不定代词another是由an和other构成,由此可以判定它只能代替或修饰可数的单数名词,前面不再用冠词。可以在句中作主语、宾语、表语和定语;
不定代词other相当于名词或形容词,可以在句中作主语、宾语、定语等。指两个人或事物中的第二个。相当于名词时,有复数形式others。
1.the other用于两者中的另一个,another指三者以上中的另一个:
He has two toys. One is for me, the other is for himself.
他有两个玩具。一个是给我的,另一个是他自己的。
I don't have enough pencils,please give me another two.
我的铅笔不够用,再给我两支。
2.another 还有 “再……” 的意思,other 有 “另外” 的含义:
I don’t like this T-shirt. Please show me another one.
我不喜欢这件T血衫,请再给我拿一件看看。
The girl is much cleverer than other three.
这女孩比另外三个都聪明。
3.修饰数词的结构不同:数词+other+复数名词= another+数词+复数名词:
1.It is just as well that you took another road.
还好你们走了另一条路。
2.She has been transferred to another department.
她已被调往另一个部门。
3.Will you like another cup of tea?
你要再来一杯茶吗?
4.The agreement has been renewed for another year.
该协定的期限已经再延长一年。
5.I don't like this one. Please show me another
我不喜欢这个,请给我另一个。
1.They discussed the weather and other topics.
他们讨论了气候和其他的话题。
2.He overtook the other runners on the last lap.
他在最后一圈时超过了其他的赛跑选手。
3.Problems always lead to other problems.
有些问题总是连带着另外的问题。
4.My other sister is a doctor.
我的另一个妹妹是医生。
5.He raised one arm and then the other.
他先举起一只手,然后举起另一只。