Whoever got the fewest answers right had to make the tea. 无论是谁,只要回答问题对的最少,这次都必须去沏茶。
2)用于引导让步状语从句
Whoever says so, it’s not true. 不管是谁说的,这话不真实。
He won’t eat you, whoever he is. 不管他是谁,他也不能把你吃掉。
Whoever comes, tell them to go away. 不管谁来,都叫他走。
I’m not opening the door, whoever you are. 不管你是谁,我不会开门的。
Whoever directed this film, it’s not much good. 不管是谁导演的,这部影片不怎么样。
【注意1】whoever还可用于加强语气,相当于who ever, who on earth等。如:
Whoever told you such a ridiculous story? 这荒谬的故事是谁给你讲的?
【注意2】Whoever有时可用所有格形式。如:
These are mostly vegetarian meals cooked by whoever’s turn it is that day. 这些基本上是素餐,当天轮到谁,谁就来烧。