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The flashcard defines "whatever" with multiple meanings and uses as a subordinator, determiner, pronoun, and adverb. It covers phrases like "whatever happens" (regardless of what happens) and "whatever you say" (expressing reluctant agreement). Additionally, it explains its use in emphatic questions and to express vagueness.
The flashcard defines "whatever" with multiple meanings and uses as a subordinator, determiner, pronoun, and adverb. It covers phrases like "whatever happens" (regardless of what happens) and "whatever you say" (expressing reluctant agreement). Additionally, it explains its use in emphatic questions and to express vagueness.
[CONJ-SUBORD 连词]任何…的事物;凡是…的东西 You use whatever to refer to anything or everything of a particular type.
Franklin was free to do pretty much whatever he pleased...
富兰克林几乎可以做自己喜欢做的任何事情。
When you're older I think you're better equipped mentally to cope with whatever happens...
你年龄再大一些后,我想你就会有更强的心理承受能力来面对所发生的任何事。
He's good at whatever he does.
他做事样样出色。
Whatever is also a determiner.
Whatever doubts he might have had about Ingrid were all over now.
他对英格丽德可能存有的疑虑现在全都烟消云散了。
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[CONJ-SUBORD 连词]不管什么;无论什么 You use whatever to say that something is the case in all circumstances.
We shall love you whatever happens, Diana...
戴安娜,不管发生什么,我们都爱你。
People will judge you whatever you do...
不论你做什么,人们都会品头论足。
She runs about 15 miles a day every day, whatever the weather.
她每天都会跑大约15英里,不管什么天气。
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[ADV 副词](用于名词词组后,强调否定陈述)任何,丝毫 You use whatever after a noun group in order to emphasize a negative statement.
[with brd-neg]
[emphasis]
There is no evidence whatever that competition in broadcasting has ever reduced costs...
没有任何证据表明,广播业的竞争使成本有所降低。
I have nothing whatever to say.
我无话可说。
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[QUEST 疑问词](强调询问语气)究竟,到底 You use whatever to ask in an emphatic way about something which you are very surprised about.
[emphasis]
Whatever can you mean?...
你到底是什么意思?
Whatever is the matter with you both?
你们俩究竟怎么回事?
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[CONJ-SUBORD 连词](用于表示不清楚刚才所提到事物的准确特征、含义、价值等)不管什么,随便怎样 You use whatever when you are indicating that you do not know the precise identity, meaning, or value of the thing just mentioned.
[vagueness]
I thought that my upbringing was 'normal', whatever that is...
我认为我的成长过程甭管怎么说还算“正常”。
'I love you,' he said. — 'Whatever that means,' she said.
他说:“我爱你。”—— 她说:“你懂什么是爱吗?”
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[PHRASE 短语]诸如此类 You say or whatever to refer generally to something else of the same kind as the thing or things that you have just mentioned.
[cl/group PHR]
[INFORMAL 非正式]
You may like a Malt whisky that is peatier, or smokier, or sweeter, or whatever.
你可能想来一杯麦芽威士忌,炭香味重些的、烟熏味重些的或者更甘甜些的,或者什么别的口味的。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语](表示勉强接受)随便你怎么说 You say 'whatever you say' to indicate that you accept what someone has said, even though you do not really believe them or do not think it is a good idea.
[feelings]
'We'll go in your car, Billy.'—'Whatever you say.'
“比利,我们要坐你的车。”——“随便。”
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[PHRASE 短语](用于提出建议或警告)不管做什么,无论怎样 You say whatever you do when giving advice or warning someone about something.
[PHR cl]
[emphasis]
Whatever you do, don't look for a pay increase when you know the company is going through some difficulty...
不管怎样,在知道公司遭遇困境时不要指望加薪。
Whatever you do, don't upset the women.
