if only後的句子用虛擬語氣
if only 與 I wish一樣,也用於表示與事實相反的願望,其後所虛擬語氣的時態與 wish 後所接時態的情況相同:
If only she had had more courage! 她再勇敢一些就好了。
If only it would stop raining! 雨要是停了就好了。
If only he didn't drive so fast. 但願他車沒開得那麽快。
If only I were [was] better looking. 要是我長得漂亮些就好了。
If only I had listened to my parents! 我要是儅時聽了父母的話就好了。
If only she would go with me! 她要是願意和我一道去就好了!
【友情提示】if only 通常獨立使用,沒有主句。