| 单词 | whether |
| 释义 | whetherwhether /ˈwɛðɚ/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction 1used when talking about a choice you have to make or about two different possibilities SYN if: He asked me whether I wanted to play golf this afternoon.whether to do something We haven’t decided whether to sell the house. She was uncertain whether to stay or leave. I’m not sure whether it’s legal or not.2used to say that something is true in both of two possible situations: I’m sure we’ll see each other again soon, whether here or in New York. Whether you like it or not, I’m taking you to the doctor. [Origin: Old English hwæther, hwether]GRAMMAR: whether, if• Whether and if can be used to introduce clauses mentioning things that someone asks about or is uncertain about: She asked if/whether I could help. He has not decided if/whether he will run for president.• Whether can also be used after a preposition, before the phrase “or not,” and before a “to” infinitive, but if cannot: We cannot answer the question of whether this or that treatment is better. No one knew whether or not the treatment would work. We were not sure whether to try the treatment. |
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