| 单词 | if |
| 释义 | if —if /ɪf/ conjunction (IN THAT SITUATION) A2 used to say that a particular thing can or will happen only after something else happens or becomes true: » I'll pay you double if you get the work finished by Friday.» We'll have the party in the garden if the weather's good. If not (= if the weather is not good), it'll have to be inside.» If anyone rings for me, please tell them I'll be back in the office at four o'clock.» If she hadn't called, I wouldn't have known.» I wouldn't work for them (even) if they paid me twice my current salary.» We'll deal with that problem if and when it arises.» If disturbed, the bird may abandon the nest, leaving the chicks to die.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a conditionF0 although: » She's a lovely woman, even if she can be a bit tiring at times.» LITERARY It was a hot, if windy day.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrastB1 every time: » If water is heated to 100°C it turns to steam.» If I don't get enough sleep I get a headache.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a conditionF0 used to mean 'if it is true that': » I'm very sorry if I've offended you.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a condition• • • Extra Examples:» You'll feel cold if you don't wear a coat.» You have to go to college for a lot of years if you want to be a doctor.» Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.» The TV won't work if the aerial's not connected.» Biscuits will stay crisp if you keep them in an airtight container.Common mistake: if! Remember: when you are using if to talk about something happening in the future, use the present simple tense.! Don't say 'if something will happen', say if something happens:✗ I will try to visit you if I will have time.» I will try to visit you if I have time.! However, if a clause beginning with if is the object of the sentence, it is possible to use 'will':» I don't know if I will have time to visit you.conjunction (REQUEST) ► F0 used when you want to make a polite request or remark: » If you'd like to take a seat, Mr Chang will be with you in a moment.» Would you mind if I open/opened (= can I open) the window?» There are, if you don't mind me saying so, one or two problems with this plan.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a conditionconjunction (WHETHER) ► B1 used to introduce a clause, often in indirect speech, that shows two or more possibilities: » Mrs Kramer rang half an hour ago to ask if her cake was ready.» I don't care if he likes it or not - I'm coming!» I was wondering if you'd like to come to the cinema with me this evening?→ COMPARE WHETHER(Cf. ↑whether)Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a condition• • • Extra Examples:» I must see if my flatmate has paid those bills yet.» We asked if the computer could access the internet.» You could always call Susie and see if she might babysit.» I asked if she'd like to come out with us tonight.» I couldn't find the station, so I asked someone if they could direct me.noun [C usually singular] INFORMAL ► F0 something that is not certain or not yet decided: » There's a big if hanging over the project still (= it is uncertain whether the project will happen).Thesaurus+: ↑Suspecting and questioning , ↑Questioning people and asking questions in general , ↑Curiosity |
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