By the end of the century, if not sooner, the world's oceans will be bluer and greener thanks to a warming climate, according to a new study.

据一项新的研究显示，最晚到本世纪末，全球的海洋会因气候变暖而变得更蓝、更绿。

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It had 9.4m subscribers at the end of 2008; it now has more than 25m: it should pass HBO next year, if not sooner.

2008年底它的订户数量为940万人；现在则超过2500万人：明、年甚至在更短的时间内应该能超过HBO。

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John Wood believes a chief social media officer will be essential to many companies in the next three to five years -- if not sooner.

约翰•伍德认为，在未来三到五年，甚至更短时间内，首席社交媒体官将成为许多公司不可或缺的职位。

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Bernanke got a better look at that picture over the last 24 hours, if not sooner.

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In another five years (if not sooner), streaming will be as widespread and popular as DVDs and Blu-rays.

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And CEO Richard Kogan just announced he will be leaving the company by April 2003, if not sooner.

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