whether

/ˈweðə(r)//ˈweðər/

★★★★★

conj

①[引导间接疑问名词子句]是否,是…抑或…
- He asked whether he could come in.他问是否他能进来?(可改写为: He is said [asked], "Can I come in?")。
- I don't know whether she loves me or she hates me.我不知道她爱我还是恨我。
- I'm not sure whether she's at home (or not).我不确定她在不在家。
- I am doubtful (as to) whether he's honest.我怀疑他是否诚实。
- The Supreme Court will decide whether she should stand trial.最高法院将裁定她应否受审。
- Whether it is a good plan or not matters little.那是不是好计划,没多大关系。

②[与or连用,引导表示让步的副词子句]不论是…或…
- whether for good or for evil不论是好是坏,好歹
- She's going to become the general manager whether you like it or not.不管你喜不喜欢,她都将成为总经理。
- Whether I walk or (whether I) take a bus, I'll be there on time.无论步行或搭公车,我都会准时到那里。

用法

(1)a)名词子句若无省略,即以or whether引导后继之并行部分:

I wonder whether he'll go himself or whether he'll send his secretary.

我想知道他是亲自去还是派他的秘书去。

b)whether引导的名词子句,可用it代表之:

It is doubtful whether he will consent.

他是否会同意是个疑问。

c)常与to-V连用,形成名词词组:

I wondered whether to go or stay.

我不知道该走还是该留下。

(2)释义1, 2所示用法中,如果whether所引导部分过长,则往往作:

whether or no [not]

但此种句型实属

【文】

We could not ascertain whether or not his statement was truly based on facts.

我们无法确定他的话是否有事实根据。

Whether or no they were a married couple, there was good reason to doubt the friendliness of their relationship.

无论他们是否为夫妇,有充分理由怀疑他们的关系不是和睦的。

短语

whether or no
- ① 无论如何,反正(=in any case)
- Whether or no, we had to keep our word.无论如何我们都得遵守诺言。

词汇	whether
释义	whether /ˈweðə(r)//ˈweðər/ ★★★★★ conj ①[引导间接疑问名词子句]是否,是…抑或… He asked whether he could come in.他问是否他能进来?(可改写为: He is said [asked], "Can I come in?")。 I don't know whether she loves me or she hates me.我不知道她爱我还是恨我。 I'm not sure whether she's at home (or not).我不确定她在不在家。 I am doubtful (as to) whether he's honest.我怀疑他是否诚实。 The Supreme Court will decide whether she should stand trial.最高法院将裁定她应否受审。 Whether it is a good plan or not matters little.那是不是好计划,没多大关系。 ②[与or连用,引导表示让步的副词子句]不论是…或… whether for good or for evil不论是好是坏,好歹 She's going to become the general manager whether you like it or not.不管你喜不喜欢,她都将成为总经理。 Whether I walk or (whether I) take a bus, I'll be there on time.无论步行或搭公车,我都会准时到那里。用法 (1)a)名词子句若无省略,即以or whether引导后继之并行部分: I wonder whether he'll go himself or whether he'll send his secretary. 我想知道他是亲自去还是派他的秘书去。 b)whether引导的名词子句,可用it代表之: It is doubtful whether he will consent. 他是否会同意是个疑问。 c)常与to-V连用,形成名词词组: I wondered whether to go or stay. 我不知道该走还是该留下。 (2)释义1, 2所示用法中,如果whether所引导部分过长,则往往作: whether or no [not] 但此种句型实属【文】 : We could not ascertain whether or not his statement was truly based on facts. 我们无法确定他的话是否有事实根据。 Whether or no they were a married couple, there was good reason to doubt the friendliness of their relationship. 无论他们是否为夫妇,有充分理由怀疑他们的关系不是和睦的。短语 whether or no ① 无论如何,反正(=in any case) Whether or no, we had to keep our word.无论如何我们都得遵守诺言。
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