wheth‧er S1 W1 / weðə $ -ər / 连词

1 used when talking about a choice you have to make or about something that is not certain :

Maurice asked me whether I needed any help.

There were times when I wondered whether or not we would get there.

whether to do something

She was uncertain whether to stay or leave.

I didn’t know whether to believe him or not .

The question arose as to whether this behaviour was unlawful.

2 used to say that something definitely will or will not happen whatever the situation is :

It seemed to me that she was in trouble whether Mahoney lived or died.

Look, Kate, I’m calling the doctor, whether you like it or not .

Poor farmers, whether owners or tenants, will be worst affected.

► Do not confuse with the 名词 weather (=conditions outside such as rain, snow, sun, wind etc).