otherwise
otherwise — 連接詞
1. after advice, an order, or a warning, introduces what will happen if it is ignor
否則；不然
不照做就會有這結果
after advice, an order, or a warning, introduces what will happen if it is ignored.
Take the cake out now, otherwise it will burn on top.
現在把蛋糕拿出來，否則上面會烤焦。
otherwise + result after an instruction
You should lock the gate, otherwise the dog may run out.
你應該把門鎖好，不然狗可能會跑出去。
Please write Emma's address down, otherwise you will ask again.
請把 Emma 的地址寫下來，否則你還會再問一次。
The coach told us to stretch first; otherwise, someone could get hurt.
教練叫我們先做伸展，否則有人可能會受傷。
otherwise after reported advice
- otherwise it will
- otherwise you will
- otherwise someone could
- otherwise the dog may
- or else
more direct and sometimes stronger in speech
- if not
common in similar warning sentences, but often more tied to conditional structure
- failing that
more formal and common in instructions or plans
文法句型
clause, otherwise + clause
用法筆記
Most often links a suggestion or command with its likely consequence. Distinguish from adverb sense 3: this sense warns someone about the next result, while sense 3 imagines a different situation from the real one.
常見錯誤
otherwise — 副詞
1. in another way, or showing that the truth is the opposite.
相反；另行
表示情況相反或換別法
in another way, or showing that the truth is the opposite.
Many people blamed Leo, but the camera footage suggested otherwise.
很多人怪 Leo，但監視畫面顯示情況相反。
suggest otherwise = show the opposite
Rina is otherwise known as DJ Rain at weekend events.
Rina 在週末活動中另稱 DJ Rain。
otherwise known as + name
Visitors may not copy, sell, or otherwise share the photos.
訪客不得複製、販售，或另行分享這些照片。
or otherwise + verb
Ms. Wu cannot join dinner because she is otherwise engaged tonight.
Ms. Wu 今晚不能一起吃飯，因為她另有安排。
fixed phrase: otherwise engaged
- suggest otherwise
- prove otherwise
- otherwise known as
- otherwise engaged
- differently
the broadest alternative when the meaning is simply 'in another way'
- to the contrary
more formal and mainly used when the meaning is 'the opposite is true'
- else
only works in some formal combinations, not in every pattern here
- similarly
shows that things happen in the same way instead of a different one
文法句型
suggest/prove otherwise
otherwise known as + name
otherwise engaged
用法筆記
This sense often appears in set patterns such as 'suggest otherwise', 'otherwise known as', and 'otherwise engaged'. Distinguish from sense 2, which means 'apart from that' rather than 'in a different or opposite way'.
常見錯誤
2. except for the thing just mentioned, the rest is different or unaffected.
除此之外
撇開剛提到的那點
except for the thing just mentioned, the rest is different or unaffected.
The soup was too salty, but otherwise the meal was excellent.
這湯太鹹了，但除此之外，這餐很棒。
otherwise after but = apart from that
Judy twisted one ankle but was otherwise fine after the fall.
Judy 扭到了其中一隻腳踝，但除此之外，摔倒後並無大礙。
be otherwise + adjective
The crack spoiled an otherwise lovely blue bowl from Tainan.
那道裂痕毀了一只原本很漂亮的台南藍色碗。
otherwise + adjective before noun
The app loads slowly, but otherwise it works well on my phone.
這個 app 載入有點慢，但除此之外，在我手機上運作良好。
- otherwise fine
- otherwise healthy
- otherwise good
- otherwise quiet
- apart from that
a close everyday equivalent
- in other respects
slightly more formal and often used in writing
- except for that
more explicit about the named exception
- entirely
shows that the whole situation is affected, not just one part
文法句型
but otherwise + clause
be otherwise + adjective
otherwise + adjective + noun
用法筆記
Often follows 'but' after one problem has just been named. It is also common before an adjective or noun phrase, as in 'an otherwise quiet street'.
常見錯誤
3. if that had not happened, or if the real situation had been different.
若非如此
表示情況不同會有別結果
if that had not happened, or if the real situation had been different.
Nina lent me her map; otherwise, I would have taken the wrong road.
Nina 借我她的地圖；若非如此，我就會走錯路。
otherwise + would have for unreal result
The small grant paid June's rent; otherwise, the shop would have closed.
那筆小補助付了六月房租；若非如此，這家店早就關門了。
A quick phone call solved a problem that would otherwise have lasted weeks.
一通簡短的電話解決了一個問題，不然它本來會拖上好幾週。
would otherwise have + verb
The bright label marked a pipe that might otherwise stay hidden underground.
那個醒目的標示標出了管線；若非如此，它可能仍埋在地下而沒被發現。
- otherwise would have
- might otherwise
- would otherwise
- could otherwise
- if not
close in meaning when you imagine the opposite condition
- without that
more explicit about the helpful fact that changed the result
- in different circumstances
more formal and less compact
文法句型
otherwise, would/could/might + verb
might otherwise have + past participle
wouldn't otherwise + verb
用法筆記
Often goes with 'would', 'could', or 'might' to describe an unreal result. Distinguish from conjunction sense 1: sense 1 warns after advice, while this sense comments on what would happen in a different set of facts.
常見錯誤
to know, or have proof, that the opposite is true.
知道實情
At the police station, Nora said Ben was home, but Officer Lin knew otherwise.
Eva smiled politely, but her sister knew otherwise after the phone call.
or otherwise
idiomor something different from that, often the opposite kind.
或其他情況
Please say whether the package arrived safely or otherwise.
The form asks if the trip was for work, study, or otherwise.
otherwise — 形容詞
- otherwisepositive
- more otherwisecomparative
- most otherwisesuperlative
1. different from what was said or believed, or added after a word to mean 'or not'
並非；與否
表示並非所說，或指是否、別類
different from what was said or believed, or added after a word to mean 'or not' or 'or another kind'.
The leaflet promised full access, but the truth was otherwise.
那張宣傳單承諾可完全使用，但事實並非如此。
formal predicative use: the truth was otherwise
Please report any damage, accidental or otherwise, before checkout.
請在退房前回報任何損壞，不論是否意外造成。
accidental or otherwise
We discussed the success or otherwise of the school market.
我們討論了這場校園市集到底成功與否。
success or otherwise
The club welcomes all writers, young and otherwise, to Saturday workshops.
這個社團歡迎各種作家參加週六工作坊，不限年輕與否。
young and otherwise
- accidental or otherwise
- success or otherwise
- young and otherwise
- the truth was otherwise
- different
the plainest general alternative
- contrary
more formal and mainly used for the opposite idea
- alternative
fits the 'other kind' use better than the 'opposite' use
- same
shows no difference from what was first stated
文法句型
be otherwise
quite otherwise
adjective/noun + or otherwise
用法筆記
Commonest in formal pairings such as 'accidental or otherwise' and in phrases like 'the truth was otherwise'. It is much rarer than the adverb senses in ordinary conversation.