either
either — 副詞
1. used after a clause that already says no, to add another negative point. When yo
也（不）
用於否定句表示「也不」
used after a clause that already says no, to add another negative point. When you have said that something is not the case, adding "either" tells the listener that the same is true for a second thing or person.
I don't like heavy metal music, and I don't like rap either.
我不喜歡重金屬音樂，也不喜歡饒舌音樂。
not + [noun phrase] + and + not + [noun phrase] + either
Jude hasn't finished his science project, and his partner hasn't either.
Jude 沒完成他的科學專題，他的搭檔也沒完成。
The apartment was too small, and the rent wasn't cheap either.
那間公寓太小了，租金也一點都不便宜。
Yael said she can't attend the meeting, and Faisal can't come either.
Yael 說她無法參加會議，Faisal 也無法出席。
The train was delayed, and the platform staff couldn't tell us why either.
火車誤點了，月台的工作人員也無法告訴我們原因。
文法句型
not + [verb phrase] + either
用法筆記
Used at the end of a clause, not at the beginning. For positive sentences, use "too" or "also" instead.
常見錯誤
either — 限定詞
1. referring to one or the other of two available things, people, or possibilities
任一
兩者中的任何一個
referring to one or the other of two available things, people, or possibilities — without specifying which one, because the choice does not matter or both are acceptable.
You can take either train — they both arrive at the same station.
你可以搭任一班火車，兩班都會到同一個車站。
either + [singular noun] meaning it does not matter which
Faisal said he would be happy with either paint color for the bedroom.
Faisal 說臥室用哪一種油漆顏色他都滿意。
Either parent can sign the permission slip for the school trip.
爸爸或媽媽任何一方都可以在學校旅行的同意書上簽名。
The café serves either soup or salad with every lunch order.
這家咖啡廳每份午餐都會附贈湯或沙拉。
Darius can wear either suit to the wedding — both fit him well.
Darius 穿兩套西裝中的任一套去婚禮都可以，兩套都很合身。
- one or the other of
more explanatory but less compact
- any
'any' is used with three or more options; 'either' is only for two
文法句型
either + [singular noun]
either + [singular noun] + or + [singular noun]
用法筆記
The noun after 'either' is always singular, even when two options are being discussed. 'Either side' means one of the two sides.
常見錯誤
2. both of two things considered together; each one of two. Used especially when ta
兩邊的；各
指成對事物中的兩者
both of two things considered together; each one of two. Used especially when talking about two sides, ends, or positions that form a pair.
There are cherry trees planted on either side of the driveway.
車道兩旁都種了櫻花樹。
either + side to mean both sides
The bedroom has a reading lamp at either end of the bed.
臥室的床頭和床尾各有一盞閱讀燈。
Anong carried a shopping bag in either hand as she left the market.
Anong 離開市場時，兩手各提了一個購物袋。
The long table had place settings on either side for twelve guests.
那張長桌兩側都擺好了十二位客人的餐具。
Jin tied a ribbon around either end of the gift box.
Jin 在禮盒的兩端各繫上了一條緞帶。
文法句型
either + [singular noun indicating a pair]
用法筆記
Frequently used with nouns that naturally come in pairs (side, end, hand, bank, shore). Unlike sense 1, this sense does NOT involve choosing between options — it means 'both'.
常見錯誤
either — 代名詞
1. referring to either of two individuals or items when the specific one is not ide
任何一個
兩者中的任一個
referring to either of two individuals or items when the specific one is not identified. Used when the exact choice does not affect the meaning or outcome.
Either of the two buses will take you to the train station.
兩班公車的任一班都可以載你到火車站。
either of + [plural noun] with singular verb
I'm not sure either of the candidates has enough experience for the job.
我不太確定那兩位候選人是否有足夠的工作經驗。
Jabari asked his neighbours if either of them had seen his cat.
Jabari 問鄰居有沒有人看到他的貓。
You can borrow either of my coats — the blue one or the grey one.
你可以借我兩件外套中的任何一件，藍色的或灰色的。
The nurse said either of the two medications would help with the pain.
護士說兩種藥物中的任何一種都能緩解疼痛。
- one of the two
more explicit but less natural in most contexts
- any of the two
informal; 'any' is better for more than two
- neither
none of the two; the negative counterpart
文法句型
either of + [plural noun phrase]
用法筆記
The verb after 'either of + plural noun' is usually singular in formal English ('either of them is') but often plural in informal speech ('either of them are').
常見錯誤
either — 形容詞
1. relating to both members of a pair, with each one considered on its own side or
各自；兩
成對事物中的每一方
relating to both members of a pair, with each one considered on its own side or position. Points to the fact that something happens or is present at both ends or both sides.
The garden fence runs along either boundary of the property.
花園的兩邊界上都建有圍籬。
either + boundary = both boundaries, one on each side
A tall lamp stood at either corner of the writing desk.
書桌的兩個角落各立著一盞高腳燈。
Élise placed a small vase on either shelf of the bookcase.
Élise 在書架的每一層都放了一個小花瓶。
Stone pillars marked either entrance to the old courtyard.
石柱標示著舊庭院的兩個入口。
The treaty was signed by the leader of either nation at the summit.
兩國領袖在峰會上簽署了條約。
文法句型
either + [singular noun]
用法筆記
Overlaps with the determiner 'each of two' sense (determiner/2). The adjective use often carries a slightly more formal or literary tone and emphasises the individual members of the pair.
常見錯誤
2. describing a situation where two alternative possibilities exist and either one
二選一
兩種可能性中的一種
describing a situation where two alternative possibilities exist and either one could be true or valid, without selecting between them.
The contract can be signed under either set of terms agreed last week.
這份合約可以根據上週敲定的任一套條款來簽署。
either set of terms = one of the two possible sets
Either outcome of the vote would bring significant changes to the policy.
投票的兩種可能結果都會為該政策帶來重大改變。
The job offer includes either salary package, depending on the location.
這份工作提供的薪資方案視工作地點而定，有兩種選擇。
Jin assured us that either plan would work well for the project deadline.
Jin 向我們保證，這兩個計畫中任何一種都能在專案截止日前順利完成。
The university offers either degree path — the three-year or the four-year option.
這所大學提供三學年或四學年兩種學位方案，你可以選擇其中一種。
文法句型
either + [singular noun]
用法筆記
Distinguish from determiner/1 (ANY ONE OF TWO): the adjective sense places more emphasis on the noun being described (the outcome, the set, the plan) and less on the act of choosing between options. The determiner sense is more common in everyday conversation.