both和both

both和both of的区别是用法不同。both意思是两个都，可作主语，宾语或同位语等，常与and连用，both of后跟名词、代词复数，可作主语，宾语；作主语时谓语动词用复数。

例句1、She cried out in fear and flung both arms up to protect her face。她吓得大叫，并且抡起双臂护住了自己的脸。

2、Now women work both before and after having their children。现在妇女在生孩子前后都要去工作。

1、We were both of the same nationality.我们俩是同一国籍的人。

2、Both of the wrestlers tried to tumble the adversary with all their strength.双方摔跤运动员都使出了全身气力想把对手摔倒。