whatever
US /wɑːˈt̬ev.ɚ/
UK /wɒtˈev.ər/
限定詞
任何, 無論什麼
used to emphasize a lack of restriction or choice in a statement
範例:
•
Take whatever you need from the pantry.
從食品儲藏室裡拿走你任何需要的東西。
•
You can choose whatever color you like.
你喜歡什麼顏色都可以選。
代詞
無論什麼, 任何
used to refer to anything or everything of a specified type
範例:
•
Whatever he says, don't believe him.
他說什麼都不要相信他。
•
You can do whatever you want.
你愛做什麼就做什麼。
感歎詞
隨便, 無所謂
used to indicate that one does not care or is indifferent about something
範例:
•
“Should we go to the park or the beach?” “Whatever.”
“我們應該去公園還是海灘？” “隨便。”
•
He just shrugged and said, “Whatever.”
他只是聳聳肩說：“隨便。”