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假如 ☊ jiǎrú andernfalls ☊ nếu không thì ☊ 否则 ☊ fǒu zé falls ☊ nếu ☊ ☊ andernfalls ☊ nếu không thì ☊ ☊ Tri liebt es, Sport zu treiben. Er könnte ohne sportliche Aktivitäten nicht leben. ☊ Tri thích luyện tập thế thao. Anh ấy không thế sống nếu thiếu những hoạt động thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 126) Wenn Sie interessiert sind, fragen Sie einfach einen unserer Trainer, er wird Ihnen jede Frage beantworten. ☊ Nếu quan tâm, xin liên hệ với huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi, anh ấy sẽ trả lời mọi câu hỏi của các bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 136) Aber wenn du mehr Informationen möchtest, kannst du einen Blick in den Reiseführer werfen. ☊ Nhưng nếu anh muốn biết nhiều thông tin hơn thì có thế xem sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 188) Wenn Sie nach rechts fahren müssen, kommen Sie in einen Stau. ☊ Nếu anh phải rẽ phải thì anh sẽ gặp một vụ kẹt xe. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 220) Ich hätte mir um den Ring Sorgen gemacht, wenn ich ihn verschickt hätte. ☊ Tôi sợ mất chiếc nhẫn nếu tôi gửi nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 333) Tri? Wenn du meine Nachricht hören kannst, bring bitte mein Geburtstagsgeschenk mit. ☊ Tri? Nếu anh nghe tin nhắn của em thì làm ơn mang theo quà sinh nhật của em theo nhé. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 410) Was würdest du tun, wenn ich Kopfschmerzen hätte? ☊ Em sẽ làm gì nếu anh bị đau đầu? ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 444) Wenn deine Backen rot und dein Kopf warm wären, würde ich dir ein Thermometer geben. ☊ Nếu má anh đỏ và đầu sốt thì em cặp nhiệt kế cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 447) Und was würdest du tun, wenn ich Durchfall und Übelkeit hätte? ☊ Và em sẽ làm gì nếu anh bị tiêu chảy và buồn nôn. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 448) Wenn du diesbezüglich interessiert bist, solltest du ein Praktikum im Krankenhaus machen. ☊ Nếu anh quan tâm đến những điều này, thì anh nên thực tập ở bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 455) Wenn du sie über das Internet bestellst, bekommst du sie dann per Post? ☊ Nếu em đặt trên mạng thì em sẽ nhận hàng qua đường bưu điện. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 504) Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524) Ich denke, dass ich alles finde. Sonst rufe ich dich an. ☊ Anh nghĩ là sẽ tìm được, nếu không anh sẽ gọi điện cho em. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 534) Ich weiß, wenn ich mit dir ein Doppelbett nehmen würde, dann müsste ich in der Ecke des Bettes schlafen. ☊ Em biết, nếu em nằm giường đôi với anh, thì em sẽ phải ngủ ở góc giường. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 603) Außerdem wäre es von Vorteil, wenn du die Höhe deines Gehalts angeben würdest. ☊ Ngoài ta sẽ có lợi, nếu anh ghi thêm mức lương của anh. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 633) Wenn dein Gehalt hoch genug ist, kannst du auch eine kostenlose Kreditkarte beantragen. ☊ Nếu thu nhập của anh đủ cao, thì anh có thể đệ đơn cho một thẻ tín dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 635) Genau. Sonst muss ich zu hohe Zinsen bezahlen. ☊ Chính xác. Nếu không anh sẽ phải trả lãi xuất cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 639) Ich fände es schön, wenn wir im Wohnzimmer einen Teppich ausrollen könnten. ☊ Em thấy thật đẹp, nếu chúng ta trải một tấm thảm trong phòng khách. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 644) Wenn wir die Lampe neben das Sofa und den Kerzenständer auf den Tisch stellen, dann gibt das ein romantisches Licht. ☊ Nếu chúng ta để cây đèn cạnh bộ sa lông và cái chân đèn cầy trên bàn, thì sẽ có một ánh sáng lãng mạn. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 647) Ich fände es sinnvoll, wenn wir dort anstatt einer Tapete Kacheln anbringen würden. ☊ Anh thấy rất có ích, nếu chúng ta có thể lát bằng gạch men thay cho giấy dán tường. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 651) Genau, sonst hätten wir diesen Rastplatz nicht entdeckt. ☊ Đúng, nếu không thì chúng ta đã không thể phát hiện ra chỗ nghỉ ngơi này. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 739) Wenn du dich weiter über mich lustig machst, kannst du heute auf der Luftmatratze übernachten. ☊ Nếu anh tiếp tục chế nhạo em, hôm nay anh có thể qua đêm trên cái nệm không khí. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 774) Was wäre bloß gewesen, wenn ihr nicht versichert gewesen wärt! ☊ Chuyện gì sẽ xảy ra, nếu không có bảo hiểm! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 918) Wenn Sie mir jetzt noch Ihre Telefonnummer sagen könnten ... ☊ Nếu bây giờ bạn còn có thể nói cho tôi số điện thoại của bạn… ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 991) Würde es Sie stören, wenn ich diesen Anruf annehme? ☊ Anh / Chị có phiền không nếu tôi nghe cuộc gọi này? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1263) Dringende Nachrichten senden Sie bitte an meine E-Mail-Adresse. ☊ Nếu có việc khẩn cấp xin hãy gửi đến hòm Email của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1312) Falls unzustellbar, bitte zurück an Absender ☊ Nếu không tìm được địa chỉ, làm ơn gửi lại cho người gửi! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1342) Für weitere Informationen stehen wir Ihnen jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu cần biết thêm thông tin xin anh / chị vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi bất kì lúc nào. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1356) Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an meine Kollegin. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi gì thêm nữa xin hãy liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1358) Für Fragen stehen wir jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu anh / chị cần hỏi gì thêm nữa chúng tôi luôn luôn sẵn sàng giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1359) Wenn Sie diese E-Mail versehentlich erhalten haben, bitten wir Sie, diese zu löschen. ☊ Nếu bức thư này bị gửi nhầm đến bạn, xin vui lòng xóa bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1390) Für weitere Fragen stehe ich gerne zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu có câu hỏi gì thêm tôi sẵn sàng để giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1392) Bitte informieren Sie uns bei einer Fehlübertragung unter der Telefonnummer 171155. ☊ Nếu có trục trặc gì xin vui lòng liên hệ qua số: 171155. