Phrase
in any event
adverb
不论怎样
无论如何
In use
I might miss the train, but in any event I'll meet you at the station by noon.
The weather forecast is uncertain; in any event, we should bring an umbrella.
He may not have all the details, but in any event his opinion is worth hearing.
In any event, + [independent clause]
通常用于句首，用逗号分隔。
In any event, we should finish the project on time.
无论如何，我们都应按时完成项目。
[independent clause], but in any event, [independent clause]
用于表示让步，强调结果不变。
The weather might be bad, but in any event, the picnic is still on.
天气可能不好，但无论如何，野餐照常进行。
Common mistakes
Any event, we should finish the project on time.In any event, we should finish the project on time.
短语 'in any event' 需要介词 'in'，不能省略。
In any event of rain, the picnic will be canceled.In the event of rain, the picnic will be canceled.
'in any event' 表示'无论如何'，而这里需要表示'如果...发生'，应使用 'in the event of'。
Connections
Confusing words
- in any case
- 无论如何，不管怎样 · “in any case”与“in any event”意思相近，但“in any case”更常用于引出事实或理由，而“in any event”强调结果不变。
- at any rate
- 无论如何，至少 · “at any rate”语气较强，常用于口语，强调说话者认为最重要的一点；而“in any event”更正式。
- anyway
- 无论如何，反正 · “anyway”是副词，常用于口语和非正式场合，而“in any event”是固定短语，更正式。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.