whatever
代词无论什么; 任何(事物); 诸如此类; (表示不在乎,什么都可接受)什么都可以
形容词无论什么…都; 无论怎样…都; 任何…也
形容词
1. Whatever we said, he'd disagree.
无论我们说什么,他都不同意。
2. Is there any chance whatever?
还有一点儿可能吗?
3. Have you any interest whatever?
你一点儿兴趣也没有吗?
代词
1. I don't really want to be a poet, dramatist, or whatever.
我并不真想当诗人,剧作家,或其它诸如此类的人。
2. Keep calm, whatever happens.
无论发生什么事都要保持冷静。
Chatting online-(网络聊天)
A:Do you chat online often?
你经常上网聊天么?
B:No. do you ?
不,你呢?
A:All the time. we actually use it at work. Out boss thinks it’s a better idea to chat online than to talk on the phones.
我一直聊天的,实际上我们在工作中用它,我们的老板认为网上聊天比打电话更好。
B:I guess that makes the office a quieter place to work.
我想这会使办公室有一个更安静的工作环境。
whatever
A:Definitely.
确实是。
B:Do you ever chat with strangers?
你曾经与陌生人聊天么?
A:Sure. I usually go to some chat rooms in the evening.
是的,我经常晚上到聊天室聊天。
whatever的近义词
B:Is it strange talking to strangers?
与陌生人聊天觉得奇怪么?
A:At first it was, but now I enjoy it. They don’t know me, so I can say whatever I want.
起初是,现在我很喜欢。他们不认识我,所以我可以说任何我想说的话。
B:Is it dangerous?
会不会危险呢?
A:What do you mean?
你是指什么?
B:Could they find out where you live or work?
他们会不会发现你在哪里生活或者工作?
A:Only if you tell them.
除非你告诉他们。
B:Do you ever use your real name?
你用过你的真名吗?
A:Oh, no. I use username.
没有,我有用户名。
B:What is it?
是什么?
A:China girl.
中国女孩.
B:That’s original!
很新颖啊!
International Trade -Insurance-(国际贸易-保险)
B:I'm calling to discuss the level of insurance coverage you've requested for your order.
我打电话来是想讨论你所要求的订单保险额的级别。
A:I believe that we have requested an amount twenty-five percent above the invoice value?
我想我们要求的是高于发票价值百分之二十五的保险金额。
B:Yes, that's right. We have no problem in complying with your request, but we think that the amount is a bit excessive.
是的,没错。我们可以答应这个要求,但是我们觉得金额有点太高。
A:We've had a lot of trouble in the past with damaged goods.
我们过去有太多货物毁损的困扰。
B:I can understand your concern. However, the normal coverage for goods of this type is to insure them for the total invoice amount plus ten percent.
我能了解你的考虑。然而,一般这类产品的保险额度是发票总额再加百分之十。
A:We would feel more comfortable with the additional protection.
有额外的保障会让我们觉得安全些。
B:Unfortunately, if you want to increase the coverage, we will have to charge you extra for the additional cost.
很遗憾,如果你们想增加保险额的话,我们就得向你们收取额外的费用。
A:But the insurance was supposed to be included in the quotation.
但是保险应该包含在报价里了。
B:Yes, but we quoted you normal coverage at regular rates.
是的,但是我们向你们报的价是一般比例下的正常保险额。
A:I see.
我了解。
B:We can, however, arrange the extra coverage. But I suggest you contact your insurance agent there and compare rates.
不过超出的保险额我们可以再商量。但是我建议你和你们那边的保险代理商联络并比较一下价格。
A:You're right. It might be cheaper on this end.
你说得没错,在这边可能会比较便宜。
B:Fax me whatever rates you find there and I'll compare them with what we can offer.
不论你那里找到的是那一种价格都传真给我,我会和我们可以提供的价格来做比较。
1. 什么:我要走了 If you say so 你爱说什么就说什么,但我不一定会照着做 I'm down wi' that 我喜欢它;它很好 I'm out 我不喜欢它;他并不好 Jiggy 酷毙了 Kickin' 酷毙了 Lame 不值得我浪费时间 Late 待会儿见 N-E-wayz 不论什么 (whatever) Phat 酷毙了,
1. 任何…的事物;凡是…的东西
You use whatever to refer to anything or everything of a particular type.
whatever是什么意思
e.g. 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。
e.g. 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。
2. 不管什么;无论什么
You use whatever to say that something is the case in all circumstances.
e.g. We shall love you whatever happens, Diana...
戴安娜,不管发生什么,我们都爱你。
e.g. People will judge you whatever you do...
不论你做什么,人们都会品头论足。
3. (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.
e.g. 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。
e.g. I have nothing whatever to say.
我无话可说。
4. (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.
e.g. Whatever can you mean?...
你到底是什么意思?
e.g. Whatever is the matter with you both?
你们俩究竟怎么回事?
5. (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.
e.g. 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”。
e.g. 'I love you,' he said. — 'Whatever that means,' she said.
他说:“我爱你。”—— 她说:“你懂什么是爱吗?”
6. 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.
e.g. 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。
7. (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.
e.g. 'We'll go in your car, Billy.'—'Whatever you say.'
“比利,我们要坐你的车。”——“随便。”
8. (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.
e.g. 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。
e.g. Whatever you do, don't upset the women.
不管你做什么,不要让女士们感到不安。