"whether or not"除了可以表示"是否"之意,还可以引导让步状语从句,表示"不管是否......"。 1. We'll go on with the work, whether we can find the necessary tools or not. 我们会继续这件工作不管能否找到必须的工具。 2. I show everything on my face, whether I am angry or pleased. 不管是生气还是高兴,我的心情都写在脸上。 3. They'll find out the truth, whether or not you tell it to them. 不管你是否告诉他们,他们都会查明真相的。 A: I don't like this movie. It's a bomb. 我不喜欢这部电影。这是部烂片。 B: Look, I've already paid for the tickets, so whether you like it or not we're going to finish watching it. 哎,我已经付了票钱,所以不管你喜欢不喜欢,我们得看完它。 A: Well, give me the walkman. I'll listen to the music then. 好吧,给我随身听,我听音乐好了。 B: Come on. Give it a chance. The movie just started. 别这样。试一下吧,电影才刚开始。