if not

短语
大学

要不, 不然; 若非

发音

其它
US

释义与例句

conj.
  1. 1.

    Indicates that a statement is true in the event that a condition is not satisfied.

    The plant will die if not watered.

  2. 2.

    Indicates that one statement at least is true, and possibly a second, stronger statement is true; perhaps even.

    He did as well as expected, if not better.

  3. 3.

    Indicates that one statement is true, but a second is not; but not.

    I saw that he had improved his manners if not his scruffy appearance.