If not Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈnɑt
IF-NAHT
ˈɪf/ /nˈɒt
IF-NOT
释义
Used to introduce an alternative or exception, or to suggest something possibly even stronger or more likely than what was just mentioned.
用法与细微差别
Common in both spoken and written English. Typically shows contrast or escalation: 'He is good, if not great.' Can mean 'unless' when starting a conditional (e.g., 'If not, we will try again'). Often used to politely soften statements or suggest a higher degree.
Spanish: si no - si no es asíPortuguese (BR): se não - caso nãoPortuguese (PT): se não - caso nãoChinese (Simplified): 如果没有 - 如果不是Chinese (Traditional): 如果沒有 - 如果不是Hindi: अगर नहींArabic: إذا لمBengali: যদি না - অন্তত - হলেওRussian: если не - по крайней мере - хотя быJapanese: もし～でなければ - とはいえ - だとしてもVietnamese: nếu không - ít nhất - nếu không thìKorean: 아니라면 - 최소한 - 아니라 해도Turkish: değilse - en azından - hattaUrdu: اگر نہیں - کم از کم - اگرچہ نہیںIndonesian: jika tidak - setidaknya - walaupun tidak
例句
Let me know if not everyone can come.
basic
You should wear a coat, if not a jacket.
basic
Call me this evening, if not tomorrow morning.
basic
He’s funny, if not a little weird at times.
natural
The project will be finished this week, if not sooner.
natural
Most people liked the movie, if not everyone.
natural