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Ⅰ. another 形容詞或代詞 指三個以上不定數目中的“另一個、又一個”用來代替或修飾可數名詞。如:
The coat is a little larger. Can you show me another(one)?
I have to read another three / three more books in this term.
She stayed there another two / two more days.
We need another three / three more days to finish the job.
Ⅱ. other 指“別的,其他的”修飾複數名詞。如:
We study Chinese, maths, English and other subjects at school.
Other animals usually feed on grass or leaves.
You can choose other gifts from our shop.
Ⅲ. 兩個中的“另一個”用the other,如:
The twins are so much alike that it's even hard for their mother to differ one from the other.
Some students are playing on the other side of the playground.
Ⅳ. others 泛指“另外的人或物”, 但不指其餘的人或物的全部。如:
Some like doing sports, others are interested in music.
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