1 conditional /kənˈdɪʃənl̟/ adjective Learner's definition of CONDITIONAL
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used to describe something (such as an agreement) that will happen only if something else also happens附带条件的;依…而定的 —
often + on or upon — compare unconditional 2
grammar : showing or used to show that something is true or happens only if something else is true or happens条件的 -
“If she speaks, you must listen” is a conditional sentence.“如果她讲话,你必须听”是一个条件句。
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The sentence contains the conditional clause “if she speaks.”这句话包含条件从句“如果她讲话”。
2 conditional /kənˈdɪʃənl̟/ noun
plural conditionals
2 conditional
/kənˈdɪʃənl̟/
noun
plural conditionals
Learner's definition of CONDITIONAL
grammar
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[count] : a word, clause, or sentence that shows that something is true or happens only if something else is true or happens条件词;条件从句;条件句 2
the conditional : the mood or form that is used to say that something is true or happens only if something else is true or happens条件式