unless (B1)

カタカナ: アンレス

IPA: /ənˈles/

Definition

Except if; on the condition that not. 'Unless' introduces a condition that must be met for the main part of the sentence to be true. If the condition is not met, then the main part of the sentence will happen.

意味: 「～ない限り」「～でない限りは」という意味です。「unless」は、文の主要な部分が真実であるために満たされなければならない条件を導入します。その条件が満たされない場合、文の主要な部分が起こります。

Examples / 例文

• The event will be cancelled unless the weather improves. — The event will be cancelled unless the weather improves.

• He won't go to bed unless he finishes his story. — He won't go to bed unless he finishes his story.

• You will fail the exam unless you study harder. — You will fail the exam unless you study harder.

Unless の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Unless:

• ～ない限り
• ～でない限りは

How to Use Unless

unless + clause (prepositional phrase)

Introduces a condition that, if not met, will lead to the main clause. — "We will have to postpone the meeting unless we receive the report by Friday."

unless otherwise specified (collocation)

Used to indicate that the default rule or condition applies if no specific instructions are given. — "All participants must attend the opening ceremony, unless otherwise specified."

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