both...and
both...and — conjunction
1. used before two linked words, phrases, or clauses to show that the two facts are
1.連接詞A2
釋義
used before two linked words, phrases, or clauses to show that the two facts are true or included together
例句
The cafe serves both hot soup and fresh bread at lunch.
pattern: both + X + and + Y
Both Leo and his sister ride the bus to school.
both + person + and + person
The storm damaged both the roof and the back fence.
If the heater fails, both the kitchen and the bedroom get cold.
Both the film and the book made Nia cry on the train.
文法句型
both + X + and + Y
用法筆記
Usually links parallel words or phrases. When it joins two singular subjects, the verb normally becomes plural.
常見錯誤
❌Both of Tom and Mia are coming to dinner.
✅Both Tom and Mia are coming to dinner.
💡Use both...and to join the two names directly; do not add of before them.