Phrase
in any case
adverb
反正;毕竟
used to say that something is true or reasonable given the previous statement
- 1.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
无论如何
- 2.
making an additional point; anyway
而且
况且;再说;无论如何;而且
In use
In any case, we should finish the project on time.
I don't think it will rain, but in any case, bring an umbrella.
The meeting might be cancelled; in any case, I'll let you know.
In any case, [clause]
用于句首,表示强调某个事实或决定不受其他因素影响。
In any case, we should finish the project on time.
无论如何,我们都应该按时完成项目。
[Clause], in any case
用于句末,补充说明某事无论如何都会发生。
It might rain, but we'll go hiking in any case.
可能会下雨,但无论如何我们都会去远足。
Common mistakes
Please bring an umbrella in any case it rains.
Connections
Confusing words
- anyway
- 无论如何;不管怎样 · anyway 常用在句首或句尾,表示‘尽管如此’或‘总之’;in any case 更强调‘在任何情况下’
- in any event
- 无论如何 · in any event 与 in any case 几乎同义,但 in any event 更正式,常用于书面语
- at any rate
- 无论如何;至少 · at any rate 常用来纠正或弱化前面的话,意为‘至少’;in any case 不用于此义
Learner notes
Grammar Note
用于表示让步或追加理由,相当于'无论如何'。
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT.