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单词 however
释义 how·ev·er
I. \hau̇ˈ(w)evə(r)\ conjunction
Etymology: Middle English, from how + ever
1.
 a. : in whatever manner or way
  < can go however he likes >
 b. : no matter to what degree or extent
  < however much he gives her, she wants more >
2. archaic : although
 < howe'er thou art a fiend, a woman's shape doth shield thee — Shakespeare >
II. adverb
1.
 a. : to whatever degree or extent
  < has done this for however many thousands of years — Emma Hawkridge >
  < every device, however paltry, was resorted to — W.H.Prescott >
 b. : in whatever manner or way
  < shall serve you, sir, truly, however else — Shakespeare >
2. : in spite of that : on the other hand : but
 < it still seems possible, however, that conditions will improve >
 < I would like to go; however, I think I'd better not >
3. archaic : at all events : at least : in any case
4. : how in the world
 < however did you manage it >
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