/wɒt'evə(r); [US] hwɒt-; hwɑt`ɛvɚ/
det, pron
1 any or every (thing) 任何（事物）; 每样（事物）
*We will be grateful for whatever amount you can afford. 你买得起多少, 我们都欢迎.
* You can eat whatever you like. 你愿意吃什么就吃什么.
* Whatever I have is yours. 我的东西都是你的.
2 regardless of what 无论什么; 不管什么
*Whatever nonsense the papers print, some people always believe it. 不管报纸胡说什么都有人信.
* You are right, whatever opinions may be held by others. 你做得对, 别人怎么看不必理会.
* Keep calm, whatever happens. 不论出什么事都要保持镇静.
3 (idm 习语) or what`ever (infml 口) or any other(s) of a similar type 或其他类似的事物
*Take any sport basketball, ice hockey, swimming or whatever. 要参加体育活动--篮球、冰球、游泳之类的活动.

interrog pron (expressing surprise or bewilderment 用以表示惊讶或困惑) what （究竟是）什么
*Whatever do you mean? 你究意是什么意思?
* Whatever can it be? 这到底是什么呢?
* You're going to keep snakes! Whatever next? 你打算养蛇! 下一步还想干什么?