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conjunction · B1 · very often · UK/US
unless
unless
Meaning of unless
English
except if; if not
中文
表示唯一的条件，相当于“如果不”
Pronunciation
British English
/ənˈles/
American English
/ənˈles/
unless with Chinese translation
unless usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Unless it rains, we're going to the park.
除非下雨，否则我们去公园。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Don't go out unless you've finished your homework.
你别出去，除非完成作业。
unless synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between unless, if not, and otherwise
I
🇬🇧English
if not
same meaning, more explicit; unless sounds more natural
very often
ENAre you coming? If not, we will go without you.
Advanced: broader words
O
🇬🇧English
otherwise
'or else'; follows the main clause: Hurry, otherwise…
very often
ENWear a coat, otherwise you'll get cold.
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except if; if not
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除非下雨，否则我们去公园。 Translation: Unless it rains, we're going to the park.
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