Whenever Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

whenever

conjunction

快速理解

What does "Whenever" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Whenever"?

用於表示任何時候或每次發生某事時。

  1. 1

    任何時候

    EN: at any time; no matter when

    翻譯: 在任何時間;無論何時

  2. 2

    每當

    EN: every time that; on every occasion when

    翻譯: 每次;每當…的時候

  3. 3

    用於強調疑問

    EN: used for emphasis in questions to express surprise or confusion

    翻譯: 用於疑問句中強調驚訝或困惑

小提醒:注意 "whenever" 和 "when" 的區別:"whenever" 強調不特定或重複的時間,而 "when" 通常指特定時間。

發音(How to Pronounce "Whenever" in English

How to pronounce "Whenever" in English?"Whenever" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Whenever" from YouTube Videos

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Stanford

And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Whenever"?How does "Whenever" change by context?

1. at any time that; every time that

在任何時候;每當

You can call me whenever you need help.

每當你需要幫助時,都可以打電話給我。

Whenever I visit Taipei, I go to the night market.

每當我造訪台北,都會去夜市。

2. used to emphasize a lack of restriction in time

用於強調時間上沒有限制

Come over whenever you like.

你隨時都可以過來。

We can start the meeting whenever everyone is ready.

只要大家準備好了,我們隨時可以開會。

3. used when you do not know or say exactly when something happens

用於不知道或不確切說明某事發生的時間

We'll finish the project sometime next week, whenever we get the final approval.

我們下週某個時間會完成這個專案,就在我們得到最終核准的時候。

The package will arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday, whenever the courier can deliver it.

包裹會在週二或週三送達,就看快遞員何時能送貨。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Whenever"?How to make natural sentences with "Whenever"?
PatternMeaningExample
whenever + clause每當…的時候;無論何時Whenever I see that movie, I cry. (每當我看那部電影,我都會哭。)
whenever + possible/convenient只要有可能/方便I go for a walk whenever possible. (只要有可能,我就會去散步。)
or whenever或是任何其他時間(表示時間不確定或隨意)We can meet on Tuesday, or whenever you're free. (我們可以星期二見,或是你任何有空的時候。)
at ... or whenever在…或是其他任何時候Call me at 3 p.m. or whenever you finish. (下午三點或是你完成的時候打給我。)

用法說明

How is "Whenever" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Whenever"?

whenever + 現在式 vs whenever + 過去式

  • whenever + 現在式 用於描述習慣性、反覆發生的事件,強調每次發生的情況都類似。
  • whenever + 過去式 則用於敘述過去特定時段內的習慣或重複事件,通常帶有回憶或敘述過往的語氣。
  • 注意,whenever 本身已包含「任何時候」的意思,通常不與 any timeno matter when 連用,以避免重複。

對比例句: EN: Whenever I visit Taipei, I always go to the night market. 翻譯: 每當我造訪台北,我一定會去夜市。

EN:Whenever I visited my grandparents, they would tell me old stories.

翻譯:以前每當我去探望祖父母,他們都會給我講老故事。

總結建議

在描述現在或未來的習慣時使用「whenever + 現在式」,敘述過去的習慣則使用「whenever + 過去式」。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Whenever" and similar words?How to choose "Whenever" vs alternatives?

whenever vs when

"whenever" 強調「任何時候、每當」,表示重複性或無特定時間;"when" 則用於詢問或指特定時間點。

whenever vs every time

"whenever" 與 "every time" 常可互換,但 "whenever" 語氣較隨意,且可表示「在任何可能的時候」。

whenever vs no matter when

兩者皆可表達「無論何時」,但 "no matter when" 語氣更強烈、更正式,常用於強調讓步。

口語用法

How is "Whenever" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Whenever"?

引述

用於引述或重複他人的話,帶有「無論何時」、「只要…就…」的條件意味,語氣較隨意。 EN: "Whenever you're ready, just let me know." 翻譯: 你準備好隨時跟我說一聲。

EN:He always says, "Whenever you need help, call me."

翻譯:他總是說:「你任何時候需要幫忙,就打給我。」

語氣強調

在口語中重複使用或拉長發音,用來強調「每一次都這樣」的規律性或輕微的不耐煩。 EN: Whenever, whenever, it's always the same excuse. 翻譯: 每次、每次都是同樣的藉口。

EN:Whenever she calls... (sigh) it's always to complain.

翻譯:每次她打來…(嘆氣)都是為了抱怨。

停頓填充

作為說話時的思考停頓點,引出後續的條件或情況,常見於句首。 EN: Whenever... you know, the weather gets bad, we cancel the trip. 翻譯: 每當…你知道的,天氣變糟,我們就取消行程。

EN:So, whenever... um, I feel stressed, I go for a walk.

翻譯:所以,每當…嗯,我感到有壓力時,我就去散步。

正式書寫注意:在正式報告或學術寫作中,應避免將 "whenever" 用於非條件性的口語停頓或隨意引述,以保持語句的嚴謹性。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Whenever"?What fixed phrases with "Whenever" should I remember?

whenever possible

whenever + adjective

只要有可能;一有機會就

whenever you like

whenever + pronoun + verb

隨時都可以;只要你喜歡

whenever I see

whenever + subject + verb

每當我看見

whenever it is

whenever + pronoun + be verb

無論何時;不管那是什麼時候

whenever need be

whenever + need be

只要有需要;必要時

whenever the mood strikes

whenever + noun phrase + verb

興致一來就;心血來潮時

whenever that may be

whenever + that + may be

無論那是什麼時候

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Whenever"?Which "Whenever" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×Whenever I will see him, I will tell him.

Whenever I see him, I will tell him.

在時間副詞子句中(如 whenever 引導的句子),即使主句是未來式,從句也使用現在式來表示未來。

×I feel happy whenever a sunny day.

I feel happy whenever it is a sunny day.

"whenever" 是連接詞,必須引導一個完整的子句(包含主詞和動詞),不能只接名詞片語。

×I go to the park whenever on weekends.

I go to the park whenever I have time on weekends.

"whenever" 本身不能直接當作副詞片語使用,它必須連接兩個子句,說明主句動作發生的特定時間條件。

×Whenever means the same as 'when'.

"Whenever" emphasizes "at any or every time that", while "when" can refer to a specific time.

"whenever" 強調「任何時候」或「每當」,表示一種重複性或非特定的時間關係;而 "when" 常指一個較具體或特定的時間點。

×I don't know whenever he will come.

I don't know when he will come.

在間接問句或名詞子句中,詢問一個未知的特定時間點應使用 "when"。"Whenever" 不用於引導間接問句,它表示「無論何時」或「每當」,帶有條件意味。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Whenever"?What are tense/participle forms of "Whenever"?