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how·ev·er
haU e vr
adverb
in spite of that; yet; but (used to point out the contrast between or opposition of ideas in a sentence or between adjacent sentences).It was the middle of winter; however, it was not very cold, and we decided to take a hike up the mountain.They tried to gain access through a window. However, the windows were both barred and securely locked, so their plan failed.Taking vitamin supplements can have some health benefits. According to many doctors, however, it is no substitute for eating a balanced diet.We expected him to be grateful. He was rather offended, however.There were charitable agencies that could have helped her when she fell into poverty. Coming from a wealthy background, however, she had no knowledge of them.
on the other hand; by contrast.I'm sure you'll like the product. If, however, you are unsatisfied with it, you may return it for a refund.The students are doing better in reading; however, their math skills still need improvement.
to whatever degree or extent; no matter how.However badly their son behaves, they never punish him.She'll finish the project, however long it takes her.
how; by what means (used emphatically when the speaker is surprised or incredulous).My ring! However did you find it?However do you think you will get the money for a project like that?!
conjunction
in whatever manner or way that.Please fix it however you can.They had to take care of their children however they could.He doesn't like turkey however it's cooked.He was unable to grasp the concept however the professor tried to explain it to him.
这组词都有“但是,可是,然而,而”的意思,其区别是:
whereas表对比,一般可与while互换。
nevertheless指尽管作出完全让步,也不会发生任何影响。
but口语常用词,语气较强,泛指与前述情况相反。
however表转折关系,语气稍弱于but,连接性也弱一些,因而常作插入语。
still语气强,多用于肯定句或疑问句。指尽管作出让步,采取措施或表示反对,但情况仍然如故,无所改变。
while表对比,一般可与whereas换用,但程度弱一些。
yet常用于否定句,语气比still稍强。指不管作出多大努力或让步,仍达不到预期的结果。
以上来源于网络
14世纪晚期,来自 how 和 ever。
The first known use of however was in the 14th century
hubnoun
the central part of a circular object (as a wheel)
a center of activity
huarachenoun
a sandal made of leather thongs woven together
huarachenoun
a sandal made of leather thongs woven together
howsoeveradverb
in whatever manner
to whatever degree or extent
howlernoun
one that howls
a stupid and ridiculous blunder
howlverb
to make a long loud mournful sound like that of a dog
to cry out loudly (as with pain, grief, or amusement) howling with laughter
howled in protest
to drown out or cause to fail by an outcry
howled down the opposition
howitzernoun
a short cannon capable of firing a shell in a high arc
however1 of 2conjunction
in whatever way or manner
do it however you like
however2 of 2adverb
in whatever manner or way
I'll get there however I can
to whatever degree or extent
no prank, however innocent, was done
in spite of that : on the other hand : but
I'd like to go; however, I'd better not
1 This year, however, it was the third and final task in the Triwizard Tournament for which he needed to prepare, but he still didn’t know what he would have to do.
2 And however rapidly technology may invent new uses for insecticides and new ways of applying them, it is likely to find the insects keeping a lap ahead.
3 “She might be. There may, however, be some people who will be upset if we do go.”
4 He did, however, get the impression that she didn’t approve of his housekeeping.
5 Now, however, though the code of silence is still nominally in place, inmate lips seem looser and officers’ use of snitches more widespread.
6 It was clear that the receptionist, however polite, was disinterested and wished Claire would leave.
7 There were a few students on the path that led to the gym, however, and Reynie and the others passed them without a word.
8 If he went to the rangers, however, they would have some irksome questions for him: Why had he ignored posted regulations and driven down the wash in the first place?
9 She adds, however, that “to decide is to kill off all possibilities but one.
然而,她又补充道,“做决策就是扼杀其他所有的可能性,只保留一种可能性。”
10 All of them however were alike in their reverent silence.
11 That southern province, however distant and unknown, was exactly what he had been waiting for.
12 This difficulty, however, simply provoked the philosophers to think harder.
13 There is, however, no sign—not the slightest fragment of evidence—that they had been struck by this, and Sprat went out of his way to criticize Bacon’s insufficiently critical approach to questions of evidence.
14 Mom, however, thought it was one of the most beautiful trees she had ever seen.
15 Mother’s conversion to Dad’s philosophy was not total, however, and occasionally she was possessed of her old enthusiasm.
16 Others, however, simply said, “You’re no different from other schoolchildren. They too have parents who have trouble getting jobs; yet they have uniforms and books.”
17 When it came to having children, however, my mother had her own ideas.
18 I learned that later, however; at the time I didn’t know what he was writing, and I sat waxing skis, or doing nothing.
19 The next year, however, he bolted for Nevada with friends to try his hand at mining gold.
20 They managed it, however, drawing the body clear of high water mark.
1 不过
mere but though merely nevertheless nobbut nothing but nothing other than still but then even so natheless only mind at the same time still and all not but what howbeit then nonetheless simply anyway although then again but then again the only thing is yet on second thoughts
3 但是
nonetheless and but when only while although whereas though on second thoughts still AND yet always granting
4 究竟
whatever earthly just ever devil heck blaze deuce in God's name in thunder beneath the sun in damnation for Christ's sake for God's sake for goodness sake for heaven's sake for mercy's sake for pity sake in Heaven's name in the world in nature bally thunder fuck mischief thunderation May How ever in the name of wonder under the canopy in the devil in all creation the thunder
6 然而
howbeit anyway nevertheless nonetheless algate and but only while though yet whereas none the less and yet but then again still notwithstanding withal natheless when at the same time but then all the same not but what not where whenas nathless although then again mark you now
7 有以下用法
maybe perhaps thus otherwise somehow hence my that you on by but we one so when there which what up out like some other how than no only her over now many because where much such before here really same both off last own between little without next why lot once within though bit several either yet below past rather quite half outside inside behind near forward throughout plus former round beyond whatever immediately whose plenty none indeed unlike neither whenever everywhere alongside besides latter wherever beneath minus whichever further suchlike who them me us him whoever be have need become
10 无论如何
whatso anyway possibly howsoever anywise leastwise at all events on all accounts on every account whether or no happen what may happen what will at any risk for love or money for the world one way or another in any event one way or the other as it may by any means at all costs for all the world at any cost how always regardless whether although at any rate for the life of me rain or shine come what may by fair means or foul if it kills one so once ever anyhow aught leastways no matter how right or wrong for love and money on no consideration in any shape come what will in any shape or form neither hot nor cold at all risks by hook or hook at all rates least common multiple choose how the cat jumps for the life of one somehow in any case in nature either way for the life of sink or swim strictly mark you at least whatever you do at any price will for the soul of me at any expense any how for any sake for anything as how any day
11 不管怎样
not for love or money at any rate anyway regardless anyhow whatever come hell or high water at all events at least in any event for better or worse for better or for worse rightly or wrongly in any case come what may possibly howsoever anyways whether or no for the soul of me at any expense blow high one way or another one way or the other as how right or wrong
12 到底
whatever just ever heck blaze deuce bottom come down to bedrock get down to bedrock in God's name in thunder beneath the sun in damnation for Christ's sake for God's sake for goodness sake for heaven's sake for mercy's sake for pity sake in Heaven's name till the bitter end until the bitter end in the world in nature the devil to the death to the very end to the bitter end earthly eventually devil mischief thunderation How ever under the canopy go the big figure in the devil in all creation