不管你做什么,不要让女士们感到不安。
Oxford
what·ever★/wɒtˈevə(r); NAmEwətˈevər;wɑːtˈevər/
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pronoun
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adverb
determiner,pronoun★1★any or every; anything or everything 任何;每一;任何事物;一切事物◆Take whatever action is needed.采取任何必要的行动。◆Do whatever you like.你喜欢做什么就做什么。2★used when you are saying that it does not matter what sb does or what happens, because the result will be the same (表示做什么或发生什么都没关系,因结果都一样)无论什么,不管什么◆Whatever decision he made I would support it.无论他作出什么决定我都会支持的。◆You have our support, whatever you decide.不管你做何决定,都会得到我们的支持。3( especially BrE) used in questions to express surprise or confusion (用于问句,表示惊讶或困惑)到底是什么,究竟是什么◆Whatever do you mean?你究竟是什么意思?◆Chocolate-flavoured carrots! Whatever next?巧克力味的胡萝卜!接下来到底还想吃什么?4( informal,ironic) used as a reply to tell sb that you do not care what happens or that you are not interested in what they are talking about (用于回应,表示不在乎或不感兴趣)或许吧,无所谓◆‘You should try a herbal remedy.’ ‘Yeah, whatever.’“你应该试一试草药疗法。”“是啊,或许吧。”5( informal) used to say that you do not mind what you do, have, etc. and that anything is acceptable (表示不在乎,什么都可接受)什么都可以◆‘What would you like to do today?’ ‘Whatever.’“今天你想做什么呢?”“做什么都可以。”IDIOMSor whatˈever( informal) or sth of a similar type 诸如此类;等等◆It's the same in any situation: in a prison, hospital or whatever.这在什么场合都一样:在监狱、医院或诸如此类的地方。whatˈever you doused to warn sb not to do sth under any circumstances (警告某人决不要做某事)无论如何◆Don't tell Paul, whatever you do!无论如何都不要告诉保罗!adverb1(alsowhat·so·ever)no, nothing, none, etc. ~not at all; not of any kind 一点儿都(不);丝毫(不);什么都(没有)◆They received no help whatever.他们没有得到一点儿帮助。◆‘Is there any doubt about it?’ ‘None whatsoever.’“对此有怀疑吗?”“丝毫没有。”2( informal) used to say that it does not matter what sb does, or what happens, because the result will be the same 不管发生什么◆We told him we'd back him whatever.我们告诉他,在任何情况下我们都会支持他。what·ever/wɒtˈevə(r); NAmEwətˈevər;wɑːtˈevər/
1any or all of the things that are wanted, needed, or possible: Help yourself to whatever you want. The children were allowed to do whatever they liked. He’ll be ready to accept whatever help he can get. I am willing to pay whatever price you ask.2used to say that it is not important what happens, what you do etc because it does not change the situation: Whatever I suggest, he always disagrees. The building must be saved, whatever the cost. If you are unable to attend the interview, for whatever reason, you should inform us immediately.SPOKEN PHRASES3 whatever you do used to tell someone that it is very important that they do a particular thing, or do not do it: Don’t miss the train, whatever you do. Whatever you do, slow down and take your time.4used to say that you do not know the exact meaning of something, or the exact name of someone or something: The doctor says she’s got fibrositis, whatever that is. Why don’t you invite Seb, or whatever he’s called, to supper?5... or/and whatever (else) used after mentioning one or two things to mean other things of the same kind: You could put an advert in some magazine, journal, newspaper, or whatever.6used when asking a question to emphasize that you are surprised or slightly angry about something: Whatever can he mean? ‘Did you know she’s dyed her hair orange?’ ‘Whatever next?’7used as a reply to say that you do not care what is done or chosen, or that the exact details of something do not matter: ‘What flavour do you want? Strawberry, vanilla ...?’ ‘Whatever.’ ‘It was Monday, not Tuesday.’ ‘Whatever.’8 whatever you say/think/want used to tell someone that you agree with them or will do what they want, especially when you do not really agree or want to do it: ‘How about camping, just for a change?’ ‘OK, whatever you want.’ ‘I think we’d better discuss this with your parents.’ ‘Whatever you think best.’
whatever1 determiner, pronoun
whatever2 adverb
whateverwhatever2 ●●●S2 adverb
Examples
Collocations
Phrases
used to emphasize a negative statementSYN whatsoever: She has shown no interest whatever in anything scientific. This is just a stupid argument that has nothing whatever to do with your job.
WDF
whatever
[wɒtˈevə(r)]
CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS
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DET1105
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Spoken:
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无论什么(62%),任何事物(14%),所有的(14%),不管怎样的(5%),丝毫的(5%)
conj.无论什么
adj.不管什么样的
pron.无论什么;诸如此类
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