either-or
adjective
UK/ˌaɪ.ðərˈɔːʳ/
US/ˌiː.ðɚˈɔːr/
Definitions of either-or adjective
- Before noun(前置形容词)
Describing a situation where a choice must be made between two mutually exclusive options.
二选一的；非此即彼的
It's an either-or choice; we must decide between cutting expenses or maintaining our current lifestyle.
这是一个非此即彼的选择；我们必须在削减开支或维持目前的生活方式之间做出决定。
Faced with this dilemma, we have an either-or choice: accept the offer or abandon the project.
面对这个困境，我们有一个非此即彼的选择：接受提议或放弃项目。
The company is in an either-or situation: innovate or be eliminated by the market.
公司现在处于一个非此即彼的境地：创新或被市场淘汰。