each other與one another用于兩者與三者的分類舉例

根據傳統語法，人們認為one another 用于三者或三者以上，而用于兩者須用each other。但在現代英語中，兩者常可換用。如：

一、each other 的用法

1. each other 用于兩者

Mark and Mandy smiled at each other. 馬克和曼迪沖彼此笑了笑。

The two accidents are independent of each other. 這兩個意外事件互不相關。

The two players clapped each other on the back. 兩個選手互相拍了拍對方的背。

The two lines pass across each other at right angles. 這兩條直線成直角相交。

Advanced and backward only exist in comparison with each other. 先進與落后只有在相互比較中才存在。

They two companies allied with each other against their competitors. 那兩家公司互相聯合起來以對抗他們的競爭者。

2. each other用于三者或多者

They use much ceremony with each other. 他們彼此之間彬彬有禮。

Friends are not supposed to hurt each other. 朋友不應該互相傷害。

It won’t be long before they understand each other. 過不了多久他們就會互相了解的。

School children often communicate colds to each other. 學校孩童常互相傳染感冒。

Don’t lay the newly painted sticks across each other. 不要把新漆過的棍子交叉放著。

They fit closely together and connect with each other. 它們緊密地卡合在一起，聯結成一個整體。

Almost all the countries in this region are in dispute with each other. 在這個地區，幾乎所有的國家之間都有爭端。

二、one another 的用法

1. one another 用于兩者

The two men greeted one another warmly. 兩個人親切地互相問候。

The two men carefully avoided one another. 這兩個人都小心地躲著對方。

The couple provided the perfect foil for one another. 這對夫婦非常般配。

2. one another用于三者或多者

Students should help one another. 學生應該互相幫助。

The team members felt tremendous loyalty towards one another. 隊員互相都非常信任。

The various dialects are quite distinct from one another. 各種方言之間存在著相當的差異。

I never cease to be amazed at the way people hurt one another. 人們互相傷害的方式令我驚訝不已。

It is important that we should be fair with one another. 我們相互之間應該公平對待，這一點很重要。

He has made a special study of the way that birds communicate with one another. 他就鳥類之間的溝通進行了專門研究。