单词 | however |
释义 | however/haʊˈevə(r) ||; haυˈɛvɚ/adv conj 1. (formal 正式) (used for adding a comment to what you have just said) although sth is true (用于补充刚说过的话)可是,然而: ◇sales are poor this month. there may, however, be an increase before christmas. 这个月的销售量很不理想。不过,圣诞节之前也许会增长。 2. (used in questions for expressing surprise) in what way; how (用于疑问句,表示惊奇)到底以什么方式,究竟怎样: ◇however did you manage to find me here? 你到底怎么知道我在这儿? ☞ when you use only how in a question like this there is not such a feeling of surprise. 这类问句要是只用how,惊奇的语气就会减弱。 3. in whatever way 不管用什么方式或方法: ◇however i sat i couldn't get comfortable. 我怎么坐也不舒服。◇you can dress however you like. 你爱穿什么就穿什么。 4. (before an adjective or adverb 用于形容词或副词前) to whatever degree 不管什么程度: ◇he won't wear a hat however cold it is. 不管天气怎么冷,他也不戴帽子。◇you can't catch her however fast you run. 你跑得多快也追不上她。 howeversee ⇨ no matter what/how much etc 1☞ however¹☞ however² |
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