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1422) Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572) Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574) Ich würde mich freuen, wenn Sie mir den Zuschlag für dieses Angebot geben würden. ☊ Tôi sẽ rất vui mừng nếu quý khách có thể trả phần phụ trội cho đơn chào hàng này. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1578) Wenn das so ist, müssen wir unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊ Nếu sự việc đúng là như vậy chúng ta phải nhờ đến luật sư. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1723) Wenn Sie uns bei diesem Projekt unterstützen möchten, sollten Sie über ein gutes Organisationstalent verfügen. ☊ Nếu anh / chị muốn hỗ trợ dự án này, anh / chị cần có một khả năng tổ chức tốt. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1744) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Für Ihre Fragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne und jederzeit telefonisch zur Verfügung. ☊ Anh / chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1826) Würden Sie sich über Regeln hinwegsetzen, wenn es Ihnen einen persönlichen Vorteil bringt? ☊ Anh / Chị sẽ không tuân theo nội quy nếu nội quy đó không mang lại lợi ích phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1921) Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie für uns arbeiten. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ rất vui, nếu anh / chị làm việc cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1980) Ich arbeite in einem schönen Büro: Ich habe einen großen Schreibtisch und wenn ich aus dem Fenster schaue, kann ich über die ganze Stadt blicken. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở một văn phòng rất đẹp: Tôi có một cái bàn làm việc to và nếu nhìn ra ngoài cửa sổ tôi có thể nhìn thấy toàn bộ thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2033) Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich, wenn Sie etwas nicht verstehen. ☊ Xin hãy ngắt lời tôi, nếu quý vị có điều gì chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2100) Wenn ich gleich heute bei Ihnen bestelle, bekomme ich einen Messerabatt? ☊ Nếu đặt hàng tại hội chợ hôm nay, tôi sẽ nhận được khuyến mại phải không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2349) Wir freuen uns, Sie zu unser Tagung begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nếu quý vị tham buổi hội nghị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2356) Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494) Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
I'd give up work if I could afford it. ☊ afford ☊
afraid to do sth: Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand. ☊ afraid ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. ☊ another ☊
If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor. ☊ anxiety ☊
She asked if we had any questions. ☊ any ☊
Please let me know how many people are coming, if any. ☊ any ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
If you remember anything at all, please let us know. ☊ anything ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. ☊ appreciate ☊
ask if, whether, etc...: I'll ask if it's all right to park here. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? ☊ ask ☊
If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude! ☊ attitude ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
If he kicks me, I'll kick him back. ☊ back ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
I'll back you up if they don't believe you. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
Things are bad enough without our own guns shelling us. ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. ☊ be ☊
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today. ☊ if it wasn't/weren't for... ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. ☊ better ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
If anyone's to blame, it's me. ☊ be to blame (for sth) ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
If you lose your job, you'll only have yourself to blame. ☊ only have yourself to blame ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off. ☊ boss ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
Let me know if he bothers you again. ☊ bother ☊
That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. ☊ burst ☊
If we close down for repairs, we'll lose business. ☊ business ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
You can take the car, if you want. ☊ can ☊
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. ☊ can ☊
I can take the car if necessary. ☊ can ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
You will each be given the chance to state your case. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. ☊ choice ☊
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. ☊ choose ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
Would anyone mind if I closed the window? ☊ close ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
If you're all sitting comfortably, then I'll begin. ☊ comfortably ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. ☊ consult ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
I could do it now, if you like. ☊ could ☊
I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards. ☊ counter ☊
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. ☊ crash ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
If we don't sell more we'll have to cut back production. ☊ cut sth back ☊
Is it OK if I borrow the car, Dad? ☊ dad ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. ☊ decay ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). ☊ desire ☊
What difference will it make if he knows or not? ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
If in doubt, wear black. ☊ if in doubt ☊
doubt whether, if, etc...: I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better. ☊ doubt ☊
If I win, it will be a dream come true. ☊ dream ☊
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. ☊ dressed ☊
If you want the job, you must be prepared to take a drop in salary. ☊ drop ☊
Hurry up or else you'll be late. ☊ or else ☊
They can't be coming or else they'd have called. ☊ or else ☊
