英语词汇“whether”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-学习网

主要翻译
英语		中文
whether conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that."	(if)	是否 shì fǒu
		会不会 huì bú huì
	We're not sure whether it will rain.
	我们不敢肯定是否会下雨。
whether conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that."	(regardless of which)	无论，不管
	Anyone, whether rich or poor, can be affected by a natural disaster.

其他翻译
英语		中文
whether ... or ... conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that."	(if it is [sth] or [sth])	无论…还是…，不管…或者…
	Whether as a result of laziness or disinclination, the housework had clearly not be done for some time.

复合形式：
英语		中文
ascertain that, ascertain whether vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(with clause: determine)	确定 què dìng
	It is simply impossible to ascertain whether or not the department will receive enough funding next year.
	这个部门明年到底能不能获得足够的资金，这一点是不可能确定的。
ask if/whether vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(with clause: enquire) (后接从句)	询问，问
	I forgot to ask whether he could give me a lift to the party.
	我忘记问他可不可以开车送我去派对了。
debate what/whether vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(try to decide)	辩论 biàn lùn
		争论 zhēng lùn
		讨论 tǎo lùn
	The government is debating whether to hold a referendum on this topic.
	政府正在讨论是否就此问题进行全民公决。
determine whether/what/why/who vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	(facts: ascertain)	搞清
		查清 chá qīng
	"We must determine what exactly happened that night," said Inspector Brown.
	“我们必须查清当晚究竟发生了什么。”调查员布朗说。
inquire whether/when/how, enquire whether/when/how vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	formal (with clause: ask)	问 wèn
		询问 xún wèn
	Fred inquired whether Larry had time to help him move this weekend. Lucie enquired when the next train for King's Cross departed.
	弗莱德询问拉里这周末是否有时间帮他搬家。露西询问开往国王十字车站的下一趟火车何时出站。
inquire as to whether/when/how/who/what, enquire as to whether/when/how/who/what vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say* something." "She found the cat."*	formal (with clause: ask)	询问 xún wèn
whether it be [sth] or [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(if it is [sth] or [sth])	无论是...还是...
		不管是...还是...
	Whether it be raining or boiling hot, we're still going to the lake.
whether or not conjconjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that."	(no matter if, even if)	不论是否… bú lùn shì fǒu
	We'll go to the game whether or not it rains.