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Whichever Matter Det 限定词 Conjunction Prefer Number Method

The word "whichever" is used to express indifference to a choice, as the result remains the same regardless of the option. It can also specify a particular choice out of several possibilities.

Whichever is used to indicate that any choice or situation is acceptable because the outcome will be the same. It can also be used to specify the correct or intended option from a group of possibilities.

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[DET 限定词]任何一种;不管哪种 You use whichever in order to indicate that it does not matter which of the possible alternatives happens or is chosen.
  [DET sing-n]
  • Whichever way you look at it, nuclear power is the energy of the future...

    不管从哪个角度来看,核能都是未来的能源。

  • Israel offers automatic citizenship to all Jews who want it, whatever colour they are and whichever language they speak.

    犹太人只要愿意,均可自动加入以色列国籍,不管他们是什么肤色,不管他们说何种语言。

  • Whichever is also a conjunction.
    • We will gladly exchange your goods, or refund your money, whichever you prefer.

      我们将很乐意为您换货或退款,看您更愿意怎么做。

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[DET 限定词](用来指明多个可能性中正确或特指的一个)…的那个 You use whichever to specify which of a number of possibilities is the right one or the one you mean.
  • ...learning to relax by whichever method suits you best.

    学会用最适合的方式来放松自己

  • Whichever is also a conjunction.
    • Fishing is from 6 am to dusk or 10.30pm, whichever is sooner...

      钓鱼时间从上午6点到黄昏或是到晚上10点半,以较早者为准。

    • In the second year, management has offered 7 per cent or the rate of inflation, whichever is higher...

      在第二年,管理层给出了7%或是与通货膨胀率相等的比率,就看哪个更高了。

    • Whichever of the fitness classes you opt for, trained instructors are there to help you.

      不管你选择哪种健身课,都会有专业教练帮助你。


Oxford which·ever / wɪtʃˈevə(r) ; NAmE wɪtʃˈevər / determiner , pronoun 1 used to say what feature or quality is important in deciding sth (表示什么特征或品质在作决定时重要)…的那个,…的那些 ◆ Choose whichever brand you prefer. 挑选你喜欢的那个品牌。 ◆ Pensions should be increased annually in line with earnings or prices, whichever is the higher. 养老金每年应该按照收入或物价中升幅较高的那一项增长。 ◆ Whichever of you gets here first will get the prize. 你们谁第一个到达这里谁就获奖。 2 used to say that it does not matter which, as the result will be the same 无论哪个;无论哪些 ◆ It takes three hours, whichever route you take. 无论你走哪一条路都需要三个小时。 ◆ The situation is an awkward one, whichever way you look at it. 无论从哪一方面看,这个局面都很尴尬。 ◆ Whichever they choose, we must accept their decision. 无论他们如何选择,我们都必须接受他们的决定。 which·ever / wɪtʃˈevə(r) ; NAmE wɪtʃˈevər /
LDC
whicheverwhich‧ev‧er /wɪtʃˈevə $ -ˈevər/ ●●○ determiner, pronoun
Thesaurus
Collocations
1used to say that it does not matter which thing or person is chosen because the result will be the same:  It will be a difficult operation, whichever method you choose. Whichever way you look at it, things are pretty bad.2used to refer to the member of a group of people or things that does something, is wanted, is possible etc:  Whichever player scores the highest number of points will be the winner. You can either have the double room or the family room, whichever you want. ‘Do you want tea or coffee?’ ‘I don’t mind – whichever one you’re making.’
WDF

whichever

[wɪtʃˈevə(r)]

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Spoken:

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无论哪个(76%),无论哪些(24%)
adj.无论哪个;无论哪些
pron.任何一个;无论哪个

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