My life seems empty without you. ☊ empty ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
+ adj.: If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead. ☊ end up ☊
The car is quite small, especially if you have children. ☊ especially ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
If you're ever in Miami, come and see us. ☊ ever ☊
We see them very seldom, if ever. ☊ ever ☊
It was a warm day, if not exactly hot. ☊ exactly ☊
I'll type your report if you'll babysit in exchange. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. ☊ expression ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her. ☊ extremely ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
What will you do if you fail? ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. ☊ fat ☊
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
'How's your throat?' 'It's fine as long as I don't cough.' ☊ fine ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ☊ at first ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
flood sth: If the pipe bursts it could flood the whole house. ☊ flood ☊
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. ☊ follow ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
We can get on perfectly well without her. ☊ get on ☊
If the drought continues there's going to be a famine. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. ☊ grateful ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
Put your hand up if you know the answer. ☊ hand ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. ☊ have ☊
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. ☊ have ☊
Please state your height and weight. ☊ height ☊
help yourself: If you want another drink, just help yourself. ☊ help ☊
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. ☊ hesitate ☊
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. ☊ hesitate ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
With a look of horror, he asked if the doctor thought he had cancer. ☊ horror ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times. ☊ hundred ☊
You'll have to hurry if you want to catch that train. ☊ hurry ☊
When they asked me if I wanted the job, I said yes. ☊ I ☊
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. ☊ idea ☊
If you see him, give him this note. ☊ if ☊
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. ☊ if ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
You can stay for the weekend if you like. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train. ☊ if ☊
If I was in charge, I'd do things differently. ☊ if ☊
If I were in charge... ☊ if ☊
If metal gets hot it expands. ☊ if ☊
She glares at me if I go near her desk. ☊ if ☊
Do you know if he's married? ☊ if ☊
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. ☊ if ☊
I am sorry if I disturbed you. ☊ if ☊
I'd be grateful if you would keep it a secret. ☊ if ☊
Do you mind if I turn the TV off? ☊ if ☊
If she has any weakness, it is her Italian. ☊ if ☊
So what if he was late. Who cares? ☊ if ☊
If you ask me, she's too scared to do it. ☊ if ☊
If you think about it, those children must be at school by now. ☊ if ☊
If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals. ☊ if ☊
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. ☊ if not ☊
Are you ready? If not, I'm going without you. ☊ if not ☊
Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it. ☊ if not ☊
If I were you I'd start looking for another job. ☊ if I were you ☊
If only I were rich. ☊ if only ☊
If only I knew her name. ☊ if only ☊
If only he'd remembered to send that letter. ☊ if only ☊
If only I had gone by taxi. ☊ if only ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' ☊ insist ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
If you have any issues, please call this number. ☊ issue ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
Do you mind if I join you? ☊ join ☊
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth! ☊ last ☊
If they entered the building they would be breaking the law. ☊ law ☊
If you lead, I'll follow. ☊ lead ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. ☊ light ☊
'Shall we stop now?' 'If you like.' ☊ if you like ☊
If you like, we could go out this evening. ☊ if you like ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
If you have any spare milk, could you give me a little? ☊ little ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
If you love each other, why not get married? ☊ love ☊
I'll go mad if I have to wait much longer. ☊ mad ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
You may come in if you wish. ☊ may ☊
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean (= if you understand what I mean by 'strange'). ☊ mean ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
If I might just say something... ☊ might ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
Do you mind if I open the window? ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? ☊ mind ☊
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. ☊ mind ☊
I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble. ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. ☊ mistake ☊
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green. ☊ mix ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
If necessary, you can contact me at home. ☊ necessary ☊
It's here if you need it. ☊ need ☊
If she wants anything, she need only ask. ☊ need ☊
We will contact you again if the need arises. ☊ need ☊
It would be nice if he moved to London. ☊ nice ☊
If you ask her nicely she might say yes. ☊ nicely ☊
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. ☊ normal ☊
'Will it bother you if I smoke?' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
If you're late, you'll defeat the whole object of the exercise. ☊ object ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). ☊ occasion ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
Is it OK if I leave now? ☊ OK ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
What if the parachute doesn't open? ☊ open ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. ☊ organize ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here. ☊ otherwise ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now. ☊ ought to ☊
Go outside and see if it's raining. ☊ outside ☊
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. ☊ over ☊
