whether or not
whether or not — 慣用語
1. used to say that an action, duty, or scheduled event continues or is carried out
無論是否
某條件不影響結果
used to say that an action, duty, or scheduled event continues or is carried out even when a particular condition or situation does not apply.
The Watanabe family went ahead with the picnic whether or not it rained that afternoon.
渡邊一家照常去野餐，無論下午是否下雨。
whether or not + clause (condition has no effect)
The librarian said the book must be returned by Friday whether or not the borrower has finished it.
圖書館員說，無論借書人有沒有讀完，這本書都必須在星期五歸還。
Runners must show their race number whether or not they completed the full course.
跑者無論是否跑完全程，都必須出示號碼布。
The children must wear their school uniform whether or not the weather is hot.
孩子們無論天氣熱不熱，都必須穿制服上學。
- regardless of whether
more formal; interchangeable in most contexts
- no matter if
more informal, common in everyday speech
常見錯誤
2. used when you are not sure about something and want to ask or find out if a part
是否
詢問某事是否屬實
used when you are not sure about something and want to ask or find out if a particular statement or fact is true or not.
The nurse asked the doctor whether or not the patient needed to stay overnight.
護士問醫生，病人是否需要留下來過夜。
whether or not after verbs like 'ask', 'wonder', 'know'
No one at the office could tell us whether or not the meeting had been cancelled.
辦公室裡沒有人能告訴我們會議是否已經取消了。
Do you know whether or not the train to Taipei has left the station yet?
你知道開往台北的火車是否已經離站了嗎？
The couple wondered whether or not the restaurant was still open at that late hour.
那對夫婦想知道那家餐廳在這麼晚的時間是否還在營業。
- if
less formal; can replace 'whether or not' in questions but not always in formal writing
常見錯誤
3. used when discussing or asking about which of two options or actions is preferab
是否該
討論何種選擇較佳
used when discussing or asking about which of two options or actions is preferable or more suitable in a given situation.
The young couple debated whether or not to adopt a puppy from the local shelter.
那對年輕夫婦討論是否要從當地的收容所領養一隻小狗。
whether or not + to-infinitive for discussing options
My roommate could not decide whether or not to accept the job offer in another city.
我的室友無法決定是否要接受另一個城市的工作機會。
The committee is still discussing whether or not to raise the membership fee next year.
委員會仍在討論明年是否要調高會員費。
We need to think carefully about whether or not to sell the old house.
我們需要仔細考慮是否要賣掉那棟老房子。
- whether
the 'or not' can be dropped when the choice is implied; 'whether to go' = 'whether or not to go'
4. used to state a personal belief, judgment, or evaluation that remains valid no m
無論如何
信念或判斷不受情況影響
used to state a personal belief, judgment, or evaluation that remains valid no matter what other circumstances may be.
Whether or not the film wins any awards, the director's work is still worth watching.
無論這部電影有沒有得獎，導演的作品仍然值得一看。
whether or not + evaluation clause: personal judgment holds regardless
Whether or not you like spicy food, you should try this dish at least once.
無論你喜不喜歡辣的食物，你都應該至少嚐一次這道菜。
Whether or not you win the race, you should feel proud of your training.
無論你有沒有贏得比賽，你都應該為自己的訓練感到驕傲。
The chef said the dish would taste great whether or not we added extra salt.
主廚說無論我們有沒有多加鹽，那道菜吃起來都會很棒。
- anyway
more conversational; conveys the same idea of an opinion holding regardless
- all the same
slightly more formal; emphasizes that the judgment is unaffected by counter-arguments