| 词汇 | a what-if |
| 释义 | (redirected from a what-if)what if1. An expression used to speculate about something. What if I was able to drive you there. Would that change anything? What if aliens did exist? What would that mean for society? 2. A speculative scenario; a speculation about an outcome that cannot yet be known or ascertained. There is a possibility that we could write off some of these losses, but it's still a big what if at this point. What if...?What would be the result if something were true? What if you had all the money you want? What if everyone thought you were great? what ifSuppose that, as in What if the speaker doesn't get here in time? This expression is in effect a shortening of "what would happen if." It was first recorded about 1420. what if...?1 what would happen if ...?: What if the car breaks down? 2 why should I care if ...? what does it matter if ...?: ‘You’ll fail the exam if you don’t work harder, Carol.’ ‘What if I do? It’s not the end of the world.’ what if1. What would occur if; suppose that: What if we were rich? 2. What does it matter if: What if he gets angry?—I don't care. |
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