pack sth: I haven't packed my suitcase yet. ☊ pack ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. ☊ peace ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. ☊ perhaps ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
It would be a great pity if you gave up now. ☊ pity ☊
There's plenty more paper if you need it. ☊ plenty ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
This wouldn't have been possible without you. ☊ possible ☊
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can). ☊ possible ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
Is it OK if I post the cheque to you next week? ☊ post ☊
post sb sth: Is it OK if I post you the cheque next week? ☊ post ☊
What would you do if you won a million pounds? ☊ pound ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. ☊ prefer ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. ☊ problem ☊
Let me know if you have any problems. ☊ problem ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
Put your hand up if you need more paper. ☊ put ☊
Do you mind if I put some music on? ☊ put sth on ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
You will rarely, if ever, have to wait longer than an hour. ☊ rarely ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
(+ adv./prep.): If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton. ☊ recall ☊
You may refer to your notes if you want. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). ☊ repeat ☊
I'm going to report you if you do that again! ☊ report ☊
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. ☊ report ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
If only I could have helped put matters right. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
If she loses the court case it will ruin her. ☊ ruin ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here. ☊ several ☊
I would die of shame if she ever found out. ☊ shame ☊
If you think the job will be easy, you're in for a shock. ☊ shock ☊
I should wait a little longer, if I were you. ☊ should ☊
show sth to sb: If there's a letter from France please show it to me. ☊ show ☊
If you eat any more cake you'll make yourself sick. ☊ sick ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
Do you mind if I smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
If she notices, she never says so. ☊ so ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
If you say you're sorry we'll forgive you. ☊ sorry ☊
You'll be sorry if I catch you! ☊ sorry ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
He refused to name his sources. ☊ source ☊
We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay. ☊ spare ☊
speak in sth: Would you prefer it if we spoke in German? ☊ speak ☊
If the paint is too thick, it will not spread evenly. ☊ spread ☊
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. ☊ stand up ☊
You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live. ☊ standard ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
I'll paint the ceiling if you make a start on the walls. ☊ start ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
She will not give up her children without a struggle. ☊ struggle ☊
You will have to work hard if you are to succeed. ☊ succeed ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
If we met at 2, would that suit you? ☊ suit ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
surprise sb: It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon. ☊ surprise ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
It might look suspicious if we arrived together. ☊ suspicious ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
If they offer me the job, I'll take it. ☊ take ☊
If you take my advice you'll have nothing more to do with him. ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sth): Talk to your doctor if you're still worried. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
You'll be in terrible trouble if you're late again. ☊ terrible ☊
Would you mind terribly if I didn't come today? ☊ terribly ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
If anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside. ☊ they ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
You'll be thrown out if you don't pay the rent. ☊ throw sb out (of...) ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
It's too soon to say if he'll survive. ☊ too ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
Let us know if you're unable to come. ☊ unable ☊
If you want to leave early, I'm sure he'll understand. ☊ understand ☊
It would be unfair not to let you have a choice. ☊ unfair ☊
It would be unkind to go without him. ☊ unkind ☊
They are both teachers. Otherwise they are quite unlike. ☊ unlike ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
I just wanted to know if everything was all right. ☊ want ☊
You can come too, if you want. ☊ want ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. ☊ way ☊
Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening. ☊ by the way ☊
You'll wear yourself out if you carry on working so hard. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
We'll have the party outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain). ☊ weather ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
Oh, very well, then, if you insist. ☊ well ☊
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. ☊ wet ☊
What if the train is late? ☊ what if...? ☊
What if she forgets to bring it? ☊ what if...? ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
I'll check this letter for you, if you want. ☊ will ☊
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. ☊ will ☊
If it's made of wood it will float. ☊ will ☊
Engines won't run without lubricants. ☊ will ☊
You may stay until morning, if you wish. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
I wonder if you can help me. ☊ wonder ☊
I can't work if I'm cold. ☊ work ☊
If he gets any worse we'll call the doctor. ☊ worse ☊
I didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than I did. ☊ worse ☊
If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house. ☊ if the worst comes to the worst ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
If you went to see him, he would be delighted. ☊ would ☊
She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). ☊ would ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
I wouldn't have any more to drink, if I were you. ☊ would ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