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英文写作中常常混淆的语法错误 Between / Among Between is typically used with two individuals or objects. Among refers to more than two individuals or objects. "Just between the two of us," one dentist said to another, "I'm not comfortable being among all these angry patients of yours." Anxious / Eager Anxious and eager both mean "eager for." What sets them apart is that anxious also has a sense of concern or fear. Lisa felt anxious about her upcoming root canal, but she was eager to get it over with. Complementary / Complimentary Complementary involves "completing" or "adding to" something. Complimentary means that something is "free" or "praising." The tooth whitening and complementary cleaning completed Mrs. Jackson's dental checklist, and Dr. Davis made her day when he offered her a complimentary checkup for the next time. Set / Sit Setting involves a person plus something else, like an object, that is placed somewhere. Sitting only involves a person (or people), and means "being seated or in a position of rest." The dental assistant set the mirror on the tray, then went to go sit down for her lunch break. Due to / Because of / On Account of This one is a bit trickier. Due to introduces an adjective phrase (a group of words that modify a noun, like a person, place, or thing), and it is usually used after a form of the verb to be. Because of and On account of both introduce an adverb phrase (a group of words that modify verbs). Mrs. Lindel's cavity was due to her inconsistent brushing. (Due to modifies the noun cavity.) Dr. Smith established a scholarship program because of the help he himself received. (Because of modifies the verb established.) Both / Each Both refers to "two things considered together," while each refers to items or people in a group individually. Both patients arrived at the same time, and each of them wanted the other to go first. Each other / One another Each other should be used when you are referring to only two persons or things. One another refers to more than two. Dr. Lindsay and Dr. Miller gave each other gifts over the holidays. Dr. Miller's entire staff traded gifts among one another. Comprise / Compose Start looking for this one and you'll find it all over the place. Comprise means "to consist of or contain." Compose means "to make up." Dr. Smith's practice comprises Dr. Smith, his assistant, and his staff. (Never use "is comprised of"!) Dr. Smith, his assistant, and his staff compose Dr. Smith's practice. Ensure / Insure / Assure To ensure something means "to make sure, or make certain." Insuring means "protecting against something." And to assure means "to give confidence about something." Imply / Infer Imply means "to suggest," while infer means "to assume or to come to a conclusion about something." Mrs. Sanders implied that she did not have insurance to help cover her root canal. From Dr. Lindsay's response, Mrs. Sanders inferred that they would work something out. What are some grammar rules that trip you up? Do you know of any grammar rules that are especially tricky? 本文来源：https://www.dywdw.cn/1d474835be1e650e52ea99bf.html
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2023-05-07
