whichever

英 [wɪtʃˈevə(r)]

美 [wɪtʃˈevər]

det./pron.  (表示什么特征或品质在作决定时重要)…的那个，…的那些; 无论哪个; 无论哪些

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牛津词典

det.

pron.

• （表示什么特征或品质在作决定时重要）…的那个，…的那些
  used to say what feature or quality is important in deciding sth
  1. Choose whichever brand you prefer.
     挑选你喜欢的那个品牌。
  2. Pensions should be increased annually in line with earnings or prices, whichever is the higher.
     养老金每年应该按照收入或物价中升幅较高的那一项增长。
  3. Whichever of you gets here first will get the prize.
     你们谁第一个到达这里谁就获奖。
• 无论哪个；无论哪些
  used to say that it does not matter which, as the result will be the same
  1. It takes three hours, whichever route you take.
     无论你走哪一条路都需要三个小时。
  2. The situation is an awkward one, whichever way you look at it .
     无论从哪一方面看，这个局面都很尴尬。
  3. Whichever they choose, we must accept their decision.
     无论他们如何选择，我们都必须接受他们的决定。

柯林斯词典

• DET 任何一种;不管哪种
  You usewhicheverin order to indicate that it does not matter which of the possible alternatives happens or is chosen.
  1. Whichever way you look at it, nuclear power is the energy of the future...
     不管从哪个角度来看，核能都是未来的能源。
  2. Israel offers automatic citizenship to all Jews who want it, whatever colour they are and whichever language they speak.
     犹太人只要愿意，均可自动加入以色列国籍，不管他们是什么肤色，不管他们说何种语言。
  3. Whicheveris also a conjunction.
     
  4. We will gladly exchange your goods, or refund your money, whichever you prefer.
     我们将很乐意为您换货或退款，看您更愿意怎么做。
• DET (用来指明多个可能性中正确或特指的一个)…的那个
  You usewhicheverto specify which of a number of possibilities is the right one or the one you mean.
  1. ...learning to relax by whichever method suits you best.
     学会用最适合的方式来放松自己
  2. Whicheveris also a conjunction.
     
  3. Fishing is from 6 am to dusk or 10.30pm, whichever is sooner...
     钓鱼时间从上午6点到黄昏或是到晚上10点半，以较早者为准。
  4. In the second year, management has offered 7 per cent or the rate of inflation, whichever is higher...
     在第二年，管理层给出了7%或是与通货膨胀率相等的比率，就看哪个更高了。
  5. Whichever of the fitness classes you opt for, trained instructors are there to help you.
     不管你选择哪种健身课，都会有专业教练帮助你。

双语例句

• Whichever one wins, he can't lose.
  不管那个赢了，他都是不会输的。
• You can use whichever program you know best.
  你可以使用任何一个你最了解的程序。
• Whichever of these is applicable, it is equally important to your final garment.
  可选用任何一种缝型，但这与服装最后完成同等重要。
• Israel offers automatic citizenship to all Jews who want it, whatever colour they are and whichever language they speak.
  犹太人只要愿意，均可自动加入以色列国籍，不管他们是什么肤色，不管他们说何种语言。
• In this case, JSSE will choose whichever certificate it sees fit.
  在这个案例中，JSSE将选择任何一个它认为合适的证书。
• May I choose whichever I like?
  我可以选我喜欢的吗？
• Whichever of them are you going to help?
  你究竟帮助他们当中的哪一个？
• I'll take whichever books you don't want.
  你不要的任何书我都要。
• Whichever and whatever you like, there is a theme park for you.
  不论你喜欢哪一个，喜欢什么，总会有适合你的主题公园。
• You think you will success, or you think you may fail – whichever, you are absolutely right.
  无论你认为自己会成功或者失败，你都是绝对正确的！