whatever

英 [wɒtˈevə(r)]

美 [wətˈevər]

det./pron.  任何; 每一; 任何事物; 一切事物; (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; (用于问句，表示惊讶或困惑)到底是什么，究竟是什么
adv.  一点儿都(不); 丝毫(不); 什么都(没有); 不管发生什么

中考高考CET4CET6考研IELTS

Oxford 3000 / Collins.4 / BNC.759 / COCA.776

习惯用语

pron.

or whatever
• 诸如此类；等等
  or sth of a similar type
• 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。
whatever you do
• （警告某人决不要做某事）无论如何
  used to warn sb not to do sth under any circumstances
• Don't tell Paul, whatever you do!
  无论如何都不要告诉保罗！

牛津词典

det.

pron.

• 任何；每一；任何事物；一切事物
  any or every; anything or everything
  1. Take whatever action is needed.
     采取任何必要的行动。
  2. Do whatever you like.
     你喜欢做什么就做什么。
• （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
  used when you are saying that it does not matter what sb does or what happens, because the result will be the same
  1. Whatever decision he made I would support it.
     无论他作出什么决定我都会支持的。
  2. You have our support, whatever you decide.
     不管你作何决定，都会得到我们的支持。
• （用于问句，表示惊讶或困惑）到底是什么，究竟是什么
  used in questions to express surprise or confusion
  1. Whatever do you mean?
     你究竟是什么意思？
  2. Chocolate-flavoured carrots! Whatever next ?
     巧克力味的胡萝卜！接下来到底还想吃什么？
• （用于回应，表示不在乎或不感兴趣）或许吧，无所谓
  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
  1. ‘You should try a herbal remedy.’ ‘Yeah, whatever.’
     “你应该试一试草药疗法。”“是啊，或许吧。”
• （表示不在乎，什么都可接受）什么都可以
  used to say that you do not mind what you do, have, etc. and that anything is acceptable
  1. ‘What would you like to do today?’ ‘Whatever.’
     “今天你想做什么呢？”“做什么都可以。”

adv.

• 一点儿都（不）；丝毫（不）；什么都（没有）
  not at all; not of any kind
  1. They received no help whatever.
     他们没有得到一丁点儿帮助。
  2. ‘Is there any doubt about it?’ ‘None whatsoever.’
     “对此有怀疑吗？”“丝毫没有。”
• 不管发生什么
  used to say that it does not matter what sb does, or what happens, because the result will be the same
  1. 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。

柯林斯词典

• CONJ-SUBORD 任何…的事物;凡是…的东西
  You usewhateverto refer to anything or everything of a particular type.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
  3. He's good at whatever he does.
     他做事样样出色。
  4. Whateveris also a determiner.
     
  5. 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。
• CONJ-SUBORD 不管什么；无论什么
  You usewhateverto say that something is the case in all circumstances.
  1. We shall love you whatever happens, Diana...
     戴安娜，不管发生什么，我们都爱你。
  2. People will judge you whatever you do...
     不论你做什么，人们都会品头论足。
  3. 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。
• ADV (用于名词词组后，强调否定陈述)任何，丝毫
  You usewhateverafter a noun group in order to emphasize a negative statement.
  1. 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。
  2. I have nothing whatever to say.
     我无话可说。
• QUEST (强调询问语气)究竟，到底
  You usewhateverto ask in an emphatic way about something which you are very surprised about.
  1. Whatever can you mean?...
     你到底是什么意思？
  2. Whatever is the matter with you both?
     你们俩究竟怎么回事？
• CONJ-SUBORD (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 usewhateverwhen you are indicating that you do not know the precise identity, meaning, or value of the thing just mentioned.
  1. 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”。
  2. 'I love you,' he said. — 'Whatever that means,' she said.
     他说：“我爱你。”—— 她说：“你懂什么是爱吗？”
• PHRASE 诸如此类
  You sayor whateverto refer generally to something else of the same kind as the thing or things that you have just mentioned.
  1. 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。
• CONVENTION (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.
  1. 'We'll go in your car, Billy.'—'Whatever you say.'
     “比利，我们要坐你的车。”——“随便。”
• PHRASE (用于提出建议或警告)不管做什么，无论怎样
  You saywhateveryoudowhen giving advice or warning someone about something.
  1. 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。
  2. Whatever you do, don't upset the women.
     不管你做什么，不要让女士们感到不安。

英英释义

adj

• one or some or every or all without specification
  1. give me any peaches you don't want
  2. not any milk is left
  3. any child would know that
  4. pick any card
  5. any day now
  6. cars can be rented at almost any airport
  7. at twilight or any other time
  8. beyond any doubt
  9. need any help we can get
  10. give me whatever peaches you don't want
  11. no milk whatsoever is left
  Synonym:any(a)whatsoever

双语例句

• He's good at whatever he does.
  他做事样样出色。
• 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”。
• 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。
• We shall love you whatever happens, Diana
  戴安娜，不管发生什么，我们都爱你。
• 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。
• I told myself I would be satisfied with whatever I could get.
  我告诉自己，不管得到什么我都会心满意足的。
• 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。
• Whatever you do, don't upset the women.
  不管你做什么，不要让女士们感到不安。
• You know, Brian, whatever you may think, I work hard for a living
  布赖恩，你知道，不论你怎么看，我都是在为生计而拼命工作。
• It was obvious that, whatever its merits, their work would never be used.
  很明显，无论他们的作品有何优点都永远不会被采用。