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如果想描述一组人或事物中的 “每一个”，到底该用 “each” 还是 “every”？虽然这两个词的汉语释义乍一看非常接近，但我们却不能将它们一概而论。主持人 Phil 在本集 “一分钟英语” 中以它们所指的对象，所描述事物的总数，以及可作词性为出发点，讲解单词 “each” 和 “every” 的三大区别。

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Each and every. Sometimes you can use either, but not always.

In a group, each refers to individual things in turn. Every refers to all the things together. If I have time, I say &39;bye&39; to each of my colleagues. If I don&39;t, I say &39;bye&39; to every colleague at the same time.

If we have two things, we have to use each. If we have three or more, we can use each or every. I have a shoe on each foot. Lions have sharp claws on each or every paw.

Each can be used as a pronoun, while every can&39;t. Look at those cakes! I want a slice of each!

Every object is together. Each object is on its own. Each is for two or more. Every is for three or more. Each can be a pronoun and every can&39;t.

用法总结

“Each” 和 “every” 都有 “每个” 的意思，它们有时可以互换使用，但在用法上并不完全一样。可以记住它们的以下三个区别：

1 “Each” 强调 “每一个各自、依次”；“every” 强调 “每一个都包括”。

If I have time, I say &39;bye&39; to each of my colleagues.

If I don&39;t, I say &39;bye&39; to every colleague at the same time.

2 “Each” 可以谈论两个或两个以上的人事物；“every” 只能谈论三个或三个以上的人事物。

I have a shoe on each foot.

Lions have sharp claws on each paw.

Lions have sharp claws on every paw.

3 “Each” 可以作代词使用；“every” 不可以。

Look at those cakes! I want a slice of each!