| 单词 | if |
| 释义 | if conj. & n. --conj 1. introducing a conditional clause: a on the condition or supposition that; in the event that (if he comes I will tell him; if you are tired we will rest). b (with past tense) implying that the condition is not fulfilled (if I were you; if I knew I would say). 2. even though (I'll finish it, if it takes me all day). 3. whenever (if I am not sure I ask). 4. whether (see if you can find it). 5. a expressing wish or surprise (if I could just try!; if it isn't my old hat!). b expressing a request (if you wouldn't mind opening the door?). 6. with implied reservation, = and perhaps not (very rarely if at all). 7. (with reduction of the protasis to its significant word) if there is or it is etc. (took little if any). 8. despite being (a useful if cumbersome device). --n a condition or supposition (too many ifs about it). Phrases and idioms if only 1. even if for no other reason than (I'll come if only to see her). 2. (often ellipt.) an expression of regret (if only I had thought of it; if only I could swim!). if so if that is the case. Etymology: OE gif |
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