并列连词分类用法——both…and / not only…but aslo…
2016-10-01来源:和谐英语
并列连词分类用法
both…and / not only…but aslo…
1. both…and…的用法
其意为“…和…都”、“不但…而且…”、“既…又…”:
She both speaks and writes Japanese. 她不仅会说日语,而且还会写。
He spoke with both kindness and understanding. 他说话既亲切又明事理。
【注】作为关联并列连词,它通常应连接两个相同性质的句子成分,但有时后一成分可能省略与前一成分相同的词。另外,若连接两个成分作主语时,谓语要用复数:
Both she and Sophia were pleased with the girl. 她和索菲娅都喜欢这姑娘。
2. not only…but also…的用法
其意为“不但…而且…”:
Not only men but also women were chosen. 选中的不仅有男的也有女的。
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he read. 他不仅读过这本书,而且还记得书中的内容。
【注】该结构中的also有时可省略,或与but分开用,或用too, as well代之(位于句末):
Not only is he funny, but he is witty too [as well]. 他不但风趣,而且也很机智。
若连接两个成分作主语,其谓语通常与靠近的主语保持一致:
Not only you but also he has to leave. 不只是你,他也得离开。