barring

/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbär-iŋ/ (ame, mw)

barring — preposition

1. used before a possible problem or event to say that something should happen as p

1.介系詞C1
釋義

used before a possible problem or event to say that something should happen as planned if that one problem does not arise.

例句

Barring a rail strike, Salma should reach Tainan before noon.

Barring + noun phrase at sentence start

The picnic will go ahead in the park, barring heavy afternoon rain.

同義詞
  • unless

    Closer in meaning, but 'unless' normally introduces a full clause rather than a noun phrase.

  • except for

    More neutral and common in everyday speech; less formal than 'barring'.

  • save

    Also formal and literary, but often sounds older or more legal than 'barring'.

文法句型

barring + noun phrase

barring + noun phrase, main clause

用法筆記

Usually followed by a noun phrase that names the single exception that could change the result. It is more formal than everyday 'unless' and is common in schedules, news reports, and official statements.

常見錯誤

❌Barring it rains, the parade will start at eight.
✅Barring heavy rain, the parade will start at eight.
💡'barring' is followed by a noun phrase, not a full clause.
❌Barring from delays, the train should arrive at six.
✅Barring delays, the train should arrive at six.
💡do not add 'from' after 'barring' in this prepositional use.