英语词汇“if”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

ifconjunction

uk/ɪf/us/ɪf/

if 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 calls, just say 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.

although:

They're great kids, even if they can be demanding.

literary It was a hot, if windy day.

B1 every time:

If water is heated to 100°C it turns to steam.

If I don't get enough sleep I get a headache.

used to mean "if it is true that":

I'm very sorry if I've offended you.

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Linguistics: connecting words which express a condition

assuming (that)
at
at the risk of doing sth idiom
even
grant
lest
long
provided (that)
risk
suppose
unless
whether

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Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast

if conjunction (WHETHER)

B1 used to introduce a clause, often in indirect speech, that shows two or more possibilities:

Mrs Kramer called 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

More 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.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Linguistics: connecting words which express a condition

assuming (that)
at
at the risk of doing sth idiom
even
grant
lest
long
provided (that)
risk
suppose
unless
whether

if conjunction (REQUEST)

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: synonyms and related words

Linguistics: connecting words which express a condition

assuming (that)
at
at the risk of doing sth idiom
even
grant
lest
long
provided (that)
risk
suppose
unless
whether

Idiom(s)

if and when

if I were you

if need be

if you will

ifnoun [ C usually singular ]

uk/ɪf/us/ɪf/informal

something that is not certain or not yet decided:

There's a big if hanging over the project (= it is uncertain whether the project will happen).

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Suspecting & questioning

call
call into question idiom
challenge
cynic
dispute
doubter
I'd like to see... idiom
misgiving
niggle
question
reservation
sceptical
self-doubt
skeptic
skeptical
smell
smell a rat idiom
suspect
suspiciously
suss

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Idiom(s)

no ifs or buts

单词	if
释义	Contents conjunction (3) if (IN THAT SITUATION) if (WHETHER) if (REQUEST) noun (1) if (1) Contents conjunction (2) if (IN THAT SITUATION) if (WHETHER) noun (1) if (UNCERTAIN SITUATION) English American ifconjunction uk/ɪf/us/ɪf/ if 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 calls, just say 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. although: They're great kids, even if they can be demanding. literary It was a hot, if windy day. B1 every time: If water is heated to 100°C it turns to steam. If I don't get enough sleep I get a headache. used to mean "if it is true that": I'm very sorry if I've offended you. More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Linguistics: connecting words which express a condition assuming (that) at at the risk of doing sth idiom even grant lest long provided (that) risk suppose unless whether You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast if conjunction (WHETHER) B1 used to introduce a clause, often in indirect speech, that shows two or more possibilities: Mrs Kramer called 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 More 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. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Linguistics: connecting words which express a condition assuming (that) at at the risk of doing sth idiom even grant lest long provided (that) risk suppose unless whether if conjunction (REQUEST) 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: synonyms and related words Linguistics: connecting words which express a condition assuming (that) at at the risk of doing sth idiom even grant lest long provided (that) risk suppose unless whether Idiom(s) if and when if I were you if need be if you will ifnoun [ C usually singular ] uk/ɪf/us/ɪf/informal something that is not certain or not yet decided: There's a big if hanging over the project (= it is uncertain whether the project will happen). Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Suspecting & questioning call call into question idiom challenge cynic dispute doubter I'd like to see... idiom misgiving niggle question reservation sceptical self-doubt skeptic skeptical smell smell a rat idiom suspect suspiciously suss See more results » Idiom(s) no ifs or buts ifconjunction us/ɪf/ if conjunction (IN THAT SITUATION) used to say that a particular thing can or will happen when, only when, or after something else happens or becomes true: We’ll have the party in the backyard if the weather’s good. If anyone calls for me, just say I’ll be back at 4 o’clock. Would you mind if I opened the window (= May I open it)? If is also used to talk about the amount or degree of something: This time of year we get little, if any, rain (= almost none). If can mean when: If I don’t have a cup of coffee in the morning, I’m useless. If can also mean in case it is true that: I’m sorry if I’ve offended you. if it weren't for When you say if it weren't for or also if it hadn't been forsomething, you mean if it were not true or had not happened, the situation would be different: If it weren’t for your help, we would never have finished in time. if conjunction (WHETHER) (used to introduce a clause, often when reporting what someone else said) whether: Mrs. Kramer called to ask if her cake was ready. Idiom(s) if all else fails if and when if I were you if need be if only if the worst comes to the worst if you will ifnoun [ C ] us/ɪf/ if noun [ C ] (UNCERTAIN SITUATION) something that is not yet certain or not yet decided: The plan contains a lot of ifs.
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ifconjunction

if conjunction (IN THAT SITUATION)

if conjunction (WHETHER)

if conjunction (REQUEST)

Idiom(s)

ifnoun [ C usually singular ]

Idiom(s)

ifconjunction

if conjunction (IN THAT SITUATION)

if conjunction (WHETHER)

Idiom(s)

ifnoun [ C ]

if noun [ C ] (UNCERTAIN SITUATION)