Definitions
conj. Used to connect alternatives or choices
或者；还是
conj. Used to introduce what happens if something is not done
否则；不然
Example
Would you like rice or noodles with your vegetables?
蔬菜配米饭还是面条，你想选哪一种？
Governments must improve public transport or face increasing congestion and air pollution in major cities.
政府必须改善公共交通，否则大城市将面临日益严重的拥堵和空气污染。
Collocations
- either ... or ...
- or else
- sooner or later
- one or two
Usage tip
否定句中连接并列项常用or，不用and。
FAQ
- What does or mean?
- Used to connect alternatives or choices Used to introduce what happens if something is not done
- How is or pronounced?
- UK /ɔː/, US /ɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
