前者 (假如、一旦)
She glares at me if I go near her desk.
我一走近她的办公桌,她就瞪我。
Do you know if he's married?
他结婚没结婚,你知道吗?
I'm not sure whether to resign or stay on.
我拿不准主意是辞职还是留任。
后者 (除非、)
I sleep with the window open unless its really cold.
我总是开著窗户睡觉, 除非天气非常冷才关上窗户.
I won't go to the party unless I'm invited.
除非我被邀请,否则我不会去参加晚会的。
相反。
比如,
we need to carry an umbrella(伞)with us if it's raining.
we need to carry an unbrella with us unless it's not raining.