| 单词 | otherwise |
| 释义 | otherwise —otherwise /ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/ aep /-ɚ-/ adjective [after verb] FORMAL ► F0 used to show that something is completely different from what you think it is or from what was previously stated: » He might have told you he was a qualified electrician, but the truth is quite otherwise.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceadverb (DIFFERENTLY) ► F0 differently, or in another way: » The police believe he is the thief, but all the evidence suggests otherwise (= that he is not).» Under the Bill of Rights, a person is presumed innocent until proved otherwise (= guilty).» Protestors were executed, jailed or otherwise persecuted.» Marion Morrison, otherwise known as the film star John Wayne, was born in 1907.» FORMAL I can't meet you on Tuesday - I'm otherwise engaged/occupied (= doing something else).Thesaurus+: ↑Different and difference• • • Extra Examples:» His phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning.» A tiny mark flawed the otherwise perfect silk shirt.» She was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.» When referees make contentious decisions players are going to be upset, and anyone who thinks otherwise is living in cloud-cuckoo-land.» Dennis White scored the only goal in an otherwise forgettable match.adverb (NOT INCLUDING) ► B2 except for what has just been referred to: » The bike needs a new saddle, but otherwise it's in good condition.» The poor sound quality ruined an otherwise splendid film.Thesaurus+: ↑Excludingconjunction ► B1 used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion: » I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it.» Phone home, otherwise your parents will start to worry.Thesaurus+: ↑Either, or, neither, nor• • • Extra Examples:» Come in now, otherwise you'll get wet.» I'd better tell him about the letter, otherwise he might be angry.» You'd better hurry, otherwise you'll miss the train.» Take that chocolate away, otherwise I'll eat it all.» They had to leave early, otherwise the children would have been up too late. |
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