① the other day表示“几天以前,那天”,常同过去时连用。
② the next day表示“某动作完成后的第二天”,谓语动词用过去时。
他睡得很好,第二天就好些了。
He slept well and was getting better the other day.
He slept well and was getting better the next day.
I met an old friend the other day.
③ another day意为“另一天”,指从说话当天起,往后的某天,常同将来时连用。
I must go now. I'll come again another day. 我现在必须走了。改日我再来。
A:This is Jim speaking. Is Mary home?我是吉姆,玛丽在家吗?
B:Sorry,she's gone shopping. 对不起,她去买东西了。
A:Thanks. I'll call another day. 谢谢,我改日再给她打电话。