| 单词 | other |
| 释义 | other —other /ˈʌð.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ determiner (ADDITIONAL) A1 as well as the thing or person already mentioned: » The product has many other time-saving features.» There is no other work available at the moment.» There is only one other person who could help us.» Are there any other people we should speak to?» I've found one earring - do you know where the other one is?→ SEE ALSO ANOTHER(Cf. ↑another) (ADDITIONAL)Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionA1 used at the end of a list to show that there are more things, without being exact about what they are: » The plan has been opposed by schools, businesses and other local organizations.» These two books will be especially useful for editors, journalists and other professional users of the language.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in addition• • • Extra Examples:» Circulars and other junk mail go straight in the bin.» The site links to about 24 other sites offering clip art.» This drug can be safely used in combination with other medicines.» The country has vast oil reserves and rich deposits of other minerals.» Mr Savino has been charged with three murders as well as a whole slew of other crimes.determiner (DIFFERENT) B1 different from the thing or person already mentioned: » I've no cash - is there no other way of paying?» He likes travelling abroad and learning about other people's customs and traditions.→ SEE ALSO ANOTHER(Cf. ↑another) (DIFFERENT)Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differencethe other day, week, etc.B1 referring to a day, week, etc. in the recent past without saying exactly when it was: » I saw him just the other day/night.Thesaurus+: ↑In the pastother thanC1 FORMAL different from or except: » Holidays other than those in this brochure do not have free places for children.» The form cannot be signed by anyone other than yourself.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceThesaurus+: ↑ExcludingF0 in a negative sentence, used to mean 'except': » There's nothing on TV tonight, other than rubbish.Thesaurus+: ↑Excludingin other wordsB2 used to introduce an explanation that is simpler than the one given earlier: » He was economical with the truth - in other words, he was lying.Thesaurus+: ↑Meaning and significance , ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifyingor other C1 INFORMALF0 used when you cannot or do not want to be exact about the information you are giving: » The event was held in some park or other.» We'll find someone or other to help us.Thesaurus+: ↑Uncertainty , ↑Hesitating , ↑Achievable• • • Extra Examples:» All her life she had a childlike trust in other people.» There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact at work.» The professor was a real Jekyll and Hyde - sometimes kind and charming, and at other times rude and obnoxious.» The president urged other countries to lift the trade restrictions.» Children need to be taught to have respect for other people's property.determiner (OPPOSITE) the other side/end (of sth)► B1 the opposite side or end of something: » Put the chair at the other end of the desk.» The man was waiting on the other side of the street.Thesaurus+: ↑Through, across, opposite and againstpronoun A2 the second of two things or people, or the thing or person that is left in a group or set of things: » Hold the racquet in one hand and the ball in the other.» Some people prefer a vegetarian diet, while others prefer a meat-based diet.» She gave me one book last week and promised to bring the others on Wednesday.Thesaurus+: ↑Things remainingThesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceothers [plural]B2 more ones: » I only know about this book, but there might be others (= other books).Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in additionB1 people in general, not including yourself: » You shouldn't expect others to do your work for you.Thesaurus+: ↑People in general• • • Extra Examples:» At the top of the hill I switched off the engine and we just coasted down the other side.» Trouble broke out in the match when one of the players called a member of the other team a cheat.» When you run, each foot leaves the ground before the other comes down.» This cable should have a plug at one end and a socket at the other.» Roughly half (of) the class are Spanish and the others are a mixture of nationalities.Common mistake: other! To talk about people in general, not including yourself, don't say 'the others', just say others:✗ Parents must teach their children to respect the others.» Parents must teach their children to respect others.Common mistake: others or other?! Warning: do not confuse the pronoun 'others' with the determiner other.! Before a plural noun, don't say 'others', say other:✗ I would like to meet others people with the same hobby.» I would like to meet other people with the same hobby.! Remember: before a singular noun, the correct determiner is another:» I met another person with the same hobby. |
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