whether /ˈwɛðə/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  CONJ You use whether when you are talking about a choice or doubt between two or more alternatives. 是否

  例：

  To this day, it's unclear whether he shot himself or was murdered.

  直到今天，他是自杀还是被谋杀仍然不清楚。

  例：

  Whether it turns out to be a good idea or a bad idea, we'll find out.

  最终这个点子是好还是坏，我们会搞清楚的。

• 2. 

  CONJ You use whether to say that something is true in any of the circumstances that you mention. 无论

  例：

  This happens whether the children are in two-parent or one-parent families.

  这种情况无论在双亲家庭还是单亲家庭的孩子身上都会发生。

  例：

  Whether they say it aloud or not, most men expect their wives to be faithful.

  无论他们是否说出来，大部分男人都希望他们的妻子忠贞不渝。