whether
柯林斯词典
1. CONJ You use whether when you are talking about a choice or doubt between two or more alternatives. 是否
To this day, it's unclear whether he shot himself or was murdered. 直到今天,他是自杀还是被谋杀仍然不清楚。
Whether it turns out to be a good idea or a bad idea, we'll find out. 最终这个点子是好还是坏,我们会搞清楚的。
2. CONJ You use whether to say that something is true in any of the circumstances that you mention. 无论
This happens whether the children are in two-parent or one-parent families. 这种情况无论在双亲家庭还是单亲家庭的孩子身上都会发生。
Whether they say it aloud or not, most men expect their wives to be faithful. 无论他们是否说出来,大部分男人都希望他们的妻子忠贞不渝。
返回 whether
whether /ˈwɛðə/
剑桥词典
- (used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts ) if, or not
- He called for checks to discover whether corrupt officials are being bribed to connive in shoddy construction .
- The authorities debated whether to build a new car park .
- We need to consider whether the disadvantages of the plan outweigh the advantages .
- She asked the man sitting opposite whether he'd mind if she opened the window .
- She doubts whether she'll ever be able to fulfil her ambition . 返回 whether
(尤用于转述问题或表达疑问)是否
I wasn't sure whether you'd like it. 我拿不准你是否喜欢它。
She asked me whether I was interested in working for her. 她问我是否有兴趣为她工作。
I'm wondering whether to have the fish or the beef . 我正在考虑是吃鱼还是吃牛肉。
I doubt whether it'll work . 我怀疑这是否能起作用。
I was merely questioning whether we have the money to fund such a project . 我只是想问问我们有没有钱来资助这样一个项目。
It all depends on whether or not she has the time . 这完全取决于她是否有时间。
Anyway, it's a good story , whether or not it's true . 不管怎么说,这是一个不错的说法,无论它是真是假。
whether...or
(used to introduce two or more possibilities ) it is not important if
(用于引出两种或多种可能性)不管…还是…;或者…或者…
I'm going, whether she likes it or not. 不管她高不高兴我都要走。
Someone has to tell her, whether it's you or me. 总得有人告诉她,不论是你还是我。
Let's face it - you're going to be late whether you go by bus or train . 让我们面对现实吧——不论你是乘公共汽车还是火车,都要迟到的。
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