| 单词 | whether |
| 释义 | 🔑 whetherBrE /ˈweðə(r)/ NAmE /ˈweðər/ conjunction 🔑 used to express a doubt or choice between two possibilities （表示迟疑或两个可能性之间的选择）是否◆ He seemed undecided whether to go or stay . 他似乎还没有决定去留。◆ It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice . 这一想法能否付诸实践还有待于观察。◆ I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him . 我问过他这都是他自己做的还是有人帮他做的。◆ I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home ). 我来看看她在不在家。◆ It's doubtful whether there'll be any seats left . 看来未必还有座位。if / whetherBoth if and whether are used in reporting questions which expect 'yes' or 'no' as the answer * if 和 whether 均用于要求以 yes 或 no 作答的转述疑问句中：◆She asked if/whether I wanted a drink.她问我要不要喝点什么。 although whether sounds more natural with particular verbs such as discuss, consider and decide. When a choice is offered between alternatives, if or whether can be used.不过 whether 与 discuss、consider 和 decide 等动词连用听起来更自然。提供选择时用 if 或 whether 均可：◆We didn't know if/whether we should write or phone.我们不知道是写信好还是打电话好。 In this last type of sentence, whether is usually considered more formal and more suitable for written English.在最后这一句型中，一般认为 whether 较正式，更适用于书面语。🔑 used to show that sth is true in either of two cases （表示两种情况都真实）是…（还是），或者…（或者），不管…（还是）◆ You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not . 无论你接不接受我们的保险提议，你都可以免费得到一份礼物。◆ I'm going whether you like it or not . 不管你愿意不愿意，我都要走了。◆ Whether or not we're successful , we can be sure that we did our best . 不管成功与否，我们确已尽了最大努力。 |
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