otherwise的意思

otherwise

英式音标['ʌðɚwaɪz]
美式英标['ʌðəwaɪz]

基本解释

adv. 否则；另外；在其他方面

adj. 另外的；其他方面的

中文词源

otherwise 否则，其它

缩写自古英语on othre wisan,以其它方式，来自wisan,方式，举止，即wise的古名词义。

英文词源

otherwise (adv.): contracted from Old English phrase on oðre wisan "in the other manner" (see other + wise (n.)), which in Middle English became oþre wise, and mid-14c. oþerwise. As an adjective from c. 1400.

实用例句

1. Was it just a temporary blip on an otherwise healthy growth curve?: 这是否是原本良好的增长曲线中暂时的偏离？

2. Psychological twists perk up an otherwise predictable story line.: 心理转折使原本老套的故事情节变得生动有趣。

3. Don't be mean with fabric, otherwise curtains will end up looking skimpy.: 别这么吝啬布料，不然做出来的窗帘会显得特寒酸。

4. Conditions should be laid down. Otherwise it's all talk.: 应该先定下条件，否则全是空谈。

5. It was a sad finale to an otherwise spectacular career.: 对于一段一直辉煌的职业生涯来说，这是一个惨淡的收官。

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