Phrase
even if
conjunction
即使；哪怕；就算
Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case).
多用于假设条件，表示“无论是否”
- 1.
Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case).
无论是否；不管(某事发生或属实)。
- 2.
Despite the fact that; although; even though.
即使；尽管；纵然。
虽然；尽管；无论是否；不管(某事发生或属实)。；即使；尽管；纵然。；即使
In use
Even if it rains, we will still go.
I will finish this project on time, even if I have to work all night.
Even if she apologizes, I won't forgive her.
even if + clause, clause
Even if it rains, we will go.
即使下雨，我们也会去。
even if + clause, ... still ...
Even if he apologizes, I still won't forgive him.
即使他道歉，我仍然不会原谅他。
even if + clause, ... not ...
Even if you ask, I will not tell you.
Connections
Confusing words
- even though
- 即使（事实上） · “even if”用于假设或虚拟条件，而“even though”用于事实让步。
- if
- 如果 · “even if”强调即使条件成立也不影响结果，而“if”只表示条件。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
引导让步状语从句，表示'即使'。
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