if not

连词 conj.

英文释义

连词 conj.
  1. Indicates that a statement is true in the event that a condition is not satisfied.
    — The plant will die if not watered.
  2. Indicates that one statement at least is true, and possibly a second, stronger statement is true; perhaps even.
    — He did as well as expected, if not better.
  3. Indicates that one statement is true, but a second is not; but not.
    — I saw that he had improved his manners if not his scruffy appearance.

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