whenever
/wenˈevə/ · /wenˈevɚ/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2353 in the learning path
每当；每次
Definitions
conj. Every time that something happens.
每当；每次
conj. At any time that something happens or is convenient.
无论何时；随时
adv. Used in questions to express surprise about when something happened.
究竟什么时候
Example
Whenever I cook soup, my cat waits beside the stove.
每当我煮汤时，我的猫就守在炉子旁边。
Whenever cities expand, planners should consider how new developments will affect existing communities and local wildlife.
每当城市扩张时，规划者都应考虑新开发项目将如何影响现有社区和当地野生动物。
Collocations
- whenever possible
- whenever necessary
- whenever you like
Word family
- when (adv.)
Usage tip
引导将来时间从句时，通常用一般现在时，不用will。
FAQ
- What does whenever mean?
- Every time that something happens. At any time that something happens or is convenient. Used in questions to express surprise about when something happened.
- How is whenever pronounced?
- UK /wenˈevə/, US /wenˈevɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
