词组 | wherever |
释义 | wherever ◊ used in place clauses You use wherever in place clauses to say that something happens or is the case in every place where something else happens or is the case. Soft-stemmed herbs and ferns spread across the ground wherever there was enough light. In Bali, wherever you go, you come across ceremonies. Wherever I looked, I found patterns. You can also use wherever to say that something is the case and that it does not matter what place is involved. Wherever it is, you aren't going. ◊ used with 'possible' Wherever is sometimes used in front of adjectives such as 'possible' and 'practicable'. When it is used like this, it has a similar meaning to 'when' or 'whenever'. All experts agree that, wherever possible, children should learn to read in their own way. ◊ used in questions When you are asking a question, you can use 'ever' after 'where' to express surprise. Where ever did you get that hat? Where ever is sometimes written wherever. Wherever did you get this? Wherever have you been? However, many people consider this form to be incorrect, and it is better to write where ever as two separate words. |
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