Phrase
at any rate
adverb
无论如何,总之
- 1.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
无论如何,总之
- 2.
if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)
至少
至少；无论如何
In use
The weather forecast said it might rain, but at any rate, we should bring an umbrella.
I don't think he'll arrive on time, but at any rate, we can start the meeting without him.
She may not be the most experienced candidate, but at any rate, she is very enthusiastic.
At any rate, [clause]
用于总结或强调主要观点。
At any rate, we need to finish the project on time.
无论如何，我们需要按时完成项目。
[clause], at any rate
用于句末，表示让步或强调。
She might not agree, but we'll proceed, at any rate.
她可能不同意，但无论如何我们会继续进行。
[clause], but at any rate [clause]
连接两个分句，表示转折与决心。
The weather is bad, but at any rate the event will go on.
天气不好，但无论如何活动将继续进行。
Common mistakes
Any rate, we should go.At any rate, we should go.
固定短语"at any rate"中的"at"不能省略，否则句子不完整。
In any rate, it's fine.At any rate, it's fine.
受"in any case"的影响，误用"in"替换"at"；正确固定短语是"at any rate"。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
固定短语，相当于副词，意为'无论如何'或'至少'
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.