used to introduce the second of two alternatives
或者,要么(用来引出两个选择中的第二个选择)
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she felt tempted either to shout at him or else to let his tantrums slide by .她觉得自己要么冲着他大吼,要么让他的怒气自行消去。
in circumstances different from those mentioned; if it were not the case
要不然,否则
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they can't want it, or else they'd request it .他们不会要这东西的,要不然他们会提出来的。
used to warn what will happen if something is not carried out
否则,不然(用来警告某事如不能完成将带来的后果)
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you go along with this or else you're going to jail .你得照办,否则你会坐牢的。
used after a demand as a threat
否则将承担一切后果(用来要挟)
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she'd better shape up, or else .她最好规矩些,否则有她好看的。