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单词 one another
释义
one anotherˌone anˈother ●●○ S3 W3 pronoun Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Many witnesses contradicted one another.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Geschke and Warnock are mirror images of one another, right down to the silver beards.
  • His mum and I held one another up.
  • I want them to treat one another with courtesy and respect.
  • Prisoners tried to sell saucepans to one another.
  • They had barely greeted one another when Pam demanded to know what Margaret thought she was doing.
  • They looked at one another like cats across a fence, but they did not speak.
  • This makes the wings very soft to the touch and probably cuts down noise from feathers moving against one another during flight.
  • Women ran screaming with children in their arms, and old folk tripped over one another trying to escape the slaughter.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatormoney that is borrowed
use this to talk about two people or things together: · Paul and I are both scared of spiders.· I can't decide which dress to buy. I like them both.· Both drivers were injured, but not seriously.both the/these/my etc: · Both the robbers were wearing masks.· Both their parents are doctors.both of: · Both of us felt a little sick after dinner.· Both of the windows had been broken.
spoken both the people that you are talking about: · While the two of them talked about cars, I went into the kitchen to make coffee.· We're taking a romantic vacation - just the two of us.· I want the money to be shared equally between the two of you.
British spoken both the people that you are talking about - used especially when you are angry or disappointed with them: · Get out of here, the pair of you!· There we were, stranded in the middle of nowhere with no money between the pair of us.
use this to talk about two people or things when you think of them as separate: · My wife and I each have our own bank account.each of: · Each of the teams has already won two games.
use this to say that each of two people does the same thing to the other, or has the same feeling about the other: · My boyfriend and I don't talk to each other very much anymore.· The twins looked at one another and giggled.each other's/one another's: · Ron and Joe didn't like each other's girlfriends.
use this to talk about one of two people, places, or things, especially when it does not matter which one: · "Would you like tea or coffee?" "Either - I don't mind."· You can operate the controls with either hand.either of: · If you see either of these men, contact the police immediately.· She says she never met either of them before.either somebody/something or somebody/something: · I usually drink either coke or beer with pizza.
not one or the other of two people, places, or things etc: · "Do you want milk or lemon in your tea?" "Neither, thanks."· The game wasn't very exciting, and neither team played well.neither of: · Luckily, neither of the passengers was hurt in the crash.neither somebody/something nor somebody/something: · Neither her mother nor her father knew about her boyfriend.
: mutual feelings/friends/interest etc mutual feelings etc are ones that both people have at the same time: · The couple were introduced to each other by a mutual friend.· An investment in my company would be to our mutual benefit.· They would meet every week to discuss matters of mutual interest.
to both have the same opinion, attitude, interest etc: · They share an interest in 16th century architecture.· My husband and my mother share the same birthday.
happening during the time that something else happens
use this to say that each of two or more people do the same thing to the other person or people, or have the same feelings towards them: · The twins looked at one another and giggled.· You can tell that George and Hannah like each other, can't you?· By the end of the holiday we were all beginning to annoy each other.each ... the other: · When Kerry and Sam met again two years later, each was equally pleased to see the other.· The brothers started to quarrel, each accusing the other of being responsible for the mistake.
: exchange looks/glances/insults etc look at each other, insult each other etc: · Danny and his lawyer exchanged uneasy looks.· As Sally approached wearing her new dress, the others exchanged glances and tried not to laugh.· The two men were exchanging insults and accusing each other of mismanagement.
: mutual respect/hatred/support etc respecting, hating etc each other equally: · A good marriage should be based on mutual love and respect.· The meeting broke up in an atmosphere of mutual irritation.the feeling is mutual (=both people feel the same): · He was very much in love with Hilda and the feeling appeared to be mutual.
formal: reciprocal agreement/arrangement/visit etc an agreement etc in which one person or country does or gives the same thing to another, as they have officially agreed to do: · The French students come to our school in November, and we then make a reciprocal visit to theirs.· In countries which do not have reciprocal health agreements with your own, you will need to take out health insurance.on a reciprocal basis (=with the understanding that both people, countries etc will do the same): · Senior officials from both countries make regular visits on a reciprocal basis.
: two-way communication/exchange/contact etc when two people or groups have an equal chance to express their opinions and are listening to or helping each other: · It was impossible to have a two-way conversation with Derek, because he never stopped talking.· Managers who want two-way communication with their staff must be prepared to listen to what they have to say.
: trade insults/threats/blows etc to insult, threaten etc each other in an argument or fight, especially in public: · The prime minister and his chancellor exchanged insults on the front pages of the national newspapers last week.· The debating chamber is often simply used as a platform for trading verbal abuse.
each one of two people or things
use this to talk about two people or things together: · We both really enjoyed the evening.· I can't decide which dress to buy, I like them both.· Both drivers were injured, but not seriously.both of: · Both of us felt ill the next day.· Both of the windows had been broken.both the/these/my etc: · Both her attackers were wearing masks and gloves.· Both her parents are doctors.
use this to talk about two or more people or things when you think of them as separate: · My wife and I each have our own bank account.each of: · In the cup final, each player gets a medal, even the substitutes.
use this to talk about one of two people, places, or things, especially when it does not matter which one: · "Would you like tea or coffee?" "Either - I don't mind."· You can enjoy the view from either window.either of: · If you see either of these men, contact the police immediately.· She says she has never seen either of them before.either somebody/something or somebody/something: · I usually drink either coke or beer.
not one of two people, places, or things, and not the other: · "Do you want milk or lemon in your tea?" "Neither thanks."· The game wasn't very exciting. Neither team played well.neither of: · Luckily, neither of the passengers was hurt in the crash.neither somebody/something nor somebody/something: · Neither Mary nor the doctor was willing to use the word "cancer".
use this to say that each of two people does the same thing to the other, or has the same feeling about the other: · The twins looked at one another and giggled.· We don't see each other so often now.each other's/one another's: · They used to borrow each other's clothes.
each other:  Liz and I have known one another for years. They often stay at one another’s houses.
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