1. | (与形容词或副词连用)无论到什么程度,不管多么used with an adjective or adverb to mean ‘to whatever degree’ |
He wanted to take no risks, however small. 他再小的风险也不想冒。 | |
She has the window open, however cold it is outside. 不管外面多冷她都开着窗户。 | |
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. 无论我解释得多么仔细,她还是没弄懂。 | |
2. | 不管怎样;无论如何in whatever way |
However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. 不管你怎么看,它都要花很多钱。 |
3. | 然而;不过;仍然used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said |
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. 他感觉不舒服,但他仍然去上班,并且努力集中精神工作。 | |
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. 我们原以为这些数据正确,不过我们现在发现了一些错误。 |