Each Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

each

determiner

快速理解

What does "Each" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Each"?

用於指代群體中的每一個個體。

  1. 1

    個別考量

    EN: Considering every single one separately.

    翻譯: 將群體中的每一個成員分開來考量。

  2. 2

    分配平均

    EN: Used to indicate an equal distribution to all members.

    翻譯: 用於表示平均分配給所有成員。

  3. 3

    相互關係

    EN: Referring to a reciprocal relationship between members.

    翻譯: 指成員之間相互的關係。

小提醒:注意「each」後接單數名詞(each student),而「each of」後接複數名詞(each of the students),但動詞仍用單數。

發音(How to Pronounce "Each" in English

How to pronounce "Each" in English?"Each" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Each" from YouTube Videos

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And I'd like to show you our prototype of stringing all of these technologies that don't necessarily always talk to each other to become something useful.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Each"?How does "Each" change by context?

1. used to refer to every individual person or thing in a group, considered separately

用於指群體中的每一個(人或事物),單獨考慮

Each student must bring their own book.

每個學生都必須帶自己的書。

There is a tree in each corner of the garden.

花園的每個角落都有一棵樹。

2. used to indicate that something is distributed or allocated to every member of a group

用於表示某物被分配或給予群體中的每一個成員

The teacher gave each child a sticker.

老師給了每個孩子一張貼紙。

They were paid ten dollars each for the job.

他們做這份工作每人得到十美元。

3. every one of two or more people or things, considered separately

(兩個或以上的人或事物中的)每一個

I have three pens, and each is a different color.

我有三支筆,每一支都是不同的顏色。

They shook hands with each before leaving.

他們離開前與每個人握了手。

4. to, for, or by every one of a group

對、為或由群體中的每一個

The tickets cost twenty dollars each.

票價每張二十美元。

They were given two tasks each.

他們每人被分配了兩項任務。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Each"?How to make natural sentences with "Each"?
PatternMeaningExample
each + singular countable noun每個…Each student has a book. (每個學生都有一本書。)
each of + determiner + plural noun…中的每一個Each of the students passed the exam. (這些學生中的每一個都通過了考試。)
each + one每一個I bought three apples and each one was delicious. (我買了三個蘋果,每一個都很美味。)
each + other互相,彼此They looked at each other and smiled. (他們看著彼此,然後笑了。)
each + time/day/year etc.每次/每天/每年等Each time I visit, the city has changed. (每次我造訪,這座城市都變了。)

用法說明

How is "Each" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Each"?

each + 單數名詞 vs each of + 複數名詞/代名詞

  • each + 單數名詞:直接修飾後面的單數可數名詞,動詞用單數。
  • each of + 複數名詞/代名詞:後接複數名詞或代名詞(如 us, them, these),但動詞仍用單數,因為主詞是 "each"。
  • 當指涉對象是複數且明確時(如特定的一群人、一些物品),常用 "each of" 結構。
  • "each" 單獨使用作主詞時,動詞也用單數。

對比範例: EN: Each student has a different textbook. 翻譯: 每個學生都有不同的課本。

EN:Each of the students has a different textbook.

翻譯:這些學生中的每一個都有不同的課本。

EN:Each door is painted white.

翻譯:每一扇門都被漆成白色。

EN:Each of these doors is painted white.

翻譯:這些門中的每一扇都被漆成白色。

總結建議

當強調個體存在於一個明確的群體中時,使用 "each of + 複數名詞/代名詞",否則直接使用 "each + 單數名詞" 即可。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Each" and similar words?How to choose "Each" vs alternatives?

each vs every

「each」強調個體,可用於兩個或以上的事物;「every」強調全體,通常用於三個或以上的事物。

each vs all

「each」指個體;「all」指整體。

each vs both

「each」用於兩個或以上;「both」僅用於兩個,且強調兩者一起。

口語用法

How is "Each" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Each"?

引述

在口語中,當重複或引述別人剛說過的話時,常用 "each" 來確認或強調分配的概念。 EN: A: "We need to take one cookie each." B: "Right, one each." 翻譯: A: "我們每人需要拿一塊餅乾。" B: "對,一人一塊。"

EN:So you're saying the tickets cost twenty dollars each?

翻譯:所以你是說票價是每張二十美元嗎?

語氣強調

在對話中,將 "each" 放在句尾或稍作停頓後說出,可以加強「個別、各自」的語氣,使分配感更明確。 EN: You guys can have a slice of cake. One slice, each. 翻譯: 你們可以每人吃一塊蛋糕。一塊,每人。

EN:I want you to think about it carefully, each of you.

翻譯:我要你們每個人仔細想一想。

停頓填充

在即時組織句子時,說話者有時會用 "...each" 作為短暫停頓後的補充,用以釐清前面所提的群體是指個體。 EN: The team members will receive a bonus... each. 翻譯: 團隊成員將會收到一筆獎金… 每人。

EN:We should talk to the participants, get their views... each and every one.

翻譯:我們應該和參與者談談,聽取他們的看法… 每一個人的。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將 "each" 單獨置於句尾作為補充(如停頓填充的用法),也應謹慎使用口語中引述的簡短回應形式。建議將 "each" 整合到完整的句子結構中,例如「Each member will receive a document.」而非「The members will receive a document, each.」,以保持文體的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Each"?What fixed phrases with "Each" should I remember?

each other

pronoun

彼此,互相

each and every

determiner + noun

每一個(強調全部無一例外)

each time

adverbial phrase

每次,每當

each one

pronoun

每一個(指代前面提到的單個項目)

each day / each year

determiner + time unit

每天 / 每年

each individual

determiner + noun

每一個個體

costs/charges $10 each

verb + amount + each

每個花費/收費 10 美元

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Each"?Which "Each" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×Each students must bring their own book.

Each student must bring his or her own book.

「each」後面接單數可數名詞,動詞和代名詞也必須用單數。而「every」雖然也接單數名詞,但更強調整體中的每一個,且常與複數名詞搭配的「their」在非正式語體中使用。使用「each」時,應嚴格保持單數一致性。

×The books cost 10 dollars each one.

The books cost 10 dollars each.

「each」本身已含有「每一個」的意思,後面不需要再加「one」。直接說「10 dollars each」或「each book costs 10 dollars」即可。

×Each of the student passed the exam.

Each of the students passed the exam.

使用「each of」時,後面必須接複數名詞(如 the students)或複數代名詞(如 them, us)。這是因為「each of」的意思是「(一群中的)每一個」,所以需要先有一個群體(複數)。

×The players each were given a medal.

Each player was given a medal. / The players were each given a medal.

「each」作限定詞時,通常放在單數名詞前(Each player)。若「each」作為代名詞同位語,則放在主要動詞後、助動詞與主要動詞之間,或句尾。原句將「each」放在主詞後、動詞前的位置不自然。

×Each of the computers in the lab have a different operating system.

Each of the computers in the lab has a different operating system.

主詞是「Each」,而不是「computers」。「Each」是單數,因此動詞必須使用單數形式(has, is, requires等)。

×There are trees on each side of the street.

There are trees on each side of the street. (但更常見、更自然的是:There are trees on both sides of the street.)

原句文法正確,但語意不自然。當談論兩個事物(如街道的兩側)時,使用「both」比「each」更常見、更地道。「Each」更常用於三個或以上的個體,或用於強調個別性。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Each"?What are tense/participle forms of "Each"?
each 在英語中是什麼意思?