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B2

S + V , unless / provided that / as long as / in case + S + V

unless, provided, as long as, in case

Explanation

unless mang nghĩa nếu không, đã chứa phủ định nên không thêm not. provided that và as long as nêu điều kiện bắt buộc, nghĩa mạnh hơn if. in case nói về đề phòng chuyện có thể xảy ra, KHÔNG dịch là nếu. Bẫy thường gặp: unless đã là phủ định: unless it does not rain ✗, unless it rains ✓.

Examples

We will go unless it rains.

Chúng ta sẽ đi trừ khi trời mưa.

You can borrow it provided that you return it.

Bạn mượn được, miễn là trả lại.

I will wait as long as you need.

Tôi sẽ đợi bao lâu bạn cần.

Take an umbrella in case it rains.

Mang dù đi đề phòng trời mưa.

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