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Not only A but also B 中的
David enjoys music.

His friends Tom and Jane enjoy music, too. (not only…but also…)

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l Not only A but also B 中的A .B 必需是對等的字、片語、或子句

EX: Taking exercise can not only make our heart stronger but also cultivate our patience.



l Not only A but also B, not A but B （並非..而是..）, either A or B, neither A nor B等四組連接詞連接主詞時，動詞與最近的主詞一致

EX: Not only you but also he is wrong.

EX: Either you or I am wrong.

EX: Not only energy but also patience is necessary to success in life.



l Both A and B動詞永為複數

EX: Both you and I are students.



l Not only ..but also 若接子句，第一句需倒裝，表強調

EX: Not only is she beautiful but she is also friendly.

EX: Not only did he make a promise, but he also kept it.



l Not only...but also（不但…而且）

= not merely…but…

= not only...but...as well

EX: This book is not only interesting but also instructive.

= This book is not merely interesting but instructive.

= This book is not only interesting but instructive as well.

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She is in the wrong.

You are in the wrong, too. （not only..but also）



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He is a soldier.

He is also a great teacher. （not only..but also）



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I heard the news.

I also saw it. （not only..but also）



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She gave him a jacket.

She also gave him a cap. （not only..but also）





翻譯：

1. 不僅是你，我也要為這次失敗負責 （be responsible for, failure）



2. 我不僅對音樂感興趣，也對文學感興趣 （literature）



3. 不僅是努力，誠實也是成功的重要關鍵 （key to success）



4. 我們不僅需要食物，也需要水



5. 搭捷運不但省時，也能省錢（MRT）



6. 足夠的睡眠不僅能使你保持清醒，而且使你有充沛的活力（sober, energetic）