however
含义: Despite that; nevertheless; in whatever way
However is a versatile word used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously. It can also mean 'in whatever manner' or 'to whatever extent.' In formal writing, it often appears at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma, or in the middle of a sentence set off by commas.
例句
- The weather was terrible. However, we still enjoyed the trip. 天气很糟糕。然而,我们仍然享受了这次旅行。El tiempo fue terrible. Sin embargo, disfrutamos del viaje.天気はひどかったです。しかしながら、私たちは旅行を楽しみました。날씨가 끔찍했습니다. 그러나 우리는 여전히 여행을 즐겼습니다.
- However hard she tried, she couldn't solve the puzzle. 无论她多么努力,都无法解开这个谜题。Por mucho que lo intentara, no pudo resolver el rompecabezas.どんなに頑張っても、彼女はそのパズルを解けませんでした。아무리 노력해도 그녀는 그 퍼즐을 풀 수 없었습니다.
- I would, however, like to make one small suggestion. 不过,我想提一个小建议。Sin embargo, me gustaría hacer una pequeña sugerencia.ただし、一つだけ小さな提案をさせていただきたいと思います。다만, 한 가지 작은 제안을 하고 싶습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
A compound of 'how' + 'ever', formed in Middle English. 'How' comes from Old English 'hū' (in what manner), and 'ever' from Old English 'ǣfre' (at any time). The contrastive meaning ('nevertheless') developed from the 'in whatever way' sense — implying that regardless of the circumstances, the following statement holds true.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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