if only片语

要是…就好了、但愿

If only I had studied harder for that exam.

要是我当时为那场考试多用功一点就好了。

哪怕只是、即使只是为了

Call your mother tonight, if only to say hello.

今晚给你妈妈打个电话，哪怕只是问声好。

但愿如此口语

"Maybe they'll cancel the meeting." "If only!"

「说不定会取消会议。」「但愿如此。」