whatever
- adv.无论什么;什么都（没有）;不管发生什么;一点儿都（不），丝毫（不）
- det./pron.任何，每一;（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;什么都可以;或许吧，无所谓;任何事物，一切事物;（用于问句，表示惊讶或困惑）到底是什么，究竟是什么
- adj.任何…都，无论怎样…都;一点儿…也
what 什么 + ever 究竟,永远
whateverpron.
任何；每一；任何事物；一切事物
any or every; anything or everything
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。
（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
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
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？
（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
‘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
‘What would you like to do today?’ ‘Whatever.’
“今天你想做什么呢？”“做什么都可以。”
or sth of a similar type
这在什么场合都一样：在监狱、医院或诸如此类的地方。
It's the same in any situation: in a prison, hospital or whatever.
used to warn sb not to do sth under any circumstances
无论如何都不要告诉保罗！
Don't tell Paul, whatever you do!
adv.
一点儿都（不）；丝毫（不）；什么都（没有）
not at all; not of any kind
They received no help whatever.
他们没有得到一丁点儿帮助。
‘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
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。
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CONJ-SUBORD 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。
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CONJ-SUBORD 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。
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ADV (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.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。
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QUEST (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.Whatever can you mean?...
你到底是什么意思？
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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 use whatever when you are indicating that you do not know the precise identity, meaning, or value of the thing just mentioned.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”。
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PHRASE 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.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 (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.'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 (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.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。
adj
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- one or some or every or all without specification
- give me any peaches you don't want
- not any milk is left
- any child would know that
- pick any card
- any day now
- cars can be rented at almost any airport
- at twilight or any other time
- beyond any doubt
- need any help we can get
- give me whatever peaches you don't want
- no milk whatsoever is left
- Synonym: any(a) whatsoever
数据来源：WordNet
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He took whatever came his way .
无论什么事落到他的头上，他都认了。
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Whatever your colour scheme , there 's a fabric to match .
无论什么样的色彩图案，都有与之相配的织物。
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Whatever system you choose , it must be run in properly .
不管你选择什么样的体系，都必须经过适当的磨合。
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I felt a need to please people , whatever the cost in time and energy .
我感到一定要使人们满意，耗费多少时间和精力都在所不惜。
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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。
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You have our support , whatever you decide .
不管你作何决定，都会得到我们的支持。
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You can dye your hair whatever colour you like .
你的头发你想怎么染就怎么染。
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These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case .
无论讼案结果如何，这些费用都应照付。
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I can do whatever I want .
我想干什么就可以干什么。
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She would prove him wrong whatever happened .
不论发生的是什么事，她都会证明他是错的。
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Take whatever action is needed .
采取任何必要的行动。
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She knew that , whatever she decided , her family was right behind her .
她知道，无论她作出什么决定，她的家人肯定会支持她的。
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Honestly ! Whatever will they think of next ?
真是的！他们下一步还会想什么？
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Do whatever seems best to you .
你觉得什么最好，就做什么。
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Do whatever you like .
你喜欢做什么就做什么。
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They received no help whatever .
他们没有得到一丁点儿帮助。
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You can listen to whatever kind of music floats your boat .
无论你喜欢哪种音乐，你都可以听。
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Don 't tell Paul , whatever you do !
无论如何都不要告诉保罗！
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Whatever you decide , it 's okay by me .
无论你怎么决定对我来说都行。
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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。
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Whatever do you mean ?
你究竟是什么意思？
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You 're going bungee jumping ? Whatever next ?
你要去蹦极？还想干什么？
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I 'll be there whatever happens .
不管发生什么事我都会到那儿的。
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He was in the front room , or the lounge or whatever you want to call it .
他当时在客厅，或者说是在起居室，或者在叫什么都行的房间里。
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Chocolate-flavoured carrots ! Whatever next ?
巧克力味的胡萝卜！接下来到底还想吃什么？
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It means working , within reason , for whatever time is necessary .
这意味着在合理的范围内花费所有必要的时间工作。
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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。
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It 's an interesting scientific phenomenon , but of no practical use whatever
这是一种有趣的科学现象，但没什么实用价值。
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I was allowed to do whatever I wanted with my life
我可以自由支配自己的生活。
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The United States will do whatever it can to help Greece
美国将竭尽所能帮助希腊。
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