at any rate
US /æt ˈen.i reɪt/
UK /æt ˈen.i reɪt/
1.
어쨌든, 여하튼
whatever happens or happened; in any event
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It might rain, but at any rate, we'll have fun.
비가 올 수도 있지만, 어쨌든 우리는 즐거울 거야.
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I don't know if he'll agree, but at any rate, I'll ask him.
그가 동의할지는 모르겠지만, 어쨌든 물어볼 거야.
2.
적어도
used to indicate that a statement is true to some extent, even if other aspects are uncertain or negative
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The plan might not be perfect, but at any rate, it's a start.
계획이 완벽하지는 않겠지만, 적어도 시작이야.
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I might not finish the whole book, but at any rate, I'll read a few chapters.
책 전체를 다 읽지는 못하겠지만, 적어도 몇 장은 읽을 거야.