| 释义 |
whoeverwho‧ev‧er /huːˈevə $ -ˈevər/ ●●○ S3 pronoun   - Whoever could be calling at this time of night?
- Give these clothes to whoever needs them.
any one of the people in a group or in the world► any use this to talk about each person in a group of people when it is not important to say exactly which one: any/man/child/teacher etc: · Ask any teacher and they'll tell you I'm right.· Any student who wishes to go on the trip should sign this list.any of the men/their children/my teachers etc: · Have any of the guests arrived?· Jan decided not to invite any of her relatives to her graduation.any of you/them/us: · Have any of you seen my glasses? ► anyone/anybody · Don't worry about it. It can happen to anybody.· Did anyone call while I was out?· If anybody needs more information, come and see me after class.· Sarah liked him more than anyone else she knew.· This would be an ideal job for anyone who speaks French and Italian. ► any Tom, Dick or Harry informal anyone in the world, used especially when you mean that you should be more careful about who you choose or allow to do something: · Any Tom, Dick, or Harry could have written something just as good.· If you don't have someone at the door, any Tom, Dick or Harry could turn up at the party and walk straight in. ► whoever/no matter who any person -- use this when the identity of the person is not important or is not known: · Whoever you ask, you will get the same answer.· Sam wanted to feel that others, no matter who they were, agreed with him.· If someone comes to your door you should always ask for some form of identification, no matter who they say they are. ► any fool/idiot if you say that any fool or any idiot can do something, you mean that anyone can do it because it is extremely easy, and if someone cannot do it they must be very stupid: · Any fool could see that the child was unhappy. to shake your head as a way of saying no► no matter use this when you want to make it clear that nothing will change a situation, your intention etc: no matter how much/many: · I'm determined to go to New York, no matter how much it costs.no matter what/who/when etc: · Paul always calls me every day, no matter where he is.· No matter what position he plays, he'll be a great asset to the team.no matter how good/small/hot etc: · I never win, no matter how hard I try.· Dad was determined to get to the truth, no matter how long it took. ► however use this when the fact that something is very big, good etc does not change a situation: however much/many: · However much I try, I just don't understand him at all.however however adj/adv: · I could never watch any movie more than once, however good it is.· Each one of us, however old or however young, is a valuable member of society. ► whatever/whichever/whoever used when it is not important what happens, who does something etc, because it does not change the situation or your intention: · "I don't care," Carrie cried, "whatever anyone says!"· We can take a taxi or the bus, whichever comes first.· He's a capable man. I'm sure he can deal with whatever problems arise.· Don't forget, it's your job to support your leader, whoever it is.whichever of somebody/something: · Whichever of the cars you choose, I'm sure you'll be very pleased. ► regardless use this when what is done is not affected by different situations, problems etc: regardless of: · The rate of contribution to the pension plan is the same for all employees, regardless of age.regardless of whether/what/who etc: · Many people stick with their banks regardless of whether they offer the best deal.carry on/continue regardless: · It may rain by the end of the day, but we plan to carry on regardless. ► irrespective of something use this when the same thing happens in every case without being affected by facts such as age, size, time, or position: · The job is open to anyone with the right qualifications, irrespective of their age.· Justice for all, irrespective of race or class, is everyone's right.irrespective of what/where/who etc: · All children should have access to the latest technology, irrespective of where they live or how much their parents earn. ► never mind use this to say that something should be ignored because it does not affect the situation or your intention: never mind that!: · "How do you know so much about Jake anyway?" "Never mind that!"never mind something: · I want this wedding to be perfect, never mind the cost.never mind what/why/when etc: · Never mind what Jalal says, Peter is a trusted member of our community.never mind that: · Never mind that it's late. I need to talk to you now. ► come what may use this when you are determined to do something whatever happens: · I'll be there come what may. I promise.· Some people are getting out of the country fast, but my cousin's family has decided to stay, come what may. ► whoever he/she is- And it certainly can't be her father, whoever he is.
- Find him, whoever he is, wherever he is, before the Allies do, and bring him to Berlin.
- Gaia as Earth Goddess: whoever she is, let's keep her.
- He is handsome, tall and lively, he can make whoever he is with feel important.
- This guy whoever he is - he's paying.
- This man, whoever he is, isn't your normal nutter.
- This man, whoever he is, must be very clever.
- You're scared of him, aren't you, whoever he is?
1used to say that it does not matter who does something, is in a particular place etc:  I’ll take whoever wants to go. When you’re done with the book, just give it to Kristin or Shelley or whoever.2used to talk about a specific person or people, although you do not know who they are: Whoever is responsible for this will be punished.3whoever he/she is (also whoever he/she may be) used to say that you do not know who someone is: You’ve got a message from Tony Gower, whoever he is.4used to mean ‘who’ at the beginning of a question to show surprise or anger: Whoever would do a thing like that to an old woman? |