or/ɔːr $ ɔːr/

conj.

➊ used to introduce another possible thing or choice

➋ used in negative statements to introduce sth else that is also true

➌ [or (else)] used to say sth bad will happen if a particular thing is not done

conj.

➊ 或者：I'll go swimming or play basketball this weekend. 这个周末我要去游泳或打篮球。

◇Which hat do you like, the blue one or the red one? 你喜欢哪顶帽子，蓝色的还是红色的？

◇two or three years 两三年

➋ [与否定词连用] 也（不）：She can't read or write. 她不会读，也不会写。

◇They have no food or water. 他们没有食物也没有水。

➌ [or (else)] 否则：Hurry or we'll miss the train. 快点，否则我们赶不上火车了。

◇Work harder or else you won't pass the test. 要更努力学习，否则你会考不及格。

常犯错误

✗ I don't like tea and coffee.

✓ I don't like tea or coffee. 我不喜欢茶也不喜欢咖啡。

常犯错误

✗ He wanted to dance or sang.

✓ He wanted to dance or sing. 他想跳舞唱歌。

[✌此处sing与dance对应]

用法Don't drink or drive. 表示“不许喝酒，也不许开车。” Don't drink and drive. 表示“不许酒后开车。”

谚语You can't eat your cake and have it. 你不能吃了你的蛋糕又拥有它（或：二者不可兼得）。