1)Either John or Mike damaged the furniture.
2)Either John damaged the furniture, or Mike did.
为什么句1)不能这么说,而要说成句2)呢?
1)Either John or Mike damaged the furniture.
2)Either John damaged the furniture, or Mike did.
为什么句1)不能这么说,而要说成句2)呢?
【答】这两种说法都是正确的。如:
Either you or I am to go. 你我其中一个得去。(动词与就近的主语一致,但最好说成 Either you are to go or I am.避开动词一致的问题。此外,在口语中有时作复数。)(摘自《英汉多功能词典》新编升级版p.526)