however

/haʊˈevə(r)/ adv.
标准词条 CET-4CET-6IELTS
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然而；不过；无论多么；不管怎样

释义与例句

adv. 然而；不过
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems surprising after what has just been said
  1. The hotel is expensive. However, its location is excellent.
    这家酒店很贵。不过，它的位置非常好。
  2. He worked extremely hard; however, the results were disappointing.
    他工作非常努力；然而，结果令人失望。
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  1. The findings are promising. More research is needed, however.
    这些发现很有希望。不过，还需要更多研究。
adv. 无论多么；不管怎样
to whatever degree or in whatever way
  1. However hard she tried, she could not open the door.
    无论她怎么努力，都打不开那扇门。
  2. However much it costs, we must ensure that the equipment is safe.
    不管花多少钱，我们都必须确保设备安全。
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  1. However small the difference may seem, it could affect the result.
    无论差异看起来多小，都可能影响结果。

词源与构词

由 how 与 ever 复合而成，后发展出“然而”和“无论多么”等用法。

记忆钩子 however 是连接副词，连接两个完整句时不能像 but 那样只用逗号连接。

词族与关联词

同义词
  • nevertheless 然而；尽管如此
    however 可灵活置于句首、句中或句末，引出对比；nevertheless 更强调“尽管前述情况如此”，常放在句首或分句之间。
    The task was difficult; nevertheless, they completed it on time. 任务很困难；尽管如此，他们还是按时完成了。
易混词（形近或义近，注意区别）
  • but 但是；不过
    but 是连词，可直接连接两个分句；however 是连接副词，不能像 but 那样只用一个逗号连接两个完整句子。
    The plan is risky, but it is worth trying. 这个计划有风险，但值得一试。
常见搭配
  • however hard 无论多么努力或困难
    However hard we work, some problems take time to solve. 无论我们多么努力，有些问题都需要时间才能解决。
  • however much 无论多少；不管多么
    However much we prepare, unexpected difficulties can arise. 无论我们准备得多充分，都可能出现意外困难。
  • however small 无论多么小
    However small the donation, it will help the project. 无论捐款多么少，都会对这个项目有所帮助。