The word "whether" is a conjunction used to express choice or doubt, meaning "if." For example, "To this day, it's unclear whether he shot himself or was murdered." It can also mean "regardless of" or "no matter," as in, "This happens whether the children are in two-parent or one-parent families."
whether 用作连词,表示选择或怀疑,意为“是否”。例如:“To this day, it's unclear whether he shot himself or was murdered...” 表示“至今尚不清楚他究竟是饮弹自杀还是被谋杀。” 它也可以表示“无论;不管”,例:“This happens whether the children are in two-parent or one-parent families...” 表示“不管孩子是生活在双亲还是单亲家庭,这种情况都会发生。”
[CONJ-SUBORD 连词](表示选择或怀疑)是否,是不是 You use whether when you are talking about a choice or doubt between two or more alternatives.
To this day, it's unclear whether he shot himself or was murdered...
至今尚不清楚他究竟是饮弹自杀还是被谋杀。
Whether it turns out to be a good idea or a bad idea, we'll find out...
它到底是个好主意还是坏主意我们很快会见分晓。
They now have two weeks to decide whether or not to buy...
现在他们有两周时间决定到底买还是不买。
The council is considering whether to approve of the use of firearms...
政务委员会正在考虑是否要批准动用武器。
I don't know whether they've found anybody yet.
我不知道他们有没有找到什么人。
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[CONJ-SUBORD 连词]无论;不管 You use whether to say that something is true in any of the circumstances that you mention.
This happens whether the children are in two-parent or one-parent families...
不管孩子是生活在双亲还是单亲家庭,这种情况都会发生。
Whether they say it aloud or not, most men expect their wives to be faithful.
大多数男人还是希望他们的妻子对自己忠诚,不管他们有没有将这一想法大声说出来。
...beers and lagers of all kinds, whether bottled or draught.
各种低度啤酒和窖藏啤酒,不管是瓶装的还是散装的
Oxford
whether★/ˈweðə(r); NAmEˈweðər/conjunction1★used to express a doubt or choice between two possibilities (表示迟疑或两个可能性之间的选择)是否◆He seemed undecided whetherto go orstay. 他似乎还没有决定去留。◆It remains to be seen whether or notthis idea can be put into practice. 这一想法能否付诸实践还有待于观察。◆I asked him whetherhe had done it all himself or whethersomeone had helped him. 我问过他这都是他自己做的还是有人帮他做的。◆I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home).我来看看她在不在家。◆It's doubtful whether there'll be any seats left.看来未必还有座位。☞note at
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2★used to show that sth is true in either of two cases (表示两种情况都真实)是…(还是),或者…(或者),不管…(还是)◆You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not.无论你接不接受我们的保险提议,你都可以免费得到一份礼物。◆I'm going whetheryou like it or not.不管你愿意不愿意,我都要走了。◆Whether or notwe're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. 不管成功与否,我们确已尽了最大努力。whether/ˈweðə(r); NAmEˈweðər/
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whetherwheth‧er /ˈweðə $ -ər/ ●●●S1W1 conjunction
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1used when talking about a choice you have to make or about something that is not certain: Maurice asked me whether I needed any help. There were times when I wondered whether or not we would get there.whether to do something She was uncertain whether to stay or leave. I didn’t know whether to believe him or not. The question arose as to whether this behaviour was unlawful.2used to say that something definitely will or will not happen whatever the situation is: It seemed to me that she was in trouble whether Mahoney lived or died. Look, Kate, I’m calling the doctor, whether you like it or not. Poor farmers, whether owners or tenants, will be worst affected. ► Do not confuse with the noun weather (=conditions outside such as rain, snow, sun, wind etc).
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是否(94%),无论(4%),不管(2%)
conj.是否;不论
pron.两个中的哪一个
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