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otherwise

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

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adjective

其他的，不同的。

Other than supposed; different.

Examples :

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

他说他没做过，但证据显示的情况却不是这样。

condition situation way essential

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adverb

否则，不然。

(manner) Differently, in another way.

Examples :

"Could I do otherwise than smile?."

我还能怎么样，难道不应该笑吗？

way possibility essential

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adverb

否则，不然。

In different circumstances; or else.

Examples :

"We need to finish our project today; otherwise, we will miss the deadline. "

我们今天必须完成项目，否则我们会错过截止日期。

possibility condition situation outcome essential

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adverb

否则，不然。

In all other respects.

Examples :

"He lost his temper once in a while. Otherwise he behaved rationally."

他偶尔会发脾气，除此之外，他的行为都很理性。

condition situation essential