四組并列連詞的用法 1. both…and…的用法其意為“…和…都”、“、不但…而且…”、“既…又…”:She both speaks and writes Japanese. 她不僅會說日語,而且還會寫。She both speaks and AN>He spoke with both kindness and understanding. 他說話既親切又明事理。
【注】作為關(guān)聯(lián)并列連詞,它通常應(yīng)連接兩個(gè)相同性質(zhì)的句子成分,但有時(shí)后一成分可能省略與前一成分相同的詞。另外,若連接兩個(gè)成分作主語時(shí),謂語要用復(fù)數(shù):
Both she and Sophia were pleased with the girl. 她和索菲婭都喜歡這姑娘。

2. either…or…的用法其意為“要么…要么…”、“不是…就是…”:Either come in or go out. 要么進(jìn)來,要么出去。I want to visit either Paris or I want to visit either London. 我想去巴黎或倫敦游覽一下。Either he did not speak distinctly or I did not hear well. 不是他沒講清楚,就是我沒聽明白。
【注】通常應(yīng)連接兩個(gè)相同性質(zhì)的句子成分,但有時(shí)后一成分可能省略與前一成分相同的詞。若連接兩個(gè)成分作主語,其謂語通常與靠近的主語保持一致:
You can either have tea or coffee. 你喝茶也行,喝咖啡也行。
Either you or I am wrong. 不是你錯,就是我錯。

3. neither…nor…的用法的用法其意為“既不…也不…”、“…和…都不”:I have neither time nor money. 我既無時(shí)間又無錢。I neither smoke nor drink. 我既不抽煙也不喝酒。He neither knows nor cares what happened. 他對所發(fā)生的事不聞不問。This is neither my fault nor yours. 這既不怪我,也不怪你?!咀ⅰ客ǔ?yīng)連接兩個(gè)相同性質(zhì)的句子成分,但有時(shí)后一成分可能省略與前一成分相同的詞。若連接兩個(gè)成分作主語,其謂語通常與靠近的主語保持一致:Mary neither likes maths nor (likes) history. 瑪麗既不喜歡數(shù)學(xué)也不喜歡歷史。Neither Jim and Jack was at home. 吉姆和杰克都不在家。但在非正式文體中也可一律用復(fù)數(shù):
Neither Jim and Jack were at home. 吉姆和杰克都不在家。

4. not only…but also…的用法。其意為“不但…而且…”:Not only men but also women were chosen. 選中的不僅有男的也有女的。He not only read the book, but also remembered what he read. He not only read the book, but also remembered what he read. 他不僅讀過這本書,而且還記得書中的內(nèi)容?!咀ⅰ吭摻Y(jié)構(gòu)中的also有時(shí)可省略,或與but分開用,或用too, as well代之(位于句末):Not only is he funny, but he is witty too [as well]. 他不但風(fēng)趣,而且也很機(jī)智。若連接兩個(gè)成分作主語,其謂語通常與靠近的主語保持一致:Not only you but also he has to leave. 不只是你,他也得離開。