if only

连词 conj.
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英文释义

连词 conj.
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see if, only.
    — It made me feel better, if only for a moment.
  2. I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future. idiomatic
    — If only I could win the lottery.
  3. I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a regret about an action in the past. idiomatic
    — If only I had listened to my parents.
  4. Even if for no other reason than; only just. idiomatic
    — I was pretty sure what I wanted, but I still tried on another if only to make sure.
  5. Signifies a hypothetical or wishful precondition, or one which would be simple but is nonetheless unlikely, for a hypothetical, counterfactual, or future outcome. idiomatic
    — He could be a great student if only he got [or: if he only got] a little non-judgmental encouragement.

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God forbid
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