Maggiedoudou
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- Joined
- Oct 25, 2014
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Chinese
- Home Country
- China
- Current Location
- China
Dear teachers,
Two days ago, I read a composition of one of my classmates recommended by our English teacher for reference. However, I was really confused by such an expression as ‘on one hand’ in her writing while I usually use ‘on the one hand’ in mine.
My dictionary tells me the two phrases share the same meaning: from one point of view. However, my mind is in a fog about the real difference between them. Meanwhile, I find it difficult for me to get any further proper explanations concerned in my reference books.
Therefore, I would like to ask about which one of them is the only correct in English or is preferable to native speakers of English.
I would be very appreciated if you can do me a favor. Thanks a lot.
Yours sincerely,
Maggie
Two days ago, I read a composition of one of my classmates recommended by our English teacher for reference. However, I was really confused by such an expression as ‘on one hand’ in her writing while I usually use ‘on the one hand’ in mine.
My dictionary tells me the two phrases share the same meaning: from one point of view. However, my mind is in a fog about the real difference between them. Meanwhile, I find it difficult for me to get any further proper explanations concerned in my reference books.
Therefore, I would like to ask about which one of them is the only correct in English or is preferable to native speakers of English.
I would be very appreciated if you can do me a favor. Thanks a lot.
Yours sincerely,
Maggie