Word · Frequency #5925
whichever
无论哪个
any (of a set) that
- 1.
Regardless of the ... that; no matter which.
无论哪个......；不管哪个。
- 2.
Any or either ... that; the ... that.
任何一个...的；...的
- 3.
According to or depending upon which.
根据或取决于哪个。
无论哪个......；不管哪个。；任何一个...的；...的；根据或取决于哪个。
In use
You can choose whichever flavor you like from the menu.
Pick whichever is cheapest; we need to save money.
She will accept whichever invitation comes first.
whichever + noun
用作限定词，后接名词。
Whichever book you choose, I'll buy it for you.
无论你选哪本书，我都会买给你。
whichever + clause
用作代词，后接从句。
You can take whichever you like.
你可以拿走任何一个你喜欢的。
Common mistakes
You can choose whatever color you like, whichever.You can choose whichever color you like.
“whichever”本身已包含“无论哪个”的意思，在句中直接修饰名词，无需再用“whatever”或添加多余的逗号。“whichever”作限定词时直接放在名词前，不用再单独重复。
Connections
Collocations
- whichever one
- 无论哪一个
- You can take whichever one you like.你可以拿你喜欢的那一个。
- whichever way
- 无论哪种方式
- Whichever way you look at it, it's a problem.无论你怎么看，这都是一个问题。
- whichever option
- 无论哪个选项
- Choose whichever option is best for you.选择对你最有利的那个选项。
- whichever comes first
- 先到者为准
- We'll accept the first ten applicants, whichever comes first.我们将接受前十名申请者，先到先得。
- whichever suits you
- 哪个适合你
- You can pick whichever suits you best.你可以选最适合你的那个。
- whichever you choose
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆分记忆：which（哪一个）+ ever（无论）= 无论哪一个。形象化：面对多个选项，任选其一。
Context & Register
对于限定词和代词用法，whichever 通常用于正式和非正式场合，表示“无论哪个”或“任何一个”。常见于选择句、条件句或疑问句中。多用于口语和书面语，语气中性。
Grammar Note
whichever 没有比较级形式。
Pronunciation & Spelling
These words all end in -ever and share the same stressed vowel /ɛvə/. Note that the standalone word 'ever' has stress on the first syllable (/ˈɛvə/) and does not rhyme.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.