"on the off chance" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 以防萬一
• 萬一

Definition

用來表示雖然可能性很小，但還是做某事，以防萬一。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於非正式口語，表示即使不太可能還是要預防。常用於請求或預防時，類似中文‘以防萬一’。

Examples

I called her on the off chance she was at home.

我打電話給她，**以防萬一**她在家。

Bring your umbrella on the off chance it rains.

帶把傘，**以防萬一**下雨。

She applied for the job on the off chance she might get it.

她申請了這份工作，**以防萬一**有機會得到。

I stopped by your office on the off chance you wanted to grab lunch.

我順路去了你辦公室，**以防萬一**你想一起喫午飯。

We bought extra tickets on the off chance some friends join us.

我們多買了幾張票，**以防萬一**有朋友加入。

I left a message on the off chance you checked your phone.

我留言了，**以防萬一**你查手機。