| 单词 | however |
| 释义 | however (haʊevəʳ ) 1. adverb A2 You use however when you are adding a comment which is surprising or which contrasts with what has just been said. This was not an easy decision. It is, however, a decision that we feel is dictated by our duty. Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well. Higher sales have not helped profits, however. Synonyms: but, nevertheless, still, though 2. adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb, ADV many/much] B2 You use however before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that the degree or extent of something cannot change a situation. [emphasis] You should always strive to achieve more, however well you have done before. However hard she tried, nothing seemed to work. However famous you are and however rich, losing a baby is the same the world over. However much it hurt, he could do it. Synonyms: no matter how, regardless of how, in whatever way 3. conjunction You use however when you want to say that it makes no difference how something is done. However we adopt healthcare reform, it isn't going to save major amounts of money. Wear your hair however you want. 4. adverb [ADV many/much, ADV adv] B2 You use however in expressions such as or however long it takes and or however many there were to indicate that the figure you have just mentioned may not be accurate. [vagueness] The 20,000 or however many who come to watch would love to be out on the pitch. Wait 30 to 60 minutes or however long it takes. 5. adverb You can use however to ask in an emphatic way how something has happened which you are very surprised about. Some speakers of English think that this form is incorrect and prefer to use 'how ever'. [emphasis] However did you find this place in such weather? Collocations: however imperfect Practically, it created a barrier (however imperfect) against the inhalation of invisible airborne pathogens. The Times Literary Supplement Only with measurement can we get a glimpse, however imperfect, of the progress toward attainment of a goal. Christianity Today There are no conclusions to be drawn here - only a degree of thankfulness for the current peace, however imperfect and uncertain it seems. The Times Literary Supplement And there are some answers, however imperfect, to be gleaned from the experiences of those who have gone before. Times, Sunday Times But the elections, however imperfect, may still look more attractive than the president they produce. Times, Sunday Times That tie-in with tradition, however tenuous, was what inspired his small range of suits based on a handful of fashion icons. Times, Sunday Times We interpret such triumphs, however irrationally, as a verification, however tenuous, that we're doing things right here. Globe and Mail Tradition, and the creation of myth, remains essential for upholding a collective sense of identity, binding the past to the present, however tenuous the connection. The Times Literary Supplement We wanted to get more for our money, however unlikely the source. Times, Sunday Times His dream of a return to the presidency, however unlikely, was stronger than his quest to earn wealth, the friend said. Times, Sunday Times That cryptic crack in medical history could leave humanity vulnerable to a future outbreak—however unlikely it may be. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However unlikely an ambition, share it today and see it take shape. The Sun Try not to set rigid rules for yourself and be ready for relationships that turn out to be perfect for you, however unlikely they seem. The Sun This sort of thing can get a little grating, however well-intentioned it might be. The Times Literary Supplement The sheep cannot be expected to take care of their shepherd, however well-intentioned they might be. Christianity Today The love of a nation cannot be learnt from a handbook, however well-intentioned and marvellously researched. Times, Sunday Times Sometimes the situation has deteriorated beyond what two people, however well-intentioned, can patch up. Christianity Today Any exceptions, however well-intentioned, could lead to the terrible result that happened in this case-catastrophic injuries with no insurance coverage. Christianity Today Translations: Chinese: 可是 Japanese: いかに･･･であろうとも |
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