or

US /ɔːr/
UK /ɔːr/
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1.

或, 或者, 还是

used to link alternatives

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Do you want tea or coffee?
你想要茶还是咖啡？
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You can pay now or later.
你可以现在付钱或者稍后付。
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2.

或者, 即

introducing a rephrasing or a synonym

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The capital of France, or Paris, is a beautiful city.
法国的首都，也就是巴黎，是一座美丽的城市。
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He suffers from arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders.
他患有蜘蛛恐惧症，也就是对蜘蛛的恐惧。
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3.

否则, 不然

used to introduce a consequence or result if the preceding statement is not true

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Hurry up, or you'll be late!
快点，否则你会迟到的！
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Study hard, or you won't pass the exam.
努力学习，否则你将无法通过考试。
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