英語口語短語
as long as 是什麼意思?怎麼用
在這些場景裡,"as long as" 表示“只要……就行”“條件是……”。它用來提出一個條件;很多對話裡,說話人會先表示可以,再補一個底線條件。
什麼時候說
- 先說可以,再加條件:"Sure, as long as you text me first."
- 表示自己能接受某事,只要別太麻煩:"I can help, as long as it doesn't take all day."
- 談規則、限制或流程時很常用:"You can park here, as long as you move by six."
- 用來輕鬆地設一個小底線,語氣常帶一點幽默:"I'm in, as long as nobody makes me dance."
語氣: 常見於口語,語氣自然、偏隨意到中性;它會強調“可以,但有條件”,有時會讓人感覺你在設界限。
注意: 別把這裡的 "as long as" 按字面理解成“和……一樣長”或“長達……”。在這些句子裡它不是講時間長短,而是講條件。想說時間長短,要看另一種用法,比如 "You can stay as long as you like."
在 Lin 的 11 個場景裡
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No worries—I'm available for heroics, as long as there's no applause.沒事——這種小英雄行為我可以,前提是別鼓掌。說“不客氣” · 進階
I can live with that, as long as laundry doesn't become a project.這個我能接受,只要別把洗衣服搞成集體專案就行。合租聊家務 · 進階
Yep, as long as it's contactless; the system will charge the fare later.可以,只要支援感應支付,系統之後會扣車費。地鐵買票 · 進階
Sure, as long as you let her sniff your hand first—she's picky.可以,不過先讓它聞聞你的手——它有點挑人。摸別人家狗 · 進階
Honestly, we're flexible, as long as nobody says 'quick win' before appetizers.說真的,我們挺靈活的,只要別在前菜前就提“速贏”。商務飯局 · 進階
Yep, as long as you stay under the limit before I tag it.可以,只要我掛籤之前你降到限重以內就行。行李超重 · 進階
Perfect—I can handle judgment, as long as it doesn't ask for a bite.完美——被評價我沒問題,只要它別問我要一口。問座位有人嗎 · 進階
As long as we don't end up circling like a confused seagull, I'm happy.別帶我像只迷路海鷗一樣兜圈子就行。叫網約車 · 進階
As long as she's kind and still learning, I can live with the side hustle.只要她*善良*、也沒耽誤*學習*,這點小副業我還能接受。開家長會 · 進階
Honestly, anything good, as long as it's not touristy.說真的,只要好就行,別太遊客向。問當地推薦 · 日常
Yep, as long as you're seated by ten, no one will chase you out.沒問題,只要十點前入座,就沒人趕你走。早餐幾點 · 進階
相近說法
if
更普通、更中性,但條件感比 "as long as" 弱一點。
provided that
意思很接近,但更正式,常見於書面或較正式的口語。
so long as
也表示“只要”,和 "as long as" 很像;有些地方更常說這個,但整體沒有大區別。
常見問題
"as long as" 和 "if" 一樣嗎?
不完全一樣。"if" 只是“如果”,而 "as long as" 更像“只要這個條件成立,我就沒問題”,條件感更強。
"as long as" 也能表示時間嗎?
能,但那是另一種用法。比如 "Stay as long as you want" 是“你想待多久都行”;而你這些場景裡的意思是“只要”。