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单词 if
释义

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

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Idiom(s)

no ifs or buts
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