demanding that he should be either put on trial or set free... 前总统要求要么对他进行审判，要么将他释放。 Either she goes or I go. 要么她走，要么我走。 2 [CONJ-COORD 连词]（用于否定句中）两者都（不），既（不） You use either in a negative statement in front of the first of two alternatives to indicate that the negative statement refers to both the alternatives. ...music that fails to be either funny or funky... 既无趣又没有强烈节奏的音乐 There had been no indication of either breathlessness or any loss of mental faculties right until his death. 他去世前并未出现呼吸困难或意识不清的迹象。 3 [PRON 代词]（两者之中）任意一个 You can use either to refer to one of two things, people, or situations, when you want to say that they are both possible and it does not matter which one is chosen or considered. There were glasses of champagne and cigars, but not many of either were consumed... 这里有香槟和雪茄，但两样东西都没怎么动。 If either were killed, delicate negotiations would be seriously disrupted. 二人中任意一个遇害，都会严重扰乱本已非常棘手的谈判。 Either is also a quantifier. They are able to talk openly to one another whenever either of them feels hurt... 他们俩无论谁感觉受到了伤害，都能够向对方坦言相告。 Do either of you smoke or drink heavily? 你们两人中有谁烟瘾或酒瘾很大吗？ Either is also a determiner. I don't particularly agree with either group. 双方我都不甚赞同。 4 [PRON 代词]（用于否定句）两者都(不) You use either in a negative statement to refer to each of two things, people, or situations to indicate that the negative statement includes both of them. [with brd-neg] She warned me that I'd never marry or have children.—'I don't want either.' 她告诫我千万不要结婚，也别要孩子。——“这两样我都不想要。” Either is also a quantifier. There are no simple answers to either of those questions. 两个问题都不容易回答。 Either is also a determiner. He sometimes couldn't remember either man's name. 有时候，两个人的名字他一个都想不起来。 5 [ADV 副词]（用于否定句）也（不），亦（不） You use either by itself in negative statements to indicate that there is a similarity or connection with a person or thing that you have just mentioned. [ADV after v] He did not even say anything to her, and she did not speak to him either... 他甚至一句话也没跟她说，她也没跟他说话。 'I'm afraid I've never been there.'—'Well, of course, I haven't myself either.' “恐怕我没去过那里。”——“嗯，那当然，我也没有去过。” 6 [ADV 副词]（用于两个连续否定句的第二句之后，强调两种观点同样重要）而且，还 When one negative statement follows another, you can use either at the end of the second one to indicate that you are adding an extra piece of information, and to emphasize that both are equally important. [ADV after v] Don't agree, but don't argue either... 别同意，但是也别争辩。 I can't manage that by myself and I don't see why it should be expected of me either. 我一个人没法做那事，我也不明白为什么得要我去做。 7 [DET 限定词](两者中的)每个，各方 You can use either to introduce a noun that refers to each of two things when you are talking about both of them. [DET sing-n] The basketball nets hung down from the ceiling at either end of the gymnasium... 篮筐分别从体育馆两头的天花板上悬吊下来。 I suddenly realized that I didn't have a single intelligent thing to say about either team. 我突然意识到我对两队都没有一句称得上有见地的话可讲。
Oxford	ei·ther ★ / ˈaɪðə(r) ; NAmE ˈaɪðər / / ˈiːðə(r) ; NAmE ˈiːðər / determiner , pronoun , adverb determiner , pronoun ★ 1 ★ one or the other of two; it does not matter which （两者中的）任何一个 ◆ You can park on either side of the street. 这条街两边都可停车。 ◆ You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. 你可以保留一张照片。两张里任选一张你喜欢的。 ◆ There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. 有两种资格证明，任何一种都可以接受。 ☞note at neither 2 ★ each of two （两者中的）每个，各方 ◆ The offices on either side were empty. 两边的办公室都是空的。 ◆ There's a door at either end of the corridor. 走廊两端各有一道门。 adverb ★ 1 ★ used after negative phrases to state that a feeling or situation is similar to one already mentioned （用于否定词组后）也 ◆ Pete can't go and I can't either. 皮特不能去，我也不能。 ◆ ( NAmE) ( informal) ‘I don't like it.’ ‘Me either.’ (= Neither do I.) “我不喜欢这个。”“我也不喜欢。” 2 ★ used to add extra information to a statement （补充时说）而且 ◆ I know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either. 我知道一家很好的意大利餐馆，而且离这儿不远。 3 ★ either… or… used to show a choice of two things （对两事物的选择）要么…要么，不是…就是，或者…或者 ◆ Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. 嗯，我看她不是捷克人就是斯洛伐克人。 ◆ I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. 我打算用这笔钱买一架照相机或者 DVD 机。 ◆ Either he could not come or he did not want to. 他要么是不能来要么就是不想来。 ☞note at neither ☞compare or (1 ) ei·ther / ˈaɪðə(r) ; NAmE ˈaɪðər /
LDC	either1 conjunction either2 determiner, pronoun either3 adverb eitherei‧ther1 /ˈaɪðə $ ˈiːðər/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction Examples Collocations Phrases either ... or a)used to begin a list of two or more possibilities: You add either one or two cloves of garlic. She’s the kind of person you either love or hate. b)used to say that if one thing does not happen then something else will have to: It’s your choice! Either she leaves or I will! £75 seems a lot to pay for a starter motor, but it’s either that or a new car! c)an either-or situation a situation in which you cannot avoid having to make a decision or choice either1 conjunction either2 determiner, pronoun either3 adverb eithereither2 ●●● S1 W1 determiner, pronoun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1one or the other of two things or people → any: There’s tea or coffee – you can have either. We can offer a comfortable home to a young person of either sex.either of Could either of you lend me five pounds?2used to show that a negative statement is true about both of two things or people → neither: I’ve lived in New York and Chicago, but don’t like either city very much.either of There were two witnesses but I wouldn’t trust either of them.3 either side/end/hand etc both sides, ends, hands etc SYN each: He sat in the back of the car with a policeman on either side. There are shops at either end of the street.4either way a)used to say that something will be the same whichever of two things happens or is true: You can get to Edinburgh by train or plane, but either way it’s very expensive. b)more or less than a certain amount or measurement: A few marks either way can make the difference between a pass and a fail. c)used to say that someone or something does not firmly support or want either one of two things: ‘All right, let’s do that,’ said Camille, who didn’t care either way.5could go either way if a situation could go either way, both possible results are equally likely: The latest opinion poll suggests the vote could go either way.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• You use either before a singular noun, with a singular verb: · Either explanation is possible.• You use either of before a plural pronoun or a plural noun: · I don’t believe either of them.• In formal speech and writing, you use a singular verb: · Has either of them called yet?• In informal speech and writing, people often use a plural verb: · Have either of them called yet? either1 conjunction either2 determiner, pronoun either3 adverb eithereither3 ●●● S1 W2 adverb Examples Collocations Phrases 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 → neither: I haven’t seen the movie and my brother hasn’t either (=he also has not seen it). ‘I can’t swim.’ ‘I can’t either.’ It’s not an easy car to drive, and at $40,000 it’s not cheap either.2me either American English spoken used to say that a negative statement is also true about you: ‘I don’t have any money right now.’ ‘Me either.’
WDF	either [ˈaɪðə(r)] CET4CET6TEM4考研 d2031 18639 3161 5027 3859 2730 3862 r558 72215 14389 13840 14099 10638 19249 ADV491 3038810 DET1791 781307 Spoken: 415171723 任一(66%)，任一的(26%)，两方的(8%) conj.也（用于否定句或否定词组后）；根本 prep.任何一个 adj.两者之中任一的；两者之中每一的 pron.任一，两方，随便哪一个；两者中的一个或另一个

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