| 单词 | whatever |
| 释义 | whatever —whatever /wɒtˈev.ər/ aep /wɑːˈt̬ev.ɚ/ adverb (EMPHASIS) ► F0 → WHATSOEVER(Cf. ↑whatsoever): » There is no evidence whatever to show that this is in fact the case.Thesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressionsadverb INFORMAL (DISRESPECT) ► F0 something that is said to show no respect to someone who is asking you to agree with them or agree to do something: » "Bryce, could you do what I ask you to once in a while?" "Whatever."Thesaurus+: ↑Expressions meaning 'it isn't important to me'pronoun (SURPRISE) ► F0 used instead of the word 'what' to add emphasis to a phrase, usually expressing surprise: » Whatever is he doing with that rod?» Whatever's that yellow thing on your plate?» Whatever did you say that for?» Whatever does she see in him - he's revolting!» Whatever made him buy that jacket?Thesaurus+: ↑Question words and expressionspronoun determiner (ANYTHING) ► B1 anything or everything: » I eat whatever I want and I still don't seem to put on weight.» "What shall we do tonight then?" "It's up to you - whatever you want."» Whatever I say I always seem to get it wrong.» Don't, whatever you do, tell Patrick (= you certainly should not tell him).» Do whatever you want - it won't affect me.» "So I'll bring red wine then." "Sure, whatever (= bring that or anything else)."» Apparently he 'discovered himself' in India, whatever that means (= although I do not know what that means).Thesaurus+: ↑Relative forms• • • Extra Examples:» Tolerant of human frailty in whatever form, she almost never judged people.» You can eat whatever you like as long as it's in moderation.» It's a very permissive school where the children are allowed to do whatever they like.» This range of jackets is styled to look good whatever the occasion.» He's got the committee firmly under his thumb - they agree to whatever he asks.pronoun determiner (NOT IMPORTANT WHAT) ► B2 it is not important what is; it makes no difference what (is): » We'll go whatever the weather.» Whatever happens, you know that I'll stand by you.» Whatever else may be said of him, Mr Meese is not scared of a fight.» Whatever the outcome of the war, there will be no winners.» Whatever the reason, more Britons are emigrating to Australia today than at any time since the 1950s.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which express a contrast• • • Extra Examples:» I tend to doubt the wisdom of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.» She has vowed to remain true to the president whatever happens.» This range of jackets is styled to look good whatever the occasion.» He was taught at school to keep a stiff upper lip, whatever happens.» Whatever you think of him, you have to admire his determination. |
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