单词 | if only(as long as, so long as) |
释义 | if only : as / so long as-518 1a. 这两个复合连词同义,都作“只要”讲,但不一定能通用: if only 只能连接表达一时动作的从句(参见词条 P.517 和 P.519 ),而 as / so long as 则限于连接含有“持续”意义或表达存在的从句(参见词条 P.583 )。 例如: If only I have any chance, I shall try again. 只要有机会,我将再试它一下。(所连接的从句没有“持续”的含义) So long as he remains reactionary, no revolutionary peoplewill take united action with him. 只要他保持反动不变,就没有革命人民同他采取联合行动。(所连接的从句含有“持续”的含义) So long as there are still many things which we don't knowand in which we lack experience we must be good at learningfrom other countries'strong points. 只要我们还有许多东西不懂或缺乏经验,我们就该向别的国家学习它们的长处。 (所连接的从句中含有“存在”的意义) 1b. 其次,前者多少含有“怀疑”的意境色彩,而后者则没有这种意思。 比较: Betty will do the job well if only she works hard. 只要贝蒂好好干,她是会把工作搞好的。(多少存有怀疑) Betty will do the job well so long as she works hard. 只要贝蒂好好干,她是会把工作搞好的。(未必有怀疑) |
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