“如果发生”常见的英文表达有“if it happens” 、“if it occurs” 或 “in case it happens” 等,具体使用哪个可根据语境和表达习惯来选择:
If it happens:这是最常用的表达,简单直接,适用于各种一般性情境。例如:If it happens that it rains tomorrow, we'll cancel the picnic.(如果明天下雨,我们就取消野餐。)
If it occurs:“occur” 同样有“发生”之意,和 “happen” 意思相近,但 “occur” 更正式一些,常用于书面语或较为正式的场合。例如:If any unexpected problems occur during the experiment, please report them immediately.(如果在实验过程中出现任何意外问题,请立即报告。)
In case it happens:这种表达更强调一种预防或准备的心态,有“以防万一”的含义。例如:Take an umbrella with you in case it happens to rain.(带把伞,以防下雨 。)