at any rate
US /æt ˈen.i reɪt/
UK /æt ˈen.i reɪt/
成語
1.
無論如何, 至少
whatever happens or happened; in any event
範例:
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It might rain, but at any rate, we'll have fun.
可能會下雨，但無論如何，我們都會玩得開心。
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I don't know if he'll agree, but at any rate, I'll ask him.
我不知道他是否會同意，但無論如何，我都會問他。
2.
至少
used to indicate that a statement is true to some extent, even if other aspects are uncertain or negative
範例:
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The plan might not be perfect, but at any rate, it's a start.
這個計劃可能不完美，但至少，這是一個開始。
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I might not finish the whole book, but at any rate, I'll read a few chapters.
我可能讀不完整本書，但至少，我會讀幾章。
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