however/haUˋɛvɚ; haʊˈevə/adv , linking word 1 used to introduce an idea, fact etc that is surprising or unexpected after what you have just said 然而﹐不过﹐但是: It's an unpleasant disease. However, it's easy to treat. 这是一种让人难受的病。不过容易治愈。2 however difficult/expensive/hot etc used to say that even if something is very difficult etc, it does not change the situation 无论多困难/昂贵/热等: We’ll finish the job, however long it takes (=even if it takes a very long time). 无论要花多长时间﹐我们都会把工作完成。however much/many I want that car, however much it costs. 我想要那辆车﹐不管它有多贵。3 in any way 不管怎样﹐无论如何: You can travel however you like. 你可以随心所欲去旅行。