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or (EN)
连词,形容词

连词 “or”

or
  1. 或者
    Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?
  2. 否则
    Wear a helmet when you ride your bike, or you might get seriously injured.
  3. 亦即(用于连接两个指代同一事物的名称)
    The artist Prince, or the Artist Formerly Known as Prince, was known for his eclectic style.
  4. 也就是(用于引入一个澄清的或同义的术语)
    Ornitology, or the study of birds, is a subfield of biology.
  5. 要不然(如果不听从建议可能会有负面后果)
    Finish your homework now, or you won't be allowed to watch TV later.

形容词 “or”

基本形式 or,不可分级
  1. 金色(在纹章学中描述金或黄色)
    The knight's shield bore a lion rampant or, symbolizing his courage and nobility.