at any rate

とにかく、いずれにしても

前に述べた細かい点は重要でないとして、本題に戻るときの表現。

やさしい英語で： Used to return to the main point when an earlier detail does not matter.

• At any rate, we arrived safely.
• Perhaps he forgot; at any rate, he never came.
• It may rain, but at any rate, the event will go ahead.

類義語： anyway, in any case, anyhow

よく使う表現： at any rate, but at any rate

いずれにしても、どの場合でも

状況に関係なく、あることが正しい、または必要だと強調する表現。

やさしい英語で： Used to stress that something is true or necessary whatever the situation.

• At any rate, everyone must wear a helmet.
• Whether you drive or walk, at any rate, you need permission to enter.
• At any rate, both parents must sign the form.

類義語： in any case, regardless

よく使う表現： at any rate, so at any rate

どんな速度でも、どんな利率でも

可能な、または提示されたどんな速度、頻度、価格、利率でも。

やさしい英語で： At whatever speed, frequency, or price is offered or possible.

• The pump can run at any rate you choose.
• They refused to borrow at any rate above five percent.
• The hotel will sell those rooms at any rate it can get.

よく使う表現： at any rate offered, at any rate available