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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.
例句
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。
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。
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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.
例句
We shall love you whatever happens, Diana...
戴安娜，不管发生什么，我们都爱你。
People will judge you whatever you do...
不论你做什么，人们都会品头论足。
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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.
例句
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。
I have nothing whatever to say.
我无话可说。
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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.
例句
Whatever can you mean?...
你到底是什么意思？
Whatever is the matter with you both?
你们俩究竟怎么回事？
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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.
例句
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”。
'I love you,' he said. — 'Whatever that means,' she said.
他说：“我爱你。”—— 她说：“你懂什么是爱吗？”
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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.
例句
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.
例句
'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.
例句
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。
Whatever you do, don't upset the women.
不管你做什么，不要让女士们感到不安。