both
adj
1 (with pl ns; the n may be preceded by a def art, a demons det or a possess det 與復數名詞連用, 名詞前可有定冠詞、指示限定詞或所有格限定詞) the two; the one as well as the other 二者; 兩者都
hold sth in both hands 雙手拿著某物
Both books/Both the books/Both these books are expensive. 這兩本書都很貴.
He is blind in both eyes. 他雙目失明.
There are shops on both sides of the street. 街道兩邊都有商店.
Both (her) children are at university. (她的)兩個孩子都在上大學.
2 (idm 習語) have/want it/things `both ways (try to) combine two ways of thinking or behaving, satisfy two demands, obtain two results, etc which are, or might be thought to be, exclusive of each other 二者得兼
You can't have it both ways, ie You must decide on one thing or the other. 二者不可得兼(須選擇其一). =>Usage at all1 用法見all1.
both adv ~... and... not only... but also... 不但...而且...; 既...又...; 又...又...
be both tired and hungry 又累又餓
She spoke both French and English. 她既會說法語也會說英語.
Both his brother and sister are married. 他的哥哥和姐姐兩人都已婚.
She was a success both as a pianist and as a conductor. 她是出色的鋼琴家和指揮家.