used for introducing a situation that may happen or may be real, especially when talking about its results (尤用于谈论可能发生或可能存在的情况的结果)如果,若 If we miss the last bus, we'll have to walk home. 如果我们错过末班车,就得步行回家。
If anyone has found a bunch of keys, would they please leave them on my desk. 若有人拾到一串钥匙,请放在我桌上。
if you want/like : You can come and stay with us if you want. 如果你愿意,可以过来和我们呆在一起。
if so (=if this is true) 如果是的话 : Are you planning to return to work, and if so, who is going to look after the baby? 你是否打算回去工作,如果是的话,谁来照顾孩子?
if not (=if this is not true) 如果不是的话 : Has anyone dealt with the technical problems? And if not, why not? 有人来解决这些技术问题了吗?如果没有,那是为什么?
if necessary/if possible (=if it is necessary/possible) 如果必要/可能的话 : We are ready to fight for our rights if necessary. 我们已经准备好必要时为自己的权利而战。
I should like to be back here by 10.30 if possible. 如果可能的话,我会在 10∶30 前返回。
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