Thebelief has no scientific basis whatever.
这个句子如何将 whatever 放在句末呢?怎么样理解?
这是 whatever 的一种比较特殊的使用方法——用于否定句表示强调,等于at all。
The belief has noscientific basis whatever. 这种信念没任何科学依据。
又如:
I have no money whatever. 我一点钱也没。
He received no hurt whatever. 他没遭到任何伤害。
She has no sense whatever. 她没一点头脑。
I know nothing of it whatever. 我对此一无所知。
You have no excuse whatever. 你没任何借口。
There is no doubt whatever. 没任何疑问。
I cannot see anyone whatever. 我什么人也看不见。
When he pays his compliment to you, show no reactionwhatever. 他恭维你时,不要作任何反应。