Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #145
however
然而；不过
核心释义
nevertheless; despite what has just been said
- 1.
无论怎样；不管如何
Regardless of how; no matter how
- 2.
尽管如此；然而
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
- 3.
无论怎样；不管以何种方式
Regardless of how; regardless of the way in which.
- 4.
相比之下；另一方面
by contrast; on the other hand
- 5.
以任何方式；如何
In any way in which; how.
- 6.
无论到什么程度
to whatever degree or extent
无论怎样；不管怎样；无论多么；另一方面；无论怎样；不管如何；尽管如此；然而；无论怎样；不管以何种方式
用法In use
The weather forecast predicted rain; however, the sun came out in the afternoon.
用法提示：副词，表示转折，引出与前面相反的情况。
She studied hard for the exam; however, she still felt nervous.
用法提示：副词，连接两个分句，表示对比或让步。
The product is expensive; however, its quality justifies the price.
用法提示：副词，用于句首或分句首，表示转折关系。
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
The results, however general, are important
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- however much
- 无论多少
- However much you try, you won't succeed.无论你多努力尝试，你都不会成功。
- however hard
- 无论多么困难
- However hard the task is, we must finish it.无论任务多么困难，我们都必须完成。
- however you like
- 随你喜欢
- You can arrange the furniture however you like.你可以随你喜欢布置家具。
- however long
- 无论多久
- However long it takes, I'll wait for you.无论需要多久，我都会等你。
习语与比喻表达
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记忆：how+ever='无论如何'，但作副词常表转折'然而'。
语境与语域Context & Register
中性偏正式，常用于书面语或正式口语
语法说明Grammar Note
however 是副词，不是连词，因此不能像 but 那样直接连接两个分句；作'然而'时通常用标点与前句隔开。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words like 'forever', 'whenever', and 'whatever' share a similar ending but may not rhyme exactly with 'however'.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
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