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conjunction · A1 · very often · UK/US
or
or
Meaning of or
English
gives a choice between things
中文
表示在事物之间作选择
Pronunciation
British English
/ɔː/
American English
/ɔːr/
or with Chinese translation
or usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
You can have tea or coffee.
你可以喝茶或者咖啡。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
We'll go by bus or subway.
我们坐公交车或者地铁去。
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E
🇬🇧English
either...or
Stresses a choice between two options.
A1often
ENYou can either stay or leave.
A
🇬🇧English
and/or
One or both; formal, mostly written.
A1often
ENYou can choose soup and/or salad.
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gives a choice between things
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你可以喝茶或者咖啡。 Translation: You can have tea or coffee.
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