barring

IPA/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
KK[bˈɑrɪŋ]IPA/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring — 介系詞

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

1.介系詞C1
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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.

若無鐵路罷工，Salma 應該中午前就能到台南。

Barring + noun phrase at sentence start

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

若無午後大雨，野餐仍會在公園舉行。

常見搭配
  • barring delays
  • barring accidents
  • barring injury
  • barring rain
  • barring unforeseen circumstances
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.

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常見搭配

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常用片語

  • barring any problems
  • barring unforeseen circumstances
  • barring